Luxury sector: Galeries Lafayette targets booming Indian market – why experts warn sales may stay subdued

Galeries Lafayette has launched its first Indian store in Mumbai, aiming to capture the nation’s vast consumer market. Despite the promising growth of India’s luxury sector, global brands face significant hurdles including high import duties, complex bureaucracy, and strong competition from local designers, necessitating cultural adaptation for success.

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Sleep clinic at Rudrapur Medical College lies idle amid rising insomnia cases

Rudrapur’s government medical college sleep clinic remains non-operational nearly a year after completion due to a lack of specialist doctors. Despite significant investment in infrastructure and a state-of-the-art polysomnography machine, patients with rising insomnia cases are treated in the general OPD. Officials expect the clinic to open within a month after doctor appointments.

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‘Mother of Satan’ linked to Shoe Bomber, London, Paris, Brussels and Manchester attacks; now suspected behind Delhi Red Fort blast

Triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a highly volatile and destructive explosive nicknamed “mother of satan,” is suspected in a recent Delhi car blast. This dangerous substance, cheap and easy to make, has been a key component in numerous global terror attacks, including the 2005 London bombings, the 2015 Paris attacks, and the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.

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‘Director not a psychiatrist’: PIL flags violations at Bareilly mental hospital

An Allahabad advocate has filed a PIL alleging severe staffing and infrastructure deficiencies at Bareilly Mental Hospital. The petition highlights the appointment of an MBBS doctor as director, violating rules requiring a postgraduate psychiatrist. The hospital also reportedly lacks essential medical equipment and operates with insufficient staff, according to RTI replies.

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Will Jalen Hurts play against Detroit Lions today? Latest update on Philadelphia Eagles’ QB

The highly anticipated clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions is here. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will play today. However, internal team frustration is mounting over his conservative play. This approach has slowed the offense and affected key players. The Eagles, leading the NFC East, face a crucial game that could shape their playoff…

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