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Feb182021 by adminNo Comments

Watch: BTS draw ‘Be’ album cover in ‘MTV Unplugged’ teaser

Entertainment

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- South Korean boy band BTS is gearing up for its performance on MTV Unplugged. The K-pop group shared a teaser for the upcoming episode of the MTV series Thursday. Advertisement In the video, the members of BTS draw new renditions of the Be album cover. J-Hope drew the album title in puffy, cloud-like letters. BTS will perform songs from Be during the Feb. 23 episode of MTV Unplugged. The album features the single "Life Goes On" and seven other songs, including "Blue & Grey" and "Dynamite." MTV shared a teaser for the special last week that shows BTS wearing coordinated brown school uniform-inspired outfits. The group is seen sporting matching all-white ensembles in another scene. MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS will air just days after the release of Be Essential Edition,...

Oct182020 by adminNo Comments

Gardens help towns and cities beat countryside for tree cover

Science

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Sep292020 by adminNo Comments

Flipkart, Bajaj Allianz launch cyber insurance to cover online financial frauds

Finance

Bengaluru: Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company have come together to offer 'Digital Suraksha Group Insurance' for customers who want to cover themselves against financial losses caused as a result of cyber-attacks, cyber frauds, or other such malicious activities across various online platforms. This insurance compensates for direct financial loss (up to the sum insured) due to unauthorised digital financial transactions as a result of identity theft arising out of cyber-attacks, phishing/spoofing and SIM-jacking, a joint statement said. "Customers can opt for a one-year cover at premiums as low as Rs 183 for a cover of Rs 50,000," the statement added. Let's block ads! (Why?) Banking/Finance-Industry-Economic Times

Aug202020 by adminNo Comments

Covid booster: Health cover now top segment in general insurance

Finance

(This story originally appeared in on Aug 19, 2020)MUMBAI: The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a booster shot to the health insurance business in the country. With 130 new products launched in four months, the segment has overtaken motor to become the largest business for non-life companies. According to the insurance regulator, the dominance of health will only increase by the end of the year. However, the protection gap (between ailments and claims) in smaller cities remains a concern. "The insurance industry has come up with 500 health insurance products in the last 20 years. Since March 2020, we have approved 130 new products. Health is already bigger than motor insurance and at the current rate will increase the gap by leaps and bounds by the end of the year," said T L Alamelu, member...

Aug172020 by adminNo Comments

Muthoot Finance, Kotak Mahindra General Insurance tie up to offer COVID-19 cover

Finance

New Delhi: Muthoot Finance on Monday said it has tied up with Kotak Mahindra General Insurance to offer COVID-19 insurance cover of up to Rs 1 lakh against gold loan. Muthoot Finance Ayush Gold Loan is an exclusive initiative of Muthoot Group through which they will provide complimentary COVID-19 insurance cover to their eligible customers, it said in a release. This cover however will be available only for the customers availing gold loan under the Super Loan scheme, it added. "As a part of our ongoing customer loyalty programme and social commitment, we are providing the customers insurance coverage with an objective to build confidence and help move ahead in life without any fear," Muthoot Finance Managing Director George Alexander Muthoot said. Jagjeet Singh Siddhu, EVP & Head,...