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Nakratko smo isprobali nove Samsung Galaxy S24 telefone. AI značajke su impresivne

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JUČER smo bili na eventu u Zagrebu povodom lansiranja najnovije Samsungove linije telefona Galaxy S24 i imali priliku nakratko se poigrati novim uređajima. Moramo priznati da su nas impresionirali, a najviše su nas se dojmile AI značajke, koje su i bile u fokusu prilikom lansiranja. 

>> Samsung službeno predstavio nove telefone. Ovdje su svi detalji i cijene

Tako smo na eventu isprobali sva tri nova uređaja – S24, S24+ i S24 Ultra. Što se tiče samog dizajna, modeli su prilično slični prethodnoj generaciji. Najveća promjena je kod Galaxy S24 Ultra telefona, koji ima tijelo od titana i dolazi u četiri boje – titan crna, titan siva, titan ljubičasta i titan žuta.

S24 Ultra je prilično lagan unatoč tome što se radi o velikom telefonu

Što se tiče glavnih specifikacija, ima Dynamic AMOLED 2x zaslon od 6.8 inča i brzinu osvježavanje od 120 Hz. Glavna četverostruka kamera nudi 200 MP (OIS širokokutna), 12 MP (ultra-širokokutna), 10 MP (telefoto) i 50 MP (periskopska telefoto). Nudi 5 x i 3 x optički zum. Prednja kamera ima 12 MP.

Tu je i Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 čipset, a što se tiče memorije, dolazi u tri opcije – 256 GB, 512 GB i 1 TB. Također, ima podršku za S Pen. U ruci je relativno lagan unatoč tome što je najveći od trojca i prilično velik telefon. Za kratko vrijeme, koliko smo ga stigli isprobati, najviše nas se dojmio, što je i očekivano.  

Galaxy S24 i S24+ dolaze u istim opcijama boje

Galaxy S24+ ima 6.7-inčni Dynamic AMOLED 2x zaslon te brzinu osvježavanja od 120 Hz. Dolazi s trostrukom stražnjom kamerom – 50 MP (OIS širokokutna), 12 MP (ultra-širokokutna) i 10 MP (telefoto). Prednja kamera ima 12 MP. Dolazi u dvije opcije – 256 GB i 12 GB RAM-a te 512 GB i 12 GB RAM-a.

Galaxy S24 je najmanji iz nove serije. Ima 6.2-inčni Dynamic AMOLED 2x zaslon, maksimalnu brzinu osvježavanja 120 Hz i trostruku glavnu kameru – 50 MP (OIS širokokutna), 12 MP (ultra-širokokutna) i10 MP (telefoto). Prednja kamera ima 12 MP. Dolazi u dvije opcije pohrane – 128 GB i 8 GB RAM-a te 256 GB i 8 GB RAM-a.

Galaxy S24 i S24+ dolaze u istim opcijama boje – kobalt ljubičasta, jantarno žuta, oniks crna  i mramorno siva. 

AI značajke su nas oduševile

Sada kada smo pokrili specifikacije, prebacujemo se na ono čime smo ostali oduševljeni – AI značajke. Samsung je radio s Googleom na pojedinim AI značajkama za svoje nove telefone, a pojedine se mogu naći i na Pixel 8 i 8 Pro telefonima.

Mi smo ove značajke isprobali na sva tri nova Samsungova telefona te na svima funkcioniraju podjednako dobro. Isprobali smo značajke Circle to Search (Zaokruži, pronađi), alate za uređivanje fotografija, Note Assist i Browsing Assist (pomoć pri pretraživanju i pregledavanju online stranica). 

Circle to Search je genijalna značajka koju bismo često koristili da je imamo na telefonu. Naime, omogućava unutar aplikacije ili internetske stranice da zaokružite objekt/subjekt koji vas zanima te vam potom Google ispod izlista ono što vas interesira.

Pojednostavljeno, na internetu potraži ono što ste zaokružili. Nešto u stilu Google by Image (pretraživanje putem slike), samo što u ovom slučaju ne morate izaći sa stranice ili aplikacije da biste obavili pretragu i sve je maksimalno olakšano.

Uređivanje fotografija nas se isto dojmilo. Isprobali smo tu značajku na nekoliko fotki. Pomicali smo subjekt gore i dolje po fotografiji i sl. Potom bi AI ispunio ostatak fotke kako bi izgledala kao da je upravo tako uhvaćena.

Vrijedi napomenuti da je potrebno prilično dobro obuhvatiti objekt/subjekt inače ruka ili neki drugi detalj ostane, a AI to ne pomakne kamo želite. Ovo je puno jednostavnije raditi s S Penom nego rukom. No prilično je zgodna značajka koja bi mogla biti od koristi kreatorima. Vrijedi istaknuti i da je jako brza u obradi fotki. Za doslovno nekoliko sekundi imate novu fotku. 

Pojedine AI značajke stižu i na starije Samsungove uređaje

Sumiranje stranice je isto značajka koju bismo često koristili, a dio je Browsing Assista. Naime, pomoću te značajke članak na nekoj internetskoj stranici možete kompletno sumirati u par paragrafa. Odlično za one koji ne vole čitati dugačke tekstove ili samo žele preletjeti po glavnim natuknicama da vide zanima li ih taj tekst uopće.

Također, vrijedi napomenuti da bi pojedine AI značajke trebale doći i na neke starije modele, o čemu smo već pisali ovdje. Osim toga, Galaxy AI značajke bit će dostupne besplatno do kraja 2025. na podržanim Samsung Galaxy uređajima. Pretpostavka je da će biti uvedeno plaćanje za njihovo korištenje, ali zasad marka nije ništa službeno potvrdila.

Što se tiče cijena uređaja, i njih smo već ranije pokrili. No ponovit ćemo ih i ovdje – S24 Ultra kreće od 1499 eura, S24+ kreće od 1199 eura, a S24 kreće od 899 eura. Više o novim telefonima možete vidjeti na službenoj stranici ovdje. 

Za kraj, možemo samo zaključiti da je Samsung ovim AI značajkama svakako podignuo očekivanja te se nadamo da će sve više novih telefona krenuti u tom smjeru. 

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A tiresome visual extravaganza with few joys

There are stretches where MV delivers a high, like when it assumes the look and feel of a 70s Bollywood masala entertainer, most notably, Sholay — when we get treated to a Mehbooba-style dance number. It’s also entertaining when, briefly, it recalls certain moments in Double Barrel, like a European villainess trained in martial arts, or when you hear not only different Indian languages but also foreign ones. 

Those who grew up on a steady diet of Mohanlal classics will find some of MV‘s images and themes reminiscent of those in Thenmavin Kombathu, Yodha, Guru, or even Abhimanyu. One piece of Prasanth Pillai’s phenomenal score even recalls ‘Mandaara Cheppundo‘ from Dasaratham, fitting when MV has characters later revealed to be adopted children.

One can also derive considerable joy from seeing LJP being a complete magician with his frames (shot by Madhu Neelakandan), some of which may or may not have employed miniatures and matte paintings — or their possible emulation through CGI. These are assumptions, of course. A near-obsessive and self-indulgent quality marks numerous frames, which are bound to be picked apart by the ‘brilliance’ teams in Malayalam film groups. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but ‘brilliant’ shots alone do not make a movie. MV ends with the promise of a sequel. I have only one question: Why? 

Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery

​Cast: Mohanlal, Hareesh Peradi, Sonalee Kulkarni

Rating: 2/5 stars

(This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

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Cryptocurrency

BLS E-Services IPO opens on Jan 30; price band set at ₹Rs 129-135/share

Technology-backed service provider BLS E-Services Ltd has set a price band of ₹129-135 per share for its initial public offering (IPO), that will open for bidding on January 30.

  • Also read:IPO screener: Nova Agritech’s blockbuster issue closes today

The issue will open for public subscription on January 30, and close on February 1, 2024, a company release said.

The firm is offering up to 2.3 crore equity shares, excluding pre-IPO placement in the offering.

Anchor investor bidding will be on January 29, it added.

Investors can bid for a minimum of 108 equity shares and in multiples of 108 thereafter, the company said.

“The company proposes to utilise net proceeds from fresh issue of equity shares to strengthen its technologyinfrastructure to develop new capabilities and consolidate its existing platforms; funding initiatives for organic growth by setting up of BLS Stores; achieving inorganic growth through acquisitions; and general corporate purposes,” it said.

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Health Fitness

Jeste li čuli za špinani šećer? Napitak od dva jeftina sastojka pomaže kod kašlja

ŠTO JE ŠPINANI šećer, napitak koji su mnogi kao mali mrzili, a sad su sretni što znaju za njega jer im, kako tvrde, pomaže kod kašlja i grlobolje? Riječ je o toplom i vrlo jednostavnom napitku koji se sastoji od šećera i mlijeka. Za dvije šalice potrebne su vam 3 žlice šećera i 500 ml mlijeka.

>> Recept za špinani šećer

U širi lonac s debljim dnom stavite šećer pa ga zagrijte i tresite (nemojte miješati ni dolaziti mu blizu nekom metalnom žlicom) da se ravnomjerno otopi. Neka dobije svijetlosmeđu boju, no nemojte da potamni jer će tada napitak biti neugodnog, gorkog okusa.

Na rastopljeni šećer ulijte mlijeko i lagano prokuhajte da se karamelizirani šećer potpuno otopi i nastane jednolična tekućina. Pijte dok je toplo.

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The Colonoscopies Were Free. But the ‘Surgical Trays’ Came With $600 Price Tags.

Chantal Panozzo and her husband followed their primary care doctors’ orders last year after they both turned 45, now the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer. They scheduled their first routine colonoscopies a few months apart.

Panozzo said she was excited to get a colonoscopy, of all things, because it meant free care. The couple run a business out of their suburban home near Chicago and purchase coverage costing more than $1,400 each month for their family of four on the exchange, which was created by the Affordable Care Act.

By law, preventive services — including routine colonoscopies — are available at zero cost to patients. So Panozzo said she expected their screenings would be fully covered.

“This was our chance to get our free preventative care,” she said.

Their results came back normal, she said.

Then the bills came.

The Patients: Chantal Panozzo, who uses her maiden name professionally, now 46, and Brian Opyd, 45, are covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.

Medical Services: Two routine colonoscopies (one for him, one for her), as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for patients beginning at age 45.

Service Provider: Illinois Gastroenterology Group in Hinsdale. The practice is part of the private equity-backed GI Alliance, which has more than 800 gastroenterologists working in 15 states, including Florida, Missouri, and Texas.

Total Bill: For each colonoscopy, the gastroenterology group charged $2,034 before any insurance discounts or reductions. After discounts, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois said it was responsible for paying $395.18 for Brian’s screening and $389.24 for Chantal’s.

But apart from the screening costs, the total included a $600 charge for each patient — though insurance documents did not identify what the charge was for. This left Chantal and Brian each with a $250 bill, the amount allowed by BCBS of Illinois, which was applied to their deductibles.

What Gives: Panozzo and her husband’s experience exposes a loophole in the law meant to guarantee zero-cost preventive services: Health care providers may bill how they choose as long as they abide by their contracts with insurance — including for whatever goods or services they choose to list, and in ways that could leave patients with unexpected bills for “free” care.

After their screenings, Panozzo said she and her husband each saw the same strange $600 charge from the Illinois Gastroenterology Group on their insurance explanation of benefits statements. Bills from the gastroenterology group explained these charges were for “surgical supplies.” Her insurer eventually told her the codes were for “surgical trays.”

At first, she was confused, Panozzo said: Why were they receiving any bills at all?

The Affordable Care Act requires preventive care services to be fully covered without any cost sharing imposed on patients — procedures such as colonoscopies, mammograms, and cervical cancer checks.

Policymakers included this hallmark protection because, for many patients, cost can deter them from seeking care. A KFF poll in 2022 found that roughly 4 in 10 adults skipped or postponed care they needed due to cost concerns.

Under the law, though, it is the insurer’s responsibility to make preventive care available at zero-cost to patients. Providers may exploit this loophole, said Sabrina Corlette, a research professor and co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University.

“The insurance company is supposed to pay the full claim, but there is no requirement on the provider to code the claim correctly,” Corlette said.

In this case, BCBS of Illinois covered the full cost of the screenings the couple received, according to its own documents. But those documents also showed that each patient was on the hook for a portion of their separate, $600 charges.

Panozzo thought a phone call with her insurer, BCBS of Illinois, would quickly fix the mistake. But she said she spent most of her time on hold and could not get an answer as to why the colonoscopy came with a separate charge for supplies. She said she learned in later communications with her insurer that the $600 was specifically for “surgical trays.”

BCBS of Illinois declined to comment despite receiving a waiver authorizing the insurer to discuss the case.

Panozzo said that she called the gastroenterology practice and was told by a billing representative that the extra charge was part of an arrangement the practice has with BCBS: She recalled being told that the practice was accustomed to keying in a billing code for “surgical trays” in lieu of a separate fee, which was described to Panozzo as a “use cost” for the doctor’s office.

“I was getting a different story from any person I talked to,” Panozzo said.

She said she was stuck in “no man’s land,” with each side telling her the other was responsible for removing the charge.

Stuck in “no man’s land,” Chantal Panozzo says the physician group and insurance company each told her the other was responsible for a strange charge on her and her husband’s medical bills. “I was getting a different story from any person I talked to,” she says. (Taylor Glascock for KFF Health News)

The Resolution: Panozzo went wide with her objections, contesting the total $500 they owed by filing appeals with her insurer; lodging a complaint with the Illinois Department of Insurance; and writing to her elected officials, warning that Illinois consumers were being “taken advantage of” and “ripped off.”

Ultimately, BCBS approved both appeals, saying neither Panozzo nor her husband was expected to pay the charges.

An administrative employee reached by phone at the Illinois Gastroenterology Group location where the couple was treated said they could not comment and directed KFF Health News to contact an executive with GI Alliance, the national group that manages the practice. Neither the executive nor media relations representatives responded to multiple requests for comment.

Panozzo said that, in the past, she would have paid the bill to avoid wasting time haggling with the doctor, insurer, or both. But getting hit with the same bill twice? That was too much for her to accept, she said.

“If change is ever going to happen, I need to stop accepting some of these bills that I knew were potentially incorrect,” Panozzo said.

The Takeaway: Medical providers have broad leeway to determine how they bill for care, including by deciding how to identify what goods or services are provided. This means patients may get stuck with charges for unfamiliar or downright bizarre things.

And because the law doesn’t address how providers bill patients for preventive services, odd charges can crop up even for care that should be fully covered.

Research also shows private equity ownership, which has been increasing in specialties like gastroenterology, can lead to higher costs for patients, as well as lower quality care.

For patients, “under federal law, there is no recourse,” Corlette said. State regulatory bodies may go after these providers for billing patients for covered services, but that can be a mixed bag, Corlette said.

Insurers should crack down on this kind of practice with the providers participating in their networks, Corlette said. Otherwise, patients are stuck in the middle, left to contest what should be “free” care — and at the mercy of the insurance appeals process.

Health plans may not catch billing oddities — after all, for a major insurer, a charge of $600 may not be worth investigating. That leaves patients ultimately responsible for keeping track of what they’re being asked to pay — and speaking up if something seems suspicious.

Panozzo said the experience left her feeling defeated, exhausted, and distrustful of America’s health care system.

Having lived abroad with her family for almost 10 years, she said, “I could function in a health care system in German better than I could here in English.”

KFF Health News senior producer Zach Dyer reported the audio story.

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‘Paris in the Rain!’ Suhana Khan Shares Mesmerising Pics From Her Trip to French Capital on Insta

Actor Suhana Khan recently explored the grandeur of the City of Love, Paris. Suhana Khan took to her Instagram to share pictures from her recent trip. She captioned the post, “Paris in the rain.” In the first picture, The Archies actor looked beautiful in a grey sweater. The third picture showcased Suhana sitting in a coffee shop. One of the pictures also showcased the actor and her best friend, Ananya Panday, making her International runway debut at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024. Ananya Panday Slays in International Runway Debut with Rahul Mishra at Paris Haute Couture Week Show (Watch Video).

Ananya walked the ramp wearing a butterfly sieve dress. She carried a sieve adorned with butterfly motifs with her hands. It seems like it is attached to the minidress underneath in black colour. As soon as she dropped the pictures, fans and industry friends chimed the comment section. Ananya commented, “My suizieeee pie.” Shanaya Kapoor wrote, “Wowwww (heart-eye)”. Suhana Khan Shares ‘Wow Worthy’ Paris Photo Dump Featuring BFF Ananya Panday’s Haute Couture Walk in Latest Instagram Post (View Pics).

Pics of Suhana Khan From Paris Vacay:

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan made her entry into the film industry with her debut film, The Archies. Ananya, on the other hand, recently impressed the audience with her stint in Netflix’s film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.

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Video doga koje padaju na ledu pogledali milijuni, scena izgleda kao crtić

KAYLY Reed je na svom TikToku podijelila smiješan video svoja dva blesava ljubimca. Naime, Kayly je snimila trenutak kada je svoje dvije doge pozvala u kuću, a one su kao u crtiću pale na ledu jedna za drugom.

Ovi veliki i smiješni psi nisu si nikako mogli pomoći kada su stali na sklizak led. Video je na TikToku u dva dana pogledalo više od devet milijuna ljudi. Da bi video bio još smješniji, Kayli je u pozadinu stavila i zvuk koji jako podsjeća na scene iz crtića uz koje smo odrasli. 

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Na Redditu se povela rasprava o novim OnePlus telefonima i cijenama u EU: “Ludost”

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

ONEPLUS je ranije ovog tjedna lansirao svoje nove pametne telefone – 12 i 12R – globalno. Telefoni su stigli i na naše tržište, i to po cijenama od 729 eura za OnePlus 12R, dok je OnePlus 12 nešto skuplji i kreće s početnom cijenom od 979 eura, a redovna cijena skuplje verzije je 1149 eura.

No ovi uređaji su jeftiniji u nekim drugim zemljama, primjerice u Americi – OnePlus 12 kreće s cijenom od 899.99 dolara, a OnePlus 12 R s cijenom od 499.99 dolara – te su neki izrazili svoje nezadovoljstvo tom činjenicom. 

“Čini se da je tržište EU nepravedno tretirano lansiranjem OnePlus 12 telefona, koji se prodaje po cijeni od 949 eura u usporedbi s cijenom od 799 dolara u SAD-u za potpuno istu verziju od 12 + 256 GB. 949 eura jednako je 1030 dolara, što je prilično suluda razlika u cijeni od gotovo 30%! I da, uključujući maksimalnu poreznu stopu u SAD-u od 10% još uvijek rezultira razlikom od 150 dolara”, požalio se jedan korisnik Reddita.

“To je suluda razlika u cijeni”

Uslijedili su brojni komentari. Prenosimo neke od njih. 

“1100 eura i nema mogućnosti staro za novo. Ponuda za EU je jako loša. I naravno, slušalice su trenutno rasprodane. Kupit ću S24 koji je jeftiniji od ovoga”, napisao je jedan korisnik referirajući se na cijenu OnePlusa 12 u verziji 16 GB RAM-a i 512 GB pohrane. 

“Nemamo mogućnost staro za novo ni druge pogodnosti koje imaju na američkom tržištu. Dakle, očito ih ne zanima EU tržište”, napisao je drugi. 

“Dugo sam čekao OnePlus 12 samo da bi me razočarala suludo visoka cijena ovdje u Švedskoj. 12.490 kr (1102.81 eura) za opciju od 16 GB RAM-a je apsurdno plus nema ponude zamjene stari telefon za novi i nema slušalica. Definitivno ću sada potražiti druge opcije iako sam ovoj tvrtki vjeran od početka. Jako tužno, popravi to OnePlus”, napisao je treći. 

“Jebote. 1099 eura za 512 GB. Isuse. Naručio sam S24 Ultra za 950 i drago mi je što nisam čekao OnePlus 12. Što se ovdje dogodilo?” dodao je četvrti. 

“To je suluda razlika u cijeni. Obično se telefoni lansiraju po istoj nominalnoj cijeni, ali u različitim valutama (npr. 799 eur/799 dolara), što je još uvijek skuplje za EU, ali razumljivo. Ovo je ipak ludost”, napisao je jedan korisnik Reddita. 

“Za to možete zahvaliti EU”

“Tražio sam novi telefon, čekao sva nova izdanja, OnePlus 12 mi je najdraži. Nakon što sam vidio cijenu od 950 eura, nema šanse da ga kupim. Mogu dobiti Pixel 8 Pro po potpuno istoj cijeni. Također sam upravo vidio recenziju na GSMAreni, kamere su pristojne, ali ni blizu najboljih. Sada ću samo pričekati globalnu cijenu Vivo X100 Pro, ako bude slična, odlučit ću se za njega”, nadovezala se jedna osoba. 

“Za to možete zahvaliti EU. PDV je ono što doprinosi toj razlici u cijeni. Ista stvar se događa sa Samsungom i Appleom”, zaključio je jedan korisnik. 

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Arts Entertainments

YouTube removes over 1,000 videos of celebrity AI scam ads

SAN FRANCISCO: Google-owned YouTube has deleted more than 1,000 deepfake scam ad videos of celebrities from its platform.

YouTube said it is “investing heavily” to stop AI celebrity scam ads.

After a 404 Media probe into such fake celebrity ads, YouTube deleted more than 1,000 videos tied to an advertising ring that used AI to make celebrities like Taylor Swift, Steve Harvey, and Joe Rogan promote Medicare scams.

Such videos had nearly 200 million views, with both users and celebrities regularly complaining about them, said the report.

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Cryptocurrency

Nova Agritech IPO turns blockbuster, subscribed 109 times

The initial public offering of Nova Agritech saw overwhelming response from all category investors with the issue being subscribed over 109 times, as non-institutions bid aggressively. The IPO, which came out with a price band of ₹39-41, received bids for 277.94 crore shares against 2.54 crore shares (net off anchor portion) on offer.

The NII category received bids 224 times, while the portion for retail investors was subscribed 77.10 times and that of qualified institutional buyers 79.31 times. The ₹143.81-crore IPO from the soil health management, crop nutrition and crop protection products company consisted of a fresh issue of ₹112 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 77,58,620 shares (worth ₹31.81 crore) by the selling shareholder, Nutalapati Venkatasubbarao.

On Friday, the company raised ₹43.14 crore from anchor investors as part of IPO fundraising exercise. Among them were Quantum-State Investment Fund, Neomile Growth Fund, AG Dynamic Funds limited and Saint Capital Fund.

Utility of funds

The company plans to use the net proceeds worth ₹14.20 crore for investment in its subsidiary Nova Agri Sciences to set up a new formulation plant, ₹10.49 crore for funding capital expenditure and towards expansion of its existing formulation plant.

The company will utilise ₹26.65 crore for funding the working capital requirements of Nova Agritech and ₹43.36 crore for investment in Nova Agri Sciences’ working capital requirements.

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Health Fitness

Znanstvenica otkrila zašto je problematično ako možemo brzo zaspati

SPAVANJE ima veliki utjecaj na naše zdravlje. Pomaže funkcioniranju našeg mozga, štiti od bolesti srca i podržava naš imunološki sustav. Premda neki možda misle da je dobro što mogu brzo zaspati, znanstvenica specijalizirana za spavanje, Rebecca Robbins, tvrdi drukčije.

“Da, stvarno možete zaspati prebrzo”, rekla je Robbins za NPR, što prenosi Yahoo. Ističe da je spavanje proces i da je mit da je dobro ako možemo odmah zaspati.

“Zapravo, trebalo bi vam oko 15-20 minuta da zaspite. Ako vam treba puno manje vremena od toga, to bi mogao biti znak da ste se premorili ili da ste u stalnom stanju iscrpljenosti”, objasnila je.

Naglašava da je to osobito istinito ako možemo zaspati bilo gdje i bilo kada, uključujući neudobna mjesta poput vlaka ili za stolom.

“Dakle, ako spadate u ovu kategoriju, možda biste trebali osigurati da noću spavate dovoljno, odnosno najmanje sedam sati”, zaključila je Robbins.

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Health Enters the Presidential Race

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Based on the results of the first-in-the-nation primary in New Hampshire, it appears more likely than ever before that the 2024 presidential election will be a rerun of 2020: Joe Biden versus Donald Trump. And health is shaping up to be a key issue.

Trump is vowing — again — to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which is even more popular than it was when Republicans failed to muster the congressional votes to kill it in 2017. Biden is doubling down on support for contraception and abortion rights.

And both are expected to highlight efforts to rein in the cost of prescription drugs.

This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, and Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call.

Among the takeaways from this week’s episode:

  • Trump had a strong showing in the New Hampshire GOP primary. But Biden may be gathering momentum himself from an unexpected source: Drug industry lawsuits challenging his administration’s Medicare price negotiation plan could draw attention to Biden’s efforts to combat rising prescription drug prices, a major pocketbook issue for many voters.
  • Biden’s drug pricing efforts also include using the government’s so-called march-in rights on pharmaceuticals, which could allow the government to lower prices on certain drugs — it’s unclear which ones. Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is calling on his committee to subpoena the CEOS of two drugmakers in the latest example of lawmakers summoning Big Pharma executives to the Hill to answer for high prices.
  • More than a year after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, abortion opponents gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March for Life rally, looking now to continue to advance their priorities under a future conservative presidency.
  • One avenue that abortion opponents are eying is the 19th-century Comstock Act, which could not only prohibit the mailing of abortion pills to patients, but also prevent them from being mailed to clinics and medical facilities. Considering the abortion pill is now used in more than half of abortions nationwide, it would amount to a fairly sweeping ban.
  • And state legislators continue to push more restrictive abortion laws, targeting care for minors and rape exceptions in particular. The ongoing quest to winnow access to the procedure amid public reservations reflected in polling and ballot initiatives highlights that, for at least some abortion opponents, fetuses are framed as an oppressed minority whose rights should not be subject to a majority vote.

Also this week, Rovner interviews Sarah Somers, legal director of the National Health Law Program, about the potential effects on federal health programs if the Supreme Court overturns a 40-year-old precedent established in the case Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council.

Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too:

Julie Rovner: Health Affairs’ “‘Housing First’ Increased Psychiatric Care Office Visits and Prescriptions While Reducing Emergency Visits,” by Devlin Hanson and Sarah Gillespie.

Alice Miranda Ollstein: Stat’s “The White House Has a Pharmacy — And It Was a Mess, a New Investigation Found,” by Brittany Trang.

Anna Edney: The New Yorker’s “What Would It Mean for Scientists to Listen to Patients?” by Rachael Bedard.

Jessie Hellmann: North Carolina Health News’ “Congenital Syphilis — An Ancient Scourge — Claimed the Lives of Eight NC Babies Last Year,” by Jennifer Fernandez.

Also mentioned on this week’s podcast:

Stat’s “Pharma’s Attack on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Might Benefit Biden,” by John Wilkerson.

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95 milijuna pregleda: Čovjek je mačku izradio jastučić, njegova reakcija topi srca

LJUBIMCI često osvajaju srca korisnika društvenih mreža. U novom internet hitu, mačak George osvojio je srca milijuna korisnika Instagrama. Otac vlasnice Georgeu je ručno izradio jastučić, a njegova reakcija oduševila je preko 95 milijuna ljudi.

Snimka prikazuje Georgea kako odmara na pokrivaču, a tata njegove gazdarice mu dodaje sićušni jastuk. Mačak je odmah naslonio glavu na jastučić, što je rastopilo srca korisnika koji su pogledali video.

Snimka je podijeljena 17. siječnja, a prikupila je 7.9 milijuna lajkova. Mnogi korisnici nisu skrivali svoje oduševljenje. Jedan je korisnik komentirao: “George će imati najbolji san u svom životu.” Druga se korisnica našalila: “Baš me briga što sam alergična, nabavit ću mačku!”

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Shopping Product Reviews

“Ovaj trik je odličan:” Odčepite svoje odvode za manje od 2 eura

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

IMATE li relativno često problem sa začepljenim odvodima? Vjerojatno su zatrpani raznoraznim smećem koje je potrebno razgraditi kako biste uopće mogli adekvatno očistiti odvode i vratiti ih u dobro stanje. Za to ne morate kupovati skupe proizvode za čišćenje odvoda. Potrebne su vam dvije stvari koje vjerojatno imate u svojem domu.

“Puno sigurnije”

U pitanju su alkoholni ocat i soda bikarbona. Postupak je jednostavan. Prvo istresite sodu bikarbonu u odvod, a zatim dodajte ocat. Ubrzo će se zapjeniti. Nakon nekoliko minuta, isperite vrućom vodom. Ako niste sve odštopali, ponovite postupak, kao u ovom videu.

“Odlično”, “Sodu bikarbonu i ocat obično koristim za loše mirise”, “Ovaj trik je odličan, mama me je njemu naučila”, “Hvala ti što si ovo podijelio”, “Puno sigurnije nego sredstva za čišćenje na bazi lužine”, “Pokušala sam nakon što sam vidjela ovo i upalilo je” neki su od komentara ispod videa.

Ako nemate ova dva proizvoda u svojem domu, drugi put ih ubacite u svoju košaricu. U trgovinama se ocat robne marke može naći po cijeni od 70 centi, kao i soda bikarbona. U konačnici ćete potrošiti manje od dva eura na ovaj trik.

A ako vas zanimaju noviteti i dobre akcije, pratite naše Index šoping-liste.

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Arts Entertainments

Illaiyaraaja’s daughter and national award-winning singer Bhavatharini passes away at 47

National award-winning singer Bhavatharini, daughter of music maestro Illaiyaraaja, has passed away at the relatively young age of 47.

She was ill and reportedly in Sri Lanka when she passed away.

Bhavatharini made her singing debut in the Prabhudeva-starrer Raasaiyya in 1995, rendering the chartbuster Masthana Masthana composed by her father.

It was the rendition of Mayil Pola Ponnu Onnu under Ilaiyaraaja’s music direction in the film Bharathi (released in 2000) that won her the national award in 2001.

Among Bhavatharini’s notable vocal renditions include — Ennai Thalatta Varuvala from Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Thendral Varum from Friends (2001), Oliyile Therivadhu Devadhaya from Azhagi (2002), Kaatril Varum Geethame from Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005), Thaaliyae Thevaiyilla from Thaamirabharani (2007), Gumm Summ Gumm from Paa (2009) and Athadi Athadi from Anegan (2014).

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Auto

Porsche 911 996-generation goes off-road thanks to Danish coachbuilder

There’s no shortage of companies that specialize in transforming the Porsche 911 into an off-roader, but most of these builds start with an older air-cooled model that costs a significant amount of money. Denmark-based coachbuilder KALMAR Automotive wants to make high-performance off-roading accessible to a wider audience, so it developed a kit that brings SUV-like updates to the newer 996-generation 911.

Known as the Rally Special-6 (RS-6), the build starts with a donor car that can be either a 911 Carrera, a 911 Carrera 4, or a 911 Turbo. KALMAR then installs a limited-slip differential and a redesigned suspension system that includes inverted front shock absorbers, specific springs, and new bushings. The changes also include a subframe kit that adjusts the car’s roll center, a strut brace, and beefier driveshafts.

Underbody protection plates and 16-inch wheels wrapped by spiked Michelin tires complete the build. KALMAR notes that the RS-6 offers about 8.2 inches of ground clearance. While that’s not quite Jeep Wrangler-like, it’s on par with the second-generation Cayenne launched in 2010. The coupe tips the scale at around 3,200 pounds in spite of the add-ons. That’s approximately 300 pounds more than a base 1999 911 equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and 200 pounds more than the same car fitted with the five-speed Tiptronic gearbox.

KALMAR explains it kept weight in check by gutting the interior. It removed parts it deemed non-essential, such as trim pieces and sound-deadening material, and replaced them with lighter components. Recaro front seats and a rear roll cage come standard. Buyers have several options to choose from such as different liveries and upholstery types, adaptive shock absorbers, hydraulic-lift shock absorbers that allow the driver to lower the ground clearance at the push of a button, and a roof rack designed to carry spare wheels as well as fuel cans.

The RS-6’s technical specifications vary from build to build. Customers can choose to leave the drivetrain stock (the 1999 911 Carrera came with a 3.6-liter flat-six rated at 296 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, for example) or ask KALMAR for a tune that bumps the output over the 500-horsepower mark. Similarly, whether the RS-6 uses the six-speed manual or the automatic depends on what the buyer wants.

Pricing for the conversion starts at €45,000 (about $49,000) excluding the cost of the donor car. We suggest acting fast if you want one. The 996-generation 911 remains far more affordable than its air-cooled predecessors, but it’s becoming increasingly sought-after by collectors.

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Cryptocurrency

Titagarh Rail Systems collaborates with Amber Group, shares up

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited’s shares were up by 1.95 per cent after the company along with Amber Group reported an alliance. The collaboration involves a joint investment of up to ₹240 crore in a special purpose vehicle (SPV), where TRSL and Amber Group’s subsidiary, Sidwal Refrigeration Industries Pvt Limited, will acquire equal control.

This venture aims to establish a facility in India for manufacturing critical railway components and subsystems essential for railway and metro coaches.

The company informed that the alliance extends beyond Indian borders, with both companies joining hands with Invitalia, the investment arm of the Government of Italy, to invest in Titagarh Firema. This move is geared towards expanding their footprint in European markets.

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The company reported that the partnership is about combined management expertise, cost competitiveness, and mutual growth. Both the companies are planning to set up facilities in India for manufacturing components and subsystems.

Umesh Chowdhary of Titagarh said, “Coming together of our groups adds immense value to our independent business strategies where the sum of the parts will be much larger that the parts themselves. Joining of a strong group like Amber in Firema will accord strength to the overall business development and growth of Firema and the fact that the Italian government has agreed to co invest is a strong sign of the importance of the venture. It has been our stated business strategy and objective to achieve backward integration into key components and subsystems and this partnership with the Amber group will enable us to achieve our goals”.

The shares were up by 1.95 per cent to ₹1,111.80 on the BSE.

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Health Fitness

Trener savjetuje kako se pripremiti za skijanje: Ovo je šest zlatnih pravila

ZIMA je stigla, a s njom i radost skijanja. Da biste u potpunosti uživali u ovoj zimskoj čaroliji, ključ je u dobroj fizičkoj pripremi, kaže fitness i kondicijski trener Tian Jagarić.

“Nerijetko se dogodi da ljudi olako shvate skijanje, kao da se radi o nekom laganom odmoru, što zna završiti ozljedama, bolovima, u nekim slučajevima i prijelomima, posebice kod onih osoba koje nisu aktivne tijekom cijele godine. Skijanje, kao i svaki sport, zahtjeva određenu dozu pripremljenosti kako bi se minimalizirao rizik od ozljede i više uživalo u samom procesu. Tjelesna aktivnost, to jest adekvatan trening, ne samo da će vam pomoći da smanjite rizik od ozljede, već će i poboljšati vašu izdržljivost i performanse na stazi”, piše Jagarić na svom blogu, gdje je objavio nekoliko savjeta kako se fizički pripremiti za skijanje.

1. Kardiovaskularni trening

Skijanje zahtijeva dobru izdržljivost srca i pluća, pogotovo kada se penjete na vrh staze ili jurite nizbrdo. Uključite aerobne aktivnosti poput trčanja, vožnje bicikla ili brze šetnje u svoj program treninga. Cilj je poboljšati kapacitet pluća i ojačati srce kako biste mogli lakše podnijeti napore na stazi.

2. Jačanje mišića

Noge su ključne u skijanju, posebno kvadricepsi, stražnja loža i mišići lista. Vježbe poput čučnjeva, iskoraka i podizanja na prste pomažu u jačanju ovih mišića. Ojačane noge ne samo da povećavaju stabilnost na skijama, već i smanjuju umor tijekom dana na stazi.

3. Razvijanje ravnoteže i koordinacije

Skijanje zahtjeva dobru ravnotežu i koordinaciju, posebno kada se suočavate s neravnim terenom ili skijaškim stazama različite težine. Dodajte vježbe poput stajanja na jednoj nozi, vježbe s loptom za ravnotežu ili balansiranje na nestabilnoj podlozi kako biste poboljšali ove ključne sposobnosti.

4. Fleksibilnost i mobilnost

Fleksibilnost i mobilnost od iznimne su važnosti za sprječavanje povreda i poboljšanje općih sposobnosti na stazi. Redovito dinamičko istezanje svih mišićnih grupa, posebno donjeg dijela tijela, te vježbe mobilnosti za povećavanje opsega pokreta, uvelike će smanjiti rizik od ozljeda kao što su istegnuća i uganuća.

5. Kardiovaskularni trening visokog intenziteta (HIIT)

HIIT trening je također odličan način za poboljšanje općeg kondicijskog stanja, a istovremeno simulira intervalne zahtjeve skijanja. Ova vrsta treninga uključuje kratke intervale visokog intenziteta s periodima oporavka. Oponašat će napore koje ćete doživjeti tijekom brze vožnje niz stazu i pomaže u izgradnji izdržljivosti.

6. Pravilna prehrana i hidratacija

Ne zaboravite na pravilnu prehranu i hidrataciju. Skijanje troši puno energije pa je važno osigurati dobar izvor goriva za vaše tijelo. Unosite dovoljno proteina, kompleksnih ugljikohidrata i zdravih masti. Održavanje hidratiziranosti također je ključno kako biste izbjegli dehidraciju u hladnom zimskom zraku.

“Uz ove savjete za tjelesnu pripremu, vaša će avantura na skijama biti ne samo uzbudljiva, već i sigurna. Neka vam fizička spremnost bude osnova za nezaboravan doživljaj na stazi. Sretno skijanje”, poručio je trener.

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12 milijuna pregleda: Zlatni retriver i korgi imaju vrlo različite reakcije na snijeg

HLADNO vrijeme nije za svakoga, a isto vrijedi i za pse. Jedan je vlasnik na Instagramu podijelio razliku između svoja dva psa tijekom zime. Zlatni retriver uživa u zimi i snijegu, dok korgi ima potpuno suprotnu reakciju. On radije leži u kući umotan u toplu deku.

Video je brzo postao viralan na društvenim mrežama, skupivši preko 12 milijuna pregleda.

Različite reakcije ljubimaca nasmijale su mnoge. Jedna je korisnica komentirala: “I moj pas voli hladno vrijeme. Međutim, očekuje da idem van s njim. Kad ga pustim u dvorište, čeka me pred vratima.”

“Također imam zlatnog retrivera, ali moj trči unutra što je brže moguće”, podijelila je druga korisnica.

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Toaletni papir Zewa se trenutno može ugrabiti na akciji po super cijeni

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

DOK smo listali kataloge i pretraživali ponudu za Indexovu prehrambenu šoping-listu, primijetili smo odlična sniženja na proizvode za čišćenje, njegu i higijenu, kao i na kućanske artikle i aparate, ili smo ih pronašli po povoljnim cijenama.

Izdvojili smo najpovoljnije ponude i proizvode s odličnim cijenama u svakoj trgovini. Tommy, Lidl, Kaufland, Konzum, Plodine, Eurospin, Spar i Interspar dostupni su u svim većim mjestima diljem Hrvatske, a ispod možete vidjeti našu šoping-listu za ovaj tjedan.

Konzum

Konzumov katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 25.1., do srijede, 31.1., ili do prodaje zaliha. Za pojedine popuste potrebna je MultiPlus kartica. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

Kaufland

Kauflandov katalog vrijedi od srijede, 24.1., do utorka, 30.1., ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih dodatnih popusta potrebna vam je Kauflandova kartica.

Eurospin

Katalog Eurospina vrijedi od četvrtka, 25.1., do srijede, 31.1., ili do isteka zaliha. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

Spar

Novi katalozi Spara i Interspara vrijede od srijede, 24.1., do utorka, 30.1., ili do prodaje zaliha za prehrambene namirnice, kozmetiku, proizvode za osobnu higijenu i sredstva za čišćenje. Pojedini popusti vrijede samo u trgovinama Spar i Interspar, ovisno o dostupnosti proizvoda na akciji u tim trgovinama. Aktualne kataloge možete prolistati ovdje.

Plodine

Katalog Plodina vrijedi od srijede, 24.1., do utorka, 30.1., ili do isteka zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje.

Lidl

Lidlov katalog vrijedi od ponedjeljka, 22.1., do subote, 27.1., ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih popusta potrebna vam je mobilna aplikacija Lidl Plus.

Tommy

Tommyjev akcijski katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 25.1., do srijede, 31.1. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

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Sports

India Face Switzerland in FIH Men’s Hockey 5s World Cup 2024 Opener

The Indian men’s hockey team will open its campaign against Switzerland in Pool B of the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Muscat on Sunday. The Simranjeet Singh-led side will take on Egypt in the evening on the same day. The Indian team’s final group game will be against Jamaica on Monday. The other teams in the fray include the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan and Poland in Pool A. FIH Hockey 5s World Cup 2024: India Women’s Team Secure Comeback With 7–3 Win Over United States.

Pool C features Australia, Kenya, New Zealand, and Trinidad & Tobago, while Pool D includes Fiji, Malaysia, Oman and the United States. Top-two teams from each will make the quarterfinals slated on Tuesday. The semi-finals will take place on the same day, while and the final is set to take place Wednesday.

India had pipped arch-rivals Pakistan 4-4 (0-2 SO) in the final of the 2023 Men’s Asian Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier to qualify for the tournament.

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Simranjeet will have defender Mandeep Mor as his deputy, while Suraj Karkera and Prashant Kumar Chauhan are the two designated goalkeepers. FIH Hockey 5s World Cup 2024: India’s Women’s Hockey Team Kicks Off With 5–4 Victory Over Poland.

Mandeep will have the support of Manjeet in the defence. The midfield will be manned by Mohammed Raheel Mouseen and Maninder Singh. The forwardline features Pawan Rajbhar, Gurjot Singh, and Uttam Singh, complementing the leadership of Simranjeet.

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Arts Entertainments

Rakshit Shetty, the most eligible bachelor, is married to cinema: Actors Diganth and Yogi

Talk about a married man and his temporary stint as a bachelor, and Diganth opines, “Being a bachelor is a state of mind.” “If my friend calls me home saying his wife is not there, let’s have a party, the first question to them is, ‘Oh, are you a bachelor?’ Yogi seconds this, saying, “When your wife goes to her parents’ or on a particular vacation, we turn bachelors again.” Diganth further adds, “Going on bike rides with friends gives us that enjoyment. Most of my friends are married, but we can still remain bachelors depending on the time and place.” All this in reference to their upcoming film, Bachelor Party releasing on January 26. An Abhijit Mahesh directorial, this humorous situational comedy-drama has become a rare outing in Kannada cinema.

When quizzed about which aspects of comedy they most enjoyed in Bachelor Party, Diganth says, “Yogi has the best one-liner to say. In my case, facing troubles in marriage, people enjoy the situations I am put into. Achyuth Kumar is a mix of both.” Yogi shares there is no place without humour, including the worst situations. “For instance, my character in Bachelor Party keeps laughing at Diganth’s situations, sometimes at myself, and there are certain things about Achyuth anna’s character that makes me laugh,” he adds.

Considering Abhijit Mahesh is a debutant director, and according to both Diganth and Yogi, even though he comes across as a first-timer, he has a good vision and has understood the comedy genre well. Bachelor Party might be his first feature film, but being a long-time associate of Rakshit Shetty, he has worked in films like Kirik Party, Avane Srimannarayana, which were hits. He is good at penning dialogues. In the case of the Bachelor Party, he was clear as to what he wanted. Even when it came to a few scenes, he would tell us when to underplay and overplay with the scenes, how it would align with our respective characters. If the director is clear, things get easier with artistes as well,” says Diganth.

Yogi adding about the challenges in portraying their respective characters, says, “There were not many challenges or preparations for the role, as this role is straightforward for me because the character I play did not have boundaries, nor would it damage the scenes with others around. I was left free, and that helped me to pull off my role with ease,” he says.

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Cryptocurrency

Tata Metaliks fixes Feb 6 as record date for merger with Tata Steel

Tata Metaliks has fixed February 6 as the record date for the proposed merger with Tata Steel.

According to the scheme of amalgamation, TML shareholders will be entitled to receive fully paid-up ordinary equity shares of Tata Steel Ltd on face value ₹1 each, in the share exchange ratio of 79:10 (79 shares of Tata Steel for every 10 held in TML).

It may be recalled that Tata Group had decided to merge seven of its metal companies — both listed and unlisted — into Tata Steel. They are Tata Steel Long Products Ltd, Tinplate Company of India Ltd, Tata Metaliks Ltd, TRF Ltd, Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd, Tata Steel Mining Ltd, and S&T Mining Company Ltd.

Earlier this month, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has sanctioned the amalgamation of Tata Metaliks with Tata Steel.

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Health Fitness

Ljudi su zgroženi novim trendom u teretanama: Zašto se ovo događa?

KORISNICI teretana počeli su nositi natikače i čarape dok vježbaju. O novom trendu naveliko se komentira na društvenim mrežama. Dok je jednima fora, drugi se zgražaju i brinu za sigurnost.

“Nije me briga što će tko nositi u teretani, ali pitam se, nije li to opasno? Vidim muškarce kako vježbaju u čarapama i sandalama i pitam se, mogu li se poskliznuti u takvoj obući dok dižu teške utege”, upitao je jedan korisnik Reddita.

Neki misle da je zapravo dobar osjećaj vježbati u takvoj obući.

“Mislim da se stopala manje znoje i da je to baš dobar osjećaj”, piše drugi.

Ipak, neke su teretane već krenule braniti nošenje natikača zbog sigurnosnih razloga.

“Radim u teretani i ovo me izluđuje. Ne mogu vjerovati da odraslim osobama moram objašnjavati zašto je važno nositi zatvorenu obuću dok dižu utezi”, tvrdi treći.

“Mrzim zatvorene cipele i ovaj me trend oduševio, ali moja je teretana zabranila natikače”, kaže peti.

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HGSS-ovci spasili iznemoglog psa iz kanjona rijeke Čikole

U PONEDJELJAK je na dežurni telefon HGSS stanice Šibenik stigla obavijest od centra 112 da se iz kanjona Čikole čuje lavež psa.

Četiri spasioca stigla su izvidjeti situaciju na desnu, drnišku stranu kanjona. Konopima su se spustili u kanjon, no brzo su odustali zbog izrazito teškog terena. Naime, pas nije mogao samostalno izaći iz strmog kanjona rijeke Čikole.

Idući dan, u utorak, nastavili su potragu i spasili iznemoglog psa, koji je potom predan u azil.

“Izazovno spašavanje psa u nevolji s nepristupačnog terena. Nadamo se i sretnom udomljenju ovog nestašnog psića”, poručili su šibenski HGSS-ovci na Facebooku.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Prije 40 godina predstavljen je Apple Macintosh. Kultna reklama zamalo nije emitirana

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

NA današnji dan prije 40 godina prvi Appleov Macintosh krenuo je u prodaju, samo dva dana nakon što je predstavljen svijetu tijekom reklamne stanke u trećoj četvrtini Super Bowla. No legendarna reklama zamalo nije bila emitirana jer je Upravni odbor Applea bio protiv toga od samog početka. 

22. siječnja 1984. Apple je odmah postao poznato ime kada je emitirao popularnu reklamu, piše 9to5Mac. Režirao ju je Sir Ridley Scott, a kreirala Appleova bivša reklamna agencija Chiat/Day. Reklama od 60 sekundi inspirirana je romanom Georgea Orwella 1984., koji je predviđao distopijsku budućnost, kontroliranu od televizijskih figura nalik Big Brotheru.

Oglas počinje odjekujućim zvukovima alarma i marširanjem desetaka ćelavih muškaraca odjevenih u sivu odjeću koji hodaju prema velikom ekranu u industrijskoj hali. Lice čovjeka koje zlokobnim glasom govori na velikom ekranu polako se otkriva dok ljudi koji marširaju sjedaju ispred njega.

U međuvremenu, ženu u sportskoj odjeći i bijeloj majici bez rukava s crtežom Macintosha jure četiri policajca. Držeći golemi malj, ona trči prema muškarcima fiksiranima na govor Big Brothera. U trenutku kada zlokobni glas izgovara riječi: “Mi ćemo pobijediti”, žena gađa maljem ekran. Uništenje Big Brothera oslobađa umove muškaraca.

S preostalih 8 sekundi u 60-sekundnom oglasu, narator završava spominjanjem Macintosha popraćenog pomičnim crnim tekstom koji glasi: “Apple Computer će 24. siječnja predstaviti Macintosh. I vidjet ćete zašto 1984. neće biti kao 1984.” Zaslon tada postaje crn i pojavljuje se dugin Apple logo.

No ova reklama zamalo nije ugledala svjetlo dana

Steve Jobs je bio od prve oduševljen reklamom, kao i Steve Wozniak. No Upravni odbor Applea nije dijelio to ushićenje. Nakon što ju je prvi put vidio, član uprave Mike Markkula navodno je predložio pronalazak nove marketinške agencije i otpuštanje Chiata/Daya. Prema tadašnjem CEO-u Applea Johnu Sculleyju, i drugi članovi odbora imali su slično mišljenje. 

Nakon toga odbor je zatražio od agencije da proda zakupljeno vrijeme za oglase za vrijeme Super Bowla, no agencija ih nije poslušala. Naime, imali su zakupljena dva termina za reklame – duži od 60 sekundi i kraći od 30 sekundi. Ovaj potonji, kraći su prodali, a za drugi su iz agencije rekli da je prekasno da ga prodaju. 

Kada je Jobs rekao Wozniaku da postoji problem s reklamom, on je odmah ponudio da plati 400.000 dolara iz svog džepa – polovicu onoga što bi bila cijena emitiranja reklame, rekavši: “Pa, ja ću platiti pola ako hoćeš.” Ovo se pokazalo nepotrebnim.

Izvršni tim konačno je odlučio pokrenuti 100-dnevno oglašavanje Macintosha. Budući da su već platili za produkciju 1984. i zapeli s vremenom emitiranja, reklama za vrijeme Super Bowla krenula je kako bi započela kampanju. 

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Arts Entertainments

‘Laapataa Ladies’ trailer hints at a quirky tale of bride exchange

The trailer of Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao is out. The film is produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Jyoti Deshpande and presented by Jio Studios. It stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal roles.

The film follows the story of a recently married Deepak Kumar, who goes home with his bride. However, as soon as she pulls the cover off her face, it is revealed that she is not the same girl he had married.

Faced with a huge dilemma, Deepak goes to the police station to lodge a complaint about his missing wife. The trailer gives a further glimpse into the world of the film with quirky characters like the police inspector played by Ravi Kishan.

Laapataa Ladies is Kiran’s second directorial after over a decade. She directed the 2010 film Dhobi Ghat, which starred Aamir along with Prateik Babbar and Monica Dogra. The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) before heading for a theatrical release.

Laapataa Ladies is based on an original story written by Biplab Goswami. The screenplay and dialogues for the film are written by Sneha Desai with additional dialogues by Divyanidhi Sharma. The film will be released in theatres on March 1.

(This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

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Cryptocurrency

Equity benchmark indices decline in early trade

Equity benchmark indices witnessed a see-saw movement in the early trade on Wednesday amid high volatility, as investors rushed to book profit in high-value stocks.

The BSE Sensex fell 316.75 points or 0.45 per cent to 70,053.58 points in the opening trade but soon regained the lost ground to trade with a gain of 60.70 points or 0.09 per cent at 70,431.25 points.

The broader Nifty, which initially declined 51.50 points or 0.24 per cent to 21,187.65 points, recovered quickly to trade at 21,265.95 points, 27.15 points higher or 0.13 per cent at 0951 hours.

  • Also read: Index Outlook: Sensex, Nifty 50: Vulnerable to fall more

Among the Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank, SBI, Tata Steel and Infosys were trading with a gain of up to 1.84 per cent.

HCL Tech, JSW Steel and PowerGrid were other major gainers.

On the other hand, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, TCS and M&M lost up to 3.79 per cent in the morning deals.

Maruti, Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

As many as 21 stocks of the 30-share benchmark were trading in green, while 32 constituents of the broader Nifty showed gains.

According to V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, “the valuations in the broader market had become excessive and unsustainable as pointed out many times recently. The trigger for the correction came mainly from the sustained selling by FIIs who have sold equity worth ₹27,830 crore during the last five days.”

In the US markets, the Dow closed 0.25 per cent lower, while the S&P 500 settled 0.29 per cent higher and tech-heavy Nasdaq closed Tuesday’s session 0.43 per cent higher.

In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 was trading with a loss of 1.00 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.84 per cent. China’s Shanghai Composite was down by 0.14 per cent.

European markets closed largely lower on Tuesday with Germany’s DAX and CAC 40 of France losing 0.34 per cent each. London’s FTSE 100 also fell 0.03 per cent.

Meanwhile, Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were trading lower by 0.18 per cent to $79.41 per barrel on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Sensex fell 1,053.10 points or 1.47 per cent to settle at 70,370.55. Nifty also declined 330.15 points or 1.53 per cent to close at 21,241.65.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Tuesday, as they offloaded shares worth ₹3,115.39 crore, according to exchange data.

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Health Fitness

Znanstvenici kažu da ove promjene mogu smanjiti rizik od demencije za najmanje petinu

USVAJANJE šest zdravih životnih navika moglo bi smanjiti rizik od razvoja demencije, pokazalo je istraživanje kineskih znanstvenika. Angažirali su 2537 volontera koji nisu imali demenciju kada je studija počela, i pratili su ih dvije godine.

Svi sudionici bili su stariji od 60 godina, te su ispitani o svojim svakodnevnim navikama i povijesti bolesti. Izmjerena im je visina, težina i krvni tlak, a uzeti su im i uzorci krvi za procjenu razine glukoze i kolesterola u krvi.

Volonteri su potom ispitani o šest čimbenika načina života povezanih s demencijom te su praćeni radi dijagnoze bolesti. Dobili su po bod za svaku od dolje navedenih kategorija:

  • Vježbanje: Tjelesno sam aktivan više od deset minuta gotovo svaki dan ili tri do četiri dana u tjednu.
  • Pušački status: Nikada nisam pušio ili sam prestao pušiti.
  • Konzumacija alkohola: Rijetko pijem svaki mjesec.
  • Društveni kontakt: Sastajem se s drugima više od tri puta mjesečno radi društvenih aktivnosti ili tri puta tjedno razgovaram sa susjedima.
  • Slobodne aktivnosti: Svakodnevno čitam knjige ili novine, svakodnevno koristim internet ili kartam barem dva puta tjedno.
  • Kvaliteta sna: Zaspim lako ili se ne budim lako.

Analiza je pokazala da su sudionici, koji su ukupno postigli najmanje četiri boda, imali 29 posto manju vjerojatnost da će pokazati znakove kognitivnog pada do kraja studije, u usporedbi s onima koji su dobili tri ili manje bodova. Svaki dodatni bod povezan je s 18 posto nižim rizikom od kognitivnog pada, rekli su istraživači iz Chinese PLA General Hospital u Pekingu.

Vođenje neaktivnog načina života, što je definirano kao tri ili manje bodova, bilo je povezano s trostruko većim rizikom od ranog kognitivnog pada. Oko 29,98 posto slučajeva ranog kognitivnog pada ne bi se dogodilo da su sve starije osobe s kardiometaboličkim bolestima vodile aktivan način života, rekli su znanstvenici.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Love for Casual Dresses Is Evident in These Pics

On days when Kareena Kapoor Khan is not cheering for her little Taimur or gushing over Jeh Baba, she is either shooting for her acting commitments or making some jaw-dropping appearances. While Bebo has always been a fashion icon for many of us, she has also been extremely consistent with her fashion shenanigans. Kareena has definitely justified all the good silhouettes – from ethnic designs to modern dresses and that probably prompted us to take a deep dive into her dress cabinet. 7 Times Kareena Kapoor Khan Showed You How to Wear Skirts Stylishly.

Over the years Kareena has given us many appearances that have left us in awe of her. We believe she loves to dress up in printed dresses, which explains why so many prints are always available in her wardrobe. There are also days when she prefers solid-coloured dresses that look equally remarkable. From geometric prints to tie and dye – Bebo’s love for prints is evident in her different outfits and yes, we love them all. To elaborate more on her personal style and collection, let’s check out a few attire, shall we? Fashion Faceoff: Kareena Kapoor Khan or Navya Naveli Nanda, Whose Sequinned Co-Ord Set Did You Like?

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

So, which of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s dresses did you like the most?

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 24, 2024 12:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

3 mil. pregleda: Doberman dijeli hranu sa svojim plišancima, prizor topi srca

“OVO JE najslađa stvar koja se ikada dogodila”, napisala je jedna korisnica u komentarima.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Adidas lansirao Ultraboost tenisice koje izgledaju nošeno, koštaju 200 eura

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PRODAJA novih tenisica koje izgledaju već nošeno nije novost. Reebok je lansirao jedne takve 2022., a Golden Goose je izgradio prilično popularan brend na temelju tenisica upravo takvog izgleda. Osim toga u posljednje vrijeme sve što je vintage ponovno je popularno tako da ne čudi adidasov potez da se pridruži i tom trendu. 

Marka je predstavila Ultraboost Light izdanje tenisica koje izgleda kao da je netko već prošetao u njima i pohabao ih. Gornji dio je tekstilni i, prema marki, prilagođava se dok trčite. Osim toga, ove tenisice izrađene su od najmanje 20% recikliranih materijala. 

“Ponestaje im ideja”

Adidas Ultraboost Light prvi put su se pojavile na tržištu početkom 2023. Tenisice se reklamiraju kao jedne od najlakših tenisica za trčanje zahvaljujući novom Boost međupotplatu koji je 30% lakši od prethodnih Ultraboost silueta.

“Grozne su i nadam se da je ovo šala”, “Izgledaju kao da ih moram baciti u perilicu s malo Oxi Cleana”, “Napokon moj tip tenisica”, “Ne”, “Već imam takve doma, lol”, “Ponestaje im ideja”, “Nosila bi ih samo po kući”, “Tko god je došao na ovu ideju treba dobiti otkaz”, neki su od komentara na X-u i Instagramu na nove tenisice. 

Ove tenisice za sada su dostupne na pojedinim adidasovim stranicama i u odabranim online trgovinama, a cijena im je 200 eura. Više o njima možete vidjeti ovdje, a što se tiče kupnje našli smo ih na Foot District stranici. 

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Arts Entertainments

Ryan Gosling speaks out on Oscars snub to Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Ryan Gosling says he is disappointed after “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and lead actor Margot Robbie were not nominated in two major categories at the 2024 Academy Awards.

Gosling, who played Ken opposite Robbie’s Barbie in Gerwig’s 2022 blockbuster based on the iconic Mattel doll, found a place in the final five of the best supporting actor category during the Academy Awards nominations, announced on Tuesday evening.

“I am extremely honoured to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films. And I never thought I’d be saying this, but I’m also incredibly honoured and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken,” Gosling said in a statement to American media outlets.

“But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no ‘Barbie’ movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film,” he added.

Gerwig was overlooked for a nomination for best director, but received a nod alongside her husband, Noah Baumbach, for best adapted screenplay.

Similarly, Robbie lost out on a best actress nomination but has been nominated as a producer for the film in the best picture category. The film has amassed a total of eight nominations, including twin nods in the best original song category.

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Auto

Hennessey Performance plans 1,700 horsepower Dodge Demon

So let’s say you’re an owner of a Dodge Challenger Demon 170. You just bought the ultimate factory Challenger with upgraded supercharger, engine and driveline, and it makes more than 1,000 horsepower on E85 ethanol. But you want to go even faster, what do you do? Well, Hennessey Performance is planning to have a 1,700-horsepower solution, though it arguably won’t be a Demon anymore.

You see, while Hennessey sometimes upgrades factory powertrains, the company will be taking a different approach to the Demon 170. It will instead remove the engine, transmission and driveshaft, and substitute its own take on an upgraded V8 (details on the block, internals and more haven’t been revealed yet) and drivetrain. That V8 will also get a pair of Precision 7675 turbochargers. Hennessey expects to make 1,700 horsepower on E85 ethanol, and be able to do the quarter-mile in under 8 seconds at around 175 mph. That’s around a full second and 25 mph faster than the standard Demon 170.

What happens to the original drivetrain that Dodge gave the Demon? Well, the owner gets to keep it all, so it can be easily put back in if desired and/or to maintain the collector value. So you still sort of have an original Demon 170, but also a way faster one.

With that said, while the Demon 170 isn’t just the supercharged super Hemi – it does have styling and suspension changes to handle the power – it is kind of the heart and soul of that car. To an extent, if you want to do this level of modification, would it make more sense to start with a more common and basic Challenger?

But we don’t have the money to own a Demon 170, let alone Hennessey’s Demon 1700, so that’s not up to us. And surely there are a few people out there that like the idea of having even more powerful Demons. The company is counting on 12 buyers liking the idea, since that’s all they’ll be building. They’ll be handled by a new division at the company called Hennessey Special Operations that will build low-production special models (15 to 20), as opposed to the rest of Hennessey that apparently builds more than 500 vehicles a year.

The conversion will cost $200,000, and the owner must supply the car. Exact timing on deliveries hasn’t been given. Based on the announcement video, Hennessey only recently got its own Demon 170, so it’s likely still doing some development work. In fact, the photos in this post are of the as-yet unmodified vehicle. But interested buyers can contact Hennessey about ordering one right now.

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Cryptocurrency

Medi Assist Healthcare ends 11% higher on Day 1 of listing

Shares of Medi Assist Healthcare Services ended with a premium of 11 per cent on Tuesday at ₹464.25 on the BSE against the issue price of ₹418. During the day, the stock hit a high of ₹509.60 and a low of ₹446 after listing at ₹465.

On the NSE, after listing at ₹460, the stock closed at ₹461.95 apiece.

About 8.52 lakh shares were traded on the BSE and 1.61 crore shares on the NSE during the day.

The ₹1,171-crore IPO was subscribed to 16.25 times. The IPO was entirely an offer for sale.

Fundraise

As part of the IPO, the Bengaluru-based company secured ₹351.5 crore from anchor investors. Among the marquee investors included Nomura Trust, Goldman Sachs, Ashoka Whiteoak, Pinebridge Global Funds, Troo Capital, and HSBC. Domestic investors such as HDFC Mutual Fund, Kotak Mahindra Trustee, Aditya Birla Sun Life Trustee, SBI Life Insurance Company, Mirae Asset, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Trusteeship, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company, Max Life Insurance Company, and SBI General Insurance Company also participated in the anchor book.

The company is a third-party administration services provider to insurance companies and offers medical insurance and cashless hospitalisation through a network of healthcare service providers.

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Digital Marketing

Destination Ayodhya: The city of the moment

India’s crowded pantheon of temple towns has got one more shrine city added to the mix. With the consecration of the Ram Mandir, being built at a cost of over ₹1,800 crore in the Nagara style, on the banks of the Sarayu river, all roads will lead to Ayodhya. There has been so much build up about the temple, infrastructural upgrades and the new attractions in the area that pilgrims, curious tourists, brands, retailers, small businesses all want to head to the city of Lord Rama. Architectural firm CP Kukreja Architects that was involved in the vision document and the redevelopment of the town — touted to cost ₹85,323 crore — has put the expected footfalls at 3 lakh visitors a day.

Spiritually speaking, the pull of Ayodhya is that it is the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama. But given the massive planned development taking place, what will the modern positioning and brand values of the holy town be?

The positioning

“The vision of the stakeholders including the chief minister of UP, the central powers and the commissioner during the planning stage,” says Dikshu C Kukreja, Managing Principal of CP Kukreja Architects, “was to create a global spiritual destination, an international tourism destination and a sustainable city. “

Dikshu C Kukreja

Above all, says Kukreja, whose firm worked with a consortium that included Lea Associates and L&T infrastructure, the attempt has also been to make a liveable city that will serve as a model to other cities. “How much does the city belong to the common man? Ram Rajya or Ram Nagari has to connect with the common man,” he stresses.

So the right of way on the roads is for pedestrians with much wider footpaths and lots of public spaces. Kukreja says to avoid overcrowding, they have developed plenty of attractions all over the city so that visitors spread out. He makes special mention of the water bodies, which will be the anchor of the city. Even as the Sarayu waterfront has been beautified, 108 kunds have been revived. There will be plenty of green spaces, gardens and spiritual forests but everything, he says, is rooted in the thought that it will be a city for the common folk. The Ramayana forest will showcase the life of Lord Rama during his period of exile. Several of the legends associated with the period of the Raghukul come alive in spots like Sugriv kila and Dashrath Mahal. Plenty of street furniture using vernacular architectural traditions — stone seats, chaupals et al — will allow weary travellers to rest.

The brand values

To create the modern day Ayodhya, Kukreja says that they did massive research on holy cities of the world ranging from The Vatican, Angkor Wat, Kathmandu (Pashupati Nath), Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath). We studied the good and bad, all points, he says. From a colour lens too Kukreja says they looked at various cities be it the Pink city of Jaipur, Indigo city of Jodhpur, et-al. Finally, the city is wearing the colours of the Bansi Paharpur stone — a sort of dusky pink — used in the construction of the Mandir.

While Kukreja talks about Ayodhya being the city of celebrations, or a knowledge city, for brand strategist Ambi Parameswaran, if Agra is the city of love, Varanasi is the city of penance and Mukti, then Ayodhya can be the city of virtues. Though he hurriedly clarifies that from a branding perspective it is too early.

Dabur’s hoarding in the temple city

Dabur’s hoarding in the temple city

Indeed, a lot of the synonyms and sobriquets and colour and character of a city come up organically . For instance, Madurai has earned the name of the city that never sleeps or jasmine city, and Varanasi is the city of salvation.

On the brandwagon

Meanwhile, brands are making a temple run to Ayodhya. And contributing to the narratives building up around the town. From Dabur to ITC to Coca Cola to Parle and Adani Wilmar, companies are doing a lot of activations in the town. A lot of it is centred around food. Take Adani Wilmar’s Fortune cooking oil brand. Over seven days Fortune plans to distribute over 25,000 jalebis shaped in the form of its logo ‘Bloom, building on the myth that Lord Rama’s favourite sweet was the jalebi. In addition it is making a pakoda platter and also serving up a mega bhog for over 5,000 people on a chosen day.

Illuminating the Ram Mandir

Illuminating the Ram Mandir

Dabur, whose hoardings are prominent in the city, is setting up special stalls in an activity zone being created for pilgrims and visitors at the Tulsi Udyan. Here visitors can touch, feel and experience products like Dabur Amla hair oil and Dabur Vedic tea.

Lighting firms — Signify and Havells — have a hand in the illuminations of the Ram Mandir. Signify has illuminated the Ram Path – the main arterial path leading to the Ram mandir. It features a lighting fixture and a top bracket crafted to replicate Lord Ram’s iconic bow and arrow.

Given the sense of all round jubilation, perhaps the city of celebrations is an apt name for Ayodhya currently.

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Health Fitness

Nutricionistica otkriva pet razloga zašto bismo ujutro trebali piti čaj, a ne kavu

MNOGI ljudi dan vole započeti kavom, neki zbog okusa, a drugi zbog osjećaja budnosti koji osjećaju poslije jutarnje doze kofeina. Ali, kada je riječ o zdravijem jutarnjem napitku, nema sumnje da je čaj bolja opcija za početak jutra.

Nutricionistica Avni Kaul ističe da je na početku dana puno bolje popiti čaj te je dala i uvjerljive razloge zašto.

Smanjen udio kofeina

Nema sumnje da kofein svima daje mali nalet energije, ali može biti štetan ako se ne konzumira umjereno. Sadržaj kofeina u čaju manji je od onoga u kavi, stoga je pijenje čaja bolje za tijelo.

“Čaj obično sadrži manje kofeina od kave. Dok kofein može pružiti početni poticaj energije, previše kofeina može dovesti do nervoze, tjeskobe i poremećaja spavanja. Čaj nudi blaži unos kofeina, smanjujući rizik od ovih nuspojava”, objašnjava Kaul, prenosi Health Shots.

Lagano i nježno buđenje

Rijetko tko je, čim se probudi, odmah pun energije. Vjerojatno bi svi radije ostali još malo u krevetu, ali život ima drugačije planove. Kava će odlično poslužiti jer će vas odmah razbuditi, ali Kaul kaže da to možda i nije dobro.

Dodaje da “čaj sadrži aminokiselinu poznatu kao L-teanin, koja ima umirujući učinak i može uravnotežiti stimulirajuće učinke kofeina. To može dovesti do laganijeg i nježnijeg iskustva buđenja, u usporedbi s ponekad naglim naletom energije od kave”.

Hidratacija

Dehidracija je kronični problem pijenja kave ako se ne uzima u preporučenim količinama. Do dehidracije puno češće dolazi zimi, kada ionako pijemo manje tekućine nego tijekom toplih mjeseci. Kava je diuretik, što znači da može dovesti do povećane proizvodnje urina i moguće dehidracije.

S druge strane, čaj pridonosi hidrataciji jer je prvenstveno voda. Održavanje hidratacije ujutro ključno je za opću dobrobit tijekom ostatka dana, prenosi Health Shot.

Antioksidativno pojačanje

Čaj, posebno zeleni, bogat je antioksidansima koji imaju različite zdravstvene dobrobiti. Zeleni čaj podržava imunološki sustav i štiti stanice od oštećenja. Iako i kava ima antioksidanse, vrste i količine mogu se razlikovati, ističe nutricionistica.

Osjetljivost želuca

Kava kod nekih ljudi može uzrokovati nelagodu u želucu, što čaj čini odličnom alternativom. Čaj je nježniji za želudac, i zato se preporučuje svima koji su osjetljivi na kiselinu ili imaju probavne probleme.

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Katrina Kaif Likes to Pair Her Lehengas With Full Sleeve Cholis! Check Out Pics

Remember how we pointed out Deepika Padukone’s obsession with full-sleeve blouses? Well, turns out she is not alone! Her colleague, Katrina Kaif has her own set of favourites. The only difference is the silhouette. While Padukone loves complimenting her sarees with full-sleeve blouses, Kaif likes her lehengas paired with solid-coloured blouses and guess what? Yup, full sleeves again! Just recently, we saw Katrina arriving at Aamir Khan’s daughter, Ira Khan’s reception party wearing one of her recent favourites and that inspired us to check out a few of her past appearances. Fashion Faceoff: Deepika Padukone or Katrina Kaif, Whose Floral Print Saree Did You Like More?

Katrina Kaif sure loves her Sabyasachi lehengas which are slightly earthy in shades and usually have solid-coloured blouses. These full-sleeve blouses perfectly accentuate the heavily embroidered lehengas and look like a million dollars on our dearest Katrina. The Tiger 3 beauty also prefers subtle makeup, loose straight hair and minimal accessories to complete her look, which is a staple! With barely any modifications here and there, Kaif’s look is usually by the books and she rarely prefers changing any aspect of it. To help you understand, we have curated a list of some of her looks that are different but still look the same! So, let’s check them out! Fashion Faceoff: Kareena Kapoor Khan or Katrina Kaif, Whose Red Saree Did You Like?

Katrina Kaif Has a Pattern When it Comes to Her Lehenga Choli

Katrina Kaif (Photo Credits: Instagram)

She Likes to Pair Her Printed Lehengas With Solid Colour Cholis

Katrina Kaif (Photo Credits: Instagram)

And Of Course, the Sleeves Have to Be Full Length

Katrina Kaif (Photo Credits: Instagram)

She’s Obsessed With This Design

Katrina Kaif (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Honestly, We’re Too!

Katrina Kaif (Photo Credits: Instagram)

So, now do you understand our point? Yes or yes?

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Retriveru je vlasnica htjela oprati posteljinu s krevetića, njegova reakcija je hit

JEDAN zlatni retriver nije bio nimalo oduševljen kad mu je vlasnica htjela skinuti posteljinu s krevetića. Naime, žena je htjela skinuti posteljinu kako bi je oprala, a usput je snimila reakciju svog ljubimca kad je shvatio što se događa.

Pas ne odlučio pokazati svoje nezadovoljstvo te je počeo glasati i gristi krevet. Očito su mu njegove stvari jako važne, povezao se uz njih i ne razumije da će ih ponovno dobiti za nekoliko sati. Video njegove urnebesne reakcije pogledajte u nastavku.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Završava li priča o Nokia pametnim telefonima u 2024.?

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

JOŠ prošle godine HMD Global, finska tvrtka najpoznatija po proizvodnji pametnih telefona marke Nokia, otkrio je planove za lansiranje vlastite linije mobilnih uređaja. Sada je 91Mobiles objavio sliku HMD-ovog navodnog pametnog telefona N159V, koju su dobili iz neimenovanih izvora iz industrije. 

Na fotki se može vidjeti crni telefon s dvostrukom stražnjom kamerom i LED bljeskalicom. Logotip HMD vidljiv je u središtu stražnje strane telefona. Prema fotkama, čini se da se radi o telefonu srednjeg ranga. 

No osim novog uređaja, stižu i neke druge promjene – nova stranica i promjena oznake Nokijina profila na X-u (bivšem Twitteru). Naime, ona je preimenovana iz @nokiamobile u @HMDglobal.

Glavni izvršni direktor HMD Globala Jean-Francois Baril objavio je prošle godine na LinkedInu da će tvrtka proširiti svoj portfelj novim brendom HMD, koji će koegzistirati uz Nokia telefone i suradnje s “uzbudljivim novim partnerima”.

No mnogi fanovi Nokije brinu se da je ovo ujedno i njezin kraj. Kako piše Nokiamob, čini se da će telefoni postepeno biti uklonjeni s Nokia.com stranice, a nova stranica HMD.com bi trebala postati dom za HMD uređaje i klasične Nokia telefone te proizvode iz novih partnerstva. 

Izraz koji se najviše ističe na novoj stranici je “klasični Nokia telefoni”, što sugerira da bi pametni telefoni marke Nokia mogli postati dio povijesti, slično telefonima Blackberry, LG i Sony Ericsson. Jedini telefoni s markom Nokia koje bismo mogli vidjeti od 2024. nadalje mogli bi biti telefoni sa značajkama (poznati i kao “glupi telefoni”), koji su još uvijek prilično popularni i pouzdani.

Posljednji Nokijin telefon koji je lansiran bio je Nokia G42

Datum nije određen, ali pretpostavlja se da ćemo dobiti uvid u nove proizvode i pojedinosti o brendu na MWC-ju 2024 koji se održava u veljači, uobičajenom vremenskom okviru za nove Nokia uređaje u prošlosti.

S obzirom na to, 2024. godina bi mogla okončati dugu povijest Nokia pametnih uređaja. Posljednji Nokia pametni telefon koji je lansiran bio je Nokia G42, ne računajući američke verzije G310 i C210. Po svemu sudeći, čini se da HMD nije toliko voljan forsirati nove pametne telefone marke Nokia. 

Možda će proizvoditi samo ograničenu seriju za Nokiju, poput XR21, ili neke novije industrijske Nokia telefone, ali oni možda neće biti komercijalno dostupni. Također, postoji šansa da ćemo godišnje vidjeti samo tri modela pametnih telefona s oznakom Nokia, koji predstavljaju vrhunski, srednji i niži segment. Ovo su predložili fanovi nakon što je Nokia Mobile promijenila svoju početnu strategiju.

Najveći uspjeh Nokia je postigla Nokijom 1100

Nokia je osnovana 1865. godine kao društvo za proizvodnju papira u Finskoj. Tijekom godina kompanija se razvijala i diversificirala u različite industrije, uključujući telekomunikacije. Nokia je započela svoju avanturu u mobilnoj telefoniji u 1980-ima i ranim 1990-ima.

Njihov prvi mobilni telefon bio je Mobira Talkman, predstavljen 1984. godine. Međutim, najveći uspjeh marka je postigla Nokijom 1100, koja je postala najprodavaniji mobilni telefon svih vremena.

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Sports

How To Watch Chelsea vs Middlesbrough, Carabao Cup 2023–24 Free Live Streaming Online & Match Time in India? Get EFL Cup Semifinal Match Leg 2 Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST

Chelsea square off against Middlesbrough in the second leg of the Carabao Cup 2023-24 semifinal on January 24. The match will be played at the Stamford Bridge in London and it will start at 1:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time). Unfortunately, the live telecast of this match will not be available due to the absence of a broadcasting partner. Fans can also watch Chelsea vs Middlesbrough live streaming online on the FanCode app and website, at the cost of a subscription fee. Mohamed Salah Injury Update: Egypt and Liverpool Star To Be Out of Action for Three-Four Weeks After Sustaining Muscle Injury During AFCON 2023.

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

 

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Arts Entertainments

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ tops all Oscar nominees with 13; ‘Barbie’ snags 8

NEW YORK: After a tumultuous movie year marred by strikes and work stoppages, the Academy Awards showered nominations Tuesday on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, “Oppenheimer,” which came away with a leading 13 nominations.

Nolan’s three-hour opus, viewed as the best picture frontrunner, received nods for best picture; Nolan’s direction; acting nominations for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt; and multiple honors for the craft of the J. Robert Oppenheimer drama.

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” wasn’t far behind with eight nominations, including nods for best picture; Ryan Gosling for best supporting actor; and two best-song candidates in “What Was I Made For” and “I’m Just Ken.” But Gerwig was surprisingly left out of the best director field.

Both Martin Scorsese’s Osage epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Frankenstein riff “Poor Things” were also widely celebrated. “Poor Things” landed 11 nods, while “Killers of the Moon” was nominated for 10 Oscars.

Lily Gladstone, star of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” became the first Native American nominated for best actress. For the 10th time, Scorsese was nominated for best director. Leonardo DiCaprio, though, was left out of best actor.

Those four contenders made for a maximalist quartet of Oscar heavyweights. Nolan’s sprawling biopic. Gerwig’s near-musical. Scorsese’s pitch-black Western. Lanthimos’ sumptuously designed fantasy.

Each utilized a wide spectrum of cinematic tools to tell big, often disturbing big-screen stories. And each — even Apple’s biggest-budgeted movie yet, “Killers of the Flower Moon” — had robust theatrical releases that saved streaming for months later.

The 10 films nominated for best picture were: “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie,” “Poor Things,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “The Holdovers,” “Maestro,” “American Fiction,” “Past Lives,” “Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest.”

The nominees for best actress are: Annette Bening, “Nyad” Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”; Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”; Emma Stone, “Poor Things.”

The nominees for best actor are: Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”; Colman Domingo, “Rustin”; Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”; Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”; Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction.”

The nominees for best supporting actor are: Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”; Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”; Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”; Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things.”

The nominees for best supporting actress are: Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”; Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”; America Ferrera, “Barbie”; Jodie Foster, “Nyad”; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers.”

The nominees for best director are: Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”; Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”; Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”; Martin Scorsese “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest.”

The nominees for best international film are: “Society of the Snow,” (Spain); “The Zone of Interest,” (United Kingdom); “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany); “Io Capitano” (Italy) ; “Perfect Days” (Japan).

The nominees for best animated film are: “The Boy and the Heron”; “Elemental”; “Nimona”; “Robot Dreams”; “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”

Among the nominated films is the Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” which is a joint production between The Associated Press and PBS’ Frontline and will compete in the best documentary category.

Oscar season has reunited “Oppenheimer” with its summer box-office partner, “Barbie.” Gerwig’s feminist blockbuster is easily the biggest hit of the year with more than $1.4 billion in ticket sales.

Historically, blockbusters have helped fueled Oscar ratings. Though the pile-up of award shows (an after-effect of last year’s strikes ) could be detrimental to the Academy Awards, the Barbenheimer presence could help lift the March 10 telecast on ABC. Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host, with the ceremony moved up an hour, to 7 p.m. Eastern.

Other nominations include Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects.

(With inputs from Online Desk)

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Cryptocurrency

Cipla shares rally nearly 8% after Q3 earnings results

Shares of Cipla on Tuesday rallied nearly 8 per cent in the mid-session trading a day after the company reported a 32.25 per cent rise in its profit to ₹1,068.41 crore in the third quarter.

The company’s shares jumped 7.73 per cent to trade at ₹1,414 apiece on the BSE.

On the NSE, the scrip of Cipla climbed 7.47 per cent at 1,414.60 per piece.

In the mid-trading session on January 23, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 708.90 points or 0.99 per cent lower trading at 70,714.75, while NSE Nifty slumped 1.05 per cent to trade at 21,344.40 points.

In a regulatory filing on January 22, pharmaceuticals firm Cipla Ltd reported a 32.25 per cent rise in consolidated profit to ₹1,068.41 crore in the third quarter ended December 2023.

The company had posted a consolidated profit of ₹807.83 crore in the year-ago period. Its consolidated revenue from operations in the quarter under review was ₹6,603.81 crore, up 13.66 per cent, the company said.

It was ₹5,810.09 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

In the December quarter, its total expenses were 8.78 per cent higher at ₹5,119.81 crore as against ₹4,706.47 crore in the October-December quarter last fiscal.

Total income of Cipla in the third quarter stood at ₹6.788.44 crore, up 14.58 per cent. During the quarter, its revenue from pharmaceuticals was ₹6,365.06 crore, and from new ventures was ₹280.51 crore.

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Digital Marketing

Hey, stupid! Get off WhatsApp!

Is WhatsApp damaging young people’s careers by stunting their intellectual growth?

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Health Fitness

Volite bundevu? Bit će vam drago čuti kakve se dobrobiti povezuju s njom

BUNDEVA je nutritivno bogato povrće, prepuno esencijalnih vitamina, minerala i antioksidansa. Može se dodavati slanim i slatkim jelima.

Ako se često konzumira u prehrani, bundeva može pozitivno utjecati na cjelokupno zdravlje. Kada pogledate kakve zdravstvene dobrobiti dobivamo konzumacijom bundeve, poželjet ćete je jesti gotovo svaki dan, prenosi portal Health Shots.

Puna je hranjivih tvari

Bundeva je bogata nutrijentima poput vitamina A, C i E, kalija, kalcija, folata, vlakana i magnezija. Sve te hranjive tvari podržavaju različite tjelesne funkcije i cjelokupno utječu na bolje zdravlje i funkcioniranje tijela.

Jača imunitet

Visok udio beta-karotena i vitamina A u bundevi ključan je nutrijent za jačanje imunološkog sustava. Ako je imunološki sustav snažan, puno su veće šanse da će se tijelo obraniti od infekcija i bolesti.

Pozitivno utječe na zdravlje srca

Bundeva sadrži puno kalija koji ima ulogu u regeneraciji krvnog tlaka. To dugoročno može utjecati na smanjenje rizika od kardiovaskularnih bolesti. 

Promiče zdravlje očiju

Beta-karoten u bundevi nije koristan samo za imunološki sustav već i za zdravlje očiju. Bundeva štiti oči od makularne degeneracije povezane sa starenjem. 

Zahvaljujući njoj koža je blistavija

Vitamini C i E u bundevi s beta-karotenom doprinose zdravoj koži. Ti antioksidansi pomažu u zaštiti kože od slobodnih radikala, potiču proizvodnju kolagena i održavaju mladenački izgled.

Utječe na bolju probavu

Sadržaj vlakana i prebiotika u bundevi pomaže probavi, potičući redovito pražnjenje crijeva te ublažavajući zatvor i proljev. 

Pomaže s mršavljenjem

Bundeva je niskokalorična i bogata vlaknima. Vlakna potiču sitost, što pomaže u kontroli apetita i smanjenju ukupnog unosa kalorija, a sve to pomaže pri mršavljenju.

Sadrži protuupalna svojstva

Bundeva sadrži antioksidanse i protuupalna svojstva koja mogu pomoći u smanjenju upale u tijelu, povezane s artritisom i bolestima srca.

Održava nas hidratiziranima

Osim vitamina, vlakana i drugih korisnih tvari, bundeva ima i visok sadržaj vode. Održavanje dobre hidratacije ključno je za normalno funkcioniranje tijela, uključujući probavu, cirkulaciju i regulaciju temperature.

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Pogledajte reakciju majmunice kada je ugledala čovjeka koji joj je spasio život

FOTOGRAF Casey Cooper na svom je TikTok profilu podijelio video koji prikazuje kako je majmunica Mikah reagirala kada ga je vidjela nakon dvije godine. Viralni video je za sada pregledalo više od 9.4 milijuna ljudi.

Cooper je djelatnik Utočišta za divlje životinje ONCA, a u intervjuu za Newsweek otkrio je da je Mikah jedna od majmunica koje je prije četiri godine spasio od ilegalne trgovine egzotičnim životinjama.

“Bio sam tamo tijekom procesa njezinog spašavanja i bio sam velik dio njezinog putovanja”, izjavio je fotograf.

Cooper je dodao da Mikah nije vidio već dvije godine, zbog čega nije bio siguran kako će reagirati kada ga ponovno vidi. Mikah se brzo prilagodila životu u divljini i ubrzo će postati mama. Video susreta Mikah i Coopera pogledajte u nastavku.

Cooper je također rekao da se ovakvi susreti između ljudi i divljih životinja ne bi smjeli događati, ali ovo je iznimna situacija jer je bio uz Mikah i ostale majmune kada su ih vraćali u divljinu.

“Majmuni nikada ne bi smjeli biti ljubimci”, rekao je Cooper.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Pepco ima novu umirujuću kolekciju za dom proljetnih nijansi. Ovo su naši favoriti

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

POZNATA trgovina Pepco u svojoj ponudi ima novu kolekciju za dom. Ethno Garden kolekcija za blagovaonicu i dnevnu sobu priziva proljeće svojim cvjetnim motivima i bojama kao što su zelena i nježno ružičasta, a u njoj se mogu pronaći i komadi neutralnih nijansi te predmeti od drveta.

U kolekciji se mogu pronaći predmeti poput posuda za cvijeće, jastuka, lampi, pokrivača, ukrasnih pladnjeva, vaza, zdjela, šalica, tanjura i još mnogo toga. 

Mnogi dizajneri interijera i proizvođači boja kažu da će zemljane palete boja kao i umirujuće plava biti posvuda u 2024. No predviđa se i da će zelene nijanse nastaviti svoju prošlogodišnju popularnost u mnogim domovima i ove godine. Posebno se ističe nijansa kadulja zelena. 

Upravo zato fokusirali smo se na zelene komade u novoj Pepcovoj kolekciji, kojih zaista ima pregršt. Od podloga za stol, ukrasnih jastuka do nadstolnjaka. Tu su i komadi koji kombiniraju zelenu nijansu s neutralnim tonovima, ali i cvjetnim motivima divljeg cvijeća koji prizivaju proljeće.  

Zelena je boja prirode i simbolizira svježinu, rast i obnovu. Svjetliji tonovi zelene, poput svježe trave ili mente, stvaraju osjećaj prozračnosti i čistoće, dok tamniji tonovi, kao duboka šuma ili smaragdna zelena, pružaju osjećaj luksuza i elegancije. 

Cvjetni motivi su, pak, klasičan izbor za dekoraciju interijera i mogu dodati živost i toplinu u prostoriju. Kombinirajući zelenu nijansu s cvjetnim motivima, možete stvoriti prekrasan kontrast između prirodne boje i bogatih uzoraka.

Kompletnu novu Pepcovu kolekciju za dom možete vidjeti na službenoj stranici ovdje. 

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Arts Entertainments

‘Shree Ram Jai Hanuman’ in the making, set to be made in multiple languages

Suresh KA, the producer known for films like Shravani Subramanya featuring Ganesh and Totapuri 1 & 2 with Jaggesh and Dhananjay, is gearing up to broaden his horizons with a multilingual project. On the day of the Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya, the producer, under his banner Suresh Arts, announces his next, titled Shree Ram, Jai Hanuman, set to be a magnum opus.

The project, led by director Avadooth, will be made in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English. With a tagline, “An untold epic of Ramayana,” hints at the aim of delving into untold facets of the revered Ramayana, offering a unique perspective on the epic tale.

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Auto

Best Car Air Fresheners of 2024

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There is a lot of disagreement in society these days, but one thing we can all still agree on is that there’s nothing quite like that “new car smell.” After a few weeks, months, or years of driving, though, your car will lose that initial aroma and become at best neutral and at worst, well, kind of stinky. Nobody wants a smelly car, so we recommend picking up an air freshener to keep things smelling clean. There are multiple different kinds of air fresheners available on the market right here and we’ve listed some of our favorites below. Don’t worry, these are going to be a lot more effect than the traditional “green pine tree” on the rearview mirror.

$10.97 at Amazon

“New car smell” air fresheners are hit or miss, but Chemical Guys seems to have nailed the formula. The brand’s air freshener spray has tens of thousands of mostly positive reviews, and the company says its enzymatic formulation eliminates odors instead of covering them up. Chemical Guys says the spray is concentrated and can be diluted, but many say it works best straight out of the bottle. That said, there’s a fine line between too much and too little here, as people sometimes say they’ve overdone it, and many say the aroma faded after just a couple of days.

$5.80 at Amazon

Sometimes, the best option available is the one that’s easy to get. You’ll find Scent Bomb air freshener sprays at all kinds of car parts stores, hardware stores, and gas stations all around the country. Scent Bomb offers more than just sprays, too, with scent cans, vent clips and little circles that hang from the rearview mirror. The brand also offers an odor eliminator product. Pretty much all of Scent Bomb’s fresheners get good reviews, and they offer a lot of different scents.

$11.54 at Amazon

Febreze built its house on eliminating odors, so it’s no surprise that its Vent Clip air fresheners are among the best products to freshen up your car. They’re available in various scents, last a long time, and stay out of the way thanks to the easy-to-use clip. People note that the scents aren’t overpowering, and most say that the scents are true to their names.

The company claims up to 40 days of use from the clips, but many reviewers state that they were able to get up to two months of scent before they ran out. If you’re a person that enjoys more subtle smells, the Febreze Vent Clips offer adjustable output settings that let you dial in the level of aroma.

$12.98 at Amazon

This isn’t a spray or a scented pine tree to hang on your mirror. This is a bamboo bag filled with charcoal. Seriously. The charcoal in these bags absorbs odors, moisture, and other particles in the air. Leave one under the seat of your car, and people say it’ll be odor-free within a week. There are no chemicals and no scents, so the only thing you should notice using these bags is less odor overall.

The company says the activated charcoal in each bag is potent enough to last for up to two years and recommends placing it in direct sunlight for a few hours each month to “rejuvenate the charcoal block’s filtration capabilities.” Many buyers say they replace their bags more frequently than the company recommends, but even if they only last a year, that’s a significant value upgrade over traditional air fresheners.

Things to consider

We’re not asking you to over-analyze your car air freshener purchase. We just want you to keep a few things in mind.

Scent

No matter what you’ve heard, no car air freshener can replicate the smell of a brand-new car interior. Automakers use many different materials, chemicals, and adhesives to build cars, and each brand is unique. Car companies also employ teams of engineers to focus on details like the interior scent, so it’s unlikely that an air freshener company could match the effort. Just pick a scent that smells good to you and don’t try to reclaim your car’s glory days.

Type of air freshener

Most air fresheners are small and easy to hide, but some have to be installed in air vents and other easily visible places in the cabin. Think about how the air freshener will look once you place it in the car, especially if it’s stuck in the air vent or hanging from the rearview mirror. 

This also impacts how well an air freshener works in your car. Sprays and other liquid products work well but don’t last as long as “hard” air fresheners. If your car has leather, suede/Alcantara, or other unique upholstery, you may not be able to use spray or liquid products because they can stain and discolor some materials.

Strength

The strength of an air freshener should be directly correlated with the size of the space it’s used in. For example, it takes far less air freshener in a Mazda Miata than it does in a Ford Expedition. If you want a super intense aroma and don’t mind that burning sensation in your eyes, feel free to go heavy on the scent. In most cases, though, it’s best to choose an air freshener that is just strong enough for the size of your car. 

Clean your interior

No amount of air freshener is going to cover up a giant mess in your car. Leaving food and drinks, dirty clothes, and other junk in your interior will make it stink, and an air freshener isn’t going to fix it. Instead of temporarily masking the odor or worse, creating a new good-bad-weird super-scent, clean out your car before you start spraying or hanging an air freshener. You might be surprised to learn that the smell goes away or is drastically reduced with a simple cleaning. 

Cover it up

Car seat covers and protective gear aren’t the most attractive interior upgrades, but they can be a big help with preventing odors and stains. If you frequently carry pets, kids, or messy cargo, investing in a seat cover or cargo tray can help prevent lingering smells inside your car. It’s a lot easier to take a seat cover out for washing than it is to try scrubbing a smell out of a car seat. 

Frequently asked questions

Do used car dealers use scents in their vehicles?

Many do, especially if there’s something off inside. A company called Original Factory Scent makes a product it claims helps sell more used cars by bringing back “that new car smell.”

Can I make my own car air freshener?

You can! There are dozens of “recipes” for car air fresheners online, many of which use everyday household products and ingredients you probably already have.

Do car air fresheners actually work?

They do! Even so, you’ll likely see the best results with an enzyme freshener like Febreze or Chemical Guys’ New Car Smell. Eliminating odors is better than covering them up with a strong scent.

Can I spray Febreze into my car?

Yes. It’s best to spray into the air, however. Don’t spray the freshener onto seats, leather, or other surfaces without first making sure it won’t stain or discolor the material.

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Wall Street record propels Japan’s Nikkei to fresh 34-year peak

Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh 34-year peak on Monday as the US S&P 500’s record-high close on Friday buoyed investor sentiment, despite continued signs of overheating in the Asian market.

The Nikkei climbed as much as 1.59 per cent to 36,535.36, a level not seen since February 1990, before closing out the morning session up 1.15 per cent at 36,375.56.

The rally was broad, with 185 of the index’s 225 components advancing, versus 39 decliners and one that was flat.

Every sector gained except for energy, which was weighed down by weaker crude oil prices.

Real estate and technology shares were the top performers.

On Friday, the S&P 500 posted its first record-high close in two years, as AI fever drove big gains for chip shares and other heavyweight tech stocks, with server maker Super Micro Computer lifting its profit forecast.

In Japan, AI-focused startup investor SoftBank Group gained 2.54 per cent, while chip-testing equipment maker Advantest, which counts Nvidia among its customers, climbed more than 3 per cent.

Also read: Indian stock exchanges closed for Ram temple ceremony; trading resumes Tuesday

The Nikkei’s 8.7 per cent advance so far this year has put it head and shoulders above developed market rivals, many of which are in negative territory.

However, analysts have been warning of a potential pullback as technical indicators suggest the market has overheated. The relative strength index (RSI), for example, sits at 75.3, well above the 70 level that signals overbought conditions.

Japanese shares have had an additional tailwind this year from receding bets for an imminent end of Bank of Japan stimulus, particularly after the devastating New Year’s Day quake on the country’s west coast. The central bank announces policy on Tuesday.

The Nikkei generally rallies on a weaker yen, as it makes Japanese exports more competitive and boosts the value of overseas revenue. However, an ostensibly yen-boosting hawkish BOJ shift won’t necessarily hurt the Nikkei rally, according to OANDA strategist Kelvin Wong.

“The Nikkei 225 is much more following the US stock benchmarks now, rather than the dollar-yen rate,” Wong said.

“Even if the BOJ signals it is starting to shift away from negative interest policy tomorrow, I think that could be a positive for the Nikkei, because it gives market participants confidence that Japan is not going to slip back into deflation.”

“Although the Nikkei looks due for a short-term pullback, the uptrend remains intact, and a test of 37,000 is likely in coming weeks,” Wong said.

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Trends from CES 2024 – The Hindu BusinessLine

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — the year beginning event in Las Vegas that showcases not only transformative technology, but also gives pointers on the future of marketing — predictably saw a lot of buzz around AI. The use of AI in cutting edge gadgets and gizmos was expected. But what was interesting was the applications in femtech (L’Oreal’s machine that can analyse people’s skins and IdentifyHer’s wearable sensor that tracks menopause symptoms and delivers a cooling effect during hot flashes, among other things). There was also a lot more focus on inclusive tech. Among the gadgets that caught the eye was a TV that disappears and becomes a living sculpture. This was the LG Signature OLED T with a transparent display panel and a contrast filter behind it that can be lowered or raised to turn it into a TV. CES 2024 was also more about mobility — technology transforming transportation.

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Psihijatar upozorio na pet navika kojima nesvjesno uništavamo mozak

MOZAK je nedvojbeno najvažniji organ u ljudskom tijelu. Osim što kontrolira i koordinira akcije i reakcije, omogućuje nam da mislimo i osjećamo. Dakle, važno je zaštiti mozak.

Psihijatar i stručnjak za moždane poremećaje, dr. Daniel Amen, gostovao je u podcastu Stevena Bartletta te podijelio koje stvari trebamo izbjegavati ako želimo sačuvati zdravlje mozga.

Šećer

“Šećer je loš za mozak jer potiče upalu, koja je uzrok depresije i demencije. Podiže razinu šećera u krvi, koji nagriza krvne žile i dovodi do slabijeg protoka krvi u mozgu. To je loša stvar. Osim toga, stvara ovisnost i povećava rizik od razvoja dijabetesa i pretilosti”, rekao je dr. Amen.

Udaranje nogometne lopte glavom

Studija objavljena prošle godine pokazala je da nogometaši imaju 50 posto veću vjerojatnost razviti demenciju nego ostatak populacije.

Istraživači s Karolinska instituta u Švedskoj, čije je istraživanje objavljeno u časopisu Lancet Public Health, usporedili su zdravstvene kartone 6000 elitnih nogometaša i više od 56 000 običnih ljudi. Otkrili su da među muškim nogometašima koji igraju u švedskoj prvoj ligi, 9 posto ima dijagnosticiranu neurodegenerativnu bolest, u usporedbi s 6 posto kontrolnog uzorka.

Kofein

“Kofein sužava dotok krvi u mozak”, ističe dr. Amen. Dodao je i da je u redu popiti do 100 miligrama kofeina na dan.

Nikotin

Poput kofeina, nikotin može ograničiti dotok krvi u mozak. Prema studiji istraživača s Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta Washington, pušenje cigareta uzrokuje smanjenje mozga. Skupljanje mozga povezano je s povećanim rizikom od kognitivnog oštećenja, demencije i Alzheimerove bolesti.

Vrijeme ispred ekrana

Na kraju, dr. Amen upozorava da vrijeme provedeno ispred ekrana također smanjuje mozak.

“Kada koristite telefon, što god radili, dobivate mali udar dopamina. Tako trošite centre za zadovoljstvo. Vrijeme provedeno pred ekranima duže od tri i pol sata dnevno povećava rizik od anksioznosti, depresije, ovisnosti, pretilosti, ADHD-a”, zaključio je.

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Ova kujica je dojila 3 šteneta afričkog divljeg psa jer ih je njihova majka napustila

ZOOLOŠKI vrt u Indiani nedavno je pozdravio leglo ugroženih afričkih divljih pasa. Samo je troje preživjelo zahvaljujući nevjerojatnoj surogat majci. Dok afrički divlji psi obično žive s čoporom grabežljivaca u divljini, pas koji se brine o njima u zoološkom vrtu je zlatni retriver, piše CBS.

Iz zoološkog vrta Potawatomi objavili su da je u rujnu u zoološkom vrtu rođeno osam mladunaca. Ali njihovi roditelji, Bleu i Maurice, nisu brinuli o bebama.

“Unutar 12 sati od rođenja štenaca u zoološkom vrtu Potawatomi, tim za brigu o životinjama rekao je da čopor neće moći uspješno odgajati štence. Bleu, neiskusna majka, nije se brinula za svoje štence na način na koji je trebala, a Maurice je slijedio njezin primjer”, stoji u priopćenju zoološkog vrta. 

Smatraju se ugroženom vrstom

Stoga je osoblje zoološkog vrta konzultiralo stručnjake koji pomažu u izradi planova uzgoja afričkih divljih pasa u SAD-u. U divljini postoji manje od 7 tisuća odraslih divljih pasa i smatraju se ugroženima zbog ljudi, fragmentacije staništa i bolesti, kažu u zoološkom vrtu.

Osoblje u zoološkim vrtovima obično pokušava ostati podalje kako bi čopori mogli uzgajati mladunce kao što to rade u divljini. To je obično uspješno i mladunci mogu naučiti složenu društvenu strukturu svoje vrste.  Ali u ovom slučaju, odlučeno je da će osoblje morati odgajati mladunce – uz pomoć druge životinje.

Umjesto hranjenja mladunčadi na bočicu, stručnjaci su preporučili pronalaženje zamjenskog psa koji će im pomoći u dojenju. Vijeće za dobrobit životinja Indiane povezalo je zoološki vrt sa zlatnom retrivericom po imenu Kassy koja se nedavno okotila i proizvodila mlijeko kojim je mogla hraniti i mladunce. Kassy je u zoološki vrt došla sa svojim štencima i odmah je uzela afričke štence pod svoje.

Pas preuzeo brigu

Kad je počela njegovati štence, prvi tjedan njihova života bio je težak, a osoblje je radilo 24 sata dnevno. “Kao što je uobičajeno kod mladunaca životinja, neki od afričkih mladunaca nisu bili dovoljno jaki da prežive, unatoč predanoj pažnji koju su im Kassy i osoblje zoološkog vrta posvetili, ali tri jesu”, rekli su iz zoološkog vrta.

Još nisu imenovani, ali preživjele mladunce zovu Plava, Crvena i Narančasta, prema bojama koje se nosili oko vrata od rođenja.

Zoološki vrt priprema dom za tri afrička psića pored odraslih afričkih divljih pasa u zoološkom vrtu. Odlučili su ih ne integrirati s ostalim jer stariji “nisu pokazali dovoljno pozitivno zanimanje za štence, pa je plan promijenjen.” Njihov je plan reintegrirati ih s drugima kada narastu.

“Bilo je to emocionalno iscrpljujuće i izazovno putovanje za osoblje, ali misija je zoološkog vrta raditi na očuvanju divljih vrsta. Ponekad je putovanje glatko, a ponekad su potrebne izvanredne mjere. Ova tri zdrava, aktivna štenca samo su početak ove priče, a mi iz Zoološkog vrta se nadamo da ćemo u budućnosti moći podijeliti više njihovih pozitivnih životnih prekretnica”, napisali su. 

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Ljudi se kunu u ovaj proizvod za čišćenje mrlja u WC-u: “Genijalno”

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PLOVUĆAC je šupljikavi kamen koji najčešće viđamo u beauty rutinama kao izvrstan alat za odstranjivanje tvrde kože na petama. No, ima on i drugu svrhu koja je posebno korisna u kućanstvima. Plovućac je, naime, odličan za efikasno čišćenje tvrdokornih mrlja s WC-a.

“Ja sam tako čistio mrlje od hrđe”

Gabie Vigneault je na svojem TikToku @cleaningwithgabie podijelila snimku čišćenja WC-a u garaži svojih roditelja: “Nikad ga ne koriste i sav je prljav. Pokušajmo s plovućcem. Moja ga mama nikad nije uspjela očistiti, čak je razmišljala o kupnji novog WC-a.”

Vigneault je pokazala kako je lako skinula tvrdokorne mrlje i očistila WC školjku uz pomoć plovućca, zatim dodala sredstvo za čišćenje i dobro iščetkala. Na kraju je pokazala besprijekorno očišćenu WC školjku.

“Ja sam tako čistio mrlje od hrđe”, “Upravo sam naručila jedan za svoj WC, voda ostavlja jake mrlje”, “Nema boljeg osjećaja nego sjesti na čist WC”, “Genijalno”, “Grebe li površinu?”, “Trebam ovaj plovućac. Moja školjka ima mrlje otkad sam se uselila, sve sam pokušala”, “Hvala, upravo sam naručila s Amazona”, neki su od komentara na video.

Snažno i jednostavno uklanja mrlje

Plovućac učinkovito uklanja tvrdokorne mrlje, koroziju i hrđu. Siguran je i jednostavan za korištenje, nije toksičan, tako da je siguran za djecu i kućne ljubimce. Ručka olakšava rukovanje. Plovućac možete koristiti i za čišćenje pločica i metalnih površina. Kamen je prije korištenja potrebno namočiti, a zatim trljati o površinu koju čistite.

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70 per cent occupancy for Ram Mandir inauguration live broadcast: PVR INOX

NEW DELHI: Leading multiplex chain PVR INOX on Monday said the live broadcast of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in its theatres had over 70 per cent occupancy.

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The live broadcast in cinemas was conducted in association with Aaj Tak.

Taking cinema to the nation, PVR INOX brought the grandeur of the historic inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir to 30,000 audiences across the country.

“The live broadcast in cinemas conducted in association with Aaj Tak received an overwhelming response with over 70 per cent occupancy with people across all age groups and communities choosing to witness the auspicious occasion on the big screen.

We are glad that audiences appreciated our endeavour coming out in huge numbers to be part of the celebration inside our cinemas,” Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO, PVR INOX Ltd, said in a statement.

The tickets for the live screening of the ceremony, from 11 am to 1 pm, were priced at Rs 100, which included a beverage and popcorn combo.

Several film personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal and Kangana Ranaut attended the ceremony.

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Sony sends termination letter to Zee over India merger

Sony Group Corp. has officially notified Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. it plans to call off the merger between its India unit and the media network, ending a two-year acquisition saga and leaving Zee vulnerable to competition as rivals bulk up.

The Japanese entertainment giant sent a termination letter to Zee early on January 22 and is expected to disclose it to the exchange later, said people familiar with the plan, who asked not to be identified as the announcement is not yet public.

Sony cited conditions of the merger agreement not being met as the reason for the termination, according to the letter seen by Bloomberg. 

  • Also read: Zee’s minority shareholders discuss calling an EGM to oust Goenka

The termination follows a stalemate between the companies over whether Zee’s Chief Executive Officer Punit Goenka would lead the merged entity amid an investigation into his conduct by India’s capital markets regulator. The standoff now appears to have scuttled the deal, which would have created a $10 billion media giant with the financial muscle to take on global powerhouses Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.

The termination letter from Sony came after a 30-day grace period ended over the weekend when the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement on a deadline set in late December.

A Sony spokeswoman declined to comment. A representative for Zee did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

  • Also read: Zee Entertainment requests second deadline extension for Zee-Sony merger

Bloomberg News reported on January 8 that Sony was planning to call off the merger as the two sides fail to resolve the leadership dispute. Zee said later that they were still in talks to complete the merger.

The last-lap tussle over leadership was the single biggest hurdle for the deal — Zee was insisting that Goenka would lead the new entity as agreed in the 2021 pact, while Sony was wary of his appointment given the regulatory probe against him.

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McCann is ‘agency of the year’

McCann Worldgroup India was named Agency of the Year at the Advertising Club’s ‘EFFIE India Awards 2023’. Mondelez India was judged the EFFIE India Client of the Year, while the coveted Grand EFFIE was won by Enormous for Jaquar’s campaign ‘Unimaginable Brand Extensions.’

Announced at an event at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai, the awards acknowledged the impactful work done by agencies and clients that set new benchmarks in effectiveness in marketing and advertising communication. EFFIE India garnered a record-breaking 1,276 entries this year, the highest in its 23-year history, with participation from 79 agencies.

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Psihijatar dijeli uobičajenu pogrešku koju mnogi rade kada se probude

AKO ŽELIMO bolje spavati i odmoriti se, moramo izbjegavati nekoliko stvari. Znamo da kvalitetu sna može narušiti teška hrana, alkohol, korištenje mobitela i gledanje televizije u spavaćoj sobi. No, psihijatar Chester Wu tvrdi da postoji jedna pogreška koju mnogi rade kad se probude.

“Izležavanje je velika prepreka dobrom snu”, rekao je dr. Wu. Istaknuo je da nikad ne leži u krevetu, osim ako nije riječ o aktivnostima vezanima uz san i intimnost. S njegovim mišljenjem slaže se i neuroznanstvenica Chelsie Rohrscheib.

“Čim se probudim, ustajem iz kreveta. Tako moj mozak razumije da je spavaća soba samo mjesto za odmor, što potiče kvalitetan san”, pojasnila je.

Stručnjakinja za spavanje, Carleara Weiss, objasnila je koji su nedostaci ljenčarenja u krevetu nakon buđenja.

“Redovito vrijeme buđenja pomaže biološkom satu u regulaciji fizioloških funkcija, a ne samo spavanja. Spavanje vikendom dovodi do socijalnog jet laga i uzrokuje poteškoće s koncentracijom, umor, razdražljivost i glavobolje”, tvrdi.

Dr. Raj Dasgupta kaže da ljenčarenje vjerojatno neće imati dugotrajan utjecaj na ukupnu kvalitetu sna, ali ističe da je važno imati reguliran raspored sna.

“Održavanje dosljednog rasporeda spavanja, po kojem se svaki dan budite i odlazite u krevet u isto vrijeme, doista je važno kako biste osigurali kvalitetan san”, naveo je.

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Namrata Shirodkar Birthday: 5 Times the Beauty Proved She Is the Epitome of Grace and Elegance! (View Pics)

Namrata Shirodkar continues to enchant with her effortless style, even after bidding adieu to acting following her marriage to superstar Mahesh Babu. Originally crowned Miss India in 1993, she further represented the country in the Miss Universe pageant, securing an impressive sixth place. While gracing the silver screen, Namrata delivered notable performances in films like Vaastav, Kachche Dhaage, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Bride and Prejudice among others. Renowned for her timeless elegance, Namrata’s style file is a testament to grace and sophistication. From her successful modeling career to her impactful film roles, she continues to captivate hearts with her refined fashion choices, proving that her enduring charm extends beyond the cinematic world. Namrata Shirodkar Birthday: 10 Pictures Of The Actress With Her Adorable Family!

Namrata Shirodkar, a genuine fashion icon, has left an indelible mark with her distinctive and graceful allure. Today, as we celebrate her 52nd birthday, her timeless sartorial choices continue to grab eyeballs. Navigating the world of fashion with grace, Namrata consistently exudes sophistication and timeless charm, solidifying her status as a style maven. Whether adorned in chic black gowns, trendy pantsuits or traditional sarees, her diverse wardrobe reflects a seamless blend of elegance and modernity. Let’s take a glimpse at some of her stunning pictures below, showcasing the versatility and enduring appeal of Namrata’s impeccable style. Namrata Shirodkar Birthday Special: Wife of Tollywood Superstar Mahesh Babu, Mother of Two Adorable Kids – Here Are Few Frame-Worthy Family Pics of Former Miss India.

Always In Vogue

Stunning In White

Acing The Neturals

The Pink Glamour

Epitome Of Elegance

Happy 52nd Birthday to the epitome of grace and elegance, Namrata Shirodkar!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 22, 2024 07:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Jorkširski terijer koji obožava usisavač nasmijao je tisuće

VELIK broj kućnih ljubimaca boji se zvuka usisavača, ali jorkširski terijer Majk nije jedan od njih.

Na TikTok snimci koja je objavljena na profilu @funny_majk prije nešto više od tjedan dana, možemo vidjeti kako Majkova vlasnica pokušava usisavati tepih, ali to joj ne polazi za rukom jer se Majk cijelo vrijeme baca pod četku od usisavača. Svaki put kada Majkova vlasnica pokuša pomaknuti usisavač, njezin ljubimac slijedi je u stopu.

“Pretpostavljam da je ovo jedan u milijun pasa koji se ne boji usisavača”, “Ako želite izbjeći dlake na tepihu, usisavajte psa”, “Usisavanje sigurno traje satima”, samo su neki od komentara ispod snimke koju je lajkalo više od 130 tisuća ljudi.

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“Izgledaju sjajno”: Citizen predstavio satove inspirirane zrakoplovima

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

CITIZEN je predstavio novi GMT model sata kako bi proslavio 35. godišnjicu rada. Ustanovljena 1989., Promaster linija profesionalnih sportskih satova poznata je po izuzetnoj funkcionalnosti i performansama. Novi modeli Promaster Air Automatic GMT satova najnoviji su dodatak kolekciji.

Nadahnuti zrakoplovima

Novi se satovi ističu jasnim brojčanikom, 24-satnom kazaljkom, masivnim kućištem od nehrđajućeg čelika i detaljima inspiriranima dizajnom zrakoplova. Kućište je promjera 44.5 mm i debljine 12.7 mm te je vodootporno do 20 bara.

Velike luminozne kazaljke, brojevi i indeksi stvaraju izuzetno čitljiv brojčanik, zaštićen od odsjaja safirnim staklom. Novost u Promaster Air kolekciji je dodatak GMT funkcionalnosti. Satovi imaju 24-satnu kazaljku koja omogućuje praćenje dva vremenska pojasa istovremeno, što ga čini odličnim za putovanja.

Što se tiče samog dizajna, on je inspiriran zrakoplovima. Zaobljeni rub podsjeća na trup zrakoplova, spoj između kućišta i remena oponaša dinamički tok zraka preko poprečnog presjeka krila, a stražnji je poklopac kućišta ukrašen simbolom pilotske kacige.

Satovi pružaju i visoku preciznost, što je korisno bez obzira na to jeste li pilot ili niste te obećavaju do 50 sati rada nakon što ih u potpunosti napunite. Nude i mogućnosti automatskog i ručnog navijanja. Također su visoko otporni na magnetska polja.

“Izgledaju sjajno. Kad izlaze globalno?”, “Konačno”, “Sviđaju mi se”, “Prekrasni su, ali jako skupi”, “Trebam popust od 99%” neki su od komentara na Instagram objavu brenda.

Sat je trenutno dostupan u SAD-u po cijeni od 1125 dolara (1030.72 eura). Nije poznato kad stiže na EU tržište, no bit će dostupan globalno. Više o satu možete doznati ovdje.

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IND vs ENG Test Series 2024: Alastair Cook Worries Over England’s Lack of Preparation but Backs Bazball for Success in India

England’s “lack of match preparation” in India ahead of the gruelling five-Test series could be a “problem” but the team can bank on its ‘Bazball’ approach to upstage Rohit Sharma and his men, feels Alastair Cook, who led the Englishmen to a memorable Test triumph in the country back in 2012. Having opted for a month-long training camp in ‘subcontinent-like conditions’ of Abu Dhabi, Ben Stokes and Co. arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, just four days before the opening Test on Thursday. IND vs ENG: England Cricket Team Arrive in Hyderabad Ahead of Five-Match Test Series Against India.

“A problem England will have is a lack of match preparation,” Cook, who had top-scored with 562 runs in the 2-1 come-from-behind win over India in the 2012-13 series, wrote in his column for ‘The Sunday Times. It is the nature of the modern tour. When we won in India in 2012 we had three warm-up games against good sides — Yuvraj Singh, Ajinkya Rahane and Murali Vijay were in the top four in the India A side we faced and Cheteshwar Pujara played in one of the other games,” he recalled.

“…I can understand why England want to practise in a controlled environment where they know what the nets and facilities are going to be like and there’s nothing too unpredictable.

Cook said at least one warm-up game should have been scheduled.

“It would be good if there was some sort of unwritten agreement between countries to put on decent practice matches in decent conditions for touring teams….at the moment too many series are totally dominated by the home side and I don’t think that’s healthy for Test cricket,” the 39-year-old said.

Since their defeat in 2012, India have not lost at home, remaining undefeated in 14 Test series.

Bazball way forward

Cook, however, was confident in England’s Bazball approach, which advocates an attacking style of play. The team demonstrated it in the successful tour of Pakistan (3-0) last year.

“…there is no doubt what England are going to try to do in India and I now think it is their best chance of success. They won’t follow the traditional rules of batting in the subcontinent. I always found the key time was the first 30 balls when you are trying to acclimatise,” Cook said.

“When you walk out to bat, particularly as a middle-order player coming in against spin, you’re surrounded by close fielders. There is a lot of noise and chatter. ..if you can find a way to get past that then you find that the subcontinent is one of the nicest places to bat because you don’t get the changing conditions you get in England, where it’s sunny one minute then a bit of rain changes everything.”

Cook said the English team has the attack to unsettle the star-studded Indian batting line-up.

“I’ll be very interested to see how India react. I think this England side can put the India bowlers under pressure straight away. It might upset their rhythm and how they go about it. They just won’t be used to it as most sides try to hang in there, but that generally doesn’t work against India at home. The key will be adapting the aggressive shots they play based on the pitch they are confronted with. If it is turning excessively, the odds aren’t in your favour if you are rushing down the wicket and having a massive hack.” IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma Starts Practicing Ahead of Five Test Series Against England.

Root best player of spin

Identifying Joe Root as a key asset, Cook hailed the former England captain as one of the best-ever players of spin.

“He’s scored a lot of runs in the subcontinent in recent years in Sri Lanka and India, and he has done it by being very proactive, but in what seemed to be a very risk-free way. There’s a lot the other batsmen can learn from how he goes about it,” he explained.

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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Arts Entertainments

Man arrested near Taylor Swift’s NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s townhouse in New York City appears to have been the target of another break-in attempt, this time by a man who was arrested near the singer’s Tribeca home Saturday as police responded to a report of a disorderly person.

Witnesses said the man tried but failed to enter the townhouse in the early afternoon, the New York Post reported.

Police would not confirm a break-in attempt at Swift’s home, but officers arrested a man on the same street when they were told he tried to open a door to a building, an NYPD spokesperson said Sunday. The man was charged on an unrelated 2017 warrant out of Brooklyn for allegedly failing to answer a summons, the spokesperson said.

Authorities did not release the man’s name.

An email seeking comment was sent Sunday to a representative for the “You Belong With Me” singer. It wasn’t clear if she was at the home at the time. She traveled Sunday to the Buffalo, New York, area, where her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was set to play against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL playoff game in the evening.

The Tribeca townhouse has been the scene of several other break-ins and attempts when Swift wasn’t there, including some by alleged stalkers.

In 2022, a man was charged with trespassing and stalking after authorities said he entered two Tribeca residences linked to Swift. Also that year, a man was arrested for crashing a car into the townhouse and reportedly told police he wouldn’t leave until he met with Swift.

In 2018, another man broke into her townhouse and took a nap, police said. The same man was charged a year later with another break-in at the building after serving a jail sentence.

Police say alleged stalkers have also been arrested at some of her other homes, including ones in Beverly Hills, California, and Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

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Cryptocurrency

Technical Analysis: Britannia Industries, Punjab National Bank and TVS Motor Company

Britannia Industries (₹5,163.2)

Rally to resume

Britannia Industries’ share price has been on a decline since the beginning of this year. It fell off ₹5,375, thus indicating that this is a resistance. But towards the end of last week, there was a bounce in price as the stock found support at the 50-day moving average around ₹4,980. The current chart set-up hints that the bulls have started to come back and the stock is likely to resume the rally.

Hence, traders can buy Britannia Industries now at ₹5,163. Add more shares if the stock softens to ₹5,050. Initial stop-loss can be at ₹4,925. When the stock rises past ₹5,230, modify the stop-loss to ₹5,100. Tighten the stop-loss further to ₹5,180 when the stock price moves above ₹5,300. Book profits at ₹5,350.

Punjab National Bank (₹105)

Sees fresh breakout

Punjab National Bank’s (PNB’s) share price has been steadily appreciating over the past seven months. However, since the beginning of 2024, the stock has been charting a sideways trend. PNB’s stock has largely been oscillating between ₹94 and ₹99. But last week, it broke out of the barrier at ₹99, opening the door for further rally.

The price action indicates a potential upswing to ₹125. So, participants can buy the stock of PNB at the current level of ₹105. Buy more shares in case the price dips to ₹98. Place stop-loss at ₹92 initially. Revise this up to ₹104 when the share price hits ₹110. Further tighten the stop-loss to ₹110 when the stock touches ₹115. Exit all the longs at ₹125.

TVS Motor Company (₹2,012)

Uptrend is intact

TVS Motor Company’s stock is in a long-term uptrend. A fortnight ago, it rallied past a hurdle at ₹2,030. The stock went on to hit a record high of ₹2,104 last week. But then, the prices moderated, and it closed at ₹2,012 last week. Nevertheless, the uptrend is intact and the chart shows potential for a rally to ₹2,200 in the near term. But the corrective decline could extend to ₹1,970 from here.

Therefore, one can buy shares of TVS Motor now at ₹2,012 and accumulate if the price dips to ₹1,970. Place initial stop-loss at ₹1,920. Once the stock surpasses ₹2,120 on the upside, alter the stop-loss to ₹2,060. Raise the stop-loss further to ₹2,125 when the share price goes beyond ₹2,180. Liquidate the longs at ₹2,200.

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Digital Marketing

K for Kapda: The art of holding on

The A-Z Series: This series of short articles explores how familiar objects from everyday life embody concepts and values dear to the urban Indian middle class. It takes a light-hearted and humorous look at how objects shape our wants & desires, lives, and lifestyles, ultimately making us who we are as a people.

I have been a part of this family for a long time. I had come here when Yamini’s parents got married 20 years ago. In my time here, I have seen clothes come and leave. I now rightly see myself as a keeper of memories.

Yamini often organises her clothes/kapde into four piles. No piece of clothing stays in the same pile forever. Sometimes, a thread or a button comes loose. Sometimes, a small tear becomes too noticeable over time. Clothes thus shift from one pile to the next rather than being thrown away.

The first group of clothes for Yamini is that of occasion wear. There are store-bought brand new clothes in this pile, but those do not feel too special to me. For a connoisseur of memories like me, one piece stands out: a beautiful purple lehenga that Yamini’s mother fashioned out of her old Banarasi wedding saree. It had a big stain from being kept inside boxes for too long. It did not feel right to throw it away, so her mother repurposed it.

The other pile is that of everyday college wear. A few pairs of jeans here originally belonged to Yamini’s cousin sisters, although she does not admit that to anyone for fear of being seen as uncool. Some of her own clothes are now in her younger sister’s almaari. Yamini often complains that the paisa vasool mentality is embarrassing. But it’s these layered memories that excite me, as clothes change hands.

There are home-wear clothes or ghar ke kapde, of course. These old clothes are no longer fit to wear outside. They are still lovingly kept to make the most of their value. Maybe their colours do not shine brightly anymore, maybe they have a slight tear that Yamini’s mother has mended. Sometimes, so many personal memories spill on a piece of clothing that it becomes impossible to wear it publicly. Like when Yamini’s father taught her to change car tires and her t-shirt carried the memory. She happily wears it at home now.

There is the last category, one which I have mixed feelings about. It comprises clothes that will be repurposed into pocchhe ka kapda or a dusting cloth. This is their final stage of life. They will still be used at home, but ultimately they will be thrown away forever. Yamini happily metes this treatment out to clothes gifted by men who broke her heart. Don’t get me wrong, I feel happy that she is happy. But when clothes become pocche ka kapda, they no longer have memories attached to them. They become this fabric of nothingness, with no personality in them. I often advise old kapde/clothes to hide under piles of new ones. It is difficult for me to let them go when they’ve been under my roof for so long. Perhaps the family could find a way to reuse them again?

I have heard that in Yamini’s village in Rajasthan, old clothes and scraps are often used to make a thin bedding mattress called gudra. In other small towns, there is a group of hawkers that collect old cotton clothes and give steel utensils in exchange for them. Don’t they call this sustainability and recycling these days? I think these are wonderful ways of keeping clothes and memories alive.

I’ve been worried for myself, too. My shelves seem small, my Godrej steel doors have been creaking more, and I have more scratches than I would like to admit. But I often tell myself that the Indian middle-class is good at postponing goodbyes. Almaaris like me can be refurbished too, I think to myself. Then, all feels well again.

(Hamsini Shivakumar is a Semiotician and founder of Leapfrog Strategy. Khushi Rolania is a senior research analyst at Leapfrog Strategy.)

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Health Fitness

Erling Haaland lijepi usta trakom. Otkrio je kako mu to točno pomaže

NAPADAČ Manchester Cityja Erling Haaland prije spavanja lijepi usta trakom kako bi postigao što bolje sportske rezultate. U podcastu Logana Paula objasnio je zašto je san važan za profesionalne nogometaše.

“Mislim da je san najvažnija stvar na svijetu, a posebno jednostavne stvari poput naočala koje blokiraju plavičasto svjetlo i isključivanja svih uređaja u spavaćoj sobi”, rekao je.

Što se ljepljive trake za usta tiče, Haaland kaže da ga ona potiče na disanje kroz nosnice, što je zdravije. Smatra se da disanjem na nos povećava oksigenaciju u tijelu, što može poboljšati sportsku izvedbu.

Haaland je 12. siječnja na Instagramu otkrio da ponekad koristi ljepljive trake i dok vježba.

“Razmišljajte izvan okvira”, poručio je.

S obzirom na rezultate koje ostvaruje, možda navedeno i ima smisla. Ipak, SleepFoundation.org navodi da lijepljenje usta treba pokušati samo s poroznom trakom koja je prikladna za ljudsku kožu. Bilo koja druga traka može biti štetna i izazvati iritaciju. Za sigurno korištenje trake za usta, važno je isprobati je tijekom dana.

Stranica je također navela da su prednosti lijepljena usta uglavnom anegdotske, iako je studija već pokazala da ova praksa može pomoći osobama s opstruktivnom apnejom u snu i spriječiti hrkanje. Ako imate poteškoća s disanjem na nos zbog alergija, nosnih polipa ili nekog drugog razloga, trebali biste izbjegavati lijepljenje usta.

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Pets

Svinja pobjegla od vlasnika i uživala s njuškom u snijegu sve do dolaska policije

JEDNA svinja je pobjegla iz prikolice u jednom gradu u Kentuckyju i uživala neko vrijeme igrajući se na snijegu prije nego što je stigla policija.

Policijska uprava Richmonda objavila je na Instagramu da je svinja pobjegla iz prikolice u Richmondu i neko vrijeme provela uživajući u zimskom vremenu i snijegu.

Bezbrižno igranje na snijegu

“Djeca nisu jedina koja vole snježne dane”, stoji u objavi.

Policija je podijelila fotografije svinje s njuškom prekrivenom snijegom dok se igrala u blizini benzinske postaje.

“Svinja je u međuvremenu ponovno ujedinjena sa svojim vlasnikom i rado je pristala pozirati za sliku s nekim od policajaca koji su pomogli u njezinom sigurnom povratku”, napisala je policija.

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Ove pasirane rajčice preporučio je kuhar: “Ovu koristim i kod kuće”

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PROFESIONALNI kuhar Gero talijanskog restorana Kucina (kucinaitaliansg) iz Singapura podijelio je na TikToku nekoliko savjeta za odabir savršene rajčice u tegli ili konzervi. Dva brenda su se istaknula: Mutti i Cirio. Dobra je vijest što su dostupni i kod nas u trgovačkim lancima.

“Oduvijek najbolji”

“Kad govorim o pasati, mislim na ovo. Pasata je čista rajčica koja je sasjeckana. To je baza za vaš umak od rajčice, možete s njome raditi što hoćete”, rekao je i pokazao Mutti passata rajčicu. “Ovu koristim i kod kuće.”

“Ako želite koristiti rajčice u konzervi, one brenda Cirio su jako dobre. Imate filetti, koja je u manjim komadićima, i pelatti, što je cijela rajčica, veći su komadi. Imaju i sjeckane rajčice. Dobar brend.”

Pokazujući Mutti konzervu oguljenih rajčica rekao je kako su mu njihove rajčice najdraže za izradu umaka. “Volim se držati talijanskih rajčica, dakle talijanskih brendova.”

Dodao je i kako treba paziti na količinu vode. Što je količina vode niža, rajčice je potrebno kraće kuhati. Upravo takve rajčice koristi u restoranu. “Jako dobar brend, konzistentan, možete napraviti jako dobre umake.”

“Nemam luksuz kupovati ovakve proizvode gdje živim. Koristim Costco organske rajčice za svoje umake”, “Mutti je najbolja”, “Slažem se, Mutti su najbolji umaci, osim onih koje radi baka”, “Hvala ti, kuhare”, “Mutti je oduvijek najbolji”, neki su od komentara ispod videa.

“Što je s Barilla umacima za tjesteninu?” upitao je jedan od komentatora, na što mu je Gero odgovorio: “Barilla je dobra za već rađene umake.”

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Arts Entertainments

Nora Fatehi latest victim to deepfake videos, issues clarification

The Indian entertainment world was rocked when a deep fake video of the ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ actress Rashmika Mandanna made its way to the Internet.

The video showed a woman, dressed in black, entering a lift. Her face was morphed and edited in a way that it resembled the actor.

The main accused in the case related to Rashmika’s deepfake video was arrested by the Delhi Police in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

In the video, the face of a British-Indian influencer, Zara Patel, in a black workout dress, was edited and replaced with that of the Bollywood actor.

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Cryptocurrency

EPACK Durable IPO: Four Things To Know Before Subscribing

The initial public offering (IPO) of the Noida-based contract manufacturer of room airconditioner (RAC), EPACK Durable, opened on January 19 and will accept subscriptions till January 23, 2024. The total offer is worth around ₹640 crore out of which ₹400 crore is fresh issue and ₹240 crore is an offer for sale. The proceeds from the issue will be utilised to fund capital expenditures (₹230 crore), pre/repayment of debt (₹80 crore) and general corporate purposes.

The price band of the issue has been set in the range of ₹218 to ₹230 per share. At the upper end, the company’s market cap comes to around ₹2,203 crore. Post-issue, the promoter shareholding will come down from 65 per cent to 48 per cent.

Here are four things to know about the IPO.

1. Business

Initially established as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for AC brands, the company expanded its scope to encompass the design and manufacture of a diverse range of room airconditioners (RACs) including window inverter ACs and split ACs, as well as Small Domestic Appliances (SDAs), such as induction cooktops, mixer grinders, and water dispensers.

Presently, the company oversees operations across three manufacturing facilities, with the latest inauguration of the Sri City plant in 2023. More than 80 per cent of the company’s total revenue is derived from the RAC segment, with a predominant focus on the Indian market.

The company serves six out of the top ten Indian RAC brands (based on domestic sales in FY 2023), including Voltas, Daikin, Havells, Blue Star, Haier, and Carrier. In the SDA segment, notable clientele comprises Bajaj Electricals, BSH Household Appliances, and Usha.

2. Strengths

EPACK currently holds the second position in the Indian room airconditioner Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) space, boasting a 24 per cent market share from less than 10 per cent three years ago, underscoring its presence in a rapidly expanding market segment. The company has established enduring relationships with prominent AC brands to secure consistent supply orders.

Furthermore, EPACK has effectively reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 3.5x in FY 2021 to 1.6x in FY 2023. It has achieved a backward integration in its manufacturing processes, producing key AC components in-house. Among various consumer durable products, such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines, the RAC segment exhibits a comparatively lower penetration rate of 8 per cent in India, while the global average RAC penetration stands at 42 per cent. Given this context, the ODM-RAC industry is strategically positioned to leverage potential growth opportunities as the economy and consumer consumption continue to expand.

3. Risks

While the company has successfully fostered business partnerships with specific clientele, it currently operates without any long-term contractual agreements. This absence of sustained contractual commitments may pose potential challenges to revenue visibility. Additionally, a notable concentration risk is evident as nearly 80 per cent of the company’s revenue is derived from its top five clients.

The company’s primary revenue stream is derived from airconditioners, a seasonal product with demand predominantly concentrated in the summer months. This inherent seasonality may give rise to uneven cash flow patterns throughout the year and impact working capital cycles. While the company does manufacture certain critical components internally, it relies on the import of materials such as copper and aluminium sheets, with the associated import costs accounting for close to 40 per cent of the total cost of materials in FY23. This results in EPACK’s exposure to currency rate fluctuations and as per the RHP, EPACK has not hedged its foreign currency risk with derivatives instruments.

The ODM and Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) space is highly competitive, with established players such as Amber Enterprises, PG Electroplast, Dixon Technologies, and Elin Electronics. EPACK’s profitability margins including gross profit, EBITDA, and PAT margins are low compared to its closest peer Amber Enterprises (the RAC division contributes 43 per cent to the overall revenue).  Low-margin companies may face outsized risk in the event of a slowdown.

4. Financials and Valuations

During FY21-23, the company grew at a CAGR of 45 per cent, achieving revenues from operations totalling approximately ₹1,539 crore on account of increased sales of manufactured goods. Concurrently, the company’s EBITDA witnessed a CAGR of 56 per cent, and EBITDA margin remained in the range of 6-7 per cent.

This lack of improvement in EBITDA margins can be attributed to the inflationary pressures exerted on the cost of materials consumed.  PAT exhibited a CAGR of 102 per cent with the PAT margin growth in line (margins doubled from 1 per cent in FY 21 to 2 per cent in FY 23). In the H1 FY24, EPACK reported revenue of ₹615 crore with an EBITDA margin of 6 per cent and a net profit of ₹2.6 crore (PAT margin of just 0.4 per cent).

At the upper boundary of the price band, the company’s valuation stands at approximately 69 times its FY23 earnings, coupled with an EV/EBITDA (FY23) multiple of 21 times. Given the seasonality in business we have considered FY23 numbers instead of 1H FY24 numbers. While valuation appears relatively cheaper when compared to Amber Enterprises which trades 80 times its FY23 earnings and at an EV/EBITDA of 29 times., considering low margins and business concentration risks, the IPO appears to be priced expensively.

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Health Fitness

Ovo su najzdraviji orašasti plodovi koje bismo trebali jesti svaki dan

ORAŠASTI plodovi pružaju mnoge zdravstvene dobrobiti ako se često konzumiraju. Sadrže puno nutrijenata i zdravih masti koje pozitivno utječu na cjelokupno zdravlje. Mogu se jesti kao zdrava alternativa za grickalice, ali i u brojnim slatkim i slanim kombinacijama. Ove niskokalorične namirnice trebale bi biti nešto što ćemo svi više i češće početi jesti u 2024. godini. Kako prenosi portal US News, ovo je pet najzdravijih orašastih plodova koje možemo jesti.

Makadamija orah

Orah makadamije bogat je korisnim mononezasićenim mastima i izvrstan je izvor flavonoida i drugih fitonutrijenata koji mogu pomoći u održavanju zdravlja srca i suzbijanju upale. Također, dobar je izvor esencijalnih nutrijenata jer sadrži željezo, niacin, magnezij, vlakna, mangan, selen i kalij.

Jedno istraživanje objavljeno u Journal of Nutrition pokazalo je da su ispitanici koji su dnevno jeli više od 40 grama makadamije imali niže ukupne i štetne razine LDL-kolesterola u usporedbi s dijetom koja nije uključivala makadamiju u prehranu, prenosi portal US News.

Pistacije

Pistacije pružaju dobar izvor proteina, vlakana i zdravih masnoća. Sadrže i antioksidanse te nekoliko izvrsnih nutrijenata, uključujući vlakna, bakar, tiamin, vitamin B6 i fosfor. Bogat okus pistacija čini ih izvrsnim dodatkom jelima, ali i kao odličan međuobrok.

Odličan su dodatak salatama i kuhanom povrću, desertima i tjestenini. Pokušajte napraviti ukusan pesto umak od pistacija i iskoristite ga kao preljev za salatu, umak za pizzu ili tjesteninu, ili kao umjetnički i ukusan dodatak juhama. 

Orasi

Orasi su jedini orašasti plodovi koji pružaju izvrstan izvor omega-3 masnih kiselina, linolenske kiseline, s 2,5 grama po porciji. Sadrže nekoliko važnih nutrijenata, uključujući mangan, bakar i magnezij.

Istraživanje objavljeno u časopisu Nutrients pokazalo je da korištenje sjeckanih oraha umjesto mesa u prehrani može poboljšati ukupnu kvalitetu prehrane te povećati unos omega-3 ALA, vlakana, magnezija i bakra. Drugo istraživanje o zdravstvenim dobrobitima oraha pokazalo je da mogu pomoći u zaštiti od bolesti srca, dijabetesa tipa 2, demencije, oksidativnog stresa i upala, prenosi US News.

Bademi

Vjerojatno je jedna od omiljenih namirnica s ovog popisa bademi. Bademi su dobar izvor proteina i imaju puno vlakana te sadrže vitamin E. Od ostalih hranjivih sastojaka, uključuju magnezij, mangan, vitamin B2, fosfor i bakar.

Mnoga su istraživanja pokazala da bademi mogu poboljšati zdravlje srca, izvedbu vježbanja, zdravlje kože, zdravlje crijeva, dijabetes i još mnogo toga. Neka nedavna istraživanja pokazala su da pozitivno utječu na tijelo ako se konzumiraju nakon tjelovježbe jer smanjuju osjećaj umora. 

Kada je u pitanju zdravlje kože, jedno je istraživanje pokazalo da dnevna konzumacija badema smanjuje izraženost bora i pigmentaciju kože kod ispitanica koje su u vrijeme testiranja bile u postmenopauzi. 

Indijski oraščići

Nutricionistički gledano, indijski oraščići sadrže dobar izvor željeza, fosfora, bakra, mangana i cinka. Pružaju više zasitnih vlakana nego većina orašastih plodova.

Istraživanje objavljeno u The British Journal of Nutrition pokazalo je da dodavanje indijskih oraščića prehrani s kontroliranim unosom kalorija rezultira smanjenjem ukupne tjelesne masti, povećanjem nemasne tjelesne mase i poboljšanom funkcijom krvnih žila, prenosi US News.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Manipur Statehood Day 2024 Tourist Attractions: 5 Best Places of the State That Assure a Memorable Visit to the State

Manipur Foundation Day, observed on January 21, marks the establishment of the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur on this date in 1972. The day commemorates the formal merger of the former princely state of Manipur with the Indian Union. As you observe Manipur Foundation Day 2024, we at LatestLY, have compiled a list of 5 tourist attractions of the state that you must visit on this day. Manipur Foundation Day 2024 Greetings and WhatsApp Messages: Share Wishes, Images, Quotes, SMS and HD Wallpapers With Loved Ones on State Formation Day.

Manipur, nestled in the northeastern part of India, boasts a captivating array of tourist attractions that reflect its natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance. Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, is renowned for its floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matter). The Kangla Fort, steeped in history, stands as a symbol of Manipur’s past, while the serene landscapes of the Shirui Kashong Peak and the Dzuko Valley offer breathtaking views. Manipur Statehood Day: Traditional Dishes From Manipur Cuisine That Are Finger-Licking Good!

1. Loktak Lake and Keibul Lamjao National Park

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, known for its floating phumdis. The lake is home to the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating national park, and serves as a habitat for the endangered Sangai deer. Visitors can enjoy boat rides on the lake while appreciating the unique ecosystem and diverse birdlife.

Keibul Lamjao National Park (Photo Credits: Flickr)

2. Kangla Fort

Situated in Imphal, the Kangla Fort holds historical and cultural significance for Manipur. It was the seat of the erstwhile Manipuri kings and is adorned with ancient temples, royal residences, and artefacts. The fort provides a glimpse into the rich heritage of Manipur and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Kangla Fort in Imphal (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

3. Shirui Kashong Peak

Located in the Ukhrul district, the Shirui Kashong Peak is known for its picturesque landscapes and is home to the rare Shirui Lily, which blooms during the summer months. The peak offers breathtaking views of the Manipur Valley and is a trekker’s delight, attracting nature enthusiasts across the region.

4. Dzukou Valley

Straddling the border between Manipur and Nagaland, Dzukou Valley is a stunning landscape characterized by rolling hills, lush forests, and vibrant flowers. The valley is a popular trekking destination, especially during the blooming season when wildflowers carpet the hillsides, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

Dzukou Valley (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

5. Ima Keithel (Mother’s Market)

Situated in Imphal, Ima Keithel is a unique all-women’s market where local women entrepreneurs run stalls. It is one of the largest markets in Asia and offers a fascinating glimpse into Manipur’s culture and traditional trade. Visitors can explore a wide range of local handicrafts, textiles, and indigenous products at this vibrant market.

Ima Keithel (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

These attractions collectively showcase Manipur’s diverse offerings, blending natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance to create a compelling tourist experience. Wishing everyone a Happy Manipur Foundation Day 2024.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2024 12:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Da, ovaj pas se ljulja na ljuljački. I apsolutno uživa u tome

KAD VODITE svoju djecu u park, posljednja stvar na koju očekujete da ćete naletjeti na dječjem igralištu je pas koji sjedi u ljuljački. Pa, jedna vlasnica kućnog ljubimca dokazala je da ništa nije nemoguće.

Nedavno je podijelila video svog psa, jorkširskog terijera, koji se radosno ljulja na ljuljački na igralištu namijenjenom maloj djeci. Viralni trenutak nasmijao je internet i pregledan je 24 milijuna puta.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Pogledajte koje trgovine, šoping-centri i pekarnice sutra rade

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

DONOSIMO vam detaljan popis trgovina i šoping-centara koji će biti otvoreni u nedjelju, 21. siječnja. U slučaju da niste stigli obaviti kupovinu do subote, evo kamo možete u nabavu u nedjelju.

Trgovine 

Kaufland

“Dragi kupci, ovu nedjelju 21.1. sve naše trgovine su zatvorene”, stoji na stranici ovog trgovca. 

Lidl

Ni Lidlove trgovine neće raditi ovu nedjelju, 21.1.

Konzum

Koja Konzumova trgovina će raditi ovu nedjelju, možete provjeriti ovdje (kliknite na gumb otvoreno ovu nedjelju). 

Studenac

Koja će trgovina Studenac raditi ovu nedjelju, možete provjeriti ovdje.

Spar

Ovdje možete vidjeti koje su trgovine Spar i Interspar ovu nedjelju otvorene.

Tommy

Koja će trgovina Tommy raditi ovu nedjelju, možete provjeriti ovdje.

Plodine

Ovdje možete provjeriti radno vrijeme Plodina u ovu nedjelju (kliknite gumb otvoreno ove nedjelje).

KTC

KTC ne radi nedjeljama, blagdanima ni praznicima.

Eurospin

Koja će trgovina Eurospin raditi ovu nedjelju, možete provjeriti ovdje.

Pekarnice

Dubravica

Nedjeljom radi poslovnica na Autobusnom kolodvoru Zagreb od 0 do 24 h i poslovnice u trgovačkim centrima ako oni rade. Ovdje možete vidjeti radna vremena svih Dubravica. 

Pan-pek

U siječnju će nedjeljom raditi sljedeće Pan-pek poslovnice:

  • Borongaj, Krešićeva 32, 07-21:00 h
  • Lanište 24, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Importanne centar, Paromlinska cesta 2a, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Frane Petrića 1, 07-21:00 h
  • Ilica 276, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Sesvete, Ninska 6, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Velika Gorica, Trg Kralja Tomislava 39, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Avenija Dubrava 33, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Velika Gorica, Trg Stjepana Radića 10, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Trg Žrtava fašizma 9, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Selska cesta 90b, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Glavni željeznički kolodvor, Trg Kralja Tomislava 12, 07-21:00 h
  • Gajnice 32, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Dugave, Oktogon, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Lopatinečka 4, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Zvonimirova, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Špansko, Trg 101 brigade HV 5, 07:00-13:00 h
  • Mamutica, Božidara Magovca, 07:00-13:00 h

Mlinar

Ovdje možete provjeriti radno vrijeme Mlinarovih prodavaonica.

Šoping-centri

Westgate

Ove nedjelje, 21.1., šoping-centar radi. 

City Center one East Zagreb, West Zagreb i Split

Ovu nedjelju otvoren je City Center one East, dok West ovu nedjelju ne radi. City Center one Split ne radi ovu nedjelju, prva radna nedjelja ovom centru ove godine je 24. ožujka. 

Avenue Mall

Centar ovu nedjelju ne radi, iduća radna nedjelja je tek 11.2. No tijekom neradnih nedjelja radit će drugi objekti: Lotus bar, 8 Grama, Leggiero bar, KFC, McDonald’s i Cinestar. Njihova radna vremena možete vidjeti ovdje. 

Arena Centar

Trgovine Arena Centra u siječnju neće raditi nedjeljom.

Point Shopping Centar

Centar ove nedjelje neće raditi, prva iduća radna nedjelja je 28.1.

Z Centar

Trgovine u centru ove nedjelje neće raditi. No restorani, kafići, kino, Hall of Game, Z House of Beauty, MiniPolis, automat klub i Adventure Mini golf radit će sve nedjelje u siječnju i veljači prema redovnom radnom vremenu.

Supernova šoping-centri

Supernova šoping-centar neće raditi ove nedjelje. Točno radno vrijeme šoping-centara Supernove možete provjeriti ovdje, potrebno je na vrhu odabrati željeni centar. 

King Cross

King Cross neće biti otvoren ovu nedjelju. 

Designer Outlet Croatia

Designer Outlet Croatia neće biti otvoren ove nedjelje. 

Family Mall

Centar ove nedjelje neće raditi.

Park&Shop Sesvete

Park&Shop Sesvete neće raditi ove nedjelje. 

Trgovački centar Jug Mall

Centar neće raditi ove nedjelje. 

Hey Park Zadar i Vukovar

Neće raditi ove nedjelje. 

Trgovački centar Lumini Varaždin

Trgovački centar Lumini u Varaždinu otvoren je u nedjelju,  21. siječnja.

Portanova Osijek

Ove nedjelje u Portanovi Osijek trgovine ne rade. Što će raditi možete provjeriti ovdje. 

Mall Osijek

Centar ove nedjelje, 21.1., radi. 

Tower Centar Rijeka

Trgovine ove nedjelje u Tower Centru Rijeka neće raditi. 

ZTC Rijeka

Centar ne radi ovu nedjelju. 

Max City Pula

Centar ne radi ovu nedjelju. “Do kraja godine, nedjeljom će sve trgovine biti otvorene samo tijekom proljeća i ljeta, i to u kontinuitetu od 26. svibnja do 8. rujna 2024.”, stoji na stranici. No pojedini objekti nastavljaju raditi i nedjeljom, a koji točno i njihova radna vremena možete vidjeti ovdje. 

Galerija Poreč

Galerija Poreč neće raditi ove nedjelje. Prva radna nedjelja bit će tek u lipnju, 23.6.

Pula City Mall

Pula City Mall isto neće raditi ove nedjelje. Prva radna je isto tek 23.6.

Mall of Split

Sve nedjelje u siječnju i veljači su neradne. 

Joker Split

Centar ovu nedjelju ne radi, no na stranici stoji da se neradne nedjelje i praznici ne odnose na ugostiteljske i zabavne sadržaje pa će nedjeljama kada centar ne radi redovno poslovati drugi objekti. Koji točno i njihova radna vremena provjerite ovdje. 

STOP SHOP Retail Parkovi

Retail parkovi STOP SHOP Čakovec, Daruvar, Đakovo, Gospić, Ludbreg, Pazin, Velika Gorica, Vinkovci, Kaštel Sućurac, Labin, Osijek i Našice neće raditi ove nedjelje. Također, parkovi neće biti otvoreni niti sljedeću, odnosno posljednju nedjelju u siječnju.

STOP SHOP Valpovo, kao i do sada, tijekom cijele godine neće raditi nedjeljom.

Drogerije

Bipa

Radno vrijeme Bipinih poslovnica možete provjeriti ovdje. 

dm

Ovdje možete provjeriti koje su dm trgovine otvorene u nedjelju. 

Müller

Ovdje možete provjeriti koje su Müller trgovine otvorene u nedjelju.

Ostale trgovine

Bauhaus

“Svi Bauhaus prodajni centri nedjeljom su zatvoreni”, stoji na stranici. 

Emmezeta

Ovu nedjelju radit će samo Emmezetina trgovina u Zagrebu, u naselju Žitnjak, na adresi Siniše Glavaševića 1. Sve ostale Emmezeta trgovine su zatvorene. 

Pevex

Pevexovi prodajni centri neće raditi ove nedjelje. Redovna radna vremena pojedinih centara možete provjeriti ovdje. 

IKEA

Robna kuća IKEA Zagreb ne radi ove nedjelje, 21.1. Ove nedjelje ne rade Studio za planiranje Split ni IKEA dostavni centar Split. 

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Sports

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Dominates Marathon Man Adrian Mannarino To Reach Quarterfinals

Top seed Novak Djokovic has reached the last eight at the Australian Open for the 14th time, surging past Adrian Mannarino 6-0, 6-0, 6-3. By overcoming the 20th seed Frenchman, the world No.1 secured his 58th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, equaling Roger Federer’s record. The-36-year-old extended his unbeaten record against Mannarino to 5-0 and his unbeaten record against left-handed players at Melbourne Park to 11-0 as he sealed a 32nd consecutive Australian Open win. Australian Open 2024: Top-Ranked Iga Swiatek Knocked Out After Third-Round Loss to Linda Noskova.

Mannarino, who is a career-high No. 19 in the ATP Rankings, was trying to reach his first major quarterfinal. But the game with which he troubles many of the world’s best players did not bother Djokovic. On Tuesday, the top seed will tackle the victor of an ongoing battle between 7th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and 12th seed Taylor Fritz.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2024 12:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Arts Entertainments

Anurag Kashyap dubs for Mohanlal’s ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ Hindi version

Malaikottai Vaaliban, unarguably one of the most hyped Malayalam films in recent times, is hitting screens on January 25. Along with Malayalam, the film is also releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages.

Interestingly, ace director Anurag Kashyap has dubbed for Mohanlal in the film’s Hindi version. The filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery revealed during a recent interview, where he shared about how Kashyap was impressed by the film.

“He agreed to dub after watching the film. He really liked it and even said that he hasn’t watched something like it before.”

Malaikottai Vaaliban, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, marks his maiden collaboration with Mohanlal. According to the director, it’s not a genre-specific film, but a performance-oriented one with a layered narrative. Lijo has also penned its story, while the screenplay is written by PS Rafeeque, with whom he had earlier worked in Nayakan and Amen.

The upcoming film also stars Manikandan Achari, Danish Sait, Hareesh Peradi and Sonalee Kulkarni among others. Jointly backed by John & Mary Creative, Amen Movie Monastery, Century Films, and Max Lab, it has cinematography by Madhu Neelakandan and music by Prashanth Pillai.

(This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

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Cryptocurrency

HCL Technologies: Why Investors Can Book Profits in this Stock

At bl.portfolio, we had started taking a cautious approach to IT stocks since mid-2021 when valuations started getting frothy. Since then, there has been quite a significant time-wise, and also in many cases, absolute correction in stocks in the sector. In this context, HCL Technologies was amongst the few stocks we had a positive view on,  given favourable risk-reward.

In our edition dated September 4, 2022, we had given an accumulate rating on the stock when it was trading at ₹924.85.  Factors that worked in its favour then were attractive valuations with one-year forward PE at 16.9 times (vs Infosys trading at 23 times and TCS at 26 times in September 2022), EV/FCF of 19 times and attractive dividend yield of 5 per cent.

Typically, amongst the top-tier IT companies, EBIT margin levels make a case for difference in valuation — higher margins imply higher valuation unless differences in long-term growth potential are significant. While HCL Tech margins (18-19%) were lower versus TCS (24-25%) and Infosys (20-21%), given comparable long-term growth prospects , our view was that the discount in valuation versus TCS and Infosys was excessive. Our core expectation was that valuations will re-rate for HCL Tech.

Since then, HCL Tech is up 67 per cent versus TCS, Infosys and Wipro up 25 per cent, 13 per cent and 17 per cent respectively. Nifty IT is up 33 per cent in this time period. With this outperformance, we believe the valuation re-rating in HCL Tech is largely complete. Hence, investors can book profits and lock in on the gains.

HCL Tech now trades at 24 times one-year forward EPS, and almost on par with Infosys, which has better margins. Its discount in valuation with TCS (industry-leading margins) has also narrowed, from 35 per cent in September 2022 to 14 per cent now. On a relative and absolute basis, the stock of HCL Tech is not attractive anymore.

Recent performance

Amidst weak industry trends, HCL Tech’s December quarter performance, while reflecting the slowdown, was modestly ahead of consensus expectations, with revenue around 1 per cent above consensus and net profit 4 per cent above. The earnings beat was driven by better-than-expected EBIT margins which, at 19.7 per cent, were 70 bps above consensus. However, despite the beat in 3Q, the company maintained prior FY24 revenue (constant currency revenue growth of 5-5.5 per cent) and EBIT margin outlook (18-19 per cent) with minor tweaks. In FY23 CC revenue growth was at 13.7 per cent.

The company derives around 88 per cent of revenue from IT services (including 16 per cent from Engineering and R&D services) while its software products business accounts for balance 12 per cent. In December Q, the better-than-expected performance was driven by the products and ER&D segments.

Geographic and vertical trends were slightly contrary to peers, with HCL Tech seeing YoY growth in Finance vertical and in North America (around 60 per cent of revenue). For example, Infosys witnessed a 5.5 per cent decline in revenues from North America. However, it would be too early to conclude that trends have bottomed out in key verticals and geographies. The demand environment remains uncertain according to management, and as such there is no uptick in discretionary spending for now.

While the company remains well-positioned for the long term, including tapping opportunities in the field of generative AI, the medium-term outlook remains cloudy. After a couple of years of double-digit constant currency revenue  growth exiting FY23, HCL Tech, TCS, Infosys and Wipro are seeing mid-single digits to flattish revenue performance in FY24.

Given looming macro headwinds with inflation yet to reach central bank target levels in developed economies and interest rates remaining high, even if there is revival in FY25, returning to double-digit revenue growth appears to be two years away (likely in FY27). In this context, the valuations are not cheap. With HCL Tech shares delivering solid returns in a year of slowdown, recovery prospects are already priced in. This, combined with the shrinkage in valuation discounts, makes the risk-reward unfavourable from here.

Why

Valuation on par with Infosys now

Low margin of safety at current levels

Slowdown may persist in FY25

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Health Fitness

Jedna jednojajčana blizanka koristila je botoks 20 godina, druga nije. Evo rezultata

JEDINSTVENA studija provedena na jednojajčanim blizankama dala je najbolji primjer koliko i kako botoks mijenja nečiji izgled lica. Žene su praćene gotovo 20 godina, pri čemu je jedna primala injekcije botoksa dva do tri puta godišnje, a druga nije.

Prvi put su fotografirane 2006. godine, u dobi od 38 godina. Blizanka koja je redovito ubrizgavala botoks imala je osjetno glađu kožu i manje bora na licu. Na licu njezine sestre bile su uočljivije bore na čelu i oko usta.

Sljedeće fotografije nastale su 2012. godine kada su blizanke imale 44 godine. Lice blizanke koja nije išla na botoks tada je bilo podbuhlo, a čeljust šira. Obje su potvrdile da redovito koriste kremu za sunčanje, a nijedna nije na lice nanosila retinol. Važno je napomenuti i da su živjele na različitim stranama svijeta, sa značajno različitim razinama sunčeve svjetlosti. Blizanka koja nije išla na tretmane botoksa živjela je u Münchenu, gdje je prosječni UV indeks niži u usporedbi s Los Angelesom, gdje je boravila druga.

Izvješće o slučaju napravio je plastični kirurg s Beverly Hillsa, dr. William Binder, a možete ga pogledati ovdje.

Bore nastaju kontrakcijom mišića lica. Istodobno, s godinama, smanjuje se proizvodnja kolagena i elastina, proteina koji koži daju strukturu i elastičnost. Koža postaje tanja, suša i teže zadržava svoj oblik, što dovodi do stvaranja bora.

Injekcije botoksa iznimno su popularne. Korištene su za više od 8.7 milijuna kozmetičkih zahvata u SAD-u 2022. No, tretman nije bez rizika. Botoks može izazvati modrice, otekline i crvenilo na mjestu ubrizgavanja igle. Također, lice može poprimiti smrznuti izgled, a može doći i do spuštanja obrva ili kapaka. Ozbiljnije reakcije uključuju anafilaksiju, otežano disanje, glavobolju, pa čak i simptome slične gripi.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Coachella 2024: From Dates and Venue to Tickets and Line-Up, Here’s the Deets on Everything About the Music Festival That Will Return in April This Year

Coachella 2024 is here! Coachella, also known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is an annual music festival held in Indio, California. The festival was first held on October 9, 1999, as a one-time event. But the festival’s success led the organisers to turn it into an annual tradition. What started as a modest two-day festival has become a cultural phenomenon today. The festival runs over two weekends for three days each. Whether you are a music lover, aspire to be an influencer, simply want to meet celebrities, or want to enjoy California, a visit to Coachella is an absolute must. Coachella 2024: Lana Del Rey, Sid Sriram, Doja Cat, AP Dhillon, Tyler, The Creator, and More to Headline This Year’s Music Festival, Deets Inside.

Roll out the desert vibes! We’re here to spill the beans on all things Coachella 2024.

When is Coachella 2024?

Coachella 2024 is set for two back-to-back weekends: April 12–14 and April 19–21, 2024.

Where Will Coachella 2024 Take Place?

Coachella 2024, the 23rd edition, will take place in the sunny Coachella Valley, Indio, California, at the famous Empire Polo Club.

How to Buy Coachella 2024 Tickets?

You have to register online for access to passes. The registration for access to passes will start on January 19, 2024 at 11 am PT.

How Much Do Coachella 2024 Tickets Cost?

Ticket prices vary depending on the type you choose. You can find options starting at $549 and $499, with additional booking fees. Tickets tend to sell out fast, so do buy them as soon as they go on sale.

Who Are the Headliners for Coachella 2024?

Excitement is brewing for this year’s headliners: Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat. They are among the most anticipated in recent times!

Who Else Will Be Performing at Coachella 2024?

The lineup poster includes the names of Peso Pluma, AP Dhillon, J. Balvin, Sabrina Carpenter, Ice Spice, Bebe Rexha, Suki Waterhouse, Jockstrap, and more.

What Should I Wear to Coachella 2024?

Fashion plays a big role in Coachella’s popularity. Everyone, from celebrities to influencers, gets attention for their festival outfits. It’s natural to want trendy clothes for that social media spotlight. Just remember, in April, California can get hot. So, prioritize comfort. You will be on your feet a lot, so choose comfy footwear—skip the flip-flops or pinchy heels. Keep it stylish and comfy!

Is there Anything Else Other Than Music at Coachella 2024?

Coachella isn’t just about music! There are sports and art activities; you can camp, spot celebrities, eat, drink, take pictures, and more. If you’re surely going to the festival, download the Coachella Mobile App for live updates on lineups, games, activities, and everything else you need.

Coachella 2024 promises to be an amazing blend of music, art, culture, and good vibes. Seize the opportunity, and don’t miss out on the fun!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2024 12:32 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Na području Velike Gorice nestala 9-godišnja kujica Barica. Jeste li je vidjeli?

NA PODRUČJU Velike Gorice nestala je kujica koja se odaziva na ime Barica.

Barica je devetogodišnji patuljasti pinč te veoma nedostaje njenim vlasnicima. Pomozimo im da je pronađu!

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Shopping Product Reviews

“Tako dobra ideja”: Novi trend koji potiče smanjenu potrošnju širi se TikTokom

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

NA POČETKU nove godine neki ljudi odluče izbjegavati alkohol, a sada je, čini se, sve veći broj onih koji žele izbjeći pretjeranu potrošnju. Naime, No Spend January (siječanj bez trošenja) postaje sve popularniji među ljudima na TikToku i drugim društvenim mrežama, baš kao i Dry January (suhi siječanj). 

Koncept je prilično jednostavan – prilagodite svoje navike i oduprite se porivu da kupujete stvari koje vam ne trebaju. To znači odricanje od odlaska u restorane, kupovine na rasprodajama, a i putovanja su ostavljena po strani. 

Neki idu i ekstremnije pa maksimalno režu troškove kod kupovina namirnica i sl. Naravno, nije realno uopće se odreći trošenja u mjesecu, ali troškovi su svedeni samo na nužne stvari. 

Tiktokeri dijele svoj napredak

Hashtag je prikupio gotovo 46 milijuna pregleda na TikToku, a ljudi nude savjete i izvještavaju o vlastitom napretku.

Tako je tiktokerica Natalie (@natalienfischer) navela pet stvari koje su joj pomogle da smanji potrošnju u siječnju. Kaže da je obrisala sve aplikacije za kupovinu i dostavu. “Često bi se dogodilo da se uhvatim kako kupujem odjeću jer bih dobila obavijest od aplikacije da imaju rasprodaju koja traje samo 24 sata”, pojasnila je. 

Zatim je dodala da je smanjila vrijeme koje provodi na društvenim mrežama. Istaknula je da na njima često bude zasuta oglasima sa stvarima koje joj ne trebaju. Također kaže da je prestala pratiti modne i beauty influencere. Istaknula je i da su joj se mnogi prijatelji pridružili pa tako jedni druge podržavaju, ali i kontroliraju. Osim toga, prati svoju potrošnju.

“Ne moram kupovati stvari da bih impresionirala ljude koje ne poznajem”

Tiktokerica Alex (@alexonabudget) planira s mužem smanjiti potrošnju od siječnja do ožujka, a kao prvi korak odredili su si tjedni budžet za osnovne stvari. Također, planiraju u kupovinu ići samo u dvije trgovine koje drže hranu i nužne stvari. Dodala je da plaćaju račune odmah na početku mjeseca, a ostatak investiraju. 

Istaknula je da se svakoga jutra podsjeti da ne bi trebala mariti što drugi misle o tome što ona posjeduje, već da je to isključivo njezina briga. “Ne moram kupovati stvari da bih impresionirala ljude koje ne poznajem.”

“Ovo je utjecaj koji trebam”

Tiktokerica Lindsay (@lindsaybthomas) napravila je dvije liste. Prva sadrži stvari koje joj je dozvoljeno kupovati, a druga sadrži one koje nisu dozvoljene. “Na kraju dana stvarno ti ništa novo zapravo ne treba”, istaknula je na kraju videa. 

Ispod tih videa mogu se naći razni komentari. “Ovo je utjecaj koji trebam”, “I mi isto ne trošimo ovoga siječnja, do sada smo dobri”, “Voljela bih da imam tu disciplinu”, “Mi nećemo trošiti cijelu 2024.”, “Tako dobra ideja”, “Inspirirajuće”, “Volim ovo, pokušavam uštedjeti ove godine tako da sam završila na dobroj strani TikToka.”

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Delhi Police arrests Guntur man for Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video

Investigations revealed that the deepfake video was posted four days after the original video. 

“Once the accused was identified, a team was dispatched to Guntur, Andhra Pradesh from where Eemani Naveen was arrested,” the officer said.

During the interrogation, Naveen revealed that he was a big Mandanna fan and ran a fan page just for her. He had also created two more fan pages of another two noted celebrities.  

He was managing all three pages and uploading original videos. Followers of the fan page of the other two film stars were in lakhs but Mandanna’s was only around 90,000.

“Just to increase the followers of the page, the accused Naveen created her deepfake video and posted it on the fan page. Due to this deepfake video, the fan following of this page was increased from 90,000 to 1,08,000 within two weeks,” the DCP said.

Later, when Naveen realized that it became a national sensation and several celebrities had spoken against the creation of the video, he got spooked and deleted the post from the Instagram Channel. He also changed the name of the fan page and deleted relevant digital data from his devices to be on the safe side.

On further interrogation, the accused disclosed that, while pursuing B tech from Adhi college of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, he completed certification in Digital Marketing from Google Garage in 2019.

As Naveen got more interest in digital media, he studied courses like website development, photoshop, and video editing from YouTube. 

He came back to the village in March 2023 and started working from home by providing services of Photoshop, Instagram channel promotion, YouTube video creation or editing and search engine optimization on a chargeable basis.

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Cryptocurrency

Sensex, Nifty likely to remain subdued today

Domestic markets are likely to open flat and remain listless today. The focus will be on big ticket banking and finance companies such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Can Fin Homes, IDBI, IDFC First Bank and IREDA.

Participation from global investors will be low and even domestic investors will be in a holiday mood, said analysts.

As the US stocks overnight closed sharply higher, analysts expect domestic market to see a positive opening.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said that subdued performance was reflected in the market amidst weakening global cues and elevated domestic valuations in mid- and small caps, eroding investor confidence.

“Strong US retail sales and rising US bond yields diminish expectations of a swift Fed rate cut, redirecting investor focus to safer bonds,” he said.

FIIs maintained a risk-off stance amid concerns over persistent interest rates and initial Q3 results, suggesting a potential domestic earnings slowdown. Looking ahead, the interest rate decisions of the BoJ and ECB, along with US GDP data, will drive market dynamics, he further said.

Shrey Jain, Founder and CEO SAS Online – India’s Deep Discount Broker, said, “Even though the market got better on Friday, investors should be cautious and not rush to buy when the prices dip.”

“The correction in the market may still be happening until the Nifty goes above the crucial support range of 21,500-21,550, which is currently acting as a strong barrier,” he cautioned.

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Liječnici otkrili koji znak jasno pokazuje da ne pijemo dovoljno vode

KOLIKO god se trudili, većina ljudi na dnevnoj bazi ne pije dovoljno vode. Održavanje pravilne hidracije neizmjerno je važno. Ona kontrolira tjelesnu temperaturu, dostavlja hranjive tvari stanicama te održava funkcioniranje organa i mentalnu oštrinu.

Više je pokazatelja koji nam daju do znanja da tijelu nedostaje vode, ali stručnjaci su se složili da postoji jedan kojeg često zanemarujemo.

Prema dr. Dani Cohen, prvi znak da tijelu nedostaje vode je boja mokraće. “Najbolji način za mjerenje razine hidracije je iznimno jednostavan: učestalost i boja vaše mokraće. Trebali biste ići na toalet svaka dva do tri sata budnosti, a ako ne idete, vjerojatno ste dehidrirani”, objašnjava ona.

Dodaje da je blijedožuta mokraća dobar pokazatelj da pijete dovoljno vode. Ako je tamnožuta, narančasta ili smeđa, to znači da ne pijete dovoljno. S druge strane, ako je urin proziran, objašnjava da je to znak da ste prekomjerno hidrirani i pijete više vode nego što trebate, prenosi portal People.

Drugi očiti pokazatelj da tijelu nedostaje vode je žeđ. “Najčešći znak neadekvatne hidracije je osjećaj žeđi. Ako stalno osjećate žeđ, to je pokazatelj da vašem tijelu treba više tekućine”, objašnjava dr. Patrick Carter. Međutim, Carter ističe da osjećaj žeđi može biti povezan i s drugim medicinskim stanjima, poput dijabetesa.

Oba liječnika ističu da su vrtoglavica, umor, glavobolja, grčevi u mišićima i osjećaj slabosti znakovi dehidracije. Dodaju da pravilna hidracija ovisi o pojedincu, ali općenita smjernica je da treba popiti osam čaša vode dnevno, prenosi People.

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Kujica misli da je svadba organizirana samo za nju: “Ona je prava zvijezda”

NA VJENČANJIMA obično su mladenci u središtu pažnje, no ovoga puta pažnju gostiju ukrala je kujica Cheerio. Odigrala je ključnu ulogu u ceremoniji svojih vlasnika, Emely i Tylera.

Nakon što su kumovi i djeveruše prošli do oltara, gosti su očekivali mladenku. No, nisu znali da će se umjesto nje prvo pojaviti njezina voljena ljubimica. Video je postao viralan s preko 3,4 milijuna pregleda i više od 286.000 lajkova.

Korisnici TikToka bili su oduševljeni, a mnogi su pohvalili Cheerio što je svoju ulogu odradila bez greške.

“Ona je bila prava zvijezda na ovom vjenčanju”, podijelila je jedna korisnica. Druga je dodala: “Ovo je preslatko!”

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Nakon što je potrošila malo pakiranje parfema, kupila je veliko: Ne mirišu isto

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

POTRAGA za omiljenim mirisom može biti izazovna, a za neke i frustrirajuća. Naime, svaka osoba ima svoje jedinstvene preferencije kad je riječ o parfemima, a pronalaženje mirisa koji savršeno odražava vašu osobnost i stil može biti pothvat i pol.

Većina najčešće ode u parfumeriju ili drogeriju te isproba miris na licu mjesta i zamoli za tester (ili putno pakiranje) kako bi ga mogli isprobati kroz neko vrijeme. Kada nema testera željenog mirisa, neki se odlučuju na kupnju najmanje dostupne bočice tog parfema prije nego što se odluče na veliko pakiranje, koje je ujedno i dosta skuplje. 

Požalila se na veliko pakiranje mirisne vodice Sol de Janeiro

No jedna tiktokerica je sada naišla na drugi problem. Naime, našla je parfem koji joj savršeno odgovara i nakon što je potrošila malo pakiranje, odlučila se počastiti i kupiti najveću bočicu. No kaže da ne mirišu isto, odnosno da je manje pakiranje puno bolje i intenzivnije od većeg te da dulje traje. 

Ellysa Yagho (@new.ellysa) podijelila je putem TikToka sa svojim pratiteljima nezadovoljstvo velikom bočicom mirisne vodice Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance. “Ovo nije jedina tvrtka koja radi ovakva sranja, ali ljuta sam”, istaknula je na početku. 

Potom je pojasnila da je prvo kupila malu bočicu mirisne vodice marke Sol de Janeiro. Toliko joj se svidjela da se, nakon što ju je potrošila, odlučila na kupnju najvećeg pakiranja tog mirisa. “Recite mi zašto je jedno špricanje iz ove male bočice ekvivalentno 17 špricanja iz ove veće”, pojasnila je svoju frustraciju. 

Dodala je i da unatoč tome što se toliko puta pošprica mirisom iz veće bočice, on brzo i ishlapi. A, kako kaže, miris iz manje bočice “će bez obzira na sve ostati postojan.” Dodala je da je to prilično ljuti. 

“Primijetila sam isto”

Na kraju je rekla da je primijetila da i neki drugi brendovi parfema to rade. “Možda ne Dior i te high-end marke, ali druge da”, istaknula je i dodala da ćete dobiti malo probno pakiranje, a nakon kupnje velikog primijetit ćete da “ne mirišu isto”. 

Video je u par dana pregledan preko četiri milijuna puta i skupio je mnoštvo komentara, a mnogi su podijelili slična iskustva.

“Isto je i s parfemom Kayali. Putna veličina traje satima, bočice od 100 ml traju koliko i jedno udisanje”, “Kao da ih razvodnjavaju”, “Poput Orea, mali Oreo ima mnogo bolji okus od onih većih”, “Prozovite ih sve”, “Mislila sam da sam jedina”, “Uzorci parfema su uvijek ukusni, očaravajući, a čim kupim punu veličinu, razočaram se”, “Primijetila sam isto.”

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Saoirse Ronan explores ‘ugliness’ of addiction with Sundance film ‘The Outrun’

PARK CITY: “The Outrun,” a memoir about recovery, has sold well over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone, becoming a lifeline to countless readers battling with alcoholism.

So when four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan picked up the book during lockdown, she had no doubt that she wanted to help turn it into a film.

The resulting movie premiered at the Sundance film festival on Friday, with Ronan playing Amy Liptrot, a music journalist who returned home from her destructive life in London to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands to heal.

“It’s a subject that I always wanted to delve into at some stage, having my own experience with it, as we all have,” Ronan told AFP.

“I knew that as an actor, there’s going to be so much that you’ll get to play — so much color, so many highs and lows.”

In the film, Liptrot unexpectedly finds succor in the stunning wildlife, rugged landscapes and crashing waves of her home islands — moments that are cross-cut with memories of her sabotaging relationships with her partner, friends and family.

“There was so much ugliness I got to bring in this person,” said Ronan, who is also a producer on the film.

“When she’s at her worst, she’s pretty mean to the people she’s closest to, and I’d never really gotten the chance to do that.”

“I don’t necessarily think I would have been ready to take on a role like that, even two or three years ago.”

Early reviews were full of praise, with IndieWire calling it both a “towering piece of landscape art” and a “rugged character study.”

‘Love me!’

The movie was among a packed schedule on the second day of Sundance, the influential indie film festival co-founded by Robert Redford, which takes places in the mountains of Utah each winter.

Also on show was surreal sci-fi “Love Me,” starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun as an AI-powered buoy and an orbiting satellite who strike up a romance after humanity has wiped itself off the Earth.

Surely the most original entry at this year’s fest, “Love Me” asks whether artificial intelligence can feel loneliness, or even love — and what it might think of humans, long after we have departed this planet.

Apparently the sole two surviving sentient devices, the buoy and the satellite try to overcome their loneliness by chatting across thousands of miles and over millions of years, forging an unlikely bond.

Building up their personalities from scratch, they scour the internet for information about the departed human civilization, mimicking the often cringeworthy and absurd human behavior they find on influencers’ social media accounts.

“For us, it’s not really a movie about AI. But it’s a movie about us, seen through the lens of AI,” said co-director Andy Zuchero at the movie’s world premiere in Utah on Friday.

“Sort of trying to unpack humanity circa 2024.”

Stewart and Yeun initially provide voices for the buoy and satellite, but gradually appear on screen in various visual forms as the AI machines construct a bizarre metaverse of their own.

“It’s about a world in which we’re no longer here,” said Stewart, on the red carpet.

With performative internet videos providing the only surviving imprint of humanity, “the echo that we’ve left is primarily screaming ‘Love me!'” said the former “Twilight” star.

Stewart will premiere a second film at Sundance on Saturday. “Love Lies Bleeding” portrays a violent and criminal affair between a gym manager and a bisexual bodybuilder.

Sundance, a key launching pad for many of the year’s most anticipated independent films and documentaries, runs until January 28.

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BSE, NSE to function on Saturday; Monday holiday

Equity and derivatives markets of BSE and the National Stock Exchange will function normal on Saturday i.e. from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., without the planned disaster recovery movements. However, the markets will remain shut on Monday, as the Maharashtra Government has declared public holiday under the Negotiable instruments Act.

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Gubitak kilograma moguć je i uz grickalice. Važno je samo odabrati one prave

MOŽDA se čini pomalo kontraintuitivno jesti više obroka kada pokušavamo smršavjeti, ali dijetetičari podupiru tu tvrdnju. Odabir kvalitetnih grickalica pomaže nam prevladati osjećaj ograničenja, pridonoseći osjećaju zadovoljstva dok radimo na dugoročnom poboljšanju zdravlja našeg tijela.

Dijetetičarke su podijelile nekoliko savjeta koji nam mogu pomoći da ostanemo na putu prema svojim ciljevima.

Trebate li jesti grickalice ako pokušavate smršaviti?

Dijetetičarka i nutricionistica, Lauren Harris-Pincus, kaže da je grickanje moguće kada pokušavamo smršaviti, zapravo, preporučljivo je.

“Grickalice vam omogućuju da rasporedite unos energije tijekom dana i spriječite ekstremnu glad koja može dovesti do prekomjernog unosa u sljedećem obroku”, objasnila je za EatingWell.

Sve dok su hranjive, uključivanje grickalica u prehranu može biti dio zdravog upravljanja težinom.

Strategije za učinkovito grickanje

“Smanjenje gladi i bolja kontrola šećera u krvi smanjuju vjerojatnost da će se netko prejedati tijekom sljedećeg obroka”, istaknula je dijetetičarka Caroline Margolis.

Kada je riječ o odabiru pravih grickalica za mršavljenje, dijetetičarke se slažu da trebamo birati one koje će nas učiniti sitima. Konkretno, voće i povrće sadrže niz vitamina i minerala koji pomažu održati tijelo zdravim i sitim.

Dijetetičarka Andrea Mathis navodi da je kontrola porcija korisna praksa koja osigurava uživanje u grickalicama koje volimo, bez da pojedemo previše. “Prethodno porcioniranje grickalica ili odabir pojedinačno pakiranih opcija može pomoći u kontroli porcija”, kaže.

Naglašava da je tijekom jela važno izbjegavati ometanja, poput gledanja televizije, kako bismo uživali u hrani i spriječili prejedanje.

Što tražiti u zdravom međuobroku za mršavljenje?

Za visokokvalitetan, zdrav međuobrok za mršavljenje, trebamo se usredotočiti na tri ključne hranjive tvari: proteine, zdrave masti i vlakna. Dijetetičarka Huma Chaudhry tvrdi da grickalice koje sadrže ove elemente mogu podržati zdravlje metabolizma, kontrolirati apetit i dulje nas držati sitima.

Pri odabiru međuobroka i grickalica savjetuje se da potražimo one koji sadrže najmanje 10 grama proteina i 5 grama vlakana, a pritom budu u rasponu od 200 do 250 kalorija. “To može biti dovoljno za obuzdavanje gladi između obroka i pružanje pravih hranjivih tvari za potporu mršavljenju”, zaključila je Chaudhry.

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Umiljata kujica koja žica zagrljaje osvojila je internet, snimka će vam otopiti srce

PRESLATKA kujica LilyBug obožava zagrljaje i zna kako to pokazati. Njezina vlasnica objavila je dirljiv video u kojem vidimo kako se namješta i šapicom daje znak kad želi da je se zagrli.

Dok su neki psi ispraksirali raznorazne smiješne načine žicanja hrane, LilyBug je ipak bilo važnije naučiti kako pokazati da je raspoložena za maženje. Snimku koja topi srca pregledalo je preko dva milijuna ljudi, a skupila je i preko pet tisuća lajkova.

“Udomljeni psi su najbolji”, “Zaslužuje sve zagrljaje ovog svijeta”, “Pitbullovi su najnježnija bića na svijetu, a ne zla čudovišta”, pišu ljudi ispod preslatkog videa koji će vam popraviti dan.

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Procurile fotke Wales Bonner x adidas Sambica do kojih će biti gotovo nemoguće doći

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

NAKON godina zajedničkog rada, londonska marka Wales Bonner postala je adidasov ključni partner, a posebno se ističe njihov rad na iznimno popularnoj Samba silueti. U prošloj godini dvojac je imao čak šest zajedničkih modela, a sada je otkriven novi par, koji stiže ove godine. No to će ujedno biti i par Sambi do kojeg će biti najteže doći. 

>> Procurile fotke Wales Bonner x adidas Samba tenisica

Radi se o potpunoj crnoj tenisici s gornjim dijelom od kože. Prepoznatljiv jezik prošiven je bijelim kontrastnim šavovima, koji se pojavljuju i oko pete. Co-branding je vidljiv kada je jezik presavijen, a kada nije, na njemu piše – 1/750.

Samo 750 pari 

Upravo to, kako Hypebeast piše, označava da je ovo izdanje ograničeno na svega 750 pari, koji će po svemu sudeći biti pojedinačno numerirani. Osim toga, na stranama tenisica nalaze se zlatne zakovice. 

Trenutno nije poznato kada bi točno ove tenisice mogle ugledati svjetlo dana, pretpostavka je da će doći u nadolazećim mjesecima, i to na adidasovim stranicama, Wales Bonner stranici (koja šalje i k nama) i kod odabranih prodavača. Cijena o kojoj se šuška je – 165 eura. No ona još nije potvrđena pa je uzmite s rezervom. 

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Actor Suriya praises VFX team of Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Ayalaan’

Sivakarthikeyan’s Ayalaan, which was released on January 12, has been receiving positive reviews from audience as well as critics ever since it hit theatres, with many praising the VFX team for creating the alien character.

It is to be noted that the film has extensive CGI shots, made specifically for the alien. More than 4000 CGI shots are there in Ayalaan, which is the most for an Indian film.

Phantom FX studio, the VFX studio which has worked on special effects for the film, has received praise from Suriya for their work in Ayalaan. He shared a bouquet of flowers with a note that says, “Loved the work done by all at Phantom! Shows your passion to excel! Amazing output won all our hearts.”

Sharing the news, VFX director and CEO of the company Bejoy Arputharaj wrote, “The Phantom FX studio team is truly elated to share the overwhelming appreciation we received from the esteemed actor Suriya for our VFX work in the movie Ayalaan. Suriya sir’s personal call expressing his admiration was not only a delightful surprise but also a testament to his keen eye for exceptional craftsmanship.

Following the call, we were honoured to receive a heartfelt appreciation letter and a stunning flower bouquet from him reflecting his humility. His gesture goes beyond the ordinary, and we are genuinely touched by his warm action.”

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IPO screener: Epack Durable issue opens today at ₹218-230

The ₹640-crore initial public offering of Epack Durable will open for public subscription today and close on January 23. The IPO comes with a price band of ₹218-230 and the market lot is 65 shares.

The company has reserved not more than 50 per cent of the shares in the public issue for qualified institutional buyers (QIB), not less than 15 per cent for non-institutional Institutional Investors (NII), and not less than 35 per cent of the offer is reserved for retail investors.

Epack Durable, an outsourced design manufacturer of room air conditioners, on Thursday mobilised ₹192 crore from anchor investors as part of IPO exercise.

The IPO is a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth ₹400 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 1.3 crore equity shares by promoters, promoter group members, and existing shareholders. Under the OFS, India Advantage Fund S4 I and Dynamic India Fund S4 US1 will be offloading shares, apart from promoters.

Anchor investors

The company has allotted 83.48 lakh equity shares to 18 funds at ₹230 apiece, which is also the upper end of the price band, according to a circular uploaded on the BSE website.

Among the marquee investors included Societe Generale, Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd, Integrated Core Strategies (Asia) Pte Ltd, SBI Life Insurance Company, SBI General Insurance Company, HDFC Life Insurance Company, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company and HDFC Mutual Fund.

Utility of funds

Proceeds of the fresh issue will be utilised for funding capital expenditure for the setting up of manufacturing facilities, payment of loans, and general corporate purposes.

Founded in 2002, Epack Durable manufactures room air conditioners and small household appliances. It has integrated manufacturing facilities in Dehradun and Bhiwadi, Rajasthan where it manufactures room air conditioners, components, and small household appliances for leading Indian and MNC brands in India as an original design manufacturer (ODM).

Axis Capital, Dam Capital Advisors, and ICICI Securities are the book-running lead managers to the issue.

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Health Fitness

TV doktor savjetuje da prestanemo doručkovati ovu hranu ako želimo smršavjeti

DR. MICHAEL Mosley, kojeg nazivaju britanskim Dr. Ozom, preporučuje svima da odmah prestanu konzumirati četiri namirnice, koje su često dio doručka, ako žele smršaviti.

“Smanjite unos šećera, slatkih poslastica, pića i deserata. To uključuje žitarice za doručak koje su obično pune šećera, kao i većinu komercijalnih smoothieja”, rekao je.

Druge stvari koje bi ljudi na dijeti trebali potpuno izbaciti su škrobni ugljikohidrati, kao što su kruh, tjestenina, krumpir i bijela riža. Dr. Mosley je rekao da bismo umjesto toga trebali birati zdravije alternative, uključujući cjelovite žitarice poput bulgura, cjelovite raži, cjelovitog ječma, divlje riže i heljde.

“Smeđa riža je u redu. Mahunarke poput leće, graha i slanutka također su zdrave i zasitne. Općenito, najbolja opcija za one koji žele smršavjeti jest prelazak na mediteransku prehranu s niskim udjelom ugljikohidrata”, pojasnio je.

Što se zdravih doručaka tiče, dr. Mosley je kao neke opcije izdvojio zobenu kašu, domaći smoothie, palačinke od zobenog brašna i banane, kvinoju s bobičastim voćem te grčki jogurt s voćem.

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Pets

Vlasnici smislili trik kako bi umirili psa tijekom vatrometa

VATROMET tijekom Nove godine psima može izazvati strah i anksioznost. Ti predivni trenuci slavlja za nas često predstavljaju izazov za naše krznene prijatelje.

Važno je pružiti im potrebnu podršku i sigurnost tijekom ovog razdoblja, koristeći razne tehnike smirivanja i stvarajući mirno okruženje kako bismo im pomogli prevladati strah. Ovaj par je upravo to učinio. Kako bi smirili svog psa i odvratili mu pažnju od buke vatrometa, priredili su mu plesnu zabavu.

Korisnica TikToka Hazel McBride objavila je na TikToku video u kojem ona i njezin partner svom dvogodišnjem psu Whiskeyju priređuju zabavu kako bi mu pomogli prebroditi tjeskobu izazvanu zvukovima proslave Nove godine i vatrometom.

U naslovu su se našalili: “Kad ste oboje htjeli biti u krevetu do 21, ali morate prirediti plesnu zabavu kako bi vaš uznemireni pas zaboravio na vatromet u ponoć.” Srećom, trud para se isplatio jer se Whiskey značajno smirio zahvaljujući zabavi.

Ljudi su u komentarima pohvalili njihovo inovativno rješenje, a neki su komentirali kako su učinili nešto slično. “Iz istog sam razloga imao koncert za svog psa, vjerojatno dva sata”, podijelio je jedan korisnik.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Svi pričaju o torbama koje Jacob Elordi nosi: “Ima najbolju kolekciju”

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

MNOGI su nakon filma Saltburn postali fanovi 26-godišnjeg glumca Jacoba Elordija pa tako u posljednje vrijeme društvene mreže neprestano bruje o njemu. Posebno se viralnom pokazala scena u Saltburnu s kadom pa su tako neki trgovci brže-bolje napravili svijeću kojom su ovjekovječili taj trenutak.

No sada se, pak, raspravlja o Jacobovom modnom stilu, a najviše je pažnje dobila zavidna kolekcija dizajnerskih torbica koje posjeduje.

“Kupila sam Baguette zbog njega”, “Želim Celine torbicu”, “Ikona”, “Volim ga”, “Zamalo sam kupila Bottega torbicu kada sam vidjela da je ima. On to tako dobro nosi”, “Normalne torbice na njemu izgledaju mini jer je tako visok”, “Volim njegove torbe”, “Ima najbolju kolekciju torbi, opsjednuta sam”, “Ima odličan ukus!” neki su od komentara na TikToku. 

Elordijev afinitet prema ovom modnom dodatku zapravo proizlazi iz njegovog australskog odgoja.

U intervjuu za GQ u studenom 2023., glumac Euphorije je rekao: “Tamo gdje sam odrastao bilo je ubičajeno nositi torbice oko struka. Kad izađem iz kuće, moram sa sobom imati određenu stvar iz svake kategorije u slučaju dosade – knjigu, blok za pisanje, role filma, fotoaparat, olovku.”

Međutim, kako navodi The Zoe Report, kako se Elordi etablirao kao modni IT tip u posljednjih nekoliko godina, njegov repertoar torbi doživio je prilično raskošnu transformaciju, s komadima prikupljenim od Bottege Venete, Valentina, Louis Vuittona i drugih. Osim toga, ne ograničava se na jednu vrstu siluete.

Iako zvijezda svakako ima slabu točku za elegantne torbe preko ramena, Elordi je također poznat po Valentino mini torbici za rame ili Fendi Baguette. Niže smo izdvojili neke torbe koje je Elordi ponosno prošetao. 

Bottega Veneta Medium Andiamo

Za svoju šetnju L.A.-om odlučio se za dizajnersku torbu. Glumac je djelovao opušteno, ali i dalje šik, zahvaljujući maslinastozelenoj majici s okruglim ovratnikom, sivim kratkim hlačama, bijeloj kapi i dizajnerskom dodatku – Bottega Veneta Medium Andiamo torbi. 

Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière 50

Godine 2023. dizajnerske revije kao što su Coach i Loewe predvodile su ogroman trend putnih torbi, koji je Elordi iskoristio dok je bio na putu za Venecijanski filmski festival u kolovozu. Glumac je pozirao paparazzima s prostranom torbom, koja je bila friški model iz prve kolekcije Pharrella Williamsa kao kreativnog direktora Louisa Vuittona.

Bottega Veneta Padded Cassette

Tijekom godina Elordi je svoja pojavljivanja na tjednima mode rezervirao za samo nekoliko odabranih brendova, a Bottega Veneta je jedan od njih. Stigao je na prezentaciju jesen/zima 2022./2023. u crnoj kombinaciji, koja je omogućila da njegova torba – Bottega Veneta Padded Cassette u klasičnoj čokoladno-smeđoj boji – privuče svu pozornost. 

Fendi Baguette

Dok se obožavateljica Fendi Baguette, Carrie Bradshaw, uvijek odlučuje za verziju s malo više blještavila i glamura, Elordi se odlučio na potpuno crnu. Samo tjedan dana prije svog debija na tjednu mode 2020., prisustvovao je Fendi događaju u New Yorku, gdje je Baguette uskladio s grafičkim džemperom i elegantnim hlačama.

Burberry Olympia 

Bruberry Olympia torbica neutralan je komad koji ide uz gotovo sve. Elordi ju je iskombinirao s vestom, crnim hlačama i glomaznim čizmama na vezanje. 

Celine mini torbica

Elordijeva Celine torbica komad je iz njegove kolekcije s najupečatljivijim logom. Kombinaciju je upotpunio sivom majicom, svijetlim trapericama i popularnim Golden Goose tenisicama. 

Chanel mini torbica

Elordijeva Chanel torba za rame ukrala je pozornost dok je bio na Venecijanskom filmskom festivalu. Upravo je ona bila zvijezda odjevne kombinacije, dok je ostatak – bijela košulja i sive hlače – bio jednostavan i uglađen. 

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Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Online: When and Where to Watch PM Narendra Modi Launch KIYG Season 6 on TV?

The long wait for the fans is over as the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 is set to commence with the opening ceremony on Friday, January 19, 2024. The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) is the flagship event under the government of India’s Khelo India initiative, which promotes sports at the grassroots levels in the country. Maharashtra are the defending KIYG champions while Haryana are the only other team to have won the title. The Khelo India Youth Games 2023 will be held across four cities – Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy – in the state of Tamil Nadu. The sixth edition of the multi-sport under-18 meet will run till January 31. Khelo India Youth Games 2023: A Look at Five Things Unique to Sixth Edition of KIYG in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Friday at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, marking the beginning of a two-week-long sporting extravaganza. The event, slated to take place from January 19 to 31, will witness the participation of over 5,500 athletes across 26 competitive sports.

Prime Minister Modi is expected to arrive at the Chennai airport and then proceed to INS Adyar in a helicopter. From there, he will make his way to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in an open vehicle for the official inauguration of the games.

When and Where Will the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 Opening Take Place? Know Schedule, Date and Venue Details

The sixth edition of the Youth Games in India will begin in Chennai from January 19, i.e. Friday. The opening ceremony will take place the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chenna. The event will kickstart with the opening ceremony where PM Narendra Modi will launch the proceedings of the competition. The event has a scheduled start time of approximately 06:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Heavy Police Deployment, Five-Tier Security for PM Narendra Modi’s Chennai Visit on January 19.

Where to Watch the Live Telecast of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 Opening Ceremony on TV?

Fans can get the live telecast of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 available on the DD Sports TV channel in India. For live streaming details, scroll down.

Where to Watch The Live Streaming of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 Opening Ceremony Online?

The fans can watch the opening ceremony of the 2023 KIYG live through online streaming too. To view the online live streaming of the Youth Games, fans will have to watch it on Prasar Bharati YouTube channel.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 19, 2024 12:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Gaming

スロット獲得の最高確率

ト獲得の最高確率

スロットで勝つのに役立つヒントがいくつかあります。 まず、最近勝ったマシンを探します。 これは単純な戦略ですが、効果があります。

オンラインカジノ

もう 1 つのヒントは、ボラティリティの低いスロットを選択することです。 これにより、勝ちは少なくなるかもしれませんが、勝ちの組み合わせをより頻繁に打つことができます。

回収率 スロットを獲得するための絶対確実な戦略がないのは事実ですが、最高のペイアウト率でゲームをプレイすることで勝利のチャンスを最大限に高めることは可能です。 実際のお金を使い始める前に必ずマシンをテストして、どれくらいの利益が期待できるかを知る必要があります。 こうすることで、このマシンを維持する価値があるか、新しいマシンに移行する価値があるかを判断できます。

スロット獲得の最高確率

ほとんどのカジノはペイアウト率を公表していないため、米国ではペイアウト率を見つけるのが難しい場合があります。 ただし、州の賭博委員会によって公開された平均値を使用して、自分で平均値を計算することができます。

スロットのペイアウト率は、長期間にわたってプレイヤーに返される平均金額です。 このレートは、数百万回のスピンにわたるシミュレーション結果を分析することによって決定されます。 ペイアウト率が低いと小さな勝ちが多くなる可能性がありますが、ペイアウト率が高いと巨額のジャックポットにつながる可能性があります。

ボーナスラウンド
ボーナス ラウンドは、スロット ゲームの単調さを打破し、プレイヤーに賞品を獲得する追加のチャンスを提供する優れた方法です。 これらの追加機能には、ミニゲーム、フリースピン、または多額の賞金につながる可能性のあるその他のユニークな仕組みが含まれる場合があります。 ただし、これらの機能は一部のプレイヤーにとって、特にトリガーできない場合にイライラする可能性があります。

ボーナスラウンドをトリガーするチャンスを最大限に高める最善の方法の 1 つは、ゲームの仕組みを理解し、予算内でプレイすることです。 これにより、オンライン ゲーム体験を最大限に活用し、多額の損失を避けることができます。

オッズが固定されているルーレットとは異なり、スロット ゲームの結果は乱数発生器によってランダムに決定されます。 それにもかかわらず、ボラティリティの低いスロットを選択したり、ワイルド シンボルを使用したりするなど、いくつかの要因が勝利のチャンスに影響を与える可能性があります。 これらの要素は全体的な勝利のチャンスを向上させるものではないかもしれませんが、より頻繁な勝利とより高い配当を享受するのに役立ちます。

RTP
RTP、つまりプレイヤーへの還元率は、スロット ゲームが長期間にわたって賞金として支払われる金額の割合です。 この統計は、マシン上で数百万回のシミュレートされたスピンを実行し、結果を追跡することによって計算されます。 ただし、プレイするたびに勝てるわけではないことに注意することが重要です。

スロット マシンの RTP は、ゲームのボラティリティとヒット頻度によって異なります。 ハウスエッジも勝率を左右する重要な要素です。 ハウスエッジは、100% とカジノ運営者やゲーム開発者によって設定される RTP との差です。 スロット マシンでジャックポットを獲得する確率は偶然に基づいており、RTP レートの高いゲームを選択し、責任を持って賭け、プログレッシブ ジャックポットを考慮することで向上させることができます。 RTP レートは、規制されたオンライン カジノの「新しいゲーム」セクションで確認できます。

ジャックポットを当てる確率
スロット マシンでジャックポットが当たる確率は、ゲームのデザインとペイアウト率によって異なります。 一部のマシンは、高配当よりも低配当の勝ちの組み合わせをより頻繁に生成するように設計されています。 また、プレイヤーへのリターン (RTP) の割合が高く、ジャックポットの確率が低いことを特徴とするものもあります。

多くのプレイヤーは最大ベットでプレイすることでオッズを高めることができると信じていますが、これは真実ではありません。 スピンの結果はランダム性によって決定され、賭け金のサイズとは関係ありません。 これは、最小ベットでも最大ベットでも、勝つチャンスは同じであることを意味します。

もう 1 つのよくある迷信は、賞金が一定量に近づくとジャックポットの確率が高くなるというものです。 ただし、スロットは偶然に基づいており、ヒットする「予定」がないため、これは真実ではありません。 同じ原理がコイン投げにも当てはまります。つまり、2 回連続して表が出るかどうかに関係なく、表の確率は変わりません。

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Cryptocurrency

BNP Paribas expects Nifty to hit 23,500 by year-end, Emkay sees 24,000 coming

Global financial advisory firm BNP Paribas expects Nifty to post a high single-digit return in 2024 while domestic brokerage Emkay Global Financial anticipates an 11 per cent return. “While most factors remain favourable for Indian equities in 2024, valuation comfort has reduced, and we see limited upside,” said BNP Paribas, which expects Nifty to hit 23,500 by December 2024.

  • Also read:Nifty50 to end 2024 at 24,000 points, says Emkay Global
FPIs flow to continue

Strong domestic and FPI flows into Indian equities boosted domestic stocks in 2023, it said, adding “We see no reason for this to change.” The macro environment seems favourable with inflation easing. “Based on State election results, we think market concerns about the upcoming elections have eased. Also, in terms of underlying fundamentals, India has seen double-digit earnings growth with minimal consensus downgrades in recent quarters, BNP Paribas said. It added that it preferred large-caps.

Emkay Global Financial, on the other hand, said Nifty was to scale up to 24,000 level, registering a return of 11 per cent by December 2024. SMIDs (small and mid-caps) should continue to outperform, with better earnings growth and momentum in return ratios.

Seshadri Sen, Head of Research & Strategist, Emkay Global Financial Services, said the India story is largely a capex-driven, industrials-led earnings bounce-back. The Nifty, on the other hand, is largely driven by consumption and, to some extent, by tech. “There is a growing divergence between Nifty and NSE500 weights. So, while the economy and broader markets would still rule at high valuations in December 24, such optimism may not reflect in the broader Nifty. Manufacturing and infrastructure are expected to gain prominence as prime themes in the year 2024,” Sen said.

  • Also read: Nifty set for 11% return in 2024: Emkay Global Financial expects small and mid-cap stocks to shine
IT services to recover

However, BNP Paribas said its extensive valuation benchmarking exercise, spanning indices and sectors, indicates that its preferred ‘growth at a reasonable valuation’ opportunities are increasingly limited. “We continue to prefer affluent consumption over mass. We prefer private banks, given their strong fundamentals and reasonable valuations.

“We expect IT services growth to recover and telcos to raise tariffs. We would avoid staples and pharma for growth challenges. We expect autos to consolidate after a strong 2023. We expect high single-digit returns from Nifty 50 in 2024 and prefer large caps,” BNP Paribas said.

Emkay Global also opined that a BJP win in the April-May national elections is almost a done deal and its focus is on the FY25 Budget, with manufacturing and infrastructure as the key themes. “We also see the possibility of a recovery in mass spending. This is not certain, but we think it is worth taking some exposure to play this.”

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Health Fitness

Osobni trener otkriva pet najboljih vježbi za početnike

POČETAK fitness putovanja ne mora biti naporan i kompliciran. No, većina ljudi ne voli vježbe koje se fokusiraju na jačanje mišića središnjeg dijela tijela. Ipak, osobni trener Tyler Read sastavio je popis pristupačnih, ali izazovnih vježbi koje nam pomažu ojačati mišiće u tom području.

1. Plank

Plank je vježba za trbušne mišiće koja uključuje i naša ramena, leđa te noge.

Standardni plank

Vježbu započinjemo u položaju za sklekove, s rukama točno ispod ramena. Držimo tijelo u ravnoj liniji od glave do pete, aktivirajući trbušne mišiće. Počinjemo s dva seta, zadržavajući 20 do 30 sekundi, postupno povećavajući trajanje.

Bočni plank

Ležimo na boku, podupirući gornji dio tijela na jednoj podlaktici. Kukove dignemo kako bismo stvorili ravnu liniju od glave do stopala. Zadržavamo se 15 do 20 sekundi s obje strane, ciljajući na dvije serije.

2. Osnovni trbušnjaci

Vježbu započinjemo tako da legnemo na leđa s savijenim koljenima i stopalima na podu. Stavimo ruke iza glave i podignemo ramena od tla. Read preporučuje tri serije od 15 do 20 ponavljanja.

3. Podizanje nogu

Prvo legnemo na leđa s rukama ispod kukova. Zatim podižemo noge prema stropu, a nakon toga ih spuštamo, ali bez dodirivanja tla. Možemo započeti s dvije serije od 10 do 12 ponavljanja, postupno povećavajući broj ponavljanja.

4. Penjači (mountain climbers)

Standardni penjači

Vježbu započinjemo u položaju planka. Zatim naizmjence privlačimo koljena prema prsima u pokretu trčanja. Trener preporučuje tri serije od 20 do 30 sekundi.

Unakrsni penjači

Ova vježba slična je standardnoj, ali svoje desno koljeno privlačimo prema lijevom laktu i obrnuto. Kod ove vježbe izvodimo dvije serije od 15 do 20 ponavljanja po strani.

5. Superman

Osnovni Superman

Ležimo licem prema dolje s rukama ispruženim ispred sebe. Istovremeno podižemo ruke, prsa i noge s tla. Radimo dvije serije te zadržavamo položaj 15 do 20 sekundi, postupno povećavajući trajanje u drugoj seriji.

Izmjenični Superman

Ovu vježbu počinjemo isto kao i osnovnu: ležimo licem prema dolje s rukama ispruženim ispred sebe. Podižemo desnu ruku i lijevu nogu istovremeno, a zatim promijenimo strane. Read savjetuje izvođenje tri serije od 12 do 15 ponavljanja po strani.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Cancer Is Striking More Young People: Everything To Know About Early Onset of the Disease- a Concerning Shift in Cancer Demographics

Cancer has long been synonymous with the ageing population, but a concerning shift is underway as early-onset cancers become more prevalent, posing a threat to the progress made in combating the disease. While older individuals still bear the brunt of cancer diagnoses, the rise in cases among the younger demographic raises significant concerns. Diet Dos and Don’ts to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk.

In 2019, one in five new colorectal cancer patients was under 55, marking a near doubling since 1995. What compounds this issue is the tendency for younger patients to receive diagnoses at advanced stages, complicating treatment and reducing favourable outcomes. Recent data drawn from a study involving 562,145 individuals underscores the substantial increase in early-onset cancer incidence rates between 2010 and 2019.

Notably, gastrointestinal cancers exhibited the fastest-growing incidence rates among all early-onset cancers, indicating a concerning trend. However, breast cancer in women under 50 also experienced a notable uptick in cases. Interestingly, in contrast to the rise in early-onset cancers, the rates of cancer among individuals aged 50 years and older decreased over the study period.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, reveals a shift in the landscape of cancer demographics. The lead author, Benjamin Koh, highlights the need to address this trend promptly to ensure that progress in cancer treatment is not impeded.

Historically, cancer has been viewed as a disease primarily affecting adults aged 50 and older. However, recent data challenges this perception, revealing a marked increase in the incidence of cancer among patients younger than 50, collectively referred to as early-onset cancer. These cancers manifest in various organ systems, including the breast, colon and/or rectum, pancreas, head and neck, kidney, and reproductive organs, causing significant mortality and morbidity.

The authors attribute the rise in early-onset cancers to various factors. They link it to the escalating incidence of obesity and changes in environmental exposures, encompassing factors like smoke, gasoline, sleep patterns, physical activity, microbiota, and transient exposure to carcinogenic compounds. These environmental shifts may be contributing to the altering landscape of cancer demographics.

Furthermore, there’s compelling evidence suggesting unique features of cancers in younger individuals. Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys found genetic distinctions in breast cancer among young women compared to their older counterparts. Similarly, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai identified differences in the immune response to cancer in individuals aged 50 or younger compared to older adults. Moreover, variations in treatment responses to various targeted medications add another layer of complexity to addressing early-onset cancers.

The National Cancer Institute’s 2020 report adds weight to the growing concern. Since the 1990s, the rate of colorectal cancer has been steadily rising among adults younger than 50. Equally alarming is the increased mortality rate among younger individuals, marking colorectal cancer as the deadliest cancer type among men and the third deadliest among women.

In contrast, older adults have experienced a decline in the rate of colorectal cancer, attributed in part to regular colonoscopies and lower rates of smoking. The disparate trends among age groups highlight the urgency of understanding and addressing the factors contributing to the rise in early-onset cancers. Only through a comprehensive and nuanced approach can we hope to curb the increasing incidence and mortality associated with these cancers among the younger population.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 18, 2024 08:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Žena je snimila reakciju svojih zaigranih pasa na snijeg, snimka će vam uljepšati dan

JEDNA žena je na svom TikTok profilu podijelila jako simpatičan video svojih zlatnih retrivera i njihovu reakciju na snijeg. Psi žive u Velikoj Britaniji, u kojoj su pale snježne pahulje, a ova promjena vremena posebno se svidjela ovoj petorki.

Psi su iz kuće izlazili jedan po jedan. Prva je bila Honey, a potom su izlazili Star, Bruce, Cookie i Jack. Svi su bili vrlo zaigrani i sretni što ih je umjesto trave u dvorištu dočekao snježni pokrivač.

Osim snimke izlaska iz kuće, snimila je i njihovu igru. Malo je reći da će vam prizor izmamiti osmijeh na lice.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Novi trend su serumi za seks

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

INDUSTRIJA seks-igračaka i pomagala neprestano uvodi novitete, što posljedično dovodi do novih trendova ispod plahti. Sada pak industrija želi zamijeniti korištenje lubrikanata sa seks-serumima. 

>> Evo koliko često se trebate seksati da biste usporili starenje

Serumi su se prvi put pojavili na tržištu 2020., ali nedavne inovacije u kombinaciji s njihovim prednostima dovele su do porasta popularnosti ovih proizvoda. Kako piše Hypebae, serumi kombiniraju dobrobiti lubrikanata, koji smanjuju trenje, i uzbudljivih ulja, koja stimuliraju vlažnost i “povećavaju osjetljivost za veći užitak”. 

Djelujući kao afrodizijak, serumi za seks ne samo da izazivaju trnce u genitalijama već omogućuju i intenzivniji orgazam. Da biste ih koristili, jednostavno ih nanesite na vanjska i unutarnja područja genitalija.

Normaliziranje užitka

Industrija seksa, između ostaloga, želi normalizirati užitak. Nažalost, jedan od najboljih aspekata seksa – zabava – odbačen je u stranu. Val seksualnog blagostanja nedvojbeno je važan za destigmatiziranje, ali seks mora biti siguran i održavan – baš kao i svaki oblik zdravlja.

Stručnjakinja za seks Gigi Engle je savršeno artikulirala: “Seks je način na koji se odrasli igraju.” Dodala je da ne mora imati tonu emocionalnih implikacija. “Ako možemo restrukturirati naše razumijevanje seksa kao oblika igre, možemo se osloboditi srama.”

Serumi su namijenjeni poboljšanju seksa i uzbuđenja, dok također priznaju da ne postoji “jedna veličina koja odgovara svima”. Njegova je svrha pomoći vam istražiti i pronaći one stvari koje seks čine ugodnim. U nastavku smo izdvojili nekoliko seruma. 

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Cryptocurrency

Markets tumble in early trade; fall for 3rd day running

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tanked in early trade on Thursday, falling for the third day running, as investors continued to book profits after the recent record-breaking rally.

Also, fresh foreign fund outflows dampened the mood.

The BSE Sensex tanked 561.05 points to 70,939.71. The Nifty plunged 165.6 points to 21,406.35.

The heavy fall in the markets comes on the back of a recent record-breaking rally. The BSE benchmark hit an all-time high of 73,427.59 on Tuesday, and the Nifty also reached its lifetime peak of 22,124.15 the same day.

  • Also read: Weekly Index Outlook | Nifty 50: Short-term outlook is bullish

Among the Sensex firms, Power Grid, Asian Paints, Wipro, HDFC Bank, HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, and JSW Steel were the major laggards.

Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors and Reliance Industries were the gainers.

In Asian markets, Shanghai quoted lower while Seoul, Tokyo, and Hong Kong were trading in the positive territory.

The US markets ended lower on Wednesday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹10,578.13 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

“At elevated valuations the market needs only a trigger for a sell-off and yesterday this trigger came in the form of HDFC Bank’s worse-than-expected results. It is also important to understand that there was a sell-off in other emerging markets like Taiwan and Korea indicating that this is an emerging market correction driven by FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) outflows.

“The FPI sell figure in India yesterday was huge at ₹10,578 crore. In the context of rising bond yields in the US, FPIs may sell again. But this is likely to be countered by DII (Domestic Institutional Investors) buying in fairly valued large caps with growth potential,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said.

On Wednesday, the BSE benchmark plunged 1,628.01 points, or 2.23 per cent, to settle at 71,500.76. The Nifty tanked 460.35 points or 2.09 per cent to settle at 21,571.95.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.26 per cent to $78.08 a barrel.

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Health Fitness

Liječnik otkriva u kojoj dobi trebamo prestati piti ako želimo spriječiti demenciju

KAKO starimo, alkohol ima ozbiljniji utjecaj na naše zdravlje i blagostanje. Zato bi, prema dr. Richardu Restaku, možda bilo mudro potpuno izbaciti alkohol iz prehrane kako bismo spriječili razvoj demencije.

The Alzheimer Society tvrdi da istraživanja pokazuju kako pretjerana konzumacija alkohola povećava šanse za razvoj demencije. Konzumacija alkohola izravno korelira smanjenjem volumena bijele tvari u mozgu, što može spriječiti normalno funkcioniranje mozga.

Dr. Restak također tvrdi da redovito konzumiranje alkohola ili opijanje može narušiti zdravlje. U svom medicinskom priručniku How to Prevent Dementia: An Expert’s Guide to Long-Term Brain Health, alkohol opisuje kao “izravni neurotoksin”. Neurotoksin se može definirati kao tvar koja oštećuje, uništava ili narušava funkciju živčanog sustava. Zbog štete koju alkohol može prouzročiti, dr. Restak otkrio je dob u kojoj bismo trebali potpuno prestati piti.

“Toplo preporučujem da, ako imate 65 godina ili više, potpuno i trajno izbacite alkohol iz svoje prehrane”, napisao je.

Također je pozvao ljude da ponovno procijene svoj odnos s alkoholom, bez obzira na dob, pogotovo ako se na njega oslanjaju za poboljšanje raspoloženja ili samopouzdanja u društvenim situacijama.

Dr. Restak dodatno je precizirao vrstu demencije povezane s pretjeranim pijenjem alkohola. Rekao je da je riječ o Wernicke-Korsakoffovom sindromu, koji se može prepoznati kao “teški gubitak memorije koji rezultira izravnim djelovanjem alkohola na mozak”. Dugotrajno alkoholiziranje također može rezultirati nedostatkom vitamina B1, što može uzrokovati sindrom.

Suhi siječanj čini se savršenim trenutkom za promišljanje o liječnikovim riječima i pokušaj smanjenja unosa alkohola.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Princess of Wales Hospitalised: Kate Middleton Undergoes Abdominal Surgery in London

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery in London and will remain in hospital for up to two weeks. On Wednesday, Kensington Palace issued an official statement, sharing a health update about Kate Middleton. “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement read.

The palace said that it will “only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.” Princess of Wales Hospitalised: Kate Middleton in London Hospital for Abdominal Surgery.

“She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private. Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share. The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible,” the statement concluded. Catherine, Princess of Wales Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on First Death Anniversary with Her Sentimental Jewelry (View Pics).

Princess Of Wales Hospitalised:

Reportedly, The Prince of Wales will not undertake official duties while his wife is in hospital and during the immediate period following her return home.

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Pets

3 milijuna pregleda: Mačak koji zna izabrati najskuplji ručnik postao viralni hit

MNOGI ljudi su izbirljivi po pitanju proizvoda koje koriste i žele koristiti samo one najkvalitetnije. Stoga ne čudi da takvi znaju biti i naši kućni ljubimci. Ovaj mačak vrlo je poseban kad je izbor ručnika u pitanju.

Video na TikToku, koji je pregledalo preko 3 milijuna ljudi, pokazuje mačka Milu pred kojeg su vlasnici postavili zahtjevan zadatak – testiranje ručnika različite cijene i kvalitete. Milo je odmah nepogrešivo odabrao najskuplji i najkvalitetniji ručnik, ali je nakon nekog vremena odlučio dati priliku i ostalima u konkurenciji.

Posebno je zanimljivo kako je ovaj uglađeni mačak s gađenjem zaobišao najjeftiniji ručnik u širokom luku. Odlučio je isprobati još dva ručnika u srednjoj kategoriji, da bi se na kraju ipak vratio na najskuplji, koji je bio njegov prvi i zadnji izbor.

“Presmiješno kako je napao najjeftinije ručnike. Živcira ga što su mu uopće ponuđeni”, “Milo je sto posto u prošlom životu bio aristokrat”, pišu korisnici TikToka u komentarima ispod urnebesnog videa. 
 

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Trgovine su upravo snizile cijene proizvoda za čišćenje, nude popuste i do 50%

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

DOK smo listali kataloge i pretraživali ponudu za Indexovu prehrambenu šoping-listu, primijetili smo odlična sniženja na proizvode za čišćenje, njegu i higijenu, kao i na kućanske artikle i aparate, ili smo ih pronašli po povoljnim cijenama.

Izdvojili smo najpovoljnije ponude i proizvode s odličnim cijenama u svakoj trgovini. Tommy, Lidl, Kaufland, Konzum, Plodine, Eurospin, Spar i Interspar dostupni su u svim većim mjestima diljem Hrvatske, a ispod možete vidjeti našu šoping-listu za ovaj tjedan.

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Kaufland

Kauflandov katalog vrijedi od srijede, 17.1., do utorka, 23.1., ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih dodatnih popusta potrebna vam je Kauflandova kartica.

Lidl

Lidlov katalog vrijedi od ponedjeljka, 15.1., do subote, 20.1., ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih popusta potrebna vam je mobilna aplikacija Lidl Plus.

Konzum

Konzumov katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 18.1., do srijede, 24.1., ili do prodaje zaliha. Za pojedine popuste potrebna je MultiPlus kartica. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

Plodine

Katalog Plodina vrijedi od srijede, 17.1., do utorka, 23.1., ili do isteka zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje.

Tommy

Tommyjev akcijski katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 18.1., do srijede, 24.1. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

Spar

Novi katalozi Spara i Interspara vrijede od srijede, 17.1., do utorka, 23.1., ili do prodaje zaliha za prehrambene namirnice, kozmetiku, proizvode za osobnu higijenu i sredstva za čišćenje. Pojedini popusti vrijede samo u trgovinama Spar i Interspar, ovisno o dostupnosti proizvoda na akciji u tim trgovinama. Aktualne kataloge možete prolistati ovdje.

Eurospin

Katalog Eurospina vrijedi od četvrtka, 18.1., do srijede, 24.1., ili do isteka zaliha. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

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Auto

Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear takes the electric pickup off-roading

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear is what happens when you take the electric F-Series and turn it up to 11 on the off-road scale. In a way, it’s like an F-150 Lightning Raptor, which is now a truck that we want to see made.

However, the Lightning Switchgear is not a production-intent vehicle. Instead, Ford is calling it a “demonstrator vehicle” and comparing it to other outrageous builds like the SuperVan, F-100 Eluminator and Mustang Mach-E 1400. It’s a test bed of sorts for engineers – the truck was built in collaboration with RTR – to experiment and learn about EVs in hopes that said learnings will be applied to future projects meant for the road.

Unlike all the projects listed above, the Switchgear sticks with the powertrain it comes from the factory with. That’s hardly upsetting, though, as the Lightning produces 580 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque in its Extended Range battery pack trim. What’s new are all the bits underneath and the sheetmetal around it. The Switchgear sports a wider track, increased ground clearance and lots more suspension travel. It features a custom double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link independent suspension in the rear with coilover shocks. A unique stabillizer bar and custom control arms complete the job in back. 

As for those shocks, it uses Fox 3-inch diameter internal bypass shocks all around and specially designed front and rear bumpers for improved approach and departure angles. Its power is sent through 37-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires wrapping 18-inch wheels, and it’s fitted with a rack that can hold up to two spare wheels and tires. Ford says it features 11 inches of wheel travel in front and 13 inches in back.

The Switchgear’s appearance comes thanks to carbon composite front fenders, bed sides and rear bumper. It also gets steel rock rails, a steel front bumper and a steel front skid plate. Most of the interior is standard F-150 Lightning, but it upgrades to Recaro Sportster ORV seats (for all five passengers) and gets six-point harnesses, too.

There’s more to the Switchgear than just off-road performance, though, because Ford says it’s built a “street configuration” alongside the off-road version. This fits the Switchgear with Nitto NT420V street performance tires wrapping 20-inch wheels, a carbon composite front bumper with lower valence, carbon rocker skirts and a Ford Performance tonneau cover. The ride height is lowered significantly, but Ford isn’t saying anything more about this street-performance truck. You can see the differences in the two builds in side-by-side photos above, with the only photo provided of the street build on the left.

If you want to see the Switchgear in person, Ford says it will make a public debut at the King of the Hammers off-road racing event on January 25 in Johnson Valley, Calif. We can only hope that this inspires Ford to take the production Lightning pickup to even more extreme heights.

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Cryptocurrency

Indices tank over 2% on Fed talk, shadow over bank stocks

Benchmark indices went into a free fall on January 17, tanking over two per cent, to post their biggest single-day loss in the last one-and-a-half years.

HDFC Bank’s disappointing third quarter results, along with hawkish Fed commentary, escalating tension in West Asia, and weak GDP numbers from China, spooked investors.

The Nifty slid 2.09 per cent to close at 21,571. The Sensex ended at 71,500, down 1,628 points, or 2.23 per cent. Nifty VIX, a fear gauge, rose 11 per cent to 15.08.

Overseas investors sold shares worth ₹10,578 crore, while domestic institutions bought shares worth over ₹4,000 crore on Wednesday, provisional data showed.

  • Also read: HDFC Bank Q3 PAT up 34% on strong growth in NII, other income

Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said, “A correction in banking stocks, along with concerns over delays in US Fed rate cuts, impacted market sentiment. The addition of discouraging Chinese growth data and rising US bond yields also resulted in profit-booking.”

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on January 16 morning that the central bank will likely cut rates this year but that the shift in monetary policy doesn’t have to be “rushed.” Ten-year US Treasury yields climbed to 4 per cent, while the dollar index rose to 103.38, its highest level in a month.

Back home, the higher-than-expected strain on HDFC Bank’s net interest margin weighed on banking stocks.

HDFC Bank shed 8.4 per cent and was the top loser, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Axis Bank, which slid over 3 per cent each. All sectoral indices, except Nifty IT, ended in the red.

  • Also read: HDFC Bank Q3 PAT seen up over 30 per cent, margins under pressure

Asian indices fell, led by Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite, which slid 3.7 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively. European indices were trading about a per cent lower at 6 p.m. IST. China’s fourth-quarter GDP figures were slightly below expectations, bringing CY23 growth to 5.2 per cent.

The market will now turn its attention to quarterly results for stock-specific action and may consolidate after a sharp sell-off.

“With the street baking in good earnings growth for most mid-cap names, incremental flows will be driven by how close actual releases come versus built-in expectations,” said Jaykrishna Gandhi, Head of Business Development, Institutional Equities, Emkay Global Financial Services.

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Digital Marketing

On the Campaign trail – The Hindu BusinessLine

In the IPL season, brands and cricket are a great partnership. Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday was another opportunity for brands to bat on the cricket pitch.

Apollo’s ode to 10dulkar

Apollo Tyres paid a memorable ode to Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday through a multimedia campaign. Playing cleverly with the word ‘ten’ — since the cricketer wore the iconic No.10 jersey — the brand celebrated the “Perfect 10” moments of his career. The #Apol10 campaign, conceptualised by Wunderman Thompson India, is a simple brand name connect . The idea being that No.10 jerseys are worn by legends whose performance pushes you to dream big. By writing Apollo in such a manner that the last two letters resemble 10, it also is glorifying the performance of its tyres.

Uber’s auto connect

Uber’s new integrated brand campaign for its three wheeler mobility product — Uber Auto — attempts to drive awareness and recall for the category. The campaign scores as it uses the stories of some of India’s ‘resilient aspirers’ — rising cricket sensation Yashaswi Jaiswal, Indian international cricketer T Natarajan and the country’s first female bouncer Mehrunissa Shaukat Ali — to draw parallels with the users of its product category. The campaign connects the three stars, each of whom had a humble beginning in life, to Uber Auto, spotlighting how the challenges of everyday commute should not keep one away from chasing one’s dreams.

Gift of the Ganga

These days brand campaigns are not necessarily advertising films, but go larger and deeper. Lifebuoy’s ambitious virtual hygiene drive in the metaverse — Gift of the Ganga — is just that. It invites gamers to fish out plastic pollution from the mighty river recreated in the metaverse. In exchange, Lifebuoy will clear an equivalent and more amount from the actual river. In partnership with Swayambhu, a social enterprise and Centre’s Namami Gange Programme, Lifebuoy will roll out plastic waste collection and upcycling efforts in the Haridwar bend of the river. The plastic collected will be upcycled into a soap dispensing machine.

Sweet and tender

Parle’s new television commercial campaign for its premium sweet cookie brand, Hide & Seek, features two young protagonists who meet on a tennis court. Full of tender moments, the ad showcases how Hide & Seek cookies can be a catalyst for connecting with a special someone. Conceptualised by DDB Mudra, it is a direct and sweet film.

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Health Fitness

Trener slavnih otkrio koliko sati kardio vježbi trebamo raditi tjedno

TRENER Matt Roberts pomogao je osobama poput Adele, Naomi Campbell, Ellie Goulding i Davida Camerona da dođu u formu. Uspješan posao izgradio je prije procvata TikToka, za koji smatra da je prepun “fitness influencera” koji zapravo ne znaju puno.

“Postoji gomila ljudi koji se predstavljaju kao fitness influenceri. To je smiješna titula budući da zapravo ne znaju puno toga. Na TikToku su važniji oni nego sadržaj”, rekao je za The Telegraph.

Kao jedan od najuspješnijih trenera, Roberts je kroz 25 godina karijere naučio da je važno fokusirati se i na emocionalnu, mentalnu i društvenu dobrobit, a ne samo na fizičku spremnost. Također, uvjeren je da nam kretanje može pomoći da igramo tenis s 80 godina ili da trčimo uzbrdo s 90.

Iz osobnog iskustva zna koliko je važno usvojiti zdrave navike. Njegov otac umro je od raka gušterače u 69. godini, djed mu je umro od srčanog udara u 47. godini, a ujak u 40. godini od srčanih tegoba.

“Bez obzira na to imate li 50, 60 ili 70 godina, nikad nije kasno napraviti pozitivnu promjenu”, poručuje.

Njegov tjedni režim uključuje četiri sata kardio treninga niskog intenziteta, dva sata kardio treninga visokog intenziteta, dizanje utega i igranje tenisa. Također, 70 posto vremena hrani se kao vegan, dok jednom tjedno pojede porciju crvenog mesa.

Kada je riječ o tjelovježbi, za prosječnu osobu srednjih godina preporučuje između 200 i 250 minuta tjedno (nešto više od 4 sata) umjerene aktivnosti te 60 minuta snažnijih kardio vježbi.

Zašto je važan kardio trening?

Kardio trening ili kardiovaskularni trening odnosi se na aktivnosti koje povećavaju brzinu otkucaja srca i ubrzavaju disanje kako bi se poboljšala cirkulacija krvi i kisika u tijelu. Ovo je važna komponenta općeg zdravlja i kondicije iz nekoliko razloga.

Poboljšava kondiciju srca i pluća: Kardio trening jača srce i pomaže mu bolje pumpati krv, što povećava kapacitet pluća za apsorpciju kisika. To može smanjiti rizik od kardiovaskularnih bolesti i poboljšati opću izdržljivost.

Sagorijeva kalorije: Kardio aktivnosti, kao što su trčanje, biciklizam, plivanje i brza šetnja, pomažu u sagorijevanju kalorija i podržavaju gubitak težine ili održavanje zdrave tjelesne mase.

Povećava energetsku razinu: Redovito vježbanje kardio treninga može poboljšati opću energetsku razinu i smanjiti osjećaj umora.

Smanjuje stres: Kardio trening može pomoći u smanjenju stresa i anksioznosti. Tijekom treninga tijelo oslobađa endorfine, prirodne kemikalije koje poboljšavaju raspoloženje i smanjuju osjećaj stresa.

Poboljšava zdravlje mozga: Kardio vježbe mogu poboljšati protok krvi u mozgu, što može potaknuti mentalnu budnost, kognitivnu funkciju i koncentraciju.

Pomaže u regulaciji šećera u krvi: Kardio trening može pomoći u kontroli razine šećera u krvi, što je posebno važno za osobe s dijabetesom.

Povećava izdržljivost: Redovito izvođenje kardio treninga povećava vašu izdržljivost, omogućujući vam da obavljate svakodnevne aktivnosti s manjim umorom.

Smanjuje rizik od bolesti: Kardio trening smanjuje rizik od mnogih bolesti, uključujući srčane bolesti, visoki krvni tlak, dijabetes tipa 2, određene vrste raka i osteoporozu.

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Veterinar dijeli znakove separacijske anksioznosti kod pasa

IZAZOV s kojim se mnogi vlasnici suočavaju je separacijska anksioznost ljubimaca. Ovo se stanje može pojaviti kod bilo koje pasmine i u bilo kojoj dobi. Srećom, postoji nešto što možemo učiniti kako bi se naši ljubimci osjećali ugodnije. Veterinar Adam Christman podijelio je nekoliko savjeta.

Christman objašnjava da se ovo stanje može pojaviti na mnogo načina. Jedan uobičajeni znak je pretjerano lajanje ili zavijanje. Drugi je destruktivno ponašanje, kao što je trganje igračaka ili jastuka. Uznemireni psi također mogu obavljati nuždu u kući dok vlasnika nema kod kuće. Pretjerano slinjenje i dahtanje također mogu biti pokazatelji da se osjećaju nelagodno.

Psi primjećuju suptilne znakove poput zveckanja ključeva što im govori da vlasnici odlaze. Christman predlaže da osiguramo da se naši psi puno igraju prije nego što izađemo iz kuće. Uz to, savjetuje i da svoje pse odvedemo veterinaru na pregled.

Podijelio je priču o labradoru koji pati od separacijske anksioznosti. Iako njegov fizički pregled nije bio neobičan, rezultati nalaza krvi pokazali su pozitivnu reakciju na lajmsku bolest. Nakon liječenja te bakterijske infekcije, njegova je tjeskoba nestala.

Kako pomoći psu koji pati od separacijske anksioznosti?

Ako smo svog psa pregledali zbog osnovnih bolesti i on je dobio potvrdu da je zdrav, postoje načini da ga zaokupimo i zabavimo kada nismo kod kuće. Veterinar predlaže da nabavimo nešto poput Konga, šuplje igračke izrađene od gume, i napunimo je nečim što naši ljubimci vole jesti.

Dok oni uživaju u ovoj poslastici, mi možemo ležerno ustati i otići te se vratiti nekoliko minuta kasnije, kao da se ništa nije dogodilo. To im može pomoći da naš odlazak povežu s pozitivnim iskustvom.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Omega ima novi Speedmaster sat koji prikazuje površinu Mjeseca

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

OMEGA je lansirala svoj prvi ovogodišnji sat – Speedmaster Professional, za koji marka kaže da je “prava svemirska ikona i simbol OMEGA-ina pionirskog duha”. Ovaj model od 44.25 mm odaje počast povijesti Speedmastera na brodu misije Apollo 8, sa zatamnjenim mehanizmom čija su glavna ploča i mostovi laserski obrađeni kako bi prikazali površinu Mjeseca. 

Ovo je zapravo ažuriranje sata Speedmaster Apollo 8 iz 2018., koje donosi neke nove detalje i specifikacije. 

“Vidjet ćemo se na drugoj strani”

Cijeli je sat izrađen od crne keramike i ima žutu kazaljku za sekunde kronografa i laserski ugraviranu tahimetarsku ljestvicu na okviru ispunjenu bijelim emajlom. Mali sekundarni brojčanik ima kazaljku od titana razreda 5 u obliku rakete Saturn V. 3D oblik je postignut laserskom obradom, dok su boje izrađene bijelom bojom, ablacijom i laserskim zacrnjivanjem.

Sat pokreće Omega kalibar 3869 s certifikatom Master Chronometer. Nova verzija sata nudi “više lunarnih detalja zahvaljujući definiranom laserskom graviranju i kontrastnim površinama”, budući da njegova svjetlija strana brojčanika predstavlja naš pogled na Mjesečevu površinu sa Zemlje, dok stražnja strana pokazuje tamnu stranu koju samo astronauti mogu vidjeti.

Na stražnjoj strani kućišta ispisan je niz gravura, uključujući “Vidjet ćemo se na drugoj strani” – posljednje riječi koje je zemaljskoj kontroli izgovorio pilot zapovjednog modula Jim Lovell, neposredno prije nego što je misija Apolla 8 nestala na udaljenu stranu Mjeseca, i izvan radijskog kontakta.

Cijena sata je 15.500 eura, a više o njemu možete vidjeti ovdje. 

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Mid-day market update: Sensex crashes over 1,300 pts; Nifty hovers around 21,650

The BSE Sensex slumped 1.88 per cent, losing 1371.4 points at 71,757.37 as of 1:42 pm, while the Nifty 50 traded at 21,642.50, down 1.77 per cent, shedding 389.80 points.

Out of the 3,853 stocks traded on the BSE as of 1:49 pm, 1,289 advanced, 2,471 declined, and 93 remained unchanged. The number of stocks that reached a 52-week high was 266, while those hitting a 52-week low were 17.

The stocks that gained on the BSE include TV18 Broadcast, CGCL, Network 18, Cochin Shipyard, and MSTC. The major losers were IEX, HDFC Bank, Pricol, and SAIL.

All sectoral indices traded in the red, except Nifty Media. Nifty Bank was down by 3.68 per cent at 46,355.95, and Nifty Financial Services was down by 3.61 per cent at 20,672.85. The major losers among Nifty Bank stocks were HDFC Bank (-7.35 per cent), Kotak Bank (-3.76 per cent), Axis Bank (-2.76 per cent), and ICICI Bank (-2.58 per cent).

Meanwhile, major stocks that reached a 52-week high on the NSE at 1:52 pm included Goa Carbon, Ganesh Housing Corporation, India Tourism Development Corporation, and Aurum PropTech.

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Digital Marketing

Celebrating young talent – The Hindu BusinessLine

With less than a month to go for Goa fest 2023, the Advertising Club which hosts the ABBY Awards during the event, has announced a new award category — ‘Young Maverick ABBY Award.’ Open to advertising professionals — individuals or teams, under the age of 30, entries for the new category will be judged on creativity, originality and impact for work created between March 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023 under the verticals of art, design, digital, film and craft. As Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India and Chairman, The ABBYs Award Governing Council said, “It is important that we turn the spotlight on emerging creative talent.” The winner will be announced during The ABBY Awards 2023, scheduled to be held at Goa fest 2023 between May 24-26 .

Social currency

It’s time to cash in on your social media following. Social currency payment card, WYLD has just been launched in Mumbai. Powered by Visa, the platform will allow social media users (with as little as 1K followers) to leverage their Instagram following to earn cash-backs on everyday spends. The platform is currently invite-only and open to the first 5,000 users on their wait list of 10,000 potential customers. Conceived in 2021, WYLD is a Fintech and Martech mobile app and payment card, riding on the idea that nano and micro social media users are the true disruptors of this market. The app lets anyone with over 1,000 followers on Instagram and a ‘WYLD score’ of over 100, to apply for the WYLD payment card. The WYLD Score is determined through an algorithm which analyses a user’s social media usage – their followers, reach, frequency of posts and stories, and the engagement on these posts by their followers.

Users have to make purchases using the WYLD card, post about their purchase on Instagram and can earn cash-backs, ranging from 30 -100 per cent of their transaction value, back into their card wallet.

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Health Fitness

Dermatologinje tvrde da ove namirnice pomažu u borbi s podočnjacima

PODOČNJACI mogu imati različite uzroke, uključujući nedostatak sna, genetiku i lošu prehranu. Neadekvatna prehrana može čak pogoršati probleme s podočnjacima. Međutim, promjena prehrane može potencijalno smanjiti oticanje i ublažiti neke simptome. Dermatologinje preporučuju ove četiri namirnice za smanjenje podočnjaka.

1. Avokado

Dermatologinja Anna Chacon navodi da je avokado izvrsna namirnica za blistavu kožu. Preporučuje da ga jedemo kao međuobrok ili u obilnoj salati. Objašnjava kako je avokado bogat vitaminom E, koji je moćan antioksidans jer se učinkovito bori protiv slobodnih radikala i smanjuje oštećenja od UV zračenja.

2. Rajčica

“Rajčice su fantastične jer se mogu koristiti u raznim receptima”, rekla je Chacon za SheFinds. “One imaju visok sadržaj beta-karotena i vitamina C, što djelomično pridonosi borbi protiv podočnjaka.”

Dermatologinja rajčice smatra ključnim elementom u njezi kože, jer su bogate vitaminom C.

3. Špinat

Špinat sadrži kalcij, klorid, željezo, magnezij i vitamine A, C, E, K, B6, za koje dermatologinja Elaine F. Kung kaže da su vitalni za izgled tena i podočnjaka. “Hrana koja sadrži vitamine A, C, E i karotenoide izvrsna je za zdravlje kože i sprječava starenje kože jer su snažni antioksidansi”, dodala je Kung.

Napominje da konzumacija špinata može biti korisna ako se borimo s podočnjacima budući da sadrži vitamin K koji jača stijenke krvnih žila. 

4. Šipak

“Šipak sadrži protuupalna i antioksidativna svojstva koja mogu poboljšati elastičnost kože te je zaštititi od oštećenja i preranog starenja”, objasnila je dermatologinja Enrizza P. Factor. Također navodi da dodavanje više vitamina C prehrani putem šipka može biti učinkovito u sprječavanju nastanka bora.

Ona zaključuje da konzumacija ove hranjive tvari, zajedno s pijenjem vode, zaštitom kože od sunca i nepušenjem, igra ključnu ulogu u održavanju kože ispod očiju zdravom i mladolikom.

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Zooey Deschanel Birthday: Check Out Her Best Red Carpet Looks from Recent Times

Yes Man actress Zooey Deschanel, celebrates her birthday on January 17. The American actress, singer, and songwriter, is known for her unique personal style that sets her apart from the crowd. Her fashion sense can be described as vintage-inspired, with a touch of quirkiness that adds to her charm. One of the things that make Zooey’s fashion choices so interesting is the way she effortlessly mixes different pieces to create a look that is both timeless and modern. Her outfits are always well put together, with attention paid to every detail. Her ability to incorporate classic pieces, like high-waisted pants, blouses with peter pan collars, and A-line dresses, into her wardrobe is a testament to her fashion expertise. Zooey Deschanel Engaged To Property Brothers Star Jonathan Scott (View Pic).

Zooey’s fashion choices have a playful and fun vibe to them, which is reflected in her accessories. She often wears statement jewellery, like oversized earrings or necklaces, that add a pop of colour to her outfits. Her love for retro sunglasses is also evident, which she often pairs with her outfits to create a vintage look. What sets Zooey apart from other celebrities is her confidence when it comes to red-carpet fashion. She owns her unique style and carries herself with grace, making her a fashion icon in her own right. Her fashion sense is all about self-expression and individuality, and she encourages everyone to embrace their style. Zooey Deschanel Birthday Special: 10 Quotes by the Actress as Jess Day From New Girl That Are a Perfect Treat for the Show’s Lover.

To elaborate more on this, let’s check out the five best sartorial moments from her red-carpet journey.

Zooey Deschanel (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Zooey Deschanel (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Zooey Deschanel (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Zooey Deschanel (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Zooey Deschanel (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Happy Birthday, Zooey Deschanel!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 17, 2024 11:13 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Retriver koji se mazi s plišanom igračkom rasplakao je mnoge. Razlog je dirljiv

ZLATNI retriver Watson imao je najboljeg prijatelja Kika, koji je nažalost uginuo nakon borbe s rakom. Zato su mu vlasnici napravili plišanu igračku koja sliči njegovom najboljem prijatelju.

Video objavljen na TikToku prikazuje Watsona koji se sprema za maženje sa svojom vrlo posebnom plišanom igračkom. Kao što vidimo u isječku, Watson to shvaća vrlo ozbiljno.

Ovaj je isječak dirnuo korisnike TikToka te je postao viralan, skupivši preko 1.7 milijuna pregleda. Mnogi su komentirali kako im je ovaj video slomio srce.

Jedna korisnica napisala je: “Vidi se da mu jako nedostaje njegov najbolji prijatelj.” Druga se nadovezala: “Ovo mi grije srce, ali ga u isto vrijeme i slama…”

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U Lidlu upravo traje 2 + 1 gratis akcija, može se značajno uštedjeti

PREGLEDALI smo kataloge poznatih maloprodajnih trgovina u Hrvatskoj i izdvojili najbolje popuste i proizvode po dobrim cijenama.

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Technology

Stellar Amazon Deals: Hurry! Get your favourite items at slashed down rates.

Best Amazon Deals and Offers Today Live Updates: Amazon India’s Daily Deals unveil an electronic wonderland, enticing tech enthusiasts and homemakers alike. From cutting-edge gadgets and electronic items to essential home and large appliances, these deals redefine convenience and savings.

In this bustling marketplace, Flash Deals steal the show, offering lightning-fast discounts on select items for a limited time. These fleeting gems appear sporadically, adding an adrenaline rush to the shopping experience, encouraging quick decisions to snag incredible bargains. These are definitely not-to-be-missed-on deals.

The Today’s Deals section stands as a beacon, showcasing a curated collection of discounted electronic marvels and household essentials. Customers feast their eyes on a diverse array of products: smartphones boasting the latest features, laptops that redefine productivity, tablets that bring together resourcefulness with convenience and leisure, smartwatches that blend functionality with personal style and smart home devices simplifying everyday life. These deals cater to varying needs, accommodating tech-savvy users and homemakers seeking efficient appliances alike.

Electronics enthusiasts revel in discounted headphones, cameras capturing life’s precious moments and gaming consoles for immersive entertainment. Meanwhile, homemakers find solace in reduced prices on vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances streamlining culinary adventures and large appliances transforming households.

Amazon’s commitment to variety and affordability shines through, ensuring a spectrum of brands and products to suit diverse preferences and budgets. Shoppers navigate through a sea of deals and offers, empowered by detailed descriptions and customer reviews, enabling informed decisions with every click.

The thrill of discovering daily discounts on coveted electronics, gadgets and essential home and large appliances amplifies the shopping experience, fostering a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Amazon India’s Daily Deals transcend mere transactions; they become gateways to convenience, innovation and smart savings, turning every purchase into a delightful journey.So jump in, save big and enjoy a shopping bonanza!

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by our staff.

17 Jan 2024, 12:16:00 PM IST

Amazon Sale 2024: The sale you were waiting for is here!

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Broker’s Call: L&T (Outperform) – The Hindu BusinessLine

Target: ₹4,020

CMP: ₹3,573.80

Our interactions suggest that investors are concerned about the security situation in the Middle East, following attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels in Yemen. In our view, a key material negative development is the rise in ocean freight costs, which can have some impact on near-term EBITDA margins.

However, this rise is significantly lower than that in FY22 and can moderate due to shipping overcapacity.

L&T delivered a sharp rise in order wins from Saudi Arabia after its improved focus on compliance with IKV (in-kingdom value) guidelines. We expect similar gains in the UAE and Qatar as compliance with ICV (in-country value added) rises with more localisation.

So far, Middle East tendering has been strong (post the Israel-Hamas conflict) and there has been no negative news flow on any disruption in execution in these regions. In fact, Oilprice.com reported that L&T could be awarded the Safaniya contract to construct a gas oil separation plant in Saudi Arabia in Q4-FY24.

We modestly raise our FY25E EPS by 2 per cent and raise our target EV/EBITDA multiples for Energy and Hi-tech manufacturing to align with listed peers in our SOTP valuation. We value the listed subsidiaries at market cap with a 25.2 per cent holdco discount. Weak ordering momentum is the key risk.

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Digital Marketing

Ladyfinger will find the gender balance in advertising: Tista Sen

Rediffusion Brand Solutions recently launched Ladyfinger, an agency for women by women, which aims to elevate women’s perspectives. It wants to break through the casual gender stereotyping that characterises so much of advertising. Tista Sen, former regional creative director of Wunderman Thompson, South Asia, is leading Ladyfinger as its CEO and CCO. Excerpts:

Ladyfinger is an unusual name. How did you come up with it?

I wanted the name to have attitude without it being an attitude word. I had come up with five names, but unanimously everyone chose Ladyfinger. Different people saw different things in the name — attitude, fun, a vibe. I am a very quick decision maker and closed on it.

What is the structure of Ladyfinger going to be like? You have put together a diverse panel of advisors like a Bollywood movie writer Juhi Chaturvedi, a journalist and so on.

Today advertising is not just ads. It could be entertainment, music fests, comedy. When I am thinking of a brand solve, it could be a music piece; not a jingle, but a proper music album. The idea behind the panel is that if tomorrow I want to do something on Bollywood, I have Juhi Chaturvedi to draw on. I also have a lawyer Sheetal Kumar, with whom I want to work on educating urban women about their legal rights. What we want to do is really listen to women, do things with them, and not talk down to them.

It’s true that the female perspective is often missing in advertising. But do you really need an agency exclusively staffed by women to solve that problem? Couldn’t it have been done within the existing agency structure?

The answer is a resounding no. You have to do it in depth with a clear focus. The idea we have is to deep dive and build a new paradigm for women — it could be policy, it could be part of getting women back to work. It is also about giving women within the industry a tone of voice. It is a far more holistic idea than just creating an advertising campaign. An all women team can lead to more breakthrough thinking and more nuances.

Can you share any agency work that captures today’s feminine perspective well. Also a campaign that you personally have done that you are proud of.

Well, I really liked the Swiggy ad which shows a mother busy pursuing her own interest, and her kid comes and interrupts asking what’s for lunch. She just thrusts her phone and says to order whatever you want. That’s what I meant by nuanced real work. The mother is shown as an individual.

As to my work, I liked the work I did for ITC on Engage. It was the first deo created for men and women. Him and Her. We decided to do equal communication about couples at a time when the whole category was talking about attraction. We shifted the narrative and talked about couples coming together.

Last year I did something for Lux for breast cancer awareness. The insight was that women do not do check-ups regularly.

We created a soap with a lump to remind women that when they are bathing they could check for lumps. That was a different kind of work.

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Nutricionistica otkriva šest stvari koje trebamo znati prije nego postanemo vegani

SVAKA velika promjena načina života može biti zastrašujuća. Osobito se veganstvo često smatra rizičnim jer nije za svakoga. Nutricionistica Alexa Bickhart i dijetetičarka Samantha Pyser navele su nekoliko smjernica kojih moramo biti svjesni ako se planiramo okrenuti veganskom načinu života.

1. Veganska prehrana nije za svakoga

“Pridržavanje veganske prehrane može biti veći izazov za nekoga tko već zahtijeva druga ograničenja u prehrani”, rekla je dijetetičarka Alexa Bickhart za Huffpost. Navodi da bi veganstvo moglo biti izazovno za osobe koje moraju strogo izbjegavati gluten ili one s probavnim problemima koji ne mogu tolerirati dijetu bogatu vlaknima.

Čak i ljudi koji jednostavno ne vole određenu biljnu hranu, mogu imati problema s uravnoteženom prehranom dok su vegani.

2. Veganstvo nije nužno zdravo ili nezdravo

Postoje razni zdravstveni razlozi za izbjegavanje životinjskih proizvoda. Prema Bickhartu, idealno bi bilo da veganska prehrana sadrži cjelovitu hranu poput voća, povrća, cjelovitih žitarica, orašastih plodova, sjemenki i mahunarki.

“Apsolutno možete imati uravnoteženu, hranjivu prehranu i zadovoljiti sve svoje potrebe za hranjivim tvarima s veganskom prehranom”, tvrdi dijetetičarka Samantha Pyser. 

Ona smatra da se prosječna osoba, vegan ili ne, ne treba zamarati makronutrijentima ili aminokiselinama, već da je važnije usredotočiti se na uravnoteženu i raznoliku prehranu.

3. Veganska prehrana može biti ukusna

Postoji mnoštvo zdravih i ukusnih veganskih recepata na internetu, ali za one koji žele napraviti veliku promjenu u prehrani, mala pravila mogu biti od pomoći.

Pyser upućuje svoje klijente da naprave “tanjure na bazi biljaka”, koji se sastoje od 1/4 biljnih proteina, 1/4 škroba ili žitarica, 1/2 povrća bez škroba, te jedne do dvije porcije zdravih masti, poput orašastih plodova ili avokada.

4. Uzimajte suplemente

Za neke hranjive tvari najbolje je da uzmemo dodatak. “Budući da se vitamin B12 prirodno nalazi samo u proizvodima životinjskog podrijetla, ljudi koji slijede vegansku prehranu imaju visok rizik od nedostatka”, istaknula je Bickhart.

Preporučuje se da zamolimo svog liječnika da nam testira razinu vitamina D kako bismo vidjeli trebamo li suplementaciju.

Veganstvo predstavlja značajnu promjenu u načinu života. Međutim, uz individualni pristup i ove savjete stručnjakinja, možemo uspješno prakticirati vegansku prehranu. 

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Pongal 2024 Traditional Dishes: From Sakkarai Pongal to Payasam, 5 Traditional Dishes for the Festival

Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, marking the auspicious transition of the sun into the Capricorn zodiac sign. Typically observed in mid-January, Pongal spans over four days and is a time for expressing gratitude to the sun god, Surya, for a bountiful harvest. The festival is characterised by the preparation of a special dish called “Pongal,” a savoury rice and lentil dish cooked in a pot until it overflows, symbolising abundance and prosperity. Families come together to celebrate with rituals, traditional attire, and vibrant decorations, creating a joyous atmosphere that reflects the agrarian roots and cultural richness of the region. As you celebrate Pongal 2024, we at LatestLY have curated a collection of traditional dishes that you can add to your menu for the festive day. From Sakkarai to Arachuvitta Sambar, 5 Appetising South Indian Delicacies That Will Add a Burst of Flavours to The Harvest Festival.

Pongal: The quintessential dish of the festival, Pongal is a savoury rice and lentil porridge cooked with black pepper, cumin, and ghee and garnished with cashews. The ritual of allowing it to boil over symbolizes prosperity and abundance.

Sweet Pongal (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Sakkarai Pongal: A sweet counterpart to the savoury Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal is a delectable dessert made with jaggery, rice, and lentils. It’s infused with cardamom and often garnished with cashews and raisins, creating a delightful treat.

Pongal (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Ven Pongal: Another variation of Pongal, Ven Pongal, is a simpler version without the addition of jaggery. It is seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and cashews, making it a delicious and comforting dish.

Ven Pongal (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Medhu Vadai: This crispy and savoury doughnut-shaped snack is made from urad dal (black gram) batter seasoned with spices and deep-fried to golden perfection. Medhu Vadai is a popular accompaniment during Pongal festivities.

Medhu Vadai (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Payasam: A traditional South Indian dessert, Payasam is a creamy and sweet dish made with milk, rice, and jaggery and flavoured with cardamom. Some variations include adding vermicelli or lentils, creating a delightful and indulgent sweet dish to conclude Pongal celebrations on a sweet note.

Chana Dal Payasam (Photo Credits: Flickr)

The culinary traditions of Pongal not only tantalize the taste buds but also serve as a cultural bridge, connecting generations through shared meals and cherished recipes.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 16, 2024 11:31 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Pas postao senzacija: Pljunuo komadić hrane u prijenosu uživo pa je pokušao dohvatiti

JEDAN mali pas po imenu Storm postao je zvijezda televizijske postaje u Torontu.

Storm je u programu uživo zauzeo mjesto između dvoje voditelja i tako je sjedio sve dok u jednom trenutku nije ispljunuo komadić hrane na stol. 

“O Bože, to je odvratno”, rekao je jedan od voditelja.

Pseća briga

Pas se zatim pokušao dohvatiti komadić hrane te se počeo penjati na stol. Voditelji su ga brzo smirili.

Video tog trenutka je objavljen na Youtubeu, a komentari su se samo nizali.

“Smijem se ovoj snimci već 15 minuta. Ovo je sigurno jedna od najboljih snimki ikad”, “Pas je htio svoju hranu natrag. Presmiješno”, “Pas je jako sladak”, komentirali su neki ispod snimke.  

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Shopping Product Reviews

Profesionalni kuhari kažu da su ovi uređaji bacanje novca

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

DANAS na tržištu postoji mnoštvo uređaja za koje se tvrdi da olakšavaju kuhanje kod kuće. Ti predmeti često imaju i veliku bazu fanova, što običnih smrtnika, što poznatih osoba koje dijele videozapise o njima na TikToku ili Instagramu. No neki profesionalni kuhari tvrde da pojedini popularni uređaji nisu vrijedni novca te su dali i preporuke što koristiti umjesto njih. 

Sjeckalice za povrće i bilje

Za one s fizičkim ograničenjima, sjeckalice za povrće mogu biti spas. Ali ako možete svladati neke osnovne vještine rukovanja nožem, one bi mogle samo zauzimati dragocjeni prostor u ormarićima, piše Huff Post.

Neizbježni zoodle trend od prije nekoliko godina doveo je do porasta spiralizatora (uređaja dizajniranih za rezanje tikvica na tanke trake) i drugih oblika specijaliziranih uređaja za sjeckanje voća, povrća i bilja koji su zabilježili sličan rast popularnosti.

Ali prema Manuelu Hewittu, vlasniku i glavnom kuharu The Barrel Rooma u San Franciscu, ovi predmeti nisu vrijedni novca ni mjesta u kuhinjskim ladicama.

“Kuhinjski uređaji koji imaju jednu funkciju samo smetaju, a na koncu se upravo zbog toga rijetko i koriste. Sve razne spravice u stilu ‘sjeckalica’ obično zamjenjuju ono što bi se moglo smatrati osnovnom vještinom rukovanja nožem, a bolje je koristiti nož nego svoju kuhinju zatrpati s još više plastičnog smeća”, objasnio je Hewitt.

Preše za češnjak

Slično tome, preše za češnjak, koje postoje samo za gnječenje režnjeva češnjaka u male komadiće, Scott Smith, glavni kuhar The Oarsmana u Marlowu u UK-u, ne vidi kao ključni kuhinjski alat.

Smith otkriva da kada koristi prešu za češnjak, “češnjak izlazi oko ruba i stvara nered”. Nadalje, kaže da ono vrijeme koje se možda uštedjelo korištenjem preše dolazi na naplatu kada prešu morate očistiti od ostataka češnjaka. 

Umjesto da kupite prešu, Smith preporučuje da “samo grubo nasjeckate češnjak i zgnječite ga u pastu koristeći stranicu noža”. 

Kuhala za rižu

Mnogi kućni kuhari vjerojatno će imati problema s ovim budući da su kuhala za rižu prilično popularna. Uostalom, pogodnost električnih kuhala za rižu da ih se može postaviti i potom zaboraviti na kuhanje značajka je koju mnogi kuhari kod kuće cijene.

No ako želite skuhati savršenu porciju riže, Oscar Gonzalez, direktor nabave hrane i pića hotela Hard Rock u New Yorku, kuhalo za rižu ne vidi kao pravi potez. “Kuhači riže ili prekuhaju hranu ili ne skuhaju sve ravnomjerno. Riža je osjetljiva i treba joj pozornost”, rekao je Gonzalez.

Gonzalez potiče kućne kuhare da odustanu od kuhala za rižu i “kuhaju rižu na tradicionalan način – potrebno je isto toliko vremena, a možete napraviti pahuljastiju rižu s mogućnošću dodavanja slojeva okusa”. Njegov omiljeni komad posuđa za kuhanje riže je Le Creuset Dutch Oven. “Savršen je za zadržavanje topline i stvaranje najbolje riže”, rekao je.

Klasični ekspres-lonci za štednjak

Tijekom pandemije bilo je mnogo gorljivih obožavatelja Instant Pota, a društveni mediji bili su preplavljeni svjedočanstvima o tome kako je lako napraviti brz i zadovoljavajući obrok koristeći postavku ekspres-lonca za Instant Pot.

To je potaknulo ponovno zanimanje za sve vrste ekspres-lonaca, pri čemu su neki gurmani amateri odlučili izbjeći trendi Instant Pot u korist više klasične verzije ploče za kuhanje. Jason Goldstein, kuhar i autor kuharice, vidi privlačnost: “Čarolija je kad vidite rebarca i čvrste komade mesa koji se kuhaju mnogo brže od niske i spore metode koju koristite u sporom kuhalu.”

Ipak, kada je riječ o klasičnim ekspres-loncima, Goldstein upozorava da ih je “teže koristiti nego što mislite. Ako nisu podešena na odgovarajuću temperaturu, možete si pokvariti hranu, a ako nisu dobro zaključana, možete se stvarno ozlijediti.”

Tu je i pitanje prostora; ekspres-lonci su glomazni predmeti, pogotovo ako uzmete u obzir da obavljaju samo jednu funkciju. Iz tog razloga Goldstein preporučuje da se držite trenda i umjesto toga kupite Instant Pot. “Oponaša ekspres-lonac, ali je vrlo jednostavan za korištenje i ima siguran sustav zaključavanja. Također služi kao kuhalo za sporo kuhanje, tako da je dobitna kombinacija!”

Sve u jednom tave

Na Instagramu je trenutno jako popularno posuđe brenda Our Place imena Always Pan. Ove tave s poklopcem, prema marki, mogu “pirjati, pržiti, kuhati na pari, cijediti, klasično kuhati, peći, posluživati i skladištiti” hranu.

Hype na društvenim mrežama oko Always Pana inspirirao je druge robne marke da izdaju svoje vlastite sve-u-jednom modele tava. No neki su kuhari izrazili zabrinutost oko valjanosti tvrdnji Always Pana da može “odraditi sve”.

“Moja glavna briga je njegova loša distribucija topline, što može biti značajan nedostatak za recepte koji zahtijevaju preciznu kontrolu temperature”, rekao je Kevin Ashton, bivši kuhar restorana i sadašnji kulinarski savjetnik za Restaurantji.

Također je spomenuo da određene verzije Always Pana nisu sigurne za pećnicu, što “ograničava njegovu svestranost u kuhinjskom okruženju”. “Za mene posuđe mora biti svestrano i pouzdano u različitim uvjetima kuhanja”, dodao je.

Kada Ashtonu treba tava koja funkcionira bez obzira na jelo i način kuhanja, on poseže za “starom dobrom tavom od lijevanog željeza. Svestrana je, izdržljiva i izvrsna za razne stilove kuhanja. Osim toga, dodaje fantastičan okus gotovo svakom jelu.”

Mini blenderi

Akhtar Nawab, glavni kuhar Alta Calidada u Brooklynu u New Yorku i suizvršni direktor Hospitality HQ-a, priznaje da su mini blenderi prestižnih marki kao što je Ninja “izvrsni za izradu smoothieja i isplativi su”.

No nema ga u vlastitoj kuhinji jer ga “smatra ograničenim” i radije bi uložio u snažan blender koji može umutiti sastojke u većoj mjeri. “Više volim komercijalne restoranske blendere kao što je Vitamix, koji nudi niz visokih i niskih brzina i mnogo glatkiji pire.”

Nawab, doduše, priznaje da su vrhunski blenderi u punoj veličini “znatno skuplji” od mini primjeraka za jedno posluživanje, ali ako se o njima dobro brine, inzistira na tome da mogu trajati mnogo godina.

Panini preše

Većina profesionalnih kuhara, čini se, ne voli predmete koji se mogu koristiti samo za jednu namjenu. Slična je situacija s panini prešama, za koje Glenn Rolnick, kuhar Carmine’s and Virgil’s Real BBQ u New Yorku, kaže da “nisu nužan dio opreme”.

Umjesto specijalizirane preše za paninije, Rolnick predlaže korištenje “neprianjajuće tave”. U kombinaciji s malom prešom za roštilj (koja se može kupiti jeftinije nego preša za panini u punoj veličini), ove su tave “izvrsne za sve vrste sendviča, zajedno s francuskim tostom, pa čak i pečenim povrćem poput mrkve, šparoga, mahuna i tikvica”.

Kuhinjski brener

Osim što je bitan za savršen crème brûlée, kuhinjski brener može biti brz, jednostavan i neosporno zabavan način dodavanja daška zapečenosti i karamelizacije na baš sve. Amazon i drugi veliki trgovci na malo imaju bezbrojne opcije, koje su minijaturni modeli s plamenom koji potpaljuje limenka butana.

Nažalost, kako kaže Casey Doody, slastičarka grupacije restorana Boka u Chicagu, “ovi mali pomagači izvrsni su za korištenje nekoliko puta, ali ono što kućni kuhari možda neće razumjeti je da ne dolaze s dodatnim butanom i da će morati kupiti limenke zasebno da ih ponovno napune”.

Tako na kraju ne ispadnu toliko povoljni, a i plamen koji iz njih proizlazi “nije jako jak” i “lako se potrgaju”. Ona radije slastičarima amaterima savjetuje da kupe pravu stvar, kao što je Bernzomatic MAP-Pro 14.1 visoko toplinski gorionik.

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Cryptocurrency

Sensex, Nifty set to open little changed

India’s benchmark index Nifty 50 is set for a muted start on Tuesday, tracking Asian peers ahead of key economic data from China, after a recent rally to record highs.

India’s GIFT Nifty was trading at 22,107 as of 7:58 a.m. IST, suggesting the NSE Nifty 50 will open near its Monday’s close of 22,097.45.

The benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex breached 22,000 and 73,000 levels, respectively, for the first time on Monday, boosted by information technology stocks after the top four software companies posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

The Nifty 50 has gained 2.72 per cent in the last five sessions and hit new all-time highs in the last two.

Investors awaited the results of India’s top private lender and the highest-weighted Nifty 50 company HDFC Bank, due later in the day.

“The focus will be on results of key players such as HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro, LTIMindtree, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank and Ultratech Cement this week,” said Santosh Meena, head of research at Swastika Investmart.

Analysts expect earnings season to influence the market’s trajectory over the next two weeks ahead of the union budget.

Asian markets fell ahead of quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) data from China, due on Wednesday. Wall Street equities were closed on Monday for a holiday.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought Indian shares worth a net ₹1,086 crore on Monday, while domestic institutional investors sold shares worth ₹821 crore.

STOCKS TO WATCH:

** Angel One: Stock brokerage company posted a 14% rise in third-quarter profit, aided by rise in orders and client additions.

** Rail Vikas Nigam: Company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Madhya Pradesh project worth 2.51 billion rupees.

** Zomato: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund sold 45 million shares, aggregating to 0.51% stake in the food delivery company, via bulk deals, at an average price of 138.15 rupees per share.

** Aster DM Healthcare: Hospital chain announced plans to distribute to shareholders about 70%-80% of the $903 million it will get by selling its Gulf business.

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Digital Marketing

Countdown to 2024 general elections, digitally speaking

By the time you read this the results of the Karnataka elections will be declared, and the celebrations will have begun. (The allegations and counter allegations too, we are sure.)

What role did digital technology — often mislabelled as social media — play in helping the winning party?

Since the 2009 General Elections when digital was first used by political parties at a national level, everyone’s been at it. The internet in 2009 was highly urban, by the way — and as we know, urban voters aren’t fond of voting.

2014 was a watershed, everyone came out blasting all the armoury they could muster and we saw a smart mix of content, platforms and distribution strategies. The role — and importance of — digital was established.

Digital tech and election campaigns
 Digital tech and election campaigns
 

The Viral Polls

2019 was the content election. It was the ‘Viral Election’ and everyone and his aunt created short, frequently animated videos which also used WhatsApp as a distribution medium. My guess is the top five national parties created 1-3 lakh videos in the months before the election.

Closer to our times, readers in Bengaluru may have noticed the massive amount of short-form vertical videos in the recent campaign, especially those using humour. Incidentally, I read somewhere that at least four crore of the close to 5.2 crore voters in Karnataka have access to internet and use various social media platforms.

The 2024 elections are around the corner. In fact the countdown has started, from today. Compared to the last couple of elections, there’s better planning and an organised communications strategy by political parties. Technology is delivering a smoother, more seamless experience.

Here’s what I think will be hottest trends in General Elections 2024 — many are already in execution mode.

Influencers Deliver

Influencer marketing in India has been gaining popularity over the years with much criticism from traditional digital marketers who feel they are short-circuiting traditional marketing funnels (Awareness-Consideration-Purchase-Advocacy).

The writing on the wall is very clear though, as far as political marketing is concerned. Which political party wouldn’t want a Bhuvan Bam or Prajakta Koli with millions of followers who hang on to their every byte?

Of course, no national-level creator-influencer worth his salt will associate with a political party directly — they will cleverly amplify the latter’s values. Remember the Bollywood stars of yore who would go on road shows with politicians, claiming they were ‘good friends’? This will be similar.

AI is here to stay

Artificial Intelligence is being used to analyse vast amounts of data to identify trends and patterns in public opinion, sentiment and behaviour.

This data — gathered in the blink of an eye — will be used by the better marketing agencies working with political parties, to create targeted campaigns and personalised messaging that resonate with specific voter demographics and psychographics.

AI-powered chatbots can be used to engage with voters on WhatsApp, providing a quick, personalised interaction and fast responses.

I see issues on data privacy, bias and manipulation. There will be many breaches of ethical and legal guidelines while using AI. These will be difficult to prove however.

10-second videos rock

Elections 2024 will not only see the death of the 2-min plus video, once and for all, but also the rise and rise of the 10, 15 and 30 second videos. The reason is simple: speed and scale.

I also see a massive use of AI to create content, some of which will be fake.

Consider the following tweet I just read: With just a photograph and 60 seconds of audio, you can now create a deepfake of yourself in just a matter of minutes by combining a few cheap AI tools.

Finally, the money. I see a major increase of budgets, my prediction is at least 40 per cent increase across video production, influencer marketing and AI paid tools. And yes, Zuckerberg and Messrs. Brin and Page will grow richer.

(Shubho Sengupta is a digital marketer with an analogue ad agency past. He can be found @shubhos)

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Health Fitness

Kako smršaviti bez odlaska u teretanu? Osobni treneri otkrivaju 10 korisnih savjeta

MRŠAVLJENJE može biti teško i zahtijeva ozbiljnu disciplinu. Ipak, u kombinaciji sa zdravom, uravnoteženom prehranom i redovitom tjelovježbom, mnoštvo iznenađujućih radnji može vam pomoći da pomaknete iglu na vagi.

Brojni osobni treneri za New York Post podijelili su deset manje poznatih i jednostavnih savjeta pomoću kojih možete sagorjeti više kalorija tijekom dana. 

1. Smijte se više 

“Studije su pokazale da smijeh od samo 10 do 15 minuta dnevno može sagorjeti do 40 kalorija. Kada se smijete, mišići vašeg tijela kontrahiraju se i šire, što povećava broj otkucaja srca i potrošnju kisika,” objašnjava trener iz Kanade, Micheal Harmlin, i dodaje da smijeh smanjuje stres, zbog kojeg se povećava razina kortizola u krvi. Razna su istraživanja pokazala da je povišena razina kortizola povezana s prekomjernom težinom.

2. Parkirajte malo dalje od mjesta na koje idete

Vrlo jednostavan trik za povećanje broja koraka u danu, a time i potrošnje kalorija, jest da parkiramo svoj auto malo dalje od mjesta na koje idemo i barem 20 minuta prošetamo. 

3. Hodajte nakon obroka

“Kada hodate nakon obroka, izravno šaljete energiju iz hrane u svoje stanice, snižavate skok šećera u krvi nakon obroka i odmah koristite energiju”, kaže osobna trenerica i vlasnica teretane u Teksasu, Anne Murray.

4. Obavite što više dnevnih zadataka i kućanskih poslova

Zadaci poput usisavanja, peglanja, košnje travnjaka ili šetanja psa definitivno će povećati vašu ukupnu dnevnu kalorijsku potrošnju i pokrenuti vas.

5. Što više pješačite

Ako radite od kuće, obavezno prošećite barem po stanu ili dogovorite ručak u gradu, do kojeg ćete otići pješke. Jako je važno da se krećete tijekom dana kako bi vaši mišići ostali gipki.

6. Vježbajte duboko disanje

Četiri do pet polaganih, dubokih udisaja prije jela, tvrdi nutricionistica iz Toronta Bria Gadd, mogu imati značajan utjecaj na sposobnost tijela da sagorijeva kalorije umjesto da ih skladišti.

“Svjesno disanje pomoći će smiriti naš središnji živčani sustav, opuštajući naše tijelo i braneći ga od gomilanja kalorija kao odgovor na trenutnu stresnu situaciju”, rekla je. Dodala je da preporučuje konzumaciju hrane i pića na mirnim mjestima. 

7. Tuširajte se hladnom vodom

Proces hladnog tuširanja poznat je kao termogeneza, kaže Hamlin, i može pomoći povećanju broja kalorija koje vaše tijelo sagorijeva tijekom dana.

8. Radite jednostavne vježbe dok kuhate

Ako taj dan nemate vremena za odraditi trening, možete napraviti nekoliko jednostavnih vježbi dok čekate da se vaš obrok skuha.

9. Pobrinite se da dovoljno spavate

Bolji san znači i bolju funkciju hormona, što znači da ćete vjerojatno imati manju želju za prejedanjem.

10. Odredite dnevni cilj pređenih koraka

Svaki dan zadajte si cilj koliko koraka morate napraviti i pobrinite se da ga ispunite. 

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Lifestyle Fashion

Selena Gomez Slays in a Strapless Sheer Mesh Gown With Sequins at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (View Pics)

After being postponed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the 75th Emmy Awards are finally here in 2024. Selena Gomez stole the show on the red carpet in her plunging sheer black sequin gown. The Only Murders in the Building actor arrived in style on the red carpet at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Emmys 2024: Selena Gomez Arrives With Boyfriend Benny Blanco at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (Watch Video).

Selena’s sheer dress featured a black and burgundy-coloured floral with mesh detailing. For glam, she opted for a statement diamond choker necklace and a dewy makeup look. She kept her hair tied up into a side-parted bun.

Selena Gomez At The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards

Her hit show Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and co-star Martin Short is a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. According to Deadline, a US-based media outlet, Only Murders in the Building follows three strangers (Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. As they record a podcast of their own to document the case, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building that stretch back years. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell each other. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realise that a killer might be living amongst them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late, reported Deadline. Selena Gomez Looks Beautiful in Black Striped Three-Piece Suit As She Attends AFI Awards Luncheon (View Pics).

Selena also served as the executive producer of the show in addition to playing Mabel Mora in the Hulu series, which has won four nominations this year. Meanwhile, actor Selena Gomez is all set for Oscar-nominated director David O Russell’s upcoming directorial Linda Ronstadt biopic film. According to Variety, a US-based media outlet, the musical biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan. Gomez teased her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced.

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Pets

Video ovih malenih kozlića će vam popraviti dan

KOZLIĆI su preslatke životinje i definitivno im treba dati malo više pažnje.

Upravo to smatra i autor videa koji je potpuno osvojio Twitter –  snimke malenih kozlića koji bleje najslađim mogućim glasićima. 

“Twitter treba više videa na kojima su kozlići”, kaže autor. Mi se slažemo.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Potpuno otkrivene prve Crocs tenisice. Ljudi pišu: “Trebam par”

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

NAKON što je pustio nekoliko fotografija, Salehe Bembury objavio je još jednu kojom detaljnije prikazuje kako izgleda Juniper, model tenisica koji je dizajnirao u suradnji s brendom obuće Crocs. Na svojem je Instagram profilu pokazao ne samo kako tenisice izgledaju izvana već i njihovu unutrašnjost.

“Sviđaju mi se ideja i kreativnost”

Tenisice su dio kolekcije proljeće/ljeto 2024., a nije poznat točan datum puštanja u prodaju, kao ni očekivana maloprodajna cijena. U svakom slučaju, ljubitelji dizajnera i brenda vesele se ovom novitetu.

>> “Digao si ovaj brend iz pepela”: Uskoro stižu prve Crocs tenisice

“Prvi put razmatram kupnju Crocsica. Ovaj dizajn je nevjerojatan”, “Tenisica godine, a tek je siječanj”, “Trebam par”, “Da, da, da”, “Ove ću godine stvarno nositi Crocs tenisice”, “Silueta izgleda nenormalno. Rado ću ih nositi u močvari kad se odem hrvati s aligatorom”, neki su od komentara.

“Ne mogu zamisliti da prosječna osoba ovo nosi. Imam osjećaj da ti cijeli stil treba biti skrojen za njih. Za Salehea su savršene, a na drugima će biti čudne. Ali svakako mi se sviđaju ideja i kreativnost”, napisao je jedan od komentatora.

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Cryptocurrency

Sensex jumps 759 pts to close at record high, Nifty scales 22K mount on sharp gain in IT shares

Benchmark Sensex closed above the 73,000 level for the first time while broader Nifty scaled the 22,000-point peak on Monday as key stock indices stayed on the record-breaking run powered by a rally in IT shares, Reliance and HDFC Bank.

Rising for the fifth day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 759.49 points or 1.05 per cent to settle at a lifetime closing high of 73,327.94. During the day, it rallied 833.71 points or 1.14 per cent to hit an all-time intra-day peak of 73,402.16.

The Nifty climbed 202.90 points or 0.93 per cent to settle at a new closing high of 22,097.45. During the day, it zoomed 221 points or 1 per cent to reach a lifetime intra-day high of 22,115.55.

  • Also read: Weekly Index Outlook | Nifty 50: Short-term outlook is bullish

A strong rally in IT shares Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Tech after better than expected Q3 results helped the indices scale new record high levels. Oil & gas and energy sector shares also boosted the rally.

Among the Sensex firms, Wipro jumped over 6 per cent after the IT company’s December quarter earnings beat estimates.

The other prominent gainers were HCL Technologies, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries.

HCL Technologies on Friday reported a 6.2 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at ₹4,350 crore, highest ever on a quarterly basis, in the three months ended December 2023 on the back of growth in both services and software businesses.

Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai settled in the green while Hong Kong ended marginally lower. European markets were trading mostly lower. The US markets ended on a muted note on Friday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.29 per cent to $78.06 a barrel.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹340.05 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.

The BSE benchmark zoomed 847.27 points or 1.18 per cent to settle at 72,568.45 on Friday. The Nifty climbed 247.35 points or 1.14 per cent to settle at 21,894.55.

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Digital Marketing

Why the restaurant industry is betting big on ONDC

The duopoly of the aggregators in the food delivery space is suddenly showing signs of being challenged. Post-pandemic, the restaurant industry had been trying to push customers into direct ordering.

More recently, social media has been abuzz with screenshots of users ordering food using the buyer-side apps such as Paytm and Phonepe’s Pincode on government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) at cheaper prices than aggregators.

  • Also read: Orders soar for hyperlocal apps on ONDC

In recent times, with players like Zomato-backed Magicpin integrating with ONDC, thousands of restaurants have onboarded on to the new network. Some key food players such as Domino’s, McDonald’s, Biryani Blues, Wow! Momo, among others, have either already onboard or are in the process.

So why is the restaurant industry betting big on ONDC?

Dishing new options

Pranav Rungta, Head of Mumbai Chapter of National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) and Director of Mint Hospitality, explains, “Aggregators currently control sellers, logistics and buyers in a captive ecosystem and charge whatever commissions they want. Our key battle has been against the high commissions charged by the aggregators. What ONDC does is unbundle this entire ecosystem. It decentralises the entire ecosystem with buyer-side, logistics-side and seller-side network partners.”

Currently, aggregators such as Zomato and Swiggy charge commissions that can go up to 25 per cent, for customer acquisition, logistics and enablement of orders. But the restaurant industry has long been batting for lower commissions for making their model viable.

  • Also read: Over 30,000 merchants have joined ONDC 

Sagar Daryani, CEO and Co-founder, Wow! Momo Foods said that ONDC provides a level playing field for the restaurant fraternity in their delivery business. “With 18-25 per cent commissions charged by aggregators, the current unit economics of the delivery business is not viable. On ONDC, commissions range between 2 and 5 per cent plus there is a delivery fee that the restaurant or platform pays to last mile service providers. So it ends up being cheaper than the huge commissions charged by aggregators,” he added.

One of the reasons why consumer orders are currently cheaper on ONDC is also because it is offering a discount scheme. T Koshy, CEO, ONDC, clarifies, “The discount offer ‘ONDC 50’ is for the short term and for a limited number of transactions. It is meant to give a jump start to the network.”

  • Also read: Nearly 400 farmer organisations in various stages of integration with ONDC: T Koshy
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However, Koshy says one needs to look at the bigger picture. “ONDC is a network with multiple seller and buyer platforms. This unbundled architecture will help take the leverage back to the endpoints (customer and sellers) from mid-points (aggregators),” says Koshy. He added, “In the long term, we believe, ONDC will make the value chain more innovation driven, cost-competitive and efficient from end-to-end.”

However, it may take some time before ONDC disrupts the dominance of aggregators. A recent report by Motilal Oswal stated, “We believe that the risks posed by ONDC (to Zomato/Swiggy duopoly), will only become significant once it scales up in multiple categories (Food, e-commerce, grocery), which would give it the scale to override the delivery scale of the existing players.”

  • Also read: Payment gateway Razorpay will join ONDC

Daryani believes that for ONDC to make a real difference, it will have to enable expansion of the digital ordering user base to a newer set of customers beyond the current 20-30 million active user base of current aggregators.

Others believe getting the customer experience right will be critical. After all, Indian consumers are so used to getting constant updates on their food orders, tracking their orders, being able to seek refunds or give feedback in a seamless manner.

Rungta believes that in the long-term even aggregators are expected to see benefits and may plug into the ONDC and come onboard as seller partners or logistics partners.

According to estimates, online food delivery in India is expected to grow at 35 per cent to about $18-b GMV (gross merchandise value) and contribute nearly 18 per cent of the total food services by FY25, led by growth in users from 20 million to 60 million.

Thrive gets going

Meanwhile, disruption is coming from another source -— emergence of food tech platforms that give restaurateurs more options. Take for instance: Hashtag Loyalty, which operates Thrive, and backed by the likes of Coca-Cola India and Jubilant FoodWorks, the operator of Domino’s restaurants in India. Thrive provides restaurants with ordering solutions by building microsites for individual restaurants, multi-outlets, and even larger F&B corporations, from which customers can place their orders directly, instead of opting for an aggregator platform.

  • Also read: Govt to stop online companies from building special platforms for ONDC, says Goyal

On its recent fundraise from Coca-Cola India, Dhruv Dewan, Co-founder, Thrive and Hashtag Loyalty said, “ With this partnership, Thrive will be able to accelerate its restaurant reach and acquire consumers through various Coca-Cola India assets. It’s always been restaurant-first for us at Thrive, and having Coca-Cola India’s backing will help us further our mission of having a positive impact on the online food delivery ecosystem on the whole.”

Thrive’s consumer app is now live in Mumbai. “We are looking to grow our platform on a market-by-market basis. We’re working on a lot of experiments across Mumbai to gauge consumer responses. From a launch perspective, it’s an iterative process and is constantly evolving. In the next 30-40 days consumers across the city will witness campaigns and content that will spread awareness about Thrive app,” he added.

Thrive founders are also in talks to onboard on ONDC. “Over the last year, we have been closely evaluating how ONDC will fit into our journey. We’re currently in deep conversation with the ONDC team on how we should participate,” he added.

The space is certainly getting exciting.

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Health Fitness

Četiri iznenađujuća znaka da patite od refluksa kiseline

AKO ČESTO podrigujete, osjećate kiselkast okus u ustima te vas muče žgaravica i plinovi, vrlo je moguće da ste već pomislili da patite od refluksa kiseline ili gastroezofagealne refluksne bolesti (GERB). Ovo kronično stanje je prilično često. Statistika kaže da je u 2019. godini od GERB-a oboljelo više od 780 milijuna ljudi diljem svijeta. Najčešći uzrok ovog vrlo neugodnog stanja je oštećenje ili oslabljenje funkcije donjeg mišića jednjaka.

No gastroenterolozi upozoravaju da postoje i neki manje poznati simptomi GERB-a na koje moramo obratiti pažnju. Pročitajte ih u nastavku.

1. Pritisak u ušima

Pritisak u ušima vjerojatno će vam se dogoditi nakon ležanja, a evo i zašto: “Refluksni materijal iz jednjaka skuplja se u najgornjem dijelu grla gdje cijevi povezuju nazofarinks sa svakim uhom”, objašnjava za HuffPost dr. Mark Tanchel, gastroenterolog iz New Jerseyja. “Upala izazvana refluksom povećava pritisak u ovim cijevima, što može rezultirati osjećajem pritiska ili začepljenosti u ušima”, dodaje Tanchel.

2. Poteškoće s disanjem

Slično tome, kiselina može ući u vaše dišne putove. “Blizina jednjaka i dišnog sustava razlog je zašto refluks kiseline ponekad može uzrokovati poteškoće s disanjem”, kaže gastroenterolog iz Virginije dr. Ali A. Khan za HuffPost. Objasnio je i da kiselina može uzrokovati infekciju ili upalu, što rezultira kratkim dahom. Napominje i da od GERB-a često pate ljudi koji imaju i astmu. 

3. Problemi s ustima i zubima

Točnije, ljudi s GERB-om često pate od osjetljivosti i korozije zubi te lošeg zadaha. Dr. Tanchel objasnio je da ti problemi mogu biti rezultat izravnog kontakta kiseline s usnom šupljinom. Kako kaže, kiselina može biti jaka, nadmoćna sila. “Slina štiti zube pročišćavanjem kiseline i osiguravanjem materijala potrebnih za remineralizaciju zuba”, rekao je. “Želučana kiselina ima sposobnost nadvladati te obrane i utječe i na pedijatrijske i na odrasle pacijente”, zaključuje Tanchel.

4. Bolovi u prsima

Dr. Khan napominje da je važno znati da bol u prsima ima široku paletu uzroka. “Uvijek prvo želimo isključiti zastrašujuća stanja opasna po život, poput srčanog udara”, rekao je, napominjući da se zatim treba pozabaviti problemima s plućima i upalom stijenke prsnog koša.

“Kad se to isključi, razmatramo je li bol u prsima manifestacija nekontroliranog refluksa kiseline, a to može zahtijevati daljnje ispitivanje s gornjom endoskopijom”, zaključuje Khan.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Sidharth Malhotra Birthday Special: Tailored Suits Is His USP to Slay in Style Department (View Pics)

Dashing lad Sidharth Malhotra has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of fashion and his impeccable suit choices are a testament to his sartorial prowess. Whether he’s gracing the red carpet or attending a high-profile event, Malhotra always manages to turn heads with his sharp and sophisticated suits. In a nutshell, his fashion journey has been remarkable, garnering praise and admiration from style critics. Liam Hemsworth Birthday: Check Out His Dapper Red Carpet Clicks.

Over the years, his style file, mirroring his on-screen persona, has undergone a magnificent transformation, graduating from youthful charm to suave and sophisticated gentleman. As Sidharth Malhotra celebrates his birthday today, we take a walk down memory lane and revisit seven of his most fabulous suit looks that exemplify his remarkable fashion evolution. Let’s get started! Sidharth Malhotra Shares Adorable Photo with Kiara Advani on Their First Karwa Chauth (View Pic).

Dapper in White Suit!

Red Blazer With Casual Tee = Perfect Fashion!

Rocking a Pinstripe Suit!

Tailored Suit Can Never Go Wrong!

Handsome in Classic Black Tuxedo!

Simply Gorg in Vibrant Pantsuit!

Slaying in Standout Silver Suit!

That’s it, guys! Malhotra has carved out his own unique identity in the world of men’s fashion. He’s not afraid to take risks and experiment with different trends, but he always does so in a way that is both stylish and sophisticated. HBD Sid from team LatestLY!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 16, 2024 12:03 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Koliko često mačke treba kupati?

BRIGA o mačkama uključuje mnogo aspekata, a jedno od često postavljenih pitanja među vlasnicima je koliko ih često treba kupati. Iako su mačke poznate po svojoj samostalnosti u održavanju higijene, postoje situacije kada im je potrebna pomoć vlasnika.

Prirodna čistoća mačaka

Mačke su po prirodi izuzetno čiste životinje. Koriste svoj jezik i šape kako bi očistile krzno, uklanjajući prljavštinu, mrtve dlake i ostale nečistoće. Većina mačaka redovno vrši ovu rutinu, održavajući sebe u optimalnom stanju bez potrebe za ljudskom intervencijom.

Dlaka i rasa

Važno je uzeti u obzir tip krzna i rasu mačke prilikom odlučivanja o kupanju. Dlakave rase, poput perzijskih mačaka, mogu zahtijevati češće kupanje kako bi se izbjeglo zapetljavanje dlake i spriječilo stvaranje čvorova. Mačke s kraćom dlakom obično ne zahtijevaju često kupanje.

Zdravstveni razlozi

Ponekad je kupanje mačke neophodno iz zdravstvenih razloga. Ako mačka pati od kožnih problema, alergija ili ima problema s parazitima, veterinar može preporučiti posebne šampone ili tretmane koji će pomoći u rješavanju tih problema.

Oprez s čestim kupanjem

Važno je izbjegavati prečesto kupanje mačke jer to može oštetiti njen prirodni sloj ulja, koji služi kao zaštita kože i dlake. Prečesto pranje može dovesti do suhe kože, iritacija i smanjenja prirodne sposobnosti dlake da odbija vodu.

Tehnika kupanja

Kada odlučite kupati svoju mačku, koristite blage šampone prilagođene mačjem krznu. Također, važno je stvoriti mirno i sigurno okruženje kako biste smanjili stres kod vašeg ljubimca tijekom kupanja. Pratite ponašanje vaše mačke i konzultirajte se s veterinarom.

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“Jako sam uzbuđena”: Obožavatelje kugli za kupanje ova je posebno razveselila

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

KAKO bi obilježio godinu Zmaja, Lush je na tržište izbacio prikladnu kuglu za kupanje. Mirisom kugle dominiraju đumbir i mandarina, savršeni za toplu kupku koja će vas napuniti energijom za nove pobjede u godini Zmaja. Ova je kugla veganskog sastava i bez plastike.

“Bombica je prekrasna”

“Vinite se do neba sa svježim mirisom ulja nerolija, absoluta cvijeta naranče i ulja sicilijanske crvene mandarine. Inner Dragon je savršen način za početak lunarne Nove godine”, stoji na službenoj stranici Lusha.

“Bombica je prekrasna”, “Pakiranje pristaje uz moju tetovažu”, “Jako sam uzbuđena zbog ovoga” neki su od komentara tiktokera.

Ulje nerolija daje energiju, mandarine osvježavaju, a đumbir stimulira vaša osjetila. Kuglu je potrebno čuvati na hladnom i suhom mjestu, daleko od vode, dok je ne odlučite iskoristiti. Kao i ostale, i ova Lush kugla za kupanje dolazi bez pakiranja.

Osim same kugle, dostupan je i poklon-set koji sadrži kuglu za kupanje i gel za tuširanje.

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Business

Shilpa Shetty-backed agritech startup Kisankonnect gets $3.7M funding

Kisankonnect, a fully integrated fresh produce agro start-up, has raised Rs 31 crore ($3.74 million) in its pre-series A round of funding, the company said in a press note on Monday (January 15, 2024).

The fresh funding round was led by a marquee Climate tech-focused fund, Green Frontier Capital (GFC). Other investors, like Dhanuka Agritech Limited, VC Grid, and other family offices, also participated in the round.

In May 2023, the agritech firm KisanKonnect raised its angel round of funding, in which Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty also took part.

“The company’s commitment ensures that fresh produce arrives on your plate at lightning speed. We’re deeply passionate about an eco-friendly future, and Kisankonnect’s groundbreaking supply chain is a game-changer. Teaming up with them excites us, as together, we’re sure to make a tangible impact in reducing carbon emissions in the agricultural sector,” said Sandiip Bhammer, managing partner and founder of GFC.

Kisankonnect sources directly from farmers and physically delivers to over 1 lakh clients in Mumbai and Pune via its own D2C App and Farm Stores. It collaborates closely with the farmer community to grow food responsibly while also utilising its in-house technologies to bring fresh vegetables and fruits to customers via its distribution channel. It also makes and distributes handpicked agri-produce and hand-made preservative-free snacks under the ‘Village Staples’ and ‘Mom’s Kitchen’ labels. These are made solely by rural women in a sanitary central kitchen.

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Cryptocurrency

Markets hit record peaks: Sensex breaches 73,000 level for first time; Nifty goes past 22k mark

Benchmark equity indices reached historic highs in the early trading session on Monday, as the Sensex crossed the 73,000 milestone and the Nifty surpassed the significant 22,000-mark. The surge was attributed to a robust rally in IT stocks, with the 30-share BSE Sensex gaining 720.33 points to set a new record at 73,288.78. Meanwhile, the Nifty climbed 187.4 points, reaching an all-time high of 22,081.95.

Commenting on Nifty outlook, Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said, “We will begin the week with expectations of 22240 or 22400 as the likely objectives. An interim rest point on the way up is 22013. Collapse theories are not strong now yet. Meanwhile, downside markers may be placed in the vicinity of 21835/790 for now.”

  • Also read: Rupee rises 18 paise to 82.77 against US dollar in early trade

Dr V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said, “The rally in the market, primarily driven by momentum, is now getting support from fundamentals. The sharp bounce in large-cap IT stocks on the back of slightly positive management commentary indicates that an underperforming segment can surprise on the upside on news of a turnaround in the sector. The IT index which shot up by 5% on Friday will remain firm since HCL Tech and Wipro have more room on the upside.

He added that the nifty has broken out on the upside from the consolidation range and shows signs of further up move. “An important driver of the rally is RIL which is moving up on large delivery based buying on news of commissioning of the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy project in H2 of 2024. RIL, large cap IT and banking majors can provide fodder for the bulls in the near-term.“

ICRA Analytics commented that the key benchmark indices reached a fresh high, supported by buying across the sectors. “Information technology stocks contributed significantly to the gains after two index heavyweight leading IT companies posted better than expected Q3 earnings, which boosted optimism of better-than-expected results among the market participants for the remaining major IT companies,” added.

  • Also read: DMart revenue up by 17%; stock rises

Stocks that were top gainers on the NSE were Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and LTI Mindtree, while HDFC Life, Tata Consumers, Eicher Motors, Hindalco, and Bajaj Finance were top losers.

On the BSE, stocks advanced as of 10:08 am were 1,786 against 1,495 stocks that declined; 119 stocks remain unchanged. Total stocks traded were 3,400. The number of stocks that recorded a 52-week high was 354, and those that hit a 52-week low was 9. 

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Digital Marketing

Godrej unlocks memories from the the almirah to share its biz history 

Imagine a fat book devoted to the art of sitting! From the Frugal to the Ornate, Stories of the Seat in India is a delightful chronicle of an everyday object that is indispensable in our lives. The book, put together by Sarita Sundar, a researcher, designer and writer, is brought out by Godrej Archives, and takes you on a journey of mats, moodahs, sofas, chairs and more through the ages. From the rural to the regal, the lounge chair to the office chair, it’s all documented there in loving detail. The company has been promoting the book through discussions and exhibits.

Why would Godrej Archives spend so much resource and time producing a voluminous tome on chairs? Jamshyd N Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director Godrej & Boyce explains in his note in the book, “With this book, we also reflect on Godrej’s vast contribution of almost a century to the modern furniture industry in India.”

Tracing the roots

In a most subtle way, the book conveys the brand values of Godrej products. And it also beautifully details the historical trends and patterns that shaped the brand’s products.

The aim and purpose of Godrej Archives, set up by Sohrab Godrej in 1997 when the company was celebrating its centenary was to document its business history but as Vrunda Pathare, Head of Godrej Archives, explains, “We also realised that it’s not just the story of Godrej, as companies don’t operate in a vacuum. It had to be closely connected with what was happening in the nation – the trends, the consumer patterns. It was a larger history that we were looking at and we were trying to position Godrej within that larger history.”

For instance, in the 1930s, when thanks to TISCO and IISCO steel production really climbed in the country, it influenced the move to steel furniture, and steel began defining the concept of modernity. Trends like those are captured.

Back to the future exhibition at Godrej Archives

Back to the future exhibition at Godrej Archives
| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

As Pathare points out, several organisations — the Tatas, SBI , RBI — have painstakingly documented their business histories and increasingly more–like Wipro and Cipla are beginning to dive into their pasts. But where Godrej takes a different tack is in the width of its perspectives. As Pathare says, “Corporate past need not be just specific to the management practices or hardcore business history, but it can even be about the consumers’ history.”

This realisation actually came in, Pathare, says when they started interacting with people who had Godrej products and discovered the deep emotional connects they had with them. “You know — the steel cupboards, the refrigerator and so on, people had so many stories.”

That’s actually when the Archives unit began to think about inviting scholars. Just before the lockdown, it started a Scholar-in-Residence Program with Lakshmi Subramaniam, Visiting professor, BITS Pilani, Goa, becoming the first scholar. “She started looking at three products, which is the Godrej Storewel, the Godrej refrigerator and a chair. And completed a monograph.”

At Godrej archives

At Godrej archives
| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

While the formal scholar in residence programme has started only recently, in 2009, when Godrej closed down its typewriter manufacturing, it realised that it was its responsibility as the last manufacturer of the product to tell the story of the typewriter. After all this was a product that had impacted many lives, and made many careers. That’s when the idea of publications really began.

Apart from the typewriter and the chair’s stories, the unit has also documented people stories. For instance, a few years ago, the Archives team captured the story of the Navganis, a migrant community that has worked as loaders in Godrej factories since 1940.

The outside world can enjoy the work of the archives by visiting the permanent exhibition at the Godrej campus. But more importantly, the work of the archives is closely integrated into many functions of the company itself — HR, corporate communications, brand building and so on. “Establishing the value of archives in the normal business processes is something that we always worked on,” says Pathare.

And it is not just the past the Archives team is diving into. It is constantly documenting the ever changing present as well for posterity.

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Health Fitness

Danas je najdepresivniji dan u godini. Zašto?

DANAS je Plavi ponedjeljak (engl. Blue Monday), dan koji se smatra najdepresivnijim u godini. Ova oznaka nije utemeljena na znanstvenim činjenicama, već se često koristi kao marketinški trik. Ipak, mnogi ljudi osjećaju veće emocionalne izazove tijekom zimskih mjeseci kada su dani kraći, temperature niže, a praznici daleko iza nas.

Teoriju o Plavom ponedjeljku uspostavio je 2004. Cliff Arnall, velški psiholog koji je predavao u večernjoj školi edukacijskog centra Sveučilišta u Cardiffu. Samoprozvani guru u obzir je uzeo niz faktora, uključujući vremenske uvjete, dugove, vrijeme koje je prošlo od Božića i motivaciju. 

Arnallova formula glasi: [W + (D – d)] x TQ / M x Na. W označava vrijeme, D dugove, d mjesečnu plaću, T vrijeme od Božića, Q vrijeme u kojem smo odustali od novogodišnjih odluka, M razinu motivacije, a Na osjećaj da trebamo poduzeti neke korake.

“Prvo su me pitali da dođem do dana za koji mislim da je najbolji za rezerviranje ljetnog odmora. Kad sam počeo razmišljati o motivima za bukiranje praznika, prisjećajući se onoga što su mi tisuće ljudi govorile tijekom posla ili radionica, ovi faktori upućivali su na to da je treći ponedjeljak u siječnju posebno depresivan”, objasnio je za The Daily Telegraph 2013.

Dr. Dean Burnett kritizira koncept Plavog ponedjeljka. Smatra da je znanstveno besmislen i potencijalno štetan.

“Ako znate nešto o psihologiji, mentalnom zdravlju ili samo funkcioniranju stvarnog svijeta, Plavi ponedjeljak nema apsolutno nikakvog smisla. Ipak, dugi niz godina prati se u medijima kao da je to utvrđena činjenica. Tjedni nakon Božića uvijek su relativno jadni zbog lošeg vremena, financija iscrpljenih praznicima, nema prigoda za slavlje, svi se pokušavaju držati dijete i slično”, rekao je. 

Kako prevladati osjećaje tuge i depresije tijekom najdepresivnijeg dana u godini?

Osvježite svoje ciljeve i prioritete: Plavi ponedjeljak može biti prilika da se ponovno fokusirate na svoje ciljeve i prioritete za godinu koja je tek započela. Postavljanje novih ciljeva ili revidiranje postojećih može vam dati osjećaj svrhe i motivacije.

Napravite plan za fizičku aktivnost: Tijelo i um često su povezani pa redovita tjelovježba može poboljšati vaše raspoloženje. Odlazak u šetnju, trčanje ili vježbanje u teretani mogu vam pomoći osloboditi endorfine, prirodne kemikalije za smanjenje stresa.

Povežite se s prijateljima i obitelji: Socijalna podrška igra ključnu ulogu u borbi protiv depresije. Danas je savršen dan za poziv ili susret s dragim osobama koje vas mogu oraspoložiti i podići vaše raspoloženje.

Radite na svom mentalnom zdravlju: Plavi ponedjeljak može biti podsjetnik da se brinete o svom mentalnom zdravlju. Razgovarajte s terapeutom ili stručnjakom za mentalno zdravlje ako osjećate da vam je potrebna podrška ili terapija.

Dopustite si opuštanje: Ne zaboravite sebe i svoje potrebe. Uzmite si vremena za opuštanje i radite stvari koje vas ispunjavaju i donose radost, bilo da je to čitanje knjige, gledanje omiljenog filma ili meditacija.

Postavljanje ciljeva za svakodnevnu sreću: Umjesto da se usredotočite na jedan dan, razmislite o postavljanju ciljeva za svakodnevnu sreću tijekom cijele godine. To može uključivati male radosti i aktivnosti koje će vam pomoći održati pozitivan duh.

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VIDEO Pogledajte koje je sve trikove naučio ovaj pametni zlatni retriver

SIRIUS je presladak zlatni retriver koji je postao prava senzacija na TikToku zahvaljujući brojnim trikovima kojima ga je naučila njegova vlasnica. Između ostalog, Sirius oponaša lavlju riku, ispruži se poput tvora i skače poput zeca, a vlasnica ga je naučila trik kojim se stvara iluzija da se pas smije.

 

Osim toga, poslušni Sirius zna pospremiti svoje igračke u kutiju i zna zatvoriti vrata ograde te vlasnici donijeti daljinski i deku. Impresivno, zar ne? 

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Kuhari, radnici u restoranima i drugi kunu se u ovaj prašak za čišćenje tava

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PRAŠAK za čišćenje Bar Keepers Frienda odavno je legendaran u ugostiteljskoj industriji. Sposoban je ukloniti tvrdokornu hrđu i nagomilane masnoće koje su se godinama zadržale na posuđu, štednjacima i pećnicama, ali i vratiti sjaj roštiljima.

Aktivni sastojak Bar Keepers Frienda je oksalna kiselina koja, jednostavno rečeno, razgrađuje molekule u naslagama hrđe, zagorjele i stvrdnute hrane te masnoće. Dok čisti mrlje, istovremeno polira površinu, čineći rabljeno posuđe svježim, sjajnim i, najvažnije, ponovno upotrebljivim.

Kako se koristi?

Prašak prospite na vlažno posuđe i započnite s ribanjem pomoću navlažene krpe ili spužve. Ovisno o tome koliko su vaše tave oštećene, može biti potrebno uložiti malo truda u čišćenje, no rezultati će opravdati dodatni napor.

Ovaj čistač u prahu izuzetno je efikasan ne samo u čišćenju lonaca i tava već ga možete koristiti i za uklanjanje mrlja, hrđe, tragova sapuna i mineralnih naslaga s umivaonika, aparata, površina koje nisu od kamena, kade, WC-a, pločica i vinila. Nemojte ga koristiti na površinama od zlata, srebra, poliranog kamena, lijevanog željeza te lakiranih, obojenih ili zrcalnih površina. 

Mnogi su kupci za ovaj proizvod saznali od kuhara ili radnika u restoranu

Više od 5000 kupaca dalo je ovom proizvodu ocjenu s pet zvjezdica na Amazonu, a od tih ljudi mnogi su rekli da su za njega saznali od kuhara, zaposlenika restorana i vlasnika barova.

“Moj sin, koji je kuhar, mi je preporučio ovo”, napisala je jedna recenzentica. “Ne mogu vjerovati da sam živjela bez ovoga tako dugo. Ploča štednjaka blista, lonci izgledaju kao novi. Prvi put je bilo potrebno malo truda (ovisno o stanju stvari, moje su bile prilično zapuštene), ali je zaista očistilo.”

“Primijenio sam ovo na loncima, tavama i priboru od nehrđajućeg čelika, kao i na aluminijskim plehovima za kekse. Svi izgledaju gotovo kao novi”, podijelio je još jedan zadovoljni korisnik.

“Primijetio sam malo hrđe na sudoperu i bio sam zabrinut da je nikada neću moći ukloniti, pa sam odlučio isprobati ovo kao posljednju nadu, ne očekujući previše”, napisao je drugi korisnik. “No ne samo da je djelovalo, već nije zahtijevalo nikakav napor, i hrđa je potpuno nestala za manje od 60 sekundi!”

Bilo da želite smanjiti kućanske troškove produljenjem vijeka trajanja već posjedovanog posuđa ili se nadate izvući još nekoliko godina iz lonca ili tave koji ima posebnu sentimentalnu vrijednost, Bar Keepers Friend će vam biti od velike pomoći.

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Spanish Super Cup 2023-24: Vinicius Jr Scores Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona 4-1 in Supercopa de Espana Final

Riyadh, Jan 15: Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed FC Barcelona 4-1 to win the Spanish Supercup in Riyadh on Sunday night. Real Madrid tore Barca apart to confirm the worst fears about Barca’s recent form, which piled the pressure on coach Xavi Hernandez, whose side were second best in almost everything and also committed some basic errors in defense, reports Xinhua. While Barca struggled, Real Madrid looked quick and sharp, with two early goals quickly putting them on their way to victory. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal with Andriy Lunin after Kepa’s errors against Atletico Madrid in the semifinal. Toni Kroos was also in the starting 11 after being booed by the Saudi fans four days earlier. Vinicius opened his account in the seventh minute as he found a big space between the Barcelona central defenders to latch onto a through ball from Jude Bellingham to round Inaki Pena and score. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior Hits ‘Idol’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s Iconic ‘SIUUU’ Celebration After Scoring Against Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup 2023-24 Final (Watch Video).

The Brazilian doubled his account three minutes later after some more poor defending from Barca. The ball was slipped to Rodrygo who advanced into the acres of space behind him and squared for Vinicius to push the ball into an empty net. Barca had to react and they controlled possession, despite lacking the pace to trouble Madrid. In the 32nd minute, a ball into the Madrid area was headed to Robert Lewandowski who scored with a crisp volley from the edge of the box. Vinicius completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot five minutes before the break. Although Pedri fizzed a shot close for Barca on the stroke of halftime, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo added the fourth goal in the 63rd minute. Barca were reduced to 10 men in the 71st minute when Araujo was sent off for a second yellow card after another challenge on Vinicius.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 15, 2024 12:12 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Broker’s call: Shyam Metalics (Buy)

Target: ₹780

CMP: ₹682.90

Shyam Metalics and Energy’s (SMEL) Dec’23 volume stayed robust on finished steel front with revenue rate picking up.

Key points: Rebar shipments at 130kt rose to their highest-ever level for any month; pellet sales declined y-o-y and m-o-m, possibly due to lower spreads; Mittal Corp stainless steel plants continue to ramp up; and implied revenue rate is in excess of ₹1,220 crore per month now.

Going ahead, we believe revenue may be boosted by higher rebar sales (likely to stabilise at 1.8-2mtpa rate), ramp-up of stainless steel operations at Mittal Corp and (recently commissioned) sponge iron capacity.

That said, we trim our FY24E/FY25E EBITDA by 20/18 per cent, taking cognisance of adverse price- cost spread. Rolling over to FY26 earnings, we raise our target price to ₹780 (earlier ₹690).

We introduce FY26 estimates at this juncture when we expect contribution from additional revenue streams such as colour coated steel, pig iron and downstream steel products to lift EBITDA to ₹3,350 crore. Besides, the QIP proceeds worth ₹1,380 crore may sustain the net cash position of the company.

Key risks include: Higher-than-expected thermal coal prices, adverse pellet-iron ore price spread and delay in commissioning of capacities.

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On the campaign trail.

On the campaign trail.

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Četiri jednostavne prehrambene navike za održavanje zdravlja

ODRŽAVANJE zdravlja zahtijeva konzumiranje ispravne hrane. Iako često prioritet dajemo tjelovježbi, prehrana je vitalni aspekt koji se ne smije zanemariti. Ideja zdrave prehrane često asocira na neukusna jela koja nas ostavljaju neispunjenima.

Međutim, usvajanje rutine zdrave prehrane ne mora uvijek značiti žrtvovanje okusa i uživanja. Uključivanje ovih jednostavnih, praktičnih savjeta može nam pomoći da uspostavimo dosljedne i zdrave prehrambene navike.

1. Nemojte žuriti s procesom

Kada pojedinci žele postići željenu tjelesnu građu, često žure kroz proces u pokušaju postizanja brzih rezultata. Možda neće u potpunosti razumjeti predanost potrebnu za postizanje svog cilja, jer su često pod utjecajem nerealnih slika transformacija.

Ovaj pristup je uzaludan, jer je put do zdravog načina života i idealnog tijela dugoročan pothvat koji zahtijeva potpunu promjenu načina života.

2. Pravite smoothieje

Uključivanje smoothieja u prehranu jednostavan je, ali učinkovit način opskrbe tijela esencijalnim nutrijentima i kalorijama koje su mu potrebne.

Dok neki ovaj pristup mogu smatrati “lijenim”, to je praktična opcija koja odgovara određenim stilovima života, piše The Good Men Project.

3. Naučite osnove prehrane

Nije nam potrebno opsežno znanje kako bismo naučili osnove zdrave prehrane. Shvaćanjem i svladavanjem osnova možemo uštedjeti vrijeme i ublažiti stres povezan s zdravom prehranom. Osnovno je pravilo da unosimo manje kalorija nego što sagorimo ako želimo izgubiti na težini, odnosno više ako želimo dobiti.

4. Napravite plan obroka

Izrada plana obroka može biti izvrstan pristup ako nismo sigurni kako održavati zdravu prehranu. Jasan raspored o tome što jesti i kada može smanjiti bilo kakvu tjeskobu ili stres povezan s pripremom obroka.

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“Uloge su zamijenjene”: Pogledajte urnebesni video mačke i štakora

TWITTEROM se širi urnebesni video mačke i štakora.

Mačka na videu bila je prilično hrabra i odlučna da ulovi štakora, a situacija se promijenila u samo nekoliko narednih sekundi. Maca je potrčala za štakorom, ali se on brzo snašao. Ubrzo je ispalo da mačka bježi od štakora koji je tjera, a potom odlazi.

Video su na Twitteru nazvali Tom i Jerry.

“Brat je zamijenio uloge”, komentiraju tviteraši.

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Estetika žene mafijaša novi je TikTok trend. Evo o čemu je riječ

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

STIGAO je prvi veliki trend u 2024., u kojem dominiraju glamurozne bunde i sunčane naočale. TikTok je službeno predstavio estetiku žene iz mafijaškog miljea, vraćajući se u rane 1980-e i 90-e, ali s modernim i svježim izgledom. 

Za ovaj trend zaslužna je klasična američka dramska serija Obitelj Soprano. Ova serija, koju mnogi smatraju najboljom TV serijom svih vremena, postala je viralna na TikToku.

Značajne žene koje nadahnjuju estetiku uključuju Carmelu Soprano iz Obitelji Soprano i članice glumačke ekipe reality TV showa Mob Wives kao što su Drita D’Avanzo i Karen Gravano. 

Crveni ruž, velike sunčane naočale, vintage kaputi od umjetnog krzna…

Bez obzira na različite modne ere koje su oblikovale stil žena iz mafijaškog svijeta, nekoliko klasičnih komada uvijek je bilo prisutno: raskošne bunde, crveni ruž, obilje nakita, francuski nokti te uvijek prisutne sunčane naočale. Vintage kaputi od umjetnog krzna i životinjski print dodatno obogaćuju ovu prepoznatljivu estetiku.

U nastavku smo izdvojili nekoliko komada odjeće koji će savršeno utjeloviti ovu trendi estetiku.

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GHCL’s shares surge 2.17% on ₹3,450 crore investments in Gujarat

GHCL Limited’s shares were up by 2.17 per cent after the company  signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, outlining investments totalling Rs 3,450 crore in Gujarat. The MOUs were inked in the presence of the Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, his senior ministers, and GHCL representatives.

The first MOU involves an investment of Rs 2500 crore in the Kutch district of Gujarat. This funding will facilitate the second-phase expansion of the Greenfield Soda Ash plant and the establishment of a Vacuum Salt plant. The investment, spanning four years, is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for over 10,000 people.

The second MOU outlines a Rs 950 crore investment in Bhavnagar, situated in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The funds will be allocated to the mining of Bentonite and Sand, integral components found during lignite mining. Bentonite will be supplied to various industries, serving as a raw material for fertilisers, foundries, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, among others. Sand, another byproduct, will be utilized in the construction industry.

The company reported that its Khadsaliya Lignite mines in Bhavnagar recently received a “5-Star rating” from the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, in December 2023, making it the first lignite mine in Gujarat to achieve this distinction.

The shares were up by 2.06 per cent to Rs 607.95 at close on the BSE.’

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Sleep well, sleep adequate: Virat Kohli

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli, who is a fitness enthusiast, has said that one should have quality sleep to do lead a health life.

Kohli, who has been appointed as a brand ambassador for sleep solutions provider Duroflex, said he understod the importance of sleep and recovery in maintaining peak physical and mental health.

“I strongly believe prioritising good quality sleep can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life in your career as well as with your loved ones. It is not just about getting enough hours of rest, but also about the quality of sleep one gets,” he said, addressing a gathering after the announcement here on Monday.

“When we speak about fitness and health, it is having adequate sleep that helps the body respond better to the challenges,” he said.

“I ensure I get deep restorative sleep. Becoming the face of the brand was a natural decision for me as I believe in the brand’s mission. I am excited to bring a new dimension to the brand and drive its message of sleeping better for a long, healthy, and enhanced quality of life,” he said.

Duroflex said the move was aimed at promoting “conversation around quality sleep and its indispensable role in optimal health”.

“This collaboration will showcase our commitment to spreading awareness about the link between quality sleep and a healthier, more fulfilling life,” Mathew Chandy, Chairman and Managing Director of Duroflex, said.

Kohli also launched Duroflex’s new product Neuma, a firmness adjustable mattress.

Online business

“We sell through own stores, franchise stores and online. Even before Covid we began the online or direct-to-consumer business, which was initially just a fraction of our entire business. Now, it contributes over 30 per cent to our business,” Mohanraj J, CEO of Duroflex, said.

He said the company has a network of 60 stores. “We are planning to take the number of stores to 100 in the next one year,” he said.

The sleep solutions market, which stands at about ₹15,000 crore, is growing at 6-8 per cent.  

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Liječnik dijeli dvije važne stvari na koje pazi kada sumnja na rak gušterače

U HRVATSKOJ se godišnje dijagnosticira više od 600 novih slučajeva raka gušterače. Iz tog razloga uočavanje potencijalnih simptoma bolesti moglo bi spasiti život.

Doktor James O’Donovan upozorio je na dva važna znaka upozorenja na rak gušterače, kojih bi svi trebali biti svjesni. Iako ovi simptomi ne znače da imate bolest, treba ih dodatno provjeriti.

Dvije važne stvari koje uvijek provjerava kod svojih pacijenata su:

  • žutica kod pacijenata od 40 i više godina
  • gubitak težine u kombinaciji s proljevom, bolovima u leđima, bolovima u trbuhu, mučninom, povraćanjem, zatvorom ili novodijagnosticiranim dijabetesom kod pacijenata od 60 i više godina.

“Prva preporuka je da pacijenta u dobi od 40 ili više godina sa žuticom hitno pošaljete na provjeru raka gušterače”, rekao je O’Donovan, pa pojasnio da žuticu uzrokuje nakupljanje bilirubina, tamnožuto-smeđe tvari koja se stvara u jetri.

“Obično jetra ispušta tekućinu zvanu žuč, koja sadrži bilirubin. Žuč odlazi kroz zajednički žučni kanal u crijeva, gdje pomaže u razgradnji masti. Na kraju napušta tijelo kroz stolicu. Kada žuč ne može doći do crijeva, bilirubin se nakuplja u tijelu”, istaknuo je.

Žutica ne utječe samo na kožu i oči. Može uzrokovati tamnu mokraću, svijetlu ili masnu stolicu te svrbež kože.

“Važno je zapamtiti da rak gušterače nije najčešći uzrok žutice. Žučni kamenci, hepatitis i druge bolesti jetre i žučnih putova mnogo su češći krivci”, naveo je liječnik.

Gubitak težine i drugi simptomi

Doktor O’Donovan na hitan CT šalje sve pacijente u dobi od 60 ili više godina koji uočavaju gubitak težine u kombinaciji s proljevom, bolovima u leđima, bolovima u trbuhu, mučninom, povraćanjem, zatvorom ili novodijagnosticiranim dijabetesom.

Ako primijetite bilo koji od ovih simptoma, trebali biste razgovarati sa svojim liječnikom opće prakse.

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VIDEO Ovaj psić ne voli kišu pa se vlasnik dosjetio genijalne ideje

MINION je 10-godišnji mješanac čivave i jazavčara koji ne voli kišu ni hodanje po blatu pa se njegov vlasnik dosjetio genijalne ideje koja je nasmijala ljude do suza. Vlasnik mu je napravio mali kišibran s drškom koju pas može držati u ustima dok hoda. Sudeći prema snimci, Minionu se jako svidio ovaj dodatak koji je hodanje po kiši učinio mnogo zabavnijim.

Snimka je pregledana više od milijun puta i prikupila je više od 145 tisuća lajkova te brojne komentare. 

“Ovo je najbolji kišobran ikada! Preslatko”, “Mislim da zna čemu služi kišobran, pametan pas” i “Ovo je stvarno odlična ideja” samo su neki od komentara. 

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FKA Twigs o zabranjenoj Calvin Klein reklami: Dvostruki standardi

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PRVA reklamna kampanja tvrtke Calvin Klein u 2024. godini, koja je sadržavala dovoljno golišavih slika glumca Jeremyja Allena Whitea da je mogla popuniti pin-up kalendar, dočekana je s ulizičkim pohvalama. Neobjašnjivo, gotovo godinu dana stara i relativno SFW kampanja Calvina Kleina u kojoj je glumila pjevačica FKA Twigs (Tahliah Debrett Barnett) bila je istovremeno i iznenada zabranjena.

Iako fotografija FKA Twigs (samo jedna fotografija) jedva otkriva više kože nego bikini, Uprava za standarde oglašavanja Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva (ADA) navodno je primila dvije pritužbe od ljudi koji su je nazvali uvredljivom. ADA je smatrao da je “usredotočena na fizičke značajke FKA Twigs, a ne na odjeću” te će stoga “vjerojatno uzrokovati ozbiljnu uvredu”.

>> “Prikazuju ženu kao seksualni objekt”: Calvinu Kleinu ugašena reklama

Uvredu za koga, pitate se? Odlično pitanje jer FKA Twigs CK kampanja, objavljena još u ožujku 2023. godine, odavno je zamijenjena novim oglasima, piše Highsnobiety.

Fotografije Kendall Jenner nisu bile zabranjene, a one od FKA Twigs jesu

Iako bi se fotografije Kendall Jenner, koja je sudjelovala u CK kampanji s FKA Twigs, mogle ocijeniti jednako provokativnima, one su očito “ništa više od blago seksualne”, prema ADA-u, koji je istovremeno pregledao fotografije Jenner i Twigs. Međutim, utvrđeno je da fotografija “predstavlja Twigs kao stereotipni seksualni objekt”.

I tako je 10. siječnja ADA donio odluku da se CK-ev oglas za FKA Twigs “ne smije više pojaviti u obliku na koji je uložena žalba”. To se ionako ne bi dogodilo jer je to kampanja stara godinu dana i bila je uklonjena prije mnogo mjeseci.

U čemu je problem s ovom slikom?

CK nije ništa komentirao osim izjave koju je dao ADA-u, u kojoj stoji da je FKA Twigs surađivala na stvaranju fotografije i dala joj svoj blagoslov prije objave. Dakle, presuda ADA-a implicira da se FKA Twigs nekako objektiviziralo.

Fotografije iz kampanje ostale su na CK-evoj globalnoj Instagram stranici, gdje se nalaze od 15. ožujka 2023. FKA Twigs složila se u objavi na vlastitom Instagramu: “Ne vidim ‘stereotipni seksualni objekt’ kojim su me označili. Neću dopustiti da se moj narativ mijenja. U svjetlu analize drugih prošlih i trenutačnih kampanja ove prirode, ne mogu a da ne primijetim da ovdje postoje dvostruki standardi.”

Teško je ne složiti se s potonjom tvrdnjom.

CK je znao imati kontroverzne reklame

Calvin Klein danas je bolji predstavnik inkluzivnosti, ali prije 2000. godine namjerno je inzistirao na odvažnim oglasima koji su završavali na krivoj strani pravednosti.

Prvo se radi o kampanji za traperice iz 1980., u kojoj se pojavila tada 14-godišnja Brooke Shields, koja je nosila traperice, labavo raskopčanu košulju i ništa ispod. Mark Wahlberg i Kate Moss pozirali su golih prsa za CK Obsession 1992. godine; neki britanski oglasi predstavljali su samo 17-godišnju Moss u toplesu.

Tri godine kasnije Madonnin fotograf Steven Meisel osmislio je reklamu za Calvin Klein u kojoj su se modeli mladog izgleda grčili na podu prekrivenom tepihom, a kamera se spuštala sve niže kako bi ih promatrala odozdo.

Iako nisu svi ovi oglasi uspjeli u svoje vrijeme – kampanje Shields i Meisel povučene su u nekim područjima SAD-a, a Moss je kasnije objasnila kako joj je bilo neugodno kad je snimala CK oglase – oni odražavaju stav koji očito još uvijek utječe na današnje CK reklame: gola koža je ono što prodaje.

Današnje CK reklame formulirane su uz suglasnost i subjekta i njihovih suradnika

A “senzualnost bez napora”, kako glasi opis CK-a na Instagramu, zahtijeva drske modele koji pomiču granice i uglavnom neodjevene modele. Iako prikazuju odrasle osobe koje su dale pristanak i povremeno različite tipove tijela, CK Guy i Gal obično ostaju vrlo otvoreni.

Takav je bio slučaj s kampanjom Jeremyja Allena Whitea, objavljenom u siječnju 2024. Gotovo svaki centimetar Whiteova tijela bio je u potpunosti izložen. Zašto i ne bi? Izgledao je sjajno.

Isto vrijedi za Jenner, koja se skinula u donje rublje i čarape za svoju (uglavnom pokrivenu i još uvijek nezabranjenu) reklamu. Isto vrijedi za FKA Twigs, čija CK fotografija izgleda praktički čedno u usporedbi s bilo kojom Whiteovom.

Ovo je vrsta samosvjesne objektivizacije koja definira današnje Calvinove oglase. Za razliku od vremena kada su se premlade djevojke podvrgavale muškom pogledu reklamne industrije, današnji CK oglasi formulirani su uz suglasnost i subjekta i njihovih suradnika. Činjenica je da su osmišljeni da osnaže subjekt, a ne da ga objektiviziraju.

Stoga postaje još ironičnije što će fotografija FKA Twigs, stvorena uz odobrenje i uvid same pjevačice, biti zabranjena od treće strane navodeći kao razlog – objektivizaciju. Ne sliči li ovo na društvo koje govori ženama da ono zna što je najbolje za njihova tijela?

>> Pripremili smo vruću galeriju fotki glumca iz reklame Calvina Kleina i – nema na čemu

U svjetlu nedavnih događaja koji su oblikovali kulturu, poput rasprostranjenih američkih zabrana pobačaja i društvenih medija koji su prisiljeni ukinuti zabrane dojenja, teško je drugačije tumačiti ovu situaciju.

Bez obzira na to, očita reakcija ostavlja više pitanja nego što daje odgovora: zašto su ti oglasi zabranjeni gotovo godinu dana nakon što su objavljeni? Zašto su fotografije žena drugih rasa zabranjene, a slike bijelih muškaraca i žena ostavljene? Što bi ljudi koji su se žalili na takozvanu objektivizaciju FKA Twigs mislili o stražnjici Jeremyja Allena Whitea koja se proteže nad Houston Streetom?

I hoće li svijet ikad išta kontrolirati tako žestoko kao što to čini sa ženskim tijelima?

Članak je napisao Jake Silbert za Highsnobiety. 

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Sports

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 2023-24 Live Streaming Online: How to Watch EPL Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?

Erik ten Haag’s Manchester United will be looking for a way to get their English Premier League campaign back on track with a home game against Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils are struggling at ninth in the points table with qualifying for the Champions League, looking like a far-fetched dream at the moment. With INEOS buying a stake in the club, pressure is on Erik ten Hag to correct the club’s form or else he could well be replaced. Tottenham Hotspur on the other hand have been good and with four wins in their last five matches, there is a huge push for finishing in the top four. They defeated the Red Devils in the reverse fixture earlier and they will feel confident ahead of the trip to Old Trafford. Manchester United versus Tottenham Hotspur will be telecasted on the Star Sports network and streamed on the Hotstar app from 10:00 pm IST. Chelsea 1–0 Fulham, Premier League 2023–24: Cole Palmer’s Penalty Helps Blues Extend Winning Streak (Watch Goal Video Highlights).

Casemiro, Luke Shaw, and Lisandro Martinez are all back for Manchester United and it will be interesting to see how they are involved. Alejandro Garnacho has done well on the right wing and is expected to keep his place with Marcus Rashford occupying the left. Rasmus Hojllund’s struggles in front of the goal have often been down to the club creating next to nothing. The talented forward will need to be patient and try and be involved more.

Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the winter transfer window and both will be involved this evening. Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison will be the front two for the visitors and United will do well to contain the duo. Rodrigo Bentancur will be the enforcer in midfield and his battle with Kobbie Mainoo will be interesting to see. Newcastle United 2–3 Manchester City, Premier League 2023–24: Kevin De Bruyne Shines On Comeback From Injury As Cityzens Win Five-Goal Thriller (Watch Video Highlights).

When is Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League 2023-24 Football Match? Date Time and Venue

Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League 2023-24 on Sunday, January 14. The Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur match will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester and will start at 10:00 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).

Where to Get Live Telecast of Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League 2023-24 Football Match?

Star Sports Network have the broadcasting rights to the English Premier League 2023-24 season. In India, fans will be able to watch the live telecast of the Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur match on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2 SD/HD TV Channels.

How to Get Live Streaming of Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League 2023-24 Football Match?

The broadcasting rights of the English Premier League 2023-24 are with Star Sports Network. Fans can watch the live streaming of the Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur football match on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Both the sides will attack from the onset and we could very well see a scored draw here.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 14, 2024 11:37 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Cryptocurrency

Asian Energy secures ₹21.9 crore contract from Eastern Coalfields for Rajmahal project; stock gains over 2%

Asian Energy Services Ltd clinched a contract from Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. The contract entails the construction of plough feeders and associated civil works at the existing coal handling plant in Rajmahal, Jharkhand’s Godda district. The project is valued at Rs 21.9 crore, projected to be completed in 8 to 9 months.

The company informed, beyond its impact on the company’s financial outlook, the contract contributes to the nation’s overall growth trajectory in the energy sector.

Kapil Garg, MD of Asian Energy Services Ltd, said, “We are honoured to be selected by Eastern Coalfields Limited for this project. This undertaking strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality services in the energy infrastructure domain. We look forward to executing the project efficiently and contributing to the development of the region’s coal handling capabilities. 

With this project, AESL is now executing 4 contracts in the infrastructure space and looking to add more such projects in the coming months. The upgradation and modernization of the energy and mineral logistics infrastructure are gaining momentum in India, and we are ready to take a substantial part in it.”

The shares were up by 2.37 per cent to Rs 276.95 at close on the BSE.

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Digital Marketing

The power of creativity is not in chat GPT but in solving problems: Dheeraj Sinha

At Goafest 2023, Leo Burnett India was crowned the Creative Agency of the Year at the Abby Oneshow Awards 2023. It was also named Branded Content & Entertainment Specialist Agency of the Year and Brand Activation & Promotions Specialist Agency of the Year. A jubilant Dheeraj Sinha, CEO Leo Burnett South Asia & Chairman BBH India spoke to businessline at the sidelines of the fest on creativity, consumption, growth and more. Excerpts:

The theme of this Goafest is ‘future of creativity’ and this discussion is happening in the backdrop of the AI threat. How do you think AI will impact creativity?

Firstly, I don’t think there is any threat from AI. We need to embrace this technological shift. If I can use generative AI to generate 100 social media posts for my clients or use graphics to shoot an ad film at half the cost instead of flying to a destination, then AI is making my work better, faster and most importantly it frees up my creative resources to focus on bigger things.

We need to understand our place in the value chain. We don’t have self-assurance as an industry. We start getting worried about AI eating our jobs or social media killing advertising. We have to understand that the power of creativity is not in chat GPT or AI, or social media execution but it is in solving problems and in leveraging opportunities for businesses and for humankind. And we need to focus on nurturing young talent and harnessing the power.

How was last year for your agency and what are the growth projections for this year?

We are growing in strong double-digits and meeting our commitments already. I think there’s a bit of a slowdown in tech. Due to the funding winter, even large funded players have tightened their purse strings. At the same time there are other funded players who’ve done well and are spending as they build a brand. But overall there’s a definite slowdown and it is likely to continue this year.

However, there has been an interesting upswing in consumption expenditure. The FMCG and CPG sectors are doing well. Also new categories are opening up with many established companies foraying into new areas. Electric Vehicles as a category is witnessing a lot of action.

Where else is growth coming from?

We are now beginning to cut the pie into many pieces. For instance, we have the regional offering, where we help brands crack their regional strategy because a lot of brands are now saying that if you win one State in India, it is like winning one country in Europe. Digital has been a strong growth driver. At the same time, we are also doing pure-strategy work. Some of these new services have grown over the last three years and now contribute about 15 per cent to our revenues.

Last year, there were unicorns going for IPOs and everyone was talking about their flashy ad budgets. What is the key theme this fiscal?

This fiscal is about the CPG and the FMCG story. Household goods and consumer durables are doing well. It will also be infrastructure-led growth, with cement, paints, and furniture doing well. With improvement in margins, FMCG companies are beginning to ramp up spending. So it is in some sense a return to the fundamentals.

In the start-up space, we will see that the players who fulfill a fundamental need-gap will still stay strong despite the funding winter.

How much does digital contribute to your revenues now?

Most of the mandates that we are signing now are integrated mandates. The teams are integrated, the work is integrated. In the last five years, we’ve turned our 600-people agency to think for the new-age. So now we think in terms of the consumer journey and not mainline or digital.

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Health Fitness

Ako slijedimo ovih pet koraka, spavat ćemo bolje, tvrde liječnici i psiholozi

VAŽNO je spavati dovoljno i kvalitetno.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Makar Sankranti 2024 Traditional Food Across Different Indian States: 5 Delicious Dishes for the Festive Day

Makar Sankranti, a vibrant Hindu festival, marks the transition of the sun into the Capricorn zodiac sign, symbolising the arrival of longer days and the auspicious period of harvest. Celebrated with fervour and joy across India, this festival holds cultural significance and is known by various names in different regions. Makar Sankranti is mostly celebrated on January 14 every year. However, this year, Makar Sankranti 2024 falls on January 15. It is celebrated with a delectable array of traditional foods that reflect the diversity of Indian culture. Tilgul, sesame seed and jaggery sweets symbolise sweetness and camaraderie, while Pongal, a savoury dish of freshly harvested rice and lentils, signifies prosperity. As you observe Makar Sankranti 2023, we at LatestLY have brought together a list of traditional food ideas that can help you decide the best menu for the day. Why Do We Eat Khichdi on Makar Sankranti? Everything To Know About This Good Luck Ritual for the Auspicious Day.

1. Tilgul (Sesame Seeds and Jaggery Sweets)

Tilgul, small round sweets made from sesame seeds and jaggery, is an iconic treat exchanged during Makar Sankranti. The sweet and nutty flavour of sesame combined with the richness of jaggery symbolizes the essence of the festival and is often shared with the affectionate greeting, “Tilgul ghya, god bola”, meaning “Accept this tilgul and speak sweet words.”

Til Gud (Photo Credits: Flickr)

2. Pongal

Pongal, a South Indian dish, is a hearty and savoury concoction made with freshly harvested rice and lentils, seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and ghee. Often garnished with cashews and curry leaves, Pongal signifies the prosperity and abundance associated with the harvest season.

Pongal (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

3. Undhiyu

Originating from Gujarat, Undhiyu is a mixed vegetable curry prepared with seasonal vegetables, green garlic, and a medley of spices. Traditionally cooked underground, this flavourful dish reflects the diversity of the harvest and is a staple during Makar Sankranti celebrations.

Undhiyu (Photo Credits: Flickr)

4. Ghee and Jaggery-based Sweets

Various traditional sweets, such as ghee and jaggery-based preparations like chikki (brittle), laddoos (sweet spherical treats), and revdi (jaggery-coated sesame seeds), are commonly enjoyed during Makar Sankranti. These sweets not only provide a burst of sweetness but also serve as energy-packed treats during the festive season.

Rewari and Chikki (Photo Credits: Flickr)

4. Sarson da Saag and Makki di Roti

In northern regions of India, particularly Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with the quintessential winter dish of Sarson da Saag (mustard greens) and Makki di Roti (cornbread). The pungent flavour of mustard greens combined with the rustic appeal of cornbread creates a traditional and wholesome meal enjoyed during the festival.

Makki Ki Roti and Sarso Ka Saag (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

These traditional foods not only add a rich tapestry of flavours to Makar Sankranti celebrations but also carry cultural significance, embodying the spirit of harvest, prosperity, and communal joy.

Wishing everyone a Happy Makar Sankranti 2023!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2024 11:54 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Koza spašena s krova kuće u SAD-u

VATROGASCI u Arizoni spasilI su u srijedu kozu koja je zapela na krovu kuće.

Vatrogasna postrojba Glendalea objavila je na Facebooku da su vatrogasci pozvani u pomoć kada je pustolovna koza završila na krovu kuće.

Koza avanturističkog duha vraćena je vlasniku.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Jeste li ikad vidjeli ovakvu peglu za kosu?

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

JEDAN uređaj za kosu postao je prilično popularan na TikToku u kratkom periodu te zaintrigirao mnoge. Radi se o višenamjenskom 2 u 1 uređaju za kosu koji sliči na peglu, ali kombinira funkcije pegle za ravnanje kose i uvijača. Dakle, njime se kosa može izravnati, ali i nakovrčati. 

U videu koji je do sada pregledan preko 13 milijuna puta tiktokerica Natalie (@nat_day) pokazuje kako ga koristi. “Jeste li ikada vidjeli nešto ovakvo?” upita na početku. “To je pegla, ali kovrča kosu kako prolazite s njom kroz kosu.” U videu je pokazala kako je točno koristi i što sve ovaj uređaj može. 

“To je savršeno”, izjavila je kada je napravila prvu kovrču. Potom je istaknula da želi vidjeti što sve može napraviti ovom peglom i pokušala izravnati pramen, a kasnije napraviti i opuštenu kovrču. “Ovo je tako zabavno”, rekla je, zadovoljna rezultatima koje je dobila. “Stvarno mi se sviđa, jednostavna je za korištenje.” 

Povela se rasprava ispod videa

Ispod videa skupilo se mnoštvo komentara, ali i povela rasprava o tome može li se klasičnom peglom isto tako nakovrčati kosa te dobiti isti rezultat.

“Isto možete učiniti običnom peglom”, “Sve pegle to rade, ali mislim da je ovom lakše za ljude koji ne znaju kako”, “Moja klasična pegla ovo ne radi”, “Meni ovo treba jer sam tako loša s kovrčanjem kose”, “Svi govore da njihova klasična pegla to radi, ali ja nikada to nisam uspjela učiniti njom.”

Iako se u komentarima razvila prepirka oko toga može li se ili ne isto dobiti i klasičnom peglom, neki su istaknuli da svejedno žele ovakvu 2 u 1 peglu kakvu je tiktokerica pokazala jer im se čini jednostavnija za korištenje. 

Takvu kakvu je Natalie koristila u videu našli smo na njemačkom Amazonu, cijena joj je 43 eura, a možete je vidjeti ovdje. Također, tu se mogu naći i recenzije ove pegle te se čini da su mnogi zadovoljni.

“Radi prekrasne kovrče”, “U početku sam bila skeptična hoće li ispunjavati ono što obećava. No nakon nekoliko korištenja, jako sam zadovoljna. Treba par prelazaka za stvarno ravnu kosu, a valovi se lako kreiraju.”

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Auto

Mitsubishi’s Tokyo Auto Salon lineup is all about roughing it

Japan’s carmakers continue to preview their modified wares for the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon. The show gained popularity for its vast array of tuned sports cars, but Mitsubishi’s lineup is geared towards overlanding. 

Headlining the roster are a pair of Mitsubishi Triton pickups. The stock Yamabuki Orange example marks an important happening for the beleaguered Mitsubishi — previewing the Triton’s return to Japan this February after a 13-year absence from the market.

Of course, this being the Auto Salon there’s a heavily modified version of the truck that hasn’t even hit showrooms yet. A gray specimen with bigger Toyo tires, beefier bumpers and a snorkel is called the Triton Snow Shredder and is built for heading into the hills. 

A similarly themed four-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Delica D:5 provides an example on how to modify the latest generation of the “vanlife” favorite. The van is called the Delica D:5 Chamonix Snow Gear, referencing a special edition of the fourth-generation adventure minivan. 

It’s paired with the Delica Mini Chamonix Snow Gear, based on the Delica Mini kei car exclusive to the Japanese market. Equipped with a brush guard, roof rack and auxiliary lights, it’s about as rugged as a kei car can be. It also comes with AWD and plenty of clever packaging for maximized interior volume.

The only car on display that has an American-market relevance is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Active Field. The one-off custom based on an SUV we also get has Yokohama Geolandar tires, a lifted suspension and lots of blacked out accents. 

It makes sense for Mitsubishi to focus on the overlanding and “vanlife” trends, as it lacks any sporting or racing cars in its portfolio. It’s not an entirely bad way to go, as there are limits to what one can do with an all truck and SUV lineup. Plus, off-roading and overlanding are wildly popular and profitable right now. The company’s sole car, the Mirage, is no longer sold in Japan. Last year saw Mitsubishi return to profitability, and the show cars hope to inject some pizzazz into the recovering brand. 

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Cryptocurrency

Veranda Learning and Tapasya Educational join forces for comprehensive student-centric offerings

Veranda Learning Solutions Limited’s shares were up by 2.08 per cent after the company acquired a 50 per cent stake in Tapasya Educational Institutions Private Limited for Rs 120 crore. 

The company reported, the addition of Tapasya will enhance Veranda’s ecosystem, particularly in the Commerce Higher Education space. Veranda Learning aims to leverage Tapasya’s existing network, expanding offerings in competitive exams like CA while benefiting from regional expertise. On the other hand, Tapasya stands to gain from Veranda Learning’s experience in curriculum development, technology integration, and student support services.

The company informed, Tapasya Educational Institutions, established in 2009, operates 19 Inter/ PU Colleges and 10 Degree Colleges across 13 locations in Telangana and Karnataka, catering to over 13,000 students. The institution covers Intermediate, Pre-University, Graduation courses (B.Com and BBA), Professional Courses (CA and CMA), and Integrated programs. TEIPL is expected to generate a revenue of Rs 65 crore with an EBITDA of Rs 26 crores for FY24.

The shares were up by 0.57 per cent to Rs 317.45 at close on the BSE.

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Digital Marketing

Is there coffee in your wrist watch?

Last week, the luxury brand Hublot announced a very special range of wrist watches, called the “Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin”. What makes these products unique is that they are the first watches to be made of recycled Nespresso coffee grounds and capsules. The coffee grounds from used Nespresso capsules are transformed into the straps of this watch — a rubber version as well as a velcro-fabric version. In addition, the recycled Aluminium capsules of Nespresso are used to create the metal parts of the watch — the case, bezel and crown.

I was intrigued by this marriage of two very different products — coffee and wrist watches. Quite coincidentally, during my long career with the Tata group, I have worked in both the watches and coffee industries. Hence, this news held my attention with twice the intensity, much like a double espresso. But it was the insight behind the creation of this watch that fascinated me.

Not only is this a very novel product that triggers consumer attention, it represents a commitment to recycling material ranging from coffee grounds to aluminium. Therefore, it demonstrates that environmental responsibility and luxury can go hand in hand. This is very likely to have a positive impact on how two big Swiss brands — Hublot and Nespresso — are perceived. Such perception is particularly valuable in our times, when environmental consciousness is fast becoming a key driver of consumer choice.

Moon dust and hair

Yet another aspect that leapt out at me was the use of unconventional material like coffee grounds and Nespresso capsules to make a wrist watch. This provides the product with such an interesting and memorable story. My curiosity led me to study this subject further, and I soon discovered that many other wrist watches had used surprising materials in the past.

For instance, some years ago, Romaine Jerome, another brand of luxury watches, created the Moon Dust-DNA watch. These watches use real moon dust as well as rocket and spacesuit parts from Soyuz spacecraft and NASA’s Apollo 11 moon mission. The moon dust was in tiny craters on the face of the watch, and was certified as real and authentic. The strap of the watch was composed of fibres from a spacesuit worn during the International Space Station Mission. This was a limited edition of the 1969 watches, to reflect the year in which man first landed on the moon. The watches were highly priced, but they were also highly prized by connoisseurs who desired to own a piece of the moon. This also strengthened Romaine Jerome’s position as an innovative and exclusive brand.

Yet another example of unusual material in watches comes from the DeWitt brand, which launched watches that contained real strands of Emperor Napoleon’s hair. DeWitt had purchased Napoleon’s hair at an auction in France in 2014. Each watch in this limited edition line contained a small piece of this “precious” hair on the dial. The hair was varnished, to ensure its preservation.

Moving on from watches to other product categories, there are many interesting examples of unconventional material being used by brands. Ikea has begun replacing Styrofoam with mushroom-based packaging. The key driver here is clearly a move towards environment-friendly material. There are famous paan sellers in some cities of India who use gold foil and silver sheets in their premium paan offerings. These are exclusive after-meal products which signal prosperity, status and privilege. Despite their high price (₹750 and upwards), I am told that they command a loyal following. In 2016, Bajaj launched a new 150cc motorbike called Bajaj V, with the byline “Part motorbike, part war hero”. Each motorbike in this range contained metal sourced from India’s first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. Brand attributes such as solidity and invincibility got quickly transferred to this motorbike from our cherished memories of INS Vikrant.

The use of such unusual materials present wonderful opportunities for brands and marketers to make unique points about their products. Whether a brand wishes to emphasise sustainability or exclusivity or national pride or some other important attribute, there is new material waiting to be discovered. Watch this space !

(Harish Bhat is Brand Custodian, Tata Sons. These are his personal views. )

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Health Fitness

Ovo je pet osobina ličnosti koje ukazuju da je netko koga poznajete psihopat

PSIHIJATAR Jaleel Mohammed kaže da su psihopati često osobe prgave naravi koje imaju mnogo kratkotrajnih veza ili im nedostaje empatije. Također, u djetinjstvu mogu biti nasilne prema životinjama i drugoj djeci.

“Posjedovanje samo jedne od ovih osobina ne čini nekoga psihopatom, ali cjelokupna slika nečije osobnosti, temeljena na ovim osobinama, može dovesti do klasifikacije psihopatije”, objasnio je.

Prvi znak koji ukazuje na to da je netko psihopat je “parazitiranje”.

“To znači da osoba ispija druge, umjesto da čini bilo što za sebe. Recimo, to bi moglo značiti da ulazi u vezu kako bi nekoga iskoristila za novac. Također, može željeti da drugi za nju obavljaju neke aktivnosti ili poslove. Ukratko, psihopati žele da drugi ljudi rade za njih”, rekao je.

Kao drugu stvar, dr. Jaleel navodi prgavu narav.

“Psihopat može biti potpuno normalan, voditi normalan razgovor, a onda zbog sitnice eksplodirati. To je zapravo način na koji psihopat manipulira drugima”, dodao je.

“Promiskuitet je također znak psihopatije”, tvrdi psihijatar. Dodaje da psihopati imaju sklonost brzo ući u brak, ali on neće dugo trajati.

Postoji niz ranih problema u ponašanju koji mogu ukazivati na to da bi osoba mogla izrasti u psihopata.

“Znakovi psihopatije ponekad se mogu pojaviti tijekom djetinjstva. Psihopati u djetinjstvu mogu biti čudni ili nasilni i agresivni prema životinjama i drugoj djeci”, tvrdi dr. Jaleel.

Na kraju je psihijatar rekao da je nedostatak empatije veliki znak psihopata.

“Psihopati ne mare za osjećaje drugih ljudi. Zapravo, ako ikad pristupite psihopatu da mu kažete kako se osjećate u vezi s nekom situacijom, psihopat će vam vrlo jasno dati do znanja da ga nije briga. Doslovno imaju milijun stvari koje bi radije radili nego slušali što vi mislite ili kako se osjećate u određenoj situaciji”, zaključio je.

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Mary Lou Retton’s Explanation of Health Insurance Takes Some Somersaults

Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton spoke out last week on the NBC “Today” show about what she said was a rare pneumonia that almost killed her and resulted in an expensive, monthlong hospital stay.

It was a shocking reveal. One key comment jumped out for those who follow health policy: Retton said she was uninsured, blaming that lack of coverage on 30 orthopedic surgeries that count as “preexisting conditions,” a divorce, and her poor finances.

“I just couldn’t afford it,” Retton told host Hoda Kotb, who did not challenge the assertion.

Retton, who after winning the gold medal in 1984 became a well-known figure — “America’s sweetheart,” appearing on Wheaties boxes and claiming a variety of other endorsements — did not provide details of her income, the illness, the hospital where she was treated, or the type of insurance she was seeking, so it’s hard to nail down specifics.

Nonetheless, her situation can be informative because the reasons she cited for not buying coverage — preexisting conditions and cost — are among the things the Affordable Care Act directly addresses.

Under the law, which has offered coverage through state and federal marketplaces since 2014, insurers are barred from rejecting people with preexisting conditions and cannot charge higher premiums for them, either. This is one of the law’s most popular provisions, according to opinion surveys.

The ACA also includes subsidies that offset all or part of the premium costs for the majority of low- to moderate-income people who seek to buy their own insurance. An estimated “four out of five people can find a plan for $10 or less a month after subsidies on HealthCare.gov,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a written statement when kicking off the annual open enrollment period in November.

Subsidies are set on a sliding scale based on household income with a sizable portion going to those who make less than twice the federal poverty level, which this year is $29,160 for an individual, or $60,000 for a family of four. Premium costs for consumers are capped at 8.5% of household income.

Still, “we know from surveys and other data that, even 10 years on, a lot of people are unaware there are premium subsidies available through ACA marketplaces,” said Sabrina Corlette, co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reform at Georgetown University.

Those subsidies are one of the reasons cited for record enrollment in 2024 plans, with more than 20 million people signing up so far.

To be sure, there are also many Americans whose share of the premium cost is still a stretch, especially those who might be higher on the sliding subsidy scale. Looking at the KFF subsidy calculator, a 60-year-old with a $100,000 income, for example, would get a $300 monthly subsidy but still have to pay $708 a month toward their premium, on average, nationally. Without a subsidy, the monthly cost would be $1,013.

And even with insurance, many U.S. residents struggle to afford the deductibles, copayments, or out-of-network fees included in some ACA or job-based insurance plans. The ACA does offer subsidies to offset deductible costs for people on the lower end of the income scale. For those with very low incomes, the law expanded eligibility for Medicaid, which is a state-federal program. However, 10 states, including Texas, where Retton lives, have chosen not to expand coverage, meaning some people in this category cannot get either Medicaid or ACA subsidies.

“If her income was below poverty, she could have been caught in the coverage gap,” said Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF. 

Attempts to reach a representative for Retton were not immediately successful.

One last point — ACA enrollment generally must occur during the annual open enrollment, which for 2024 plans opened Nov. 1 and runs until Jan. 16 in most states. But Retton provided no details on what kind of health insurance she shopped for, or when. And there are types of plans and coverage, for example, that fall outside of the ACA rules.

Those include short-term plans, which offer temporary coverage for people between jobs, for example. There are also coverage efforts dubbed “health care sharing ministries,” in which people pool money and pay one another’s medical bills. Neither is considered comprehensive insurance because they generally offer limited benefits, and both can exclude people with preexisting conditions.

If she was considering insurance during a time of year that wasn’t during the open enrollment period, Retton might have still been able to sign up for an ACA plan if she met requirements for a “special enrollment.” Qualifying reasons include a residential move, loss of other coverage, marriage, divorce, and other specific situations.

Retton excelled in landing difficult moves as a gymnast, but she may have missed the bar when it came to buying insurance coverage.

“You can be a very successful person in your other life and not understand American health care and get into a situation that maybe you could have prevented,” said Joseph Antos, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

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Proždrljiva pudla hit je na mrežama, prasnut ćete u smijeh kad vidite kako žica hranu

JEDNA od najpopularnijih pasmina u zadnje vrijeme je toy pudla. To je najmanja vrsta pudli, ali to što su male ne znači da nisu pametne. Baš naprotiv, ova pasmina poznata je po svojoj inteligenciji.

Dokazala je to i ova pametna pudla koja je naučila žicati poslastice na urnebesan način. Snimku je pogledalo preko sedam milijuna korisnika društvenih mreža, a lajkalo ju je preko tristo tisuća ljudi. 

Ljudi su apsolutno oduševljeni smiješnim i inovativnim načinom žicanja koji nam je prezentirala proždrljiva pudlica.

“Dala bih joj da pojede moju dušu. I oba bubrega!”, “Od svih videa pasa koje sam prošle godine vidjela na internetu, ovaj je uvjerljivo najbolji. Želimo još!”, neki su od komentara koje oduševljeni korisnici Instagrama ostavljaju ispod hit videa.

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Ove će adidas tenisice dominirati 2024., prema TikToku

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

KADA su u pitanju tenisice, 2023. bila je godina adidas Samba modela. Nema tko ih nije nosio, a adidas je kupcima ponudio i mnoštvo iteracija. Kao šećer na kraju, ali i zasluženo, Lyst ih je proglasio i najpopularnijim tenisicama koje su obilježile proteklu godinu. 

“Pretražena svakih 1.7 minuta na Lystu, adidas Samba je tenisica godine. Omiljena među slavnim osobama i influencerima, nosile su je i Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber, A$AP Rocky i Harry Styles, a pretraživanja su u posljednja četiri mjeseca porasla za 43 posto na Lystu”, istaknula je tvrtka za modnu tehnologiju i šoping-aplikacija u studenom 2023. 

“Zaljubljena sam u svoje”

Sada TikTok kaže da je dominacija Samba gotova (donekle), a da će njihovo mjesto preuzeti Sambae – tenisice koje su već postale viralne na toj društvenoj mreži. Adidas je njima dodao moderan štih kultnom i popularnom Samba dizajnu. Ova verzija izrađena je s gornjim dijelom od glatke kože, prozirnim vanjskim potplatom od gume, nešto debljim nego na Sambama, i izvezenim prugama.

“Upravo sam ih kupila. Opsjednuta sam”, “Zaljubljena sam u svoje”, “Volim ih”, “Prije su se zvale Samba Rose”, “Trebaju mi te tenisice”, neki su od komentari na adidas Sambae na TikToku ispod videa s njima u prvom planu. 

Lansirane su u prosincu 2023. 

Ove tenisice lansirane su u prosincu prošle godine i pojavile su se na pojedinim adidasovim internetskim stranicama, ali ne još uvijek na svima. Može ih se naći na stranicama za preprodaju poput Klekta, ali i u drugim internetskim trgovinama koje drže adidas. Cijena im je od 100 eura naviše, ovisno o trgovini i modelu. Izdvojili smo nekoliko modela niže. 

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Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh Among Cricket Legends Set To Feature in ‘One World One Family’ Friendly T20 Match on January 18

Muddenahalli, Jan 12: A cause which shall lift the spirit of humanity, the ‘One World One Family Cup’ will witness the convergence of legends from the cricketing world on January 18 at Sathya Sai Grama, here. Organised by the Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, which is based on the philosophy of ‘one world one family’ that works tirelessly for the cause of nutrition, education, and healthcare for the needy across 30+ countries, this friendly cricket match is all set to exude the power of unity, the strength of a shared humanity, and the feeling of a collective social responsibility. The day presided over by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coals and Mines, will also mark the inauguration of the cricket stadium at Sathya Sai Grama – Sai Krishnan Cricket Stadium. Ishan Kishan Shares Video of Meditating and Training Amid Speculation Around His Non-Selection to Indian Team.

Bharat Ratna awardee Sachin Tendulkar and Padma Shri awardee Yuvraj Singh will be captains of the two teams. From Harbhajan Singh to Muthaiah Muralitharan, from Irfan Pathan to Chaminda Vaas, from pace bowlers like RP Singh to left-arm spin bowlers like Monty Panesar, from Danny Morrison to Venkatesh Prasad, and many more from seven nations, their participation at the ‘One World One Family Cup’ will serve as a testimony and commitment to being an advocate for meaningful change. Each of them known for their remarkable achievements and success stories, have brought rich laurels to their countries.

The stadium which is a five-petaled sports arena consisting of 3,500 seats across four galleries, and a centre stage, will welcome its first set of players ever who will unite through the spirit of cricket and be part of a global family to spread awareness about embracing all as one world family – vasudhaiva kutumbakam. One of the most exciting facets is also that a few players from the unforgettable 1983 Cricket World Cup team will be present to witness the friendship match and show their solidarity towards the cause of ‘One World One Family.’ Suryakumar Yadav Practices Batting in Nets Ahead of IPL 2024 As He Continues Recovery From Ankle Injury (See Pics).

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, who batted 34 centuries for India, continues to bat even today; but this time for the cause of needy individuals who are being served by the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, and this innings he calls it “the best innings in his life”. “Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a powerful platform that unites people from all walks of life. Over the years, I have witnessed the immense power of sports to bring people together and make a positive impact on society. This unique friendship match aims to leverage the popularity of cricket to draw attention to the pressing issues faced by the underprivileged of our society, and the great work being done by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai in the spirit of One World One Family – vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam,” said Gavaskar.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2024 11:12 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Wild Liberty Walk Lamborghini Countach revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon

Liberty Walk just loves to show up to the Tokyo Auto Salon in outrageous, heavily modified builds that stir up the hornet’s nest of opinions. For this rendition, the tuner just dropped a Liberty Walk build of the Lamborghini Countach.

It’s only apt that the Japanese car builder follows its F40 revealed last year with another jewel of an Italian supercar, and this one is a serious feast for the eyes. This build isn’t just meant to be a one-off either – you’ll be able to buy the parts from this Liberty Walk build to make one of your own. The tuner’s website lists availability for the front bumper, front diffuser, canards, side skirts, side diffusers, rear diffuser, rear wing and roof intake. No prices are made available as of today. Of course, there’s a whole lot more than that on this Liberty Walk build, but that’s a great off-the-shelf start to making your own.

Unfortunately, Liberty Walk doesn’t have much in the way of a description for performance modifications. There are plenty of obvious ones, though, such as a lowered suspension, the signature Liberty Walk widebody, unique wheels and tires to fill in said widebody kit and an epic quad exhaust poking out the rear. We can see some racing harnesses through the front windshield, and we wouldn’t be surprised to learn that the V12 engine is making more horsepower than it did from the factory.

The most Liberty Walk has to say about the build comes from the tuner’s social media posts where it simply states: “We are doing whatever we want.” 

That right there is the best description for how Liberty Walk goes about its builds. Thought-provoking and controversial cars are its bread and butter, and while the Countach is already a thought-provoking design from the factory, there’s no doubt that Liberty Walk has taken it to another level here.

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SEC charges Morgan Stanley, Pawan Passi in front-running case

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday charged investment banking major Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and the former head of its equity syndicate desk, Pawan Passi, in a front-running case.

According to the US market regulator, the banking major and its employee were involved in a multi-year fraud by disclosing of confidential information about the sale of large quantities of stock known as “block trades.”

Penalty

The SEC’s order concerning Morgan Stanley finds that the firm wilfully violated Sections 10(b) and 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5(b) thereunder, censures the firm, and orders it to pay approximately $138 million in disgorgement, approximately $28 million in pre-judgment interest, and an $83 million civil penalty. The SEC’s order concerning Passi orders him to pay a $250,000 civil penalty, and imposes associational, penny stock, and supervisory bars.

Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $249.4 million imposed by the US regulator. The SEC also charged Morgan Stanley with failing to enforce its policies concerning the misuse of material non-public information related to block trades, the US securities regulator said in a release.

Block deals

A block trade generally involves the sale of a large quantity of shares of an issuer’s stock, privately arranged and executed outside of the public markets.

According to the SEC’s orders, from at least June 2018 through August 2021, Passi and a subordinate on Morgan Stanley’s equity syndicate desk disclosed non-public, potentially market-moving information concerning impending block trades to select buy-side investors despite the sellers’ confidentiality requests and Morgan Stanley’s own policies regarding the treatment of confidential information.

“Sellers entrusted Morgan Stanley and Passi with material non-public information concerning upcoming block trades with the full expectation and understanding that they would keep it confidential,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

“Instead, Morgan Stanley and Passi abused that trust by leaking that same information and using it to position themselves ahead of those trades.”

According to the SEC, if Morgan Stanley eventually purchased the block trade, the buy-side investors would then request and receive allocations from the block trade from Morgan Stanley to cover their short positions. This pre-positioning reduced Morgan Stanley’s risk in purchasing block trades.

In a parallel action, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York today announced criminal resolutions with Morgan Stanley and Passi. The SEC’s ordered disgorgement and pre-judgment interest for Morgan Stanley will be deemed partially satisfied by the forfeiture and restitution paid by the firm, which totals $136,531,223, pursuant to its criminal resolution.

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Digital Marketing

The Seven Principles of Creativity

“It is our responsibility to stop thinking about technology as anything other than a medium that makes us more creative and not less,” said Nick Law, Global Creative Chairperson, Accenture Song, during his session at GoaFest 2023.

Laying down his ‘Seven Principles of Creativity’, Law explained what he believes the advertising industry should get right over the next 10 years. The seven principles that Law discussed were – consistent principles and dynamic practices; singular vision; collaborative culture; designing yourself; loose with ideas, tight with execution; Technology being creative; Deep simplicity and Starting in the middle.

Law stressed that people should not panic over new technology but focus on mastering stuff like generative AI. “One cannot be creative without technology. I think about how I mastered generative AI. Creative people should think about how to master it and use generative AI more than non-creative people,” said Nick Law.

Here is a deep dive on his seven principles:

1. Consistent principles, dynamic practices

Every company should have dynamic practice with consistent principles. There are some things that you stand for that do not change like core principles. And then there are things that you need to respond to – different opportunities, different technology and context – that need to be changing consistently. Importantly, said Law, if you don’t have principles you will not be able to distinguish yourself. “Everytime when something new comes up there should be a way that you and only you can respond to that is why principles are so important,” he stressed

2. Singular vision collaborative culture

“I have never been a part of the great creative exercise that did not have a really focused vision. It could be for a product, a campaign, a company. The nature of creativity is collaborative if you can’t mix and match different ways of thinking,” said Law.

Explaining further the need for collaborations, he cited the example of films. “One of the great art forms of the 20 century in which India is really good at is film. At the end of every film you see a credit roll – the contributor of a film, the single vision in the head of a director. It is an argument against consensus against inputs. You got to be sharp at the top and connect at the bottom .”

Law said that you need to reverse engineer your organisation based on what you are delivering. “The medium keeps changing and you need to keep changing according to the medium. When the best storytelling was happening on the internet, we had to bring in story tellers. We kept changing based on that, everytime we changed we had to restructure our teams, rethink how things got made. It is important because our industry sometimes forgets that you have to be a dynamic organisation to make dynamic things.”

He went on to talk about compound connections. “I will give you an example, strategy is a form of compound connection with creativity. It could be data and Analytics, analytic and strategy, strategy and creative and technology. These things have a compound connection , one thing makes the other thing better.”

If a strategist gives your creative team one brief that is not enough and if the strategist gives a brief of 500 pages then that is too much. I think there is an amount of detail that a creative person can use that has enough detail but not too much.

3. First, design yourself

The most important connection is a person to person connection, stressed Law. “This is amazing creativity and I call it a synthetic connection. It is two people that have different skill sets that are making something that individually they could not make themselves. It is really important specially when they are not connected in physical space. “

If our companies were brain and we have two hemispheres of the brain. One that has design led and one that is story telling led and then we connect them in a synthetic connection as a part of the conversation not as a part of that hands off one to the another. What is interesting is that it actually reflects the conventional thinking that the left hand brain is rational and the right hand brain is creative. That is not true if I’m being creative both hemispheres of my brain are writing up. If you are not laterising your organization by connecting ways of thinking then you have a damaged brain in your organization.

4. Loose with ideas, tight with execution

If you come up with ideas and do not execute ideas then it is no good. If you go straight to execution without dreaming then that is not good either. It is really the way of looking at the classic T shape. Connecting when you’re dreaming and going deeper when you are executing.

5. Technology is creative

We have amazing technology and amazing engineers and technical thinkers . You cannot be actually creative without a technology to take the idea out of your head and put it out in the world. When creative folk are complaining about technology they are complaining about the technology that came after they mastered the older technology – broadcast. The mistake that the industry made was separating media and technology in the late ‘80s . It created a whole class of creatives that thought they are coming up with whole or prime ideas when they, in fact looked at just the last medium that they mastered which is broadcast.

The important thing about new technology as they emerge is that creatives should work closely with new technology soon as possible.

It is our responsibility to stop thinking about technology as anything other than a medium that makes us more creative and not less.

6. Deep simplicity

Simplicity is more important than ever because we live in a complex world, our media is complicated, new formats come on, others are replaced. These formats are competing among each other. So think that the world is already complicated and our actions need to be simple.

Deep simplicity is understanding the context and the complexity of the world we live in and translating it into something simple and human.

7. Start in the middle

I think for the advertising industry it is a very important one.

Where we get our information is getting difficult, researching is difficult, video information is difficult. People spend some time on the brand experience we create, but most of the time they are on Reddit, youtube.

The most valuable Brand in the world is built on trying to make people understand their product and not try to make them feel something with some metaphor and chasing something in the hope that they might actually click on your ad.

So this is how we began to reshape our industry. Craft, clarity and concept. At Apple I spent all my time at lifestyle marketing to feel like Apple.

We need to restructure our teams so they work together. How do you create this? It is at the intersection. Our biggest sin is when we start separating things from efficiency, separating things because we get too big and we don’t connect those pieces in the way I was talking about before.

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Ovi jednostavni trikovi mogu održati naš metabolizam aktivnim i dok spavamo

UKOLIKO ne spavamo dobro, ne samo da ćemo se osjećati mrzovoljno, već ćemo se i udebljati. Spavanje manje od osam sati noću tjera tijelo da proizvodi više hormona stresa, kortizola, koji utječe na mikrobe u crijevima i usporava metabolizam.

Također, uz manje sna, veća je vjerojatnost da ćemo grickati kasno navečer, što bi moglo pokvariti naše ciljeve mršavljenja. Ipak, s pomoću ovih osam jednostavnih koraka možemo održati svoj metabolizam u funkciji i preko noći.

1. Dižite utege navečer

Ako navečer, odmah poslije posla, krenemo s vježbanjem i dizanjem utega, možemo aktivirati metabolizam do 16 sati, piše Deccan Herald.

2. Popijte proteinski shake s kazeinom

Važno je konzumirati protein nakon treninga kako bi se naši mišići oporavili. Kazein se polako probavlja i održava metabolizam aktivnim tijekom noći.

3. Tuširajte se hladnom vodom

Hladan tuš čini više od ispiranja znoja nakon teretane. Samo pola minute pod hladnom vodom može aktivirati smeđe masno tkivo koje, kada se zagrije, topi dodatnih 400 kalorija dok smo u krevetu.

4. Pijte zeleni čaj

Flavonoidi u zelenom čaju pospješuju metabolizam, a ako popijemo tri šalice u danu, sagorjet ćemo 3.5% više kalorija preko noći.

5. Spavajte u hladnijoj prostoriji

Postavljanjem termostata na 19 Celzijevih stupnjeva trošimo 7% više kalorija jer naše tijelo sagorijeva masnoće kako bi održalo svoju unutarnju temperaturu.

6. Povremeno postite

Kada jedemo, naše tijelo proizvodi više hormona inzulina koji pomaže u skladištenju masti. Kada ne jedemo, naše tijelo proizvodi manje inzulina i počinjemo trošiti masnoću koju smo pohranili. Post tjera naše stanice da stvaraju nove mitohondrije, a što više mitohondrija imamo, to više goriva trošimo.

To je izravna veza između mitohondrija i metabolizma. Naši mitohondriji uzimaju ugljikohidrate i druge hranjive tvari te ih spaljuju za energiju, a mi preko noći trošimo kalorije.

7. Spavajte

San je također važan za mršavljenje, čak i ako ne sagorijevamo puno kalorija samo od sna. Tijelo zapravo gubi vodu dok spavamo i tako gubimo na težini a da toga nismo svjesni. Disanje i znojenje neki su od načina na koje gubimo vodu preko noći.

8. Izbjegavajte obilne obroke prije spavanja

Vjerojatno se nećemo osjećati pospano ako naše tijelo probavlja puno hrane. Također, kada pijemo pića s kofeinom, budniji smo, stoga bismo ih trebali izbjegavati prije spavanja. Kvalitetan san doprinosi mršavljenju.

Održavanje zdravog metabolizma i mršavljenje preko noći zahtijevaju ovih nekoliko jednostavnih koraka. Iako ne sagorijevamo puno kalorija tijekom spavanja, san je vrlo važan za naše zdravlje, a nedovoljno sna može otežati održavanje zdrave tjelesne težine. 

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Zlatni retriver iz šetnje nosi neočekivanu stvar i onda se s njom ušuška u krevetiću

ZLATNI retriveri poznati su po svojoj prijateljskoj naravi, ali jedan od njih podigao je to na novu razinu – sprijateljio se s kamenom! Obi-Wan nasmijao je ljude na društvenim mrežama nakon što je uhvaćen s kamenom u svom krevetu za pse. Vlasnica psa, Tori, na TikToku je podijelila video u kojem je uhvatila nesvakidašnji trenutak.

“Donosi ih kući, a onda se s njima ušuška u svom krevetu”, napisala je vlasnica o neobičnoj navici svog ljubimca.

U isječku vidimo Obi-Wana kako uzbuđeno i ponosno maše repom dok vlasnici pokazuju kamen.

Video je ubrzo postao viralan, prikupivši više od 700.000 pregleda, a ljudi su u komentarima podijelili slične anegdote. 

“Morali smo kupiti brnjicu za mog zlatnog retrivera. On nije zao, samo pokušava jesti kamenje dok smo u parku”, podijelila je jedna žena.

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Pitali smo ljude u Zagrebu hoće li im nedostajati Nama. Evo što su nam rekli

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

JEDAN od simbola grada Zagreba, složit će se mnogi, robna je kuća Nama. Poslovala je dobro sve do devedesetih, a 2000. godine ova robna kuća otišla je u stečaj koji traje već 23 godine. Sada zbog stečajnog duga na prodaju idu obje zgrade robne kuće Nama u Zagrebu – ona u Ilici i ona na Kvatriću. Za sada nije poznata sudbina tih zgrada, ni što će postati. O tome će odlučiti novi vlasnici.  

>> Nakon 142 godine Zagreb ostaje bez jednog od svojih simbola. Ovo je priča o Nami

Zanimalo nas je što ljudi u Zagrebu kažu na ovaj nesretni rasplet vezan uz Namu, hoće li im nedostajati, ali i vežu li ih neka posebna sjećanja uz nju. Pogledajte što su nam rekli. 

“U Nami kupujem 40 godina”

“Jako će mi nedostajati. Svaki dan idem u Namu i kupujem klasiku, garderobu”, rekla nam je prva gospođa. “Kupujem 40 godina sigurno, otkako sam došla u Zagreb”, dodala je. Istaknula je da joj se posebno u Nami sviđa to što ima domaće proizvođače, što su zaposlenici uslužni i educirani te ju znaju uputiti ako nešto treba. 

“Ima od igle do lokomotive”

Druge dvije sugovornice su nam otkrile da rado kupuju u Nami. Jedna je istaknula da “oduvijek” kupuje u ovoj zagrebačkoj robnoj kući dok je druga dodala da će joj Nama nedostajati.

“Zato smo i došle da radimo prometa dok se još prometa raditi može”, naglasila je i istaknula: “Ima od igle do lokomotive, što god ti padne na pamet nađeš u Nami.” Od suđa, odjeće, dekoracija za kuću pa do šivanja, predmeti su koje kupuju u Nami. Nisu imale ništa negativno za reći o njoj. 

“Žao mi je što kapitalizam sve preuzima”

“Jako će mi nedostajati, volim Namu, išla sam u Namu dosad jako puno puta. Nama je uvijek imala nekih stvari koje niti jedna druga trgovina nije imala i mislim da je baš simbol Zagreba i da je velika šteta što nestaje”, rekla nam je jedna Zagrepčanka. Ni ona nema ništa negativno za reći o Nami. “Samo sve najbolje”. Dodala je da joj je “žao što kapitalizam sve preuzima i ne vodi računa o kulturi i o nasljeđu.”

“Mislim da to nije u redu”

“Mi smo generacija kojoj su bile te trgovine pojam, i gostoljubivost i odlične ponude artikala. Ustvari način na koji se sada zatvaraju neke trgovine na koje smo navikli i nestaju neke stvari sa kojima smo se identificirali, mislim da to nije u redu”, istaknula nam je jedna gospođa. Dodala je da se u Nami uvijek osjeća jako ugodno. 

“Sviđaju mi se isto zgrade u kojima se nalaze jer to je arhitektura koja tu postoji već puno godina, znači kvalitetna stara arhitektura sa nekim imenom i prezimenom ako tako mogu da je nazovem. A svi ovi novi kupovni centri koji su svi napravljeni po istom principu, industrijski, dizajnirani i kao što sam rekla, bezlični.”

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Polycab faces investor scepticism after income-tax findings; analysts unconvinced

Income-tax findings on an “unnamed” company perceived to be Polycab Industries and the company’s clarification failed to convince analysts. The Polycab stock corrected 21 per cent to ₹3,905 on Thursday because of a Ministry of Finance release suggesting tax evasion by the group.

While retaining the “Add” rating on the stock, Axis Capital cut the target price to ₹4,300 from its previous target of ₹5,809.

“We do not have sufficient information to decide: if tax evasion occurred?; time for final judgement if Polycab decides to contest the charges; scale of impact if tax evasion is proven (could be GST and IT evasion, and a penalty). But we believe a multiple derating is inevitable till the charges are proven otherwise,” said Axis Capital.

According to Anil R, Research analyst, Geojit Financial Services, the ongoing ₹1,000 crore tax evasion case involving Polycab awaits further clarity.

Amidst expectations of sustained volatility, there is an anticipation that the stock will underperform, he said, adding that regarding Polycab’s core operations, the robust performance in cable and wires was fuelled by strong volume growth, higher government spending, and a thriving real estate market.

“Looking ahead, despite a favourable demand environment, a moderated growth pace is foreseen due to factors such as higher interest rates, increased input costs, and intensified competitive pressures. On account of valuation concerns, we had recommended a sell rating with a target price of ₹4,473, which has been achieved.”

Meanwhile, SmallCap Fund Inc sold a 0.57 per cent stake or 8.51 lakh shares of the company through a block deal window at an average price of ₹3,599.87.

Axis Capital cut its target price to factor in the uncertainties due to the IT raid by cutting the target P/E to 30x Dec’25E (from 38x Sep’25E).

“We cut EPS estimates by 2-4% to factor in disruptions due to IT raid in FY24E and lower cables and wires margins as capacity is added in the sector in FY25/26E.”

In a late night “X” post, the income-tax department said it started search and seizure operations in Polycab and some of its distributors on 12 Dec’23 at more than 50 locations across Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nasik, Daman, Halol, and Delhi.

During the search, incriminating evidence was found and seized, revealing a modus operandi of tax evasion. Preliminary analysis suggests unaccounted cash sales, cash payments for unaccounted purchases, non-genuine transport, and subcontracting expenses to suppress taxable income.

Unaccounted cash sales of ₹1,000 crore (not recorded in the books), unaccounted cash payments of more than ₹400 crore made by a distributor on behalf of Polycab, and ₹100 crore of non-genuine expenses are some of the allegations. Cash exceeding ₹4 crore and more than 25 bank lockers have been put on restraint.”

In its response, Polycab said it’s yet to receive any communication from the income-tax department and denied any tax evasion and intends to appeal against the same if the charges are levelled.

Legal redressal and final judgment could take a long time in this scenario, cautioned Axis Capital.

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Digital Marketing

Contemplating the future of creativity

Music vibrated at Goafest2023 — from Kanika Kapoor’s pulsating performance on day one to Papon’s effortless crooning on the final day, with McCann Worldwide Chief Prasoon Joshi’s impromptu renditions as well. Even cricketer Harbhajan Singh belted out a rousing number, bringing the house down. And for the first time ever, the ad industry showcased its in-house musical talent.

Even as a lot of delegates could be seen rushing to catch the IPL action on the big screen and cricket peppered conversations, this edition of the ad and media jamboree was firmly about a glorious contemplation of the future of creativity. From agency chiefs to creative professionals to media planners and movie industry personas, there were differing takes on where creativity is headed. Here is what we heard:

Creativity in the age of AI

How would creativity be disrupted in the age of AI? In a session on ‘The Future of Creativity’ moderated by Rohit Ohri, Chairman and CEO – FCB Ulka, panelists Anusha Shetty, Chairperson and Group CEO – Grey Group India, Josy Paul, Chairman and Group CCO – BBDO, T Gangadhar, Co-Founder and Group CEO – Quotient Ventures and Dheeraj Sinha, CEO and Chairman – Leo Burnett and BBH deliberated on this question. The unanimous view was that machine would aid man, and humans would continue to be at the centre of creativity.

Josy Paul put it beautifully when he said, “I have been through four generations of technology – the era of print, television, the internet and social media, and I have embraced all four of them. I think it’s because I didn’t fall in love with the medium. I fell in love with the people I have worked with.” He said, “While there is so much noise about AI, Emotional Intelligence is how agencies and brands will stand out. So when we talk about AI, I want to put EI on the table.”

Interestingly, on the last day, one got a live view of the use of AI in advertising as Leo Burnett executives showcased an ad they made for Airtel using deep fake technology to recreate the unrecorded 175 not-out scored by Kapil Dev in the 1983 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. Technology helped bring to life that remarkable match but as they pointed out, AI was only a multiplier — the starting point was human creativity.

Structure of Agencies

Both Rohit Ohri and Anusha Shetty were of the view that the structure of an organisation would need to be reframed to enable creativity in the age of technology. “The future structure for an advertising agency needs to be extremely fluid because if you knew what the future is going to look like you would not have a structure again. You need a fluid system and an open structure. I see a lean and horizontal structure. At this point the solution can only come from collaborations,” said Shetty.

As creativity evolves, talent too would also need to keep pace. As Paul pointed out, “Talent should be a combination of a visionary, missionary and an artist!”

Accenture Song’s creative chairperson Nick Law, in his talk said that in today’s age when time is of the essence, technology was imperative for creativity as it lent speed. He said that companies need to have consistent principles, possesses a collaborative personality, communicate with clarity, be adaptable to changes, work closely with technology, keep it simple and start in the middle — with ideas coming from the top deck as well as the lower pool.

Creativity and purpose

Many of the experts attending the event felt that creativity was linked to solving problems. As Aditi Mishra, CEO, Lodestar UM said, “Creativity just for the sake of creativity may no longer be enough but will need to be driven by purpose. When I’m saying purpose, it could be multifold — it could be about changing lives of people or solving environmental issues. And that shift will happen not just in the manner of say the content of the ad but it will also happen in ways that people consume, promote, engage with content. ” She also said authenticity of content would also matter. As Mishra summed up, the predefined norms of what creativity is will be challenged more and more.

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Health Fitness

Smijeh pomaže sagorjeti kalorije i pridonosi zdravlju organizma, tvrde liječnici

SIGURNO ste primijetili kako se osjećate lakše i bolje nakon što vas netko dobro nasmije. Ali, znanost je pokazala da smijanje ne samo pomaže da se opustite, već čini i puno toga pozitivnog za naše zdravlje.

Prema studiji objavljenoj u časopisu International Journal of Obesity, smijanje također sagorijeva kalorije. Točnije, 10 do 40 kalorija ako se smijete 10 do 15 minuta dnevno. To je otprilike količina kalorija koju unesete dok pojedete malu čokoladicu.

Istraživači su do zaključaka došli mjereći broj otkucaja srca i potrošnju energije (stopu metabolizma) kod 100 dobrovoljaca koji su gledali humoristične isječke. “Otkrili smo da, kada su se ljudi smijali, povećanje je bilo oko 20 posto iznad prosječne stope metabolizma u mirovanju”, podijelio je za NBC News dr. Maciej Buchowski sa Sveučilišta Vanderbilt u Nashvilleu.

Također, neki znanstvenici smatraju da smijeh može imati sličan učinak na vaše hormone kao i tjelovježba. Pokazalo se i da može proizvesti iste rezultate kao i tjelovježba kada je u pitanju zdravlje srca. “Kada se smijete 15 minuta, povećanje promjera krvnih žila je slično onome koje se događa kada trčite ili radite neku drugu kardioaktivnost”, objašnjava za CNN kardiolog Michael Miller.

Nadalje, smijanje potiče veći unos kisika, što može biti korisno za naše unutarnje organe. Definitivno postoji nešto istine u izreci: “Smijeh je najbolji lijek”, jer on može poboljšati zdravlje imunološkog sustava, biti lijek protiv bolova, a i boriti se protiv hormona stresa, kortizola, koji može uzrokovati razne upale.

Iako se ne biste trebali oslanjati samo na smijeh da biste sagorjeli kalorije, regulirali hormone ili poboljšali kardiovaskularno zdravlje, njegove dobrobiti za naš organizam su više nego očite.

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Happy Birthday Mithila Palkar: Check Out Her Saree Shenanigans!

Tribhanga actress Mithila Palkar celebrates her birthday on January 12. Palkar rose to prominence after her Marathi version of the “cup song” went viral on social media. Currently, Mithila is seen in Netflix’s Little Things while she continues to sign other projects. Mithila was also a part of the groom squad at Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare’s wedding ceremony in Udaipur. And it was during one of her appearances in pre-wedding festivities that we realised she’s a budding fashionista waiting for your attention. Ira Khan Wedding: Nupur Shikhare Grooves to Jugnu Beats With Mithila Palkar in Mehendi Ceremony (Watch Video).

Mithila has an impressive wardrobe filled with all things nice and pretty. Her sarees, in particular, deserve a special mention – simply for being so fancy and looking so elegant. Mithila’s ethnic wardrobe is filled with such supremely beautiful pieces that you will be compelled to stare. On days when she isn’t busy being the girl next door, Palkar is either posing in her stunning sarees or making us wait for one of these sights. Her saree stories are intriguing enough to warrant your attention and today, since it’s her birthday, let’s raise a toast for the same. Mithila Palkar Drips Six Yards of Sensuality in This Throwback Backless Blouse and Pretty Pink Saree Vibe!

On Mithila Palkar’s special day, let’s check out a few pictures of hers in sarees, shall we?

Just Looking Like a WOW!

Pretty You!

Ethnic Dreams

Red Hot

Elegance Personified

Orange is the New Black

All Eyes On Her

Happy Birthday, Mithila Palker!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 12, 2024 11:14 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Veterinar u viralnom TikToku navodi 5 pasmina pasa čije liječenje najviše košta

IMATI psa nije jeftino. Zdrava hrana, preparati za njegu i igračke, veterinarski troškovi – sve su to stvari koje mu moramo osigurati i na koje treba misliti prije nego što nabavimo ljubimca. Međutim, neke pasmine pasa čak su skuplje od prosjeka.

Veterinar Amir Anwary snimio je viralni video na TikToku u kojem je otkrio svoju listu pet pasmina čiji su veterinarski troškovi u prosjeku značajno najviši. Zanimljivo je da su sve velike pasmine.

5. Američki buldog

Na zadnjem mjestu ove nezahvalne liste našao se američki buldog. Oni obično imaju problema s kukovima i zglobovima, zbog čega često moraju piti skupe lijekove, ići na razna rehabilitacijska vježbanja ili na operaciju. Imaju potencijal razviti i ostale genetski prenosive zdravstvene probleme.

4. Cane corso

Ako se pravilno uzgajaju, mogu biti potpuno zdravi, ali su također podložni raznim zdravstvenim problemima. Najčešće ih pogađaju displazija kukova, idiopatska epilepsija, demodikoza i abnormalnosti očnih kapaka. Mogu imati i osjetljiv želudac.

3. Bordoška doga

Ovaj veliki pas bačvastih prsa također je pod visokim rizikom od po život opasne nadutosti. Može patiti i od srčanih bolesti, raka, ortopedskih problema te epilepsije.

2. Rotvajler

Možda neočekivano, ali ova popularna pasmina zauzela je visoko drugo mjesto. Uz njih se veže cijeli niz zdravstvenih problema, od ortopedskih, tipičnih za velike pasmine, pa do očnih bolesti i srčanih oboljenja. Također imaju problema s osjetljivošću želuca, a skloni su i razvoju raka kostiju i limfoma.

1. Švicarski planinski pas

Ovo je definitivno najskuplja pasmina koju možete imati. Imaju iste zdravstvene probleme s kojima se suočavaju sve druge velike pasmine, ali su kod njih mnogo češći. Urinarna inkontinencija kod steriliziranih ženki i štenaca također je česta pojava.

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Amerikanac otkriva na koje se stvari još nije privikao od kada živi u Hrvatskoj

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

AMERIKANAC koji pod korisničkim imenom Car2Cro na TikToku redovito objavljuje videozapise o svom životu u Dubrovniku nedavno je podijelio tri stvari na koje se još privikava od dolaska u Hrvatsku.

U videu je naglasio razlike u porezima. U Hrvatskoj je PDV obično uključen u cijene proizvoda i usluga koje vidite na izlozima trgovina ili na računima, dok u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama porezi na prodaju obično nisu uključeni u istaknute cijene proizvoda ili usluga.

Pakiranje namirnica

Druga stvar koju je iznio odnosi se na pakiranje namirnica u vrećice u trgovinama. Ističe kako mu je taj postupak izuzetno stresan jer ima dojam da ga svi promatraju i očekuju da brzo završi. Izgleda da pakiranje nije izazov samo za njega, budući da su se mnogi Hrvati u komentarima izjasnili kako se i sami teško navikavaju na tu praksu.

“Živio sam cijeli život u Hrvatskoj, ali se nikad nisam naviknuo na činjenicu da moram sam spakirati svoje namirnice u vrećice”, “I meni je pakiranje namirnica veliki stres, a odavde sam”, “Ja sam iz Hrvatske i još uvijek sam pod stresom kad odem u trgovinu i oni počnu skenirati stvari super brzo”, pisali su ispod videa.

“Sve trgovine su bile zatvorene”

Kao treću stvar na koju se ne može priviknuti istaknuo je blagdane. Razlog tome je što ne zna kada su koji blagdani kod nas, što ponekad rezultira situacijom da nema gdje obaviti kupovinu. “Ne znam je li tako i u drugim gradovima u Hrvatskoj, ali u Dubrovniku, kada je neki blagdan, radi samo jedna trgovina”, izjavio je.

Prepričao je nedavno iskustvo kada se našao u toj situaciji. “Morali smo posjetiti prijatelje kako bismo uzeli nešto hrane jer smo ostali bez zaliha. Tog dana nismo imali ništa za jesti. Kada smo se vratili s puta u nedjelju, sve trgovine su bile zatvorene.”

Hrvati su mu u komentarima pružili korisne savjete: “Ni mi ne znamo sve praznike napamet, ali imamo zidne kalendare, na kojima su svi praznici označeni crvenim brojevima”, “Nedjeljom je sve zatvoreno. Otvoreno je samo nekoliko trgovina. Kupi si zalihe unaprijed”, “Živim u Puli i također imamo problem s trgovinama za blagdane. Zagreb i Rijeka su veći pa imaju izbora, ali mi nemamo i to je frustrirajuće”. 

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Juventus Beats Frosinone 4–0 With Arkadiusz Milik Hat Trick To Reach Coppa Italia 2023-24 Semifinal Against Lazio

Expelled from European competition by UEFA this season, Juventus is still in contention for two of Italy’s domestic titles. Arkadiusz Milik scored a hat trick and the Bianconeri beat visiting Frosinone 4-0 on Thursday to advance into a matchup with Lazio in the Italian Cup semifinals. In Serie A, Juventus trails leader Inter Milan by two points at the season’s midpoint.  The Turin club was removed from the third-tier Europa Conference League by UEFA for this season for a false accounting case. Massimiliano Allegri marked his 400th match as Juventus coach, becoming only the third manager to achieve that milestone with the club after Giovanni Trapattoni (596) and Marcello Lippi (405). Former Italy Captain Leonardo Bonucci Leaves Union Berlin for Fenerbahce After Troubled Four Months Stay.

Milik put Juventus ahead with a penalty 10 minutes in following a foul on Fabio Miretti. Then he completed a counterattack after exchanging passes with United States international Weston McKennie. His third was a tap in and then Kenan Yildiz added the fourth following another assist from McKennie.

Lazio beat city rival Roma in a derby on Wednesday. The other semifinal features Atalanta against Fiorentina.

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Auto

Hyundai reveals Ioniq 5 N performance parts at Tokyo Auto Salon

With 641 horsepower, aggressive bodywork, upgraded chassis, upgraded suspension and upgraded brakes, not many people were likely thinking the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would need much else. But “not many people” is also not “all people.” So for that subset that just want something even more wild, Hyundai is going to release aftermarket parts for the high-performance EV, and it previewed them with the NPX1 concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

NPX1 stands for “N Performance eXperimental 1” and it really is just a showcase for the aftermarket parts Hyundai is prepping for the Ioniq 5 N. They’re obviously centered around beefing up the already beefy 5 N’s sheetmetal. They include a huge front splitter with tall endplates, deep side skirts with rear air intakes, and a massive rear diffuser. The rear wing looks like it came off a race car. The NPX1 also sits on wheels that are a hybrid of alloy spokes and carbon fiber rims.

There are upgrades under the skin, too. Hyundai says that even more aggressive brake pads and lowering springs will be among the parts that will be offered. And the NPX1 also gets Alcantara throughout the interior and some racey bucket seats.

The parts are apparently still undergoing some development, but Hyundai says they will be available sometime this year for the Ioniq 5 N. It will be the first model getting a variety of factory aftermarket parts, but it won’t be the only one, with parts in development for Hyundai’s entire N range. Hyundai further noted it’s hoping to also offer software upgrades that can affect the artificial motor noises and possibly even the calibration of the throttle and motors. That of course leads us to wonder if power upgrades will be available. We’ll also be curious to see if some parts become available to N Line models, too. Certainly the future of Hyundai performance looks interesting.

 

 

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Cryptocurrency

Broker’s call: Vedanta (BUY) – The Hindu BusinessLine

Target: ₹362

CMP: ₹274.60

The successful debt restructuring at Vedanta parentco Vedanta Resources (VRL) removes a major overhang on the stock. The restructuring comes at a higher cost, but gives Vedanta a two-year breather to focus on ongoing aluminium/zinc capex and monetisation of steel & iron ore assets, which would unlock incremental cash flows.

VEDL has been performing well operationally, and even financially, and has not been in a distress situation. The real issue of the stock’s underperformance has been the continuous overhang of parentco’s debt, whose repayment has now been deferred to FY27.

  • Also read: Vedanta joins International Aluminium Institute to strengthen sustainability efforts

The debt restructuring bolsters the case for ratcheting up Vedanta’s target valuation. We now value VEDL ex-HZ at 5.5x EV/EBITDA (earlier 4.5x) and HZ at 6.5x FY26E EV/EBITDA. Moreover, promoters still can offload up to 13.6 per cent stake to revert to 50.1 per cent stake in Vedanta, providing additional liquidity.

Monetisation of steel & iron ore assets, vertical split of businesses, etc can unlock even more upside potential. On the whole, we believe Vedanta is moving in the right direction. We upgrade to ‘Buy’ with revised target price of ₹362 (from₹265).

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Digital Marketing

Viacom18 ropes in 13 sponsors for India-Afghanistan T20 series

Viacom18 has roped in 13 sponsors for the India vs Afghanistan T20 series for both TV and digital. Tata Commercial Vehicles and HDFC Bank have come onboard as co-presenting sponsors.

Associate sponsors for the T20 series include Matrimony.com, Eureka Forbes,, Oppo, Kajaria Ceramics, Hero Electronix, and Farmley. Other sponsors as associates that have come on board include CREX, MPL, Komaki EV, and MP Birla.

This is the first T20 International series played by Team India in 2024. It is being broadcast on JioCinema, Sports 18 Network, and Colors Cineplex from January 11-17.

JioCinema streams the series in 11 languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Colors Cineplex will present live action in Hindi, while viewers can opt between English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada on Sports18-1 SD + HD.

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Health Fitness

Liječnik upozorava na znakove u stolici koji ukazuju da trebamo liječničku pomoć

AKO ŽELITE imati zdravu stolicu, važno je konzumirati voće, povrće, cjelovite žitarice, sjemenke, orašaste plodove i mahunarke. Ako vaša prehrana ne obiluje tim namirnicama, mogla bi dovesti do problema sa stolicom.

“Ako vam stolica izgleda kao da je od malih grudica i teško prolazi, onda imate jak zatvor. Slijedi kvrgava stolica, koja označava blagi zatvor”, objasnio je dr. Will Bulsiewicz u podcastu The Diary of a CEO.

Stolica koja ima oblik kobasice s pukotinama je zdrava, kao i ona koja je glatka.

“Ako imate stolicu s mrljama i jasnim rubovima, onda vam u prehrani nedostaje vlakana. Stolica koja je kašaste konzistencije i s neravnim rubovima ukazuje na upalu, a tekuća je posljedica upale i proljeva”, dodao je.

Što se tiče boje, bijela stolica ukazuje na blokadu koja sprječava miješanje žuči s sadržajem u crijevima.

“Ako se borite s probavljanjem masti, stolica će biti žute boje, dok zelena može ukazivati na infekciju, ali u većini slučajeva je znak da ste popili previše zelenih sokova. Slično je i s plavom stolicom – možda ste pojeli previše borovnica”, naglašava liječnik.

Ali, ako je vaša stolica crvena, odmah trebate potražiti liječničku pomoć.

“U pitanju je znak krvi u stolici. To nije normalno i trebate razgovarati s liječnikom. Krv u stolici često je posljedica raka debelog crijeva ili hemeroida”, istaknuo je.

Isto vrijedi i za crnu stolicu.

“Ona može ukazivati na krvarenje u želucu. Ako pritom užasno miriše i izgleda poput katrana, odmah se javite liječniku”, zaključio je dr. Bulsiewicz.

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Internet je rasplakala 21-godišnja maca koja je gledala svog vlasnika kako odrasta

INTERNET se zaljubio u 21-godišnju mačku po imenu Maddie koja je odrasla uz svog vlasnika. Video koji je na TikTok objavio @etlots skupio je impresivnih 1.5 milijuna pregleda i rastopio srca ljudi diljem svijeta.

“Imam istu curu macu otkad sam imao devet godina (sada imam 30)”, piše u opisu viralne snimke koja uključuje isječke Maddie kako odmara kod kuće, sunča, druži se s obiteljskim psom, jede piletinu i opušteno spava.

“Gledala te kako odrastaš”, “Ovo me rasplakalo”, “Imali ste zajedničko djetinjstvo”, “Nadam se da ću i ja biti te sreće sa svojim macama”, samo su neki od komentara.

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Shopping Product Reviews

“Čini vidljivu razliku”: Ovu višekratnu masku ​​za oči odobrila je i Hailey Bieber

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

HAILEY Bieber istaknuta je osoba u svijetu ljepote, a svaki proizvod koji ona koristi postane pravi hit. U jednom intervjuu za Vogue otkrila je ključni proizvod u svojoj beauty rutini – Dieux Skin elegantnu masku za oči koja se može koristiti više puta.

Mogućnost višekratne upotrebe

Ključna karakteristika koja izdvaja Dieux Skin masku za oči od uobičajenih maski za podočnjake jest njezina mogućnost višekratne upotrebe. Za upotrebu jednostavno nanesete svoj omiljeni serum ili kremu za oči, pričekate da proizvod postane ljepljiv, a zatim stavite Forever Eye masku na 10 do 20 minuta.

Ova maska također ima višenamjensku funkciju jer obnavlja kožu, pojačava hidrataciju i djeluje kao tretman za oči.

Hailey nije jedina koja odobrava ovaj proizvod, evo što su drugi recenzenti rekli.

“Uvijek sam izbjegavala uobičajene maske za oči”, napisala je jedna osoba. “Sada, kad su moji podočnjaci postali suhi s dolaskom zime, odlučila sam isprobati ove. Već nakon prvih 10 minuta korištenja bila sam oduševljena! Čuvam ih u hladnjaku i koristim svako jutro… pružaju vidljivu razliku odmah nakon upotrebe, koja traje veći dio dana. Nakon otprilike tjedan dana redovite upotrebe primijetila sam da su moje fine linije i minimalna natečenost izgledali izglađeno tijekom cijelog dana.”

“Gotovo svakodnevno ih nosim i stvarno su unaprijedile moju rutinu”, podijelio je oduševljeni korisnik. “Sviđa mi se što mogu isprobati različite kreme za područje oko očiju kako bih vidjela što najbolje djeluje s njima. Savjet: Obavezno koristite manje proizvoda nego što mislite da vam treba.”

Maska košta 25 dolara (23 eura), a možete je vidjeti ovdje.

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Sports

IND Win by Six Wickets | India vs Afghanistan Highlights of 1st T20I 2024: Shivam Dube, Bowlers Guide Men in Blue to Victory

Arshdeep Singh concedes 15 runs off the final over as Afghanistan manage 158/5 in this 1st T20I against India. After both openers were back in the hut, it looked like this mark would not be reached by the visitors but Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai ensured that there was a momentum shift in the meantime. It is a good total, although Afghanistan would hope that they could some more. For India, it is a good bowling performance, albeit the dropped chances. 

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Cryptocurrency

Sensex, Nifty climb in early trade on firm global trends

Benchmark equity indices climbed in early trade on Thursday amid a rally in global markets and buying in Reliance Industries.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 341.76 points to 71,999.47 in early trade. The Nifty climbed 107.8 points to 21,726.50.

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank and NTPC were the major gainers.

Infosys, Nestle, Wipro and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

Also read: Infosys Q3 results: 5 key things to watch out for

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading with gains.

The US markets ended in the positive territory on Wednesday.

“The Q3 results season starting today with the results of TCS and Infosys will provide indications of the Nifty earnings for FY24,” said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.

Also read: Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid: Ideal fund for investing at market highs 

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.39 per cent to $77.11 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,721.35 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

The BSE benchmark ended 271.50 points or 0.38 per cent higher at 71,657.71 on Wednesday. The Nifty advanced 73.85 points or 0.34 per cent to 21,618.70.

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Digital Marketing

The six yard drape weaves a stunning growth story

The saree’s amazing comeback saga continued in 2023. In its year-end report Flip Trends 2023, online retailer FlipKart said that the most shopped lifestyle product in the year gone by was the saree. Other online retailers too reported a big uptick in saree sales. According to Meesho, it witnessed a 1.5X growth in saree orders during the 2023 festive season as compared to the year before. More interesting, it says the age barrier has dissolved as 60 per cent of the saree customers were under 30.

The ₹80,000 crore Indian saree market is booming. A whole bunch of reasons are behind the saree’s spectacular showing – but the most compelling one seems to be the way new age saree brands like Suta, Shobitam, Chidiyaa Online, Raw Mango, Byloom, Taneira and many more have made the six yards very cool through hassle-free drapes, exciting blouses and accessories, cool hashtags, and a whole new narrative that includes sustainability, support for artisans, and a big saree sisterhood. Also, new interesting brands are bursting through in this category, creating more excitement and niches, thereby growing the saree pie further. Today, if youngsters can talk knowledgeably about Dabu, Bagru, Ikat, Leheriya, Ajrakh, Uppada, Jamdani, Sanganeri, Bandhani it’s thanks to many of these brands. No longer does a saree mean a Benarasi , Kancheevaram, Patola, Kota or a Pochampally. The diversity of India’s handlooms and printing traditions are now suddenly at the doorstep of every customer.

Stylists like Dolly Jain are also playing a part, as are Bollywood celebrities who are now seen draped in Suta, Shobitam and other D2C brand creations. Ambuj Narayan, CEO, Taneira, says, “The entry of stylists in the fashion industry, has led to rise in popularity of ready-to-wear sarees, innovative draping techniques and inventive fashioning of the saree as a garment. This has elevated the perception of the saree amongst the newer generations and made it more versatile than ever before.”

Youthful styling

“It’s beautiful to see how sarees have come back. We have had a role to play,” proclaims Sujata Biswas, co founder of Suta, the brand that has sashayed into Gen Z ‘s imagination and heart with its cool weaves and funky content. “Sarees are no longer a wedding, and temple visit wear — we have made it cool for any occasion,” asserts Taniya Biswas. And, indeed, it’s no idle claim. The two sisters, who created a label from the first two letters of their names (Su and Ta) in 2016, have seen their digital first brand going places. The brand saw a big jump in festive season sales last year — it sold 1.1 lakh sarees between July and November 2023 as compared to 60,000 units in the same period in 2022. In 2023, Suta launched eight offline stores to add to the Bangalore store it opened in 2022. “We are going to open our ninth offline store in Pune,” says Taniya, pointing out how most of the stores are less than a year old but already contributing 15 per cent of Suta’s business. Suta has also made its customers bond more with its sarees by giving each of them a quirky name — for instance, there is a Bossy Caramel, a Laal Chumki, a Chandni ke Phool and so on.

The sisters say the biggest chunk of their saree customers are in the 25 to 35 age group while the second largest chunk is 18 to 25. A few years ago it would be unthinkable for anyone in this age cohort to wear sarees to casual lunches or date nights. But the starchy formality has now gone out of the garment. Messy drapes are regarded as hip. Wear it with a halter neck blouse, add a belt and style it with boots, or a short coat and you are ready to compete against the LBD at swank parties.

Taneira too is going all out to woo the young. “Our styling is focused on making the saree look conducive for the young. Today, a saree appeals to a young office goer as much as it is dear to our grey-haired grannies,” says Narayan.

Ramya Rao and Kavea Chavali have put the lustre back in the Andhra Uppada

Jermina Menon, a strategy consultant based in Bengaluru, and a saree evangelist, says that the garment has got a boost from two things — one, the blouses that range from styles that are backless to halter to crop tops and even shirts. Two, from different draping styles that have made sarees more contemporary and stylish. She also says that the handloom space has seen a big boost post pandemic. “I can vouch for a few weavers who went online and sold direct and I see them improve — whether it is in their communication, or websites or promotions (through influencers).”

Menon points one to Kalaneca, again being built by two sisters, twins Ramya Rao and Kavea R Chavali, that is resurrecting the Andhra Uppada. What started as a hobby for the sisters, who were working professionals and are Kuchipudi dancers, to help the weavers get more business, is now a full-fledged brand with a marketing strategy and a mission to get more consumers experience the weave. Rao has left her job to grow Kalaneca full time while Kavea, a corporate emcee flaunts the Uppada at every occasion she can. “It’s grand, yet so light and easy to wear,” extols Rao. The Rao sisters, who got interested in the Uppada thanks to their mother who would visit the weavers’ belt, are also building another brand Etram (derived from Arangetram) that would have a wider range and also do blouses.

Rao says Kalaneca has an international focus and this year they will also be trying to make one of a kind customised sarees. Through events like Sarees and Sangria — a get together of saree lovers over a drink they have done in Mumbai and Bengaluru — they have driven the conversation to the Uppada weaving traditions and created interest.

One stop shops

The growth of the saree is also because many of the pain points associated with wearing sarees – getting a matching blouse stitched (and a good fit is always a problem), arranging the falls and petticoat — have all vanished. “There was a perception that there was just too much kaam jham involved in a saree. For people to wear it instantly, we had to solve the problem,” says Taniya.

Just like other apparel, which you can wear straight off the rack, a shopper can now go to a store like Taneira or Suta and get the whole look, sarees, blouses, tailoring et al. And that has spawned a whole new profitable business for saree brands. Suta says earlier blouses were 20 per cent of its revenues , but now 35 to 40 per cent of its nearly ₹70 crore annual revenue comes from blouses.

Interestingly, many of the brands say this need came from global consumers — Indians living in the US, especially, who are big online saree consumers, who want everything taken care of. Shobitam, for instance, started by two sisters in Seattle, Aparna and Ambika, started with the promise of making Indian ethnic wear available globally.

Reviving a heritage

Reviving a heritage
| Photo Credit: Kalaneca

For Taneira too, from the house of Tatas, ready-to-wear blouses category is seeing good traction. “We are expanding our portfolio of blouses and have also introduced in-skirts, aiming to become a comprehensive one-stop solution for sarees. Additionally, blouses play a significant role in attracting consumers, as there’s a growing trend of mixing and matching outfits. They serve as a great complement to existing sarees, allowing for the creation of fresh, new looks,” says Narayan. Indeed, many saree wearers like Jermina Menon now say they probably have more blouses than sarees.

Taneira, which already has 50 stores across India as well as an online presence, is targeting a topline of ₹1,000 crore by 2027. It is also doing a fair bit to grow the saree pie further by getting in new users. For instance, Taneira has launched the JAM (Just-a-minute) collection, featuring pre-styled and pre-draped sarees starting at ₹8,000. “There’s a growing inclination towards fashion that offers both speed and comfort without compromising on style. The introduction of pre-draped and pre-stitched sarees intends to make wearing them more enjoyable, eliminating any stigma associated with not knowing how to drape a sari,” says Narayan.

The outlook for 2024 — “Sarees will become the next casual wear,” predict Sujata and Taniya.

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Health Fitness

Kako odabrati najbolje tenisice za trčanje? Uz ove savjete, vrlo lako!

TRČANJE nije samo sport, to je način života. Ali, krenimo od osnova – kako odabrati prave tenisice koje će vas nositi kilometrima asfalta, šumske staze ili atletske staze? Ne brinite, imamo sve odgovore.

Razumijevanje vaših nogu: Jedan veličina ne odgovara svakome

Tip noge: Prvo i osnovno, važno je znati tip vašeg stopala. Pronator, supinator, ili neutralan? Vaš izbor tenisica treba odražavati ove karakteristike.

Mjerenje veličine: Kao i kod odijela, ključno je pravilno izmjeriti vaše noge. Veličina može varirati ovisno o brendu.

Materijal i tehnologija: Ne štedite na kvaliteti

Amortizacija: Tražite tenisice s dobrom amortizacijom kako biste smanjili rizik od ozljeda.

Materijali: Lagani, prozračni materijali su ključ za udobnost i prevenciju blisterskih problema.

Razmišljajte o terenu: Nije svaka površina ista

Asfalt vs. Staza: Tenisice za asfalt se razlikuju od onih za trčanje po prirodi. Različiti tereni zahtijevaju različitu trakciju i potporu.

Cijena vs. kvaliteta: Što Uistinu plaćate?

Investicija u Zdravlje: Skuplje ne znači uvijek bolje, ali ne treba ni birati najjeftinije. Vaše tenisice su investicija u vaše zdravlje i performanse.

Testiranje i povratne informacije: Poslušajte svoje tijelo

Probajte prije kupnje: Svaka trgovina koja drži do sebe dopustit će vam da ‘probate’ tenisice.

Recenzije i preporuke: Pročitajte što drugi trkači kažu o modelima koji vas zanimaju.

Odabir pravih tenisica za trčanje je osobna i važna odluka. Uložite vrijeme u istraživanje i testiranje različitih modela, i neka vaši novi kilometri budu udobniji, brži i sigurniji!

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Lifestyle Fashion

Happy Birthday Fatima Sana Shaikh: Check Out Her Love Affair With Sarees!

Dangal actress Fatima Sana Shaikh celebrates her birthday on January 11. The popular Bollywood actress entered the acting industry as a child actor and has come a long way ever since. Fatima was recently praised for her role as Indira Gandhi in Meghna Gulzar’s Sam – a biopic on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. While Fatima continues to work on her acting skills, we would also like to credit her for being the fashion lover that she is. Ul Jalool Ishq: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh Starrer Film Goes on Floors; Manish Malhotra Shares Pics From First Day Shoot (See Post).

One look at Fatima’s Instagram account and you will find pictures of her sartorial shenanigans. While the pretty actress has donned different silhouettes, from pantsuits to midis, we love the way she nails her ethnic attire, sarees in particular. Fatima has an amazing collection of sarees and she sure loves wearing them. From striking red to vibrant purple and cool green, her saree palette is filled with these beautiful shades that will compel you to pause and stare with admiration. Fatima’s styling team should also be credited for helping her nail these pretty sarees. To elaborate more on this, let’s check out a few of her saree looks, shall we? Fatima Sana Shaikh Looks Fabulous in One-Shoulder Pink Dress With a Thigh-High Slit (See Pics).

Go Green

Painting the Town Red

Like a Yash Raj Heroine

Elegance Personified

All Eyes On Her

Beauty in Yellow

Purple Dreams

Happy Birthday, Fatima Sana Shaikh!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2024 10:43 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Dva preslatka psića privukla su pažnju na plaži u Splitu, pogledajte kako su uživali

U SPLITU je danas bilo 12 stupnjeva, a ugodna temperatura godila je i kućnim ljubimcima.

Pažnju su posebno privukla dva psića koja su se igrala na plaži Firule. 

Pogledajte kako su uživali.

Inače, danas su bili aktivni i splitski piciginaši koji su na Bačvicama uživali u omiljenoj igri.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Index šoping-lista: Našli smo toaletni papir po cijeni od 1.59 eura

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

DOK smo listali kataloge i pretraživali ponudu za Indexovu prehrambenu šoping-listu, primijetili smo odlična sniženja na proizvode za čišćenje, njegu i higijenu, kao i na kućanske artikle i aparate, ili smo ih pronašli po povoljnim cijenama.

Izdvojili smo najpovoljnije ponude i proizvode s odličnim cijenama u svakoj trgovini. Tommy, Lidl, Kaufland, Konzum, Plodine, Eurospin, Spar i Interspar dostupni su u svim većim mjestima diljem Hrvatske, a ispod možete vidjeti našu šoping-listu za ovaj tjedan.

>>>Trgovine su upravo značajno srezale cijene, evo što se isplati kupiti

Konzum

Konzumov katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 11. 1., do srijede, 17. 1., ili do prodaje zaliha. Za pojedine popuste potrebna je MultiPlus kartica. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

Plodine

Katalog Plodina vrijedi od srijede, 10. 1., do utorka, 16. 1., ili do isteka zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje.

Lidl

Lidlov katalog vrijedi od ponedjeljka, 8. 1., do nedjelje, 14. 1., ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih popusta potrebna vam je mobilna aplikacija Lidl Plus.

Kaufland

Kauflandov katalog vrijedi od srijede, 10. 1., do utorka, 16. 1., ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih dodatnih popusta potrebna vam je Kauflandova kartica.

Spar

Novi katalozi Spara i Interspara vrijede od srijede, 10. 1., do utorka, 16. 1., ili do prodaje zaliha za prehrambene namirnice, kozmetiku, proizvode za osobnu higijenu i sredstva za čišćenje. Pojedini popusti vrijede samo u trgovinama Spar i Interspar, ovisno o dostupnosti proizvoda na akciji u tim trgovinama. Aktualne kataloge možete prolistati ovdje.

Tommy

Tommyjev akcijski katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 11. 1., do srijede, 17. 1. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

Eurospin

Katalog Eurospina vrijedi od četvrtka, 11. 1., do srijede, 17. 1., ili do isteka zaliha. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 

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Sports

Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek Faces Two Past Champions at Early Rounds; Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas Could Meet in Quarterfinals

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or Danielle Collins in the second in a tough start to her bid for a first Australian Open title. Defending champion Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title could include a third-round match against Andy Murray and a quarterfinal against No. 7 Stefanos Tsitsipas, the runner-up last year. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Get No 1 Seedings Ahead of Australian Open 2024.

The draws to determine singles brackets were held Thursday, with the return of former champions Naomi Osaka, Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki to Melbourne Park after maternity breaks resulting in some high-pressure opening rounds. Osaka, who has won the Australian Open and U.S. Open titles twice, opens against No. 16 Caroline Garcia and is in the same quarter of the draw as U.S. Open winner Coco Gauff.

Three-time major winner Kerber will open against Collins, who beat Swiatek in the semifinals here in 2022 on her way to the final. That was Swiatek’s best run at the Australian Open so far. Wozniacki, the 2018 champion, will meet 2023 semifinalist and 20th-seeded Magda Linette in the first round, while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka opens against a qualifier.

Possible women’s quarterfinals could be: No. 1 Swiatek vs. No. 7 Marketa Vondrousova, and No. 3 Elena Rybakina vs. No. 5 Jessica Pegula on the top half; No. 2 Sabalenka vs. No. 6 Ons Jabeur, and No. 4 Gauff vs. No. 8 Maria Sakkari on the bottom half. Adelaide International 2024: Elena Rybakina Fends Off Cristina Bucsa To Clinch Sixth Consecutive Victory.

As well as the potential 2023 final rematch between Djokovic and Tsitsipas, other quarterfinals could be: No. 4 Jannik Sinner vs. No. 5 Andrey Rublev in the top half; No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No 6 Alexander Zverev, and No. 3 Daniil Medvedev vs. No. 8 Holger Rune on the bottom half.

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Auto

Goodyear shows off new, greener but longer-lasting EV tires at CES 2024

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is developing a product for electric vehicles that it says will help ease something that’s hampered their competitiveness against gas-powered vehicles: tire duration.

EVs weigh more than their internal combustion counterparts owing to their heavy battery packs, putting more wear and tear on tires. Goodyear sought to extend EVs’ tire mileage with its new ElectricDrive 2 product that it plans to reveal Tuesday at CES in Las Vegas. The first iteration of the tire came with a 60,000-mile warranty. The average EV tire typically needs to be replaced after 30,000 to 40,000 miles, according to Kelley Blue Book. 

Goodyear expects the tires to be commercially available in North America starting in May, joining two other EV-specific offerings, according to Chief Technology Officer Chris Helsel. (Goodyear also released the Urban Max BSA tire line last June, which is specifically designed for electric buses.) The ElectricDrive 2 series will be produced in 17 different sizes — the company’s largest line for EVs, Helsel said — that will serve vehicle models, including the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevy Bolt. He declined to specify the cost of the ElectricDrive 2 line of tires and planned production quantities. 

The company’s new EV product is expected to feature materials including soybean oil used in the tire’s construction as well as sustainably sourced natural rubber as well as high-quality rice husk ash silica, which is a byproduct when rice is processed. Tire pollution is a growing concern for the industry, both at the end of their life and the pollution they leave on the road in the form of tiny particles that can include microplastics, volatile organic compounds and other chemicals that pose a risk to the environment. 

 

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Cryptocurrency

jsw cement prepares ground for 6500 cr ipo

After the successful venture into automobile sector, Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group is preparing the ground for listing its cement business on stock exchanges to raise about ₹6,500 crore.

Sources said JSW Cement has reached out to domestic and foreign investment banks including SBI Capital, Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial, DAM Capital, Jefferies, Citi and Goldman Sachs for advising the company on the proposed initial public offering.

The proposed IPO will also provide a partial exit for early private equity investors such as Apollo Global Management and Synergy Metals Investments Holding, the source added.

The company declined to comment on the development when businessline reached out.

In a first, after 13 years, the group recently listed JSW Infrastructure to raise ₹2,800 crore in September. The company’s shares, which was issued at ₹119 a piece, is currently trading at ₹215.

With the intense competition and consolidation in the industry, JSW Cement plans to utilise the IPO funds for expansion, debt reduction and working capital, sources said.

Soaring Demand

JSW Cement’s initial public offer will be the biggest in the construction material industry after Nirma group backed Nuvoco Vistas raised ₹5,000 crore in August, 2021.

Driven by JSW scion, Parth Jindal, JSW Cement has a capacity of 19 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) across its manufacturing units at Vijayanagar in Karnataka, Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh, Salboni in West Bengal, Jajpur in Odisha and Dolvi in Maharashtra.

The company, which is close to completing 2 mtpa of expansion, has an ambitious target to achieve 60 mtpa capacity in next 5 years through brownfield and greenfield expansion.

The soaring demand in the cement sector has forced leading players — UltraTech Cement and Adani Group companies Ambuja Cements and ACC — to consolidate their position through acquisitions.

UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, had made two acquisitions last November by buying out BK Birla Group company Kesoram Industries’ 10.75 mt cement capacity for ₹7,700 crore in all share deal and cement grinding assets of Burnpur Cement in Jharkhand for ₹170 crore.

Ambuja Cements recently acquired Sanghi Cements for ₹5,185 crore to take its capacity to 31 mtpa with six integrated cement manufacturing plants and eight cement grinding units across the country. Both Ambuja Cements and ACC plan to double their capacity 137 mtpa in next five years.