Beauty boom in India: Japan’s Shiseido to begin local manufacturing; joins global luxury brands’ expansion drive

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is set to begin manufacturing in India, joining global players like Estée Lauder and The Body Shop. This strategic move aims to leverage lower duties and tap into India’s booming luxury beauty market, projected to reach $4 billion by 2035. Local production promises cost savings and faster supply chains for these…

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Whose gold is it? Tax dept seizes wife’s Rs 1.65 crore jewellery; husband challenges notice in ITAT and wins – explained

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in favor of a taxpayer, stating that gold jewelry seized during a search could not be treated as unexplained investment in his hands. The Tribunal noted that the same assets were already declared and accepted in his wife’s tax assessment, making a separate addition legally baseless.

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Bats have built-in GPS systems: How their brains navigate the world like living compasses

Scientists have unveiled a remarkable ‘living GPS’ in fruit bats, tracking their brain activity as they navigated freely. Researchers discovered an internal compass, with specific neurons activating to indicate direction, functioning globally regardless of location. This groundbreaking study, conducted on a remote island, offers unprecedented insights into mammalian navigation, including how humans orient themselves in…

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Real estate sector revival: Industry raises over Rs 23,000 crore, highest in 7 years – Report

Indian real estate has seen its strongest fundraising in seven years, securing Rs 23,080 crore. This surge signals renewed investor confidence and a market recovery. While small-cap stocks have led performance since 2021, REITs are now the top-performing asset class over the past year, indicating a shift towards stable, yield-focused investments amid market volatility.

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