BILKULONLINE Kochi, April 25: Following the media reports on recall of a few products of two Indian spice brands in Singapore and Hong Kong due to concerns of potential Ethylene Oxide (ETO) contamination Spices Board India has taken prompt action.  It was reported that the recall was prompted by heightened scrutiny surrounding ETO, a sterilizing agent used in food materials. Spices Board, as the regulatory authority overseeing export promotion of spices from India is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and quality of Indian spices meant for exports. Upholding its commitment to foo ..read more

Makoba Pens, Gifts & Stationery Store,  Ahmedabad: Where Literature meets luxury in every stroke “A pen in hand, a world of possibilities at your fingertips.” “Elegance in every stroke, sophistication in every line.” “From the first word to the last, pens tell stories that last.” “Ink your dreams, write your destiny.” “Pens: Where thoughts flow and ideas take shape” BILKULONLINE By Rafat Quadri Ahmedabad, April 25: Makoba Pens recently celebrated World Book Day with a tribute to literary icons at its Ahmedabad store in ISCON EMPORIO. The display showcased a stunning collection of un ..read more

Mumbai, April 24: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued an alert against unauthorised entities offering foreign exchange (forex) trading facilities to Indian residents with promises of exorbitant returns. The RBI has asked all banks to refer to an “alert list” which mentions the names of entities that are not allowed to undertake forex transactions and to inform their customers as well. An RBI investigation has revealed that to facilitate unauthorised forex trading, these entities have taken recourse to engage local agents who open accounts at different bank branches for collecti ..read more

BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 24:  More than half (58%) of India’s productivity is getting impacted as people feel stressed/drained out because of disturbed sleep due to mosquitoes. As a prelude to the upcoming World Malaria Day (April 25), this crucial revelation emerged from a survey report unveiled by Goodknight, India’s leading household insecticide brand from Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL). Titled ‘One Mosquito, Countless Threats’, this pan-India survey commissioned by Goodknight, and conducted by market research firm YouGov, examines public attitudes, and assesses the risks of ..read more

Mumbai, April 24 : The Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, is set to appear on the streaming comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’. The makers of the show unveiled a new promo of the show on Wednesday, which shows the actor having a gala time with the cast of the show. The actor also narrated several stories. This is the first time Aamir is appearing on the show. Welcoming him, Kapil seemed elated as Aamir is known to pay visits to limited places. During the episode, Aamir also spoke about why he doesn’t attend Award shows; he said that time is “very ..read more

BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 24: Baskin Robbins, India’s largest ice-cream brand, has announced the launch of its latest product range for the summer season, catering to the growing trend of snacking, with a focus on the West Indian market. In Gujarat, the brand currently operates 26 stores, significantly enhancing its presence and accessibility in the region. Looking ahead, the company is focused on adding 9 new stores in the state. It anticipates an impressive growth across Parlours as well as General Trade, Modern Trade and online platforms. Recently the India Meteorological Department (IM ..read more

BILKULONLINE Ropar, Punjab, Ahmedabad, April 24: Ambuja Cements, a key entity within the Adani Portfolio, proudly announces the exceptional triumph of the students from Ambuja Manovikas Kendra (AMK) in Ropar, Punjab. The school, dedicated to specially-abled children, secured the prestigious ‘Overall Championship Trophy’ at Umang Season 6, the North Zone Cultural Competition for Specially-abled Children. This remarkable victory marks the sixth consecutive win for AMK at this prestigious event. A spirited team of 12 students and four teachers from AMK competed against 275 participants from 20 sp ..read more

New Delhi, April 24 : About 91 per cent of Indian companies will use half or more of their data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models in 2024, a new report said on Wednesday. According to the intelligent data infrastructure company NetApp, India leads in AI and cloud innovation compared to its global counterparts. India leads the way as an AI leader, with 70 per cent of enterprises having AI projects up and running or in progress. This stands in stark contrast to the global average of 49 per cent. “India is a country of humungous data sets. No surprise then, that India leads the world ..read more

Mumbai, April 24 : Metal stocks are the top sectoral gainers in trade while PSU stocks also posted strong gains on Wednesday. The metal stocks index is up 2.8 per cent. SAIL is up 7 per cent, NMDC is up 5 per cent, while JSW Steel is up 3.7 per cent intra-day. PSU stocks are also firm with the index, up 2 per cent. Among the PSUs, metal and defence stocks are outperforming on Wednesday. Defence stocks like Bharat Dynamics are up 7 per cent, Hindustan Aeronautics is up more than 4 per cent, GRSE is up 3 per cent, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is up 3 per cent, while Cochin Shipyard is up more than ..read more

Amethi (UP), April 24 : As speculation about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi contesting from Amethi intensified, a poster war unleashed in the constituency with majority of them demanding businessman and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s husband Robert Vadra as the party’s candidate. ‘Amethi ki Janata kare pukar, Robert Vadra ab ki baar’ (People of Amethi want Robert Vadra this time), claimed a poster. Posters in Gauriganj and Amethi proclaim “Lenge badla, denge khoon, Rahul bina Amethi soon (Will take revenge and give blood, without Rahul, Amethi is deserted).” Apart from the poster ..read more