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There is no doubt that 2021 is going to be another year of challenges, but China will stand as a beacon of hope amid the sea of uncertainties. As it further opens to the outside world, China will create more opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation across the globe, and make greater contributions to the stability and prosperity of the world in the post-pandemic era. Enditem … [Read more...] about Xinhua Commentary: China’s historic economic comeback, beacon of hope for world

PUNE: The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB), the nodal agency for an exercise to frame new building bylaws for all 62 cantonments across the country, has engaged New Delhi’s The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for the task. “The Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) has appointed us the nodal agency for the countrywide exercise and, as per DGDE’s directives, we have issued the work order to TERI to carry out surveys and furnish a report. The agency has been asked to submit the report before April 30,” PCB chief executive officer Amit Kumar told TOI. The issue of building bylaws has become a point of concern in several cantonments across the country. Many residents have been unable to carry out repairs or renovations to their houses due to Floor-Space Index (FSI) restrictions, officials said.“To resolve this, DGDE had asked all cantonments to submit drafts of building bylaws in 2015. However, these plans were not approved by DGDE and Ministry of … [Read more...] about TERI to formulate new building bylaws for 62 cantonments

Chumbak, known for its India-inspired collectibles, has roped in actor Sara Ali Khan as its first celebrity brand ambassador. The partnership is expected to grow the business of the indigenous brand’s home decor and wrist watches categories, the company said. “Chumbak is a woman-centric brand. There is a big overlap between Sara’s followers on social media and our target group, helping us to expand and reach our target base efficiently,” Vasant Nangia, CEO of Chumbak, told ET. Khan has been signed over a medium term-contract under which the young actor will be promoting the brand’s products such as bed linen and table ware primarily on digital media. The partnership announcement with Khan, which was scheduled for March last year, was postponed due to the pandemic. The company is however happy with the new timing of the announcement since the proportion of sales of its home category grew from 25% to 70% between the April-December period despite stores being … [Read more...] about Chumbak signs actor Sara Ali Khan as its first celebrity brand ambassador