Currently, India’s ready-to-drink juice, mocktail and non-alcoholic beverage market comprises over 200 players.Makers are raking in the most from millennials as well as health-conscious Gen Zs, that lap up everything that is natural and organic. “The post-Covid era has ignited a profound shift towards healthier living, and that has stimulated a demand for non-alcoholic alternatives. Lifestyle changes have increased consumer awareness of alcohol’s harmful effects, but they still desire some non-alcoholic drink options that taste similar. There is high interest in the market — startups are getting fresh funding from angel investors, while FMCG majors are looking to buy stakes in the companies. Bengaluru-based Swizzle received a seed funding of nearly $67,000 from angel investors Akshay Singhal and Monika Rao this Feb.Coolberg got $1.1 million in its latest round from institutional and angel investors including Ashok Kumar Damani.

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has extended the date for the submission of Expression of Interest for the $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund to May 13, 2024. According to information on the ministry’s website, the Diaspora Fund is a government-enabled, private-sector-led initiative of the ministry. @TradeInvestNG invites firms to engage in the $10 Billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund Multi-Sectoral Investment. This extension is intended to accommodate stakeholders who require more time to prepare their applications in accordance with the guidelines provided for the $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund. The EOI is open to Fund Managers interested in the development and establishment of a multisectoral, multilateral private sector-led investment fund.

Lightning strikes can be deadly, I’m sure you know that. Here are some essential tips to avoid lightning strikes and protect yourself and your loved ones. Stay Away from Tall ObjectsTall objects such as trees, flagpoles, and light poles are prime targets for lightning strikes. Lightning Safety InsideWhen indoors during a thunderstorm, avoid using corded phones, electrical appliances, and plumbing fixtures. By following these tips, you can avoid lightning strikes and stay safe during thunderstorms.

The past year has seen 99 journalists killed and countless more attacked, threatened and intimidated for doing their job. “I decided to not let anybody silence my voice,” he says. Several journalists have been targeted with the law, and many more have been detained under other charges such as unlawful assembly. In trying to silence the journalists and forcing them to leave Venezuela, he only drew attention to the corruption scandals. Other journalists were also arrested but were later released and were able to leave the country.

The Nigerian Army on Friday announced the commencement of online applications for the 87th Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women. The application period is open from May 3rd to June 7th, 2024, and can be accessed for free through the Nigerian Army recruitment portal, http://recruitment.army.mil.ng. It also disclosed that shortlisted candidates will participate in a state recruitment screening exercise scheduled from June 20th to July 3rd, 2024. Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards. Interested candidates are advised to log on to the Nigerian Army recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 3rd May to 7th June 2024.

The Delta State Police Command, on Thursday, paraded a 24-year-old woman, Sofia Nkwo, for killing her one-year-old son. Also paraded were a fake alcoholic producer, murder, kidnapping suspects, and car snatchers among others. “Also, on April 25, 2024, the command received an intelligence report about a suspect who produced fake alcoholic drinks in Bomadi. “The command is also working with the Edo State Command because you know the area is the boundary between Delta and Edo states,” he added. Confessing to the crime, Nkwo said she killed her son because she couldn’t care for the child again as the father rejected the child.

That deadly combination is making it “almost impossible” for first-time homebuyers to break into the U.S. housing market, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said during her testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. “With house prices having gone up, and now with much higher interest and mortgage rates, it’s almost impossible for first-time buyers,” Yellen said. A pair of housing tax credits proposed by President Joe Biden, however, could potentially help ease the lock-in effect. Why it’s so hard for first-time homebuyers to find an affordable houseThere are several factors working against first-time homebuyers in today’s housing market. While it’s possible for some first-time homebuyers to put a lower percentage down, that can be a lose-lose situation in the end.

I mean, he’s an All-Star,” said Hart, who essentially replaced Randle in the starting lineup but not his offensive production. “He [averaged] 24 [points] and nine [rebounds] and five [assists], so that playmaking, shot making, is something that we’re missing. Heading into Game 6, nobody on the Knicks, other than Brunson, was averaging more than 17 points — or at least half of Brunson’s 34.4. But there have been clear times in the Philly series the Knicks missed somebody who might ease the burden on Brunson. “Obviously would much prefer that we have Julius, but our reality is he’s not here,” Brunson said.

The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha has emphasised that the deployment of modern biotechnology in agriculture reduces the use of harmful chemicals on farm and preserves the environmentMustapha stated this on Thursday at the One-Day Biosafety and Biotechnology Sensitization Workshop for Farmers’ Associations. According to him, the benefits of biotechnology are vast and profound, offering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing our agricultural sector. “From enhanced crop yields and improved nutritional content to resilience against pests, diseases, and adverse environmental conditions, biotechnology offers a spectrum of opportunities to propel our agricultural productivity to new heights. “Moreover, biotechnology fosters sustainable agricultural practices, reducing the dependency on harmful chemical inputs and promoting ecological balance. While interacting with Journalists, the National President of Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Dr Bello Abubakar harped on the importance of the sensitization workshop to farmers.

“This gesture is to ensure the state remains one of the most peaceful and safe for its citizenry and investors. ADVERTISEMENT“My administration will stop at nothing to ensure that peace and security in the state is maintained,” he said. He commended the service commanders for the robust relationship existing between the various security agencies and the state government. We’re setting up a Tactical Command Control Centre in Akwa Ibom so that all the services can work together,” Eno stated. He, however, cautioned that the vehicles, which are designated for security operations within Akwa Ibom State, should not be taken outside the state.

Russia on Thursday denied a US accusation that its forces in Ukraine had violated an international ban on chemical weapons by using substances including a prohibited choking agent. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow remained bound by its obligations under the treaty that bans chemical weapons. The US had accused Russia of deploying chemical weapons as a “method of warfare” in Ukraine, in violation of international laws banning their use. The allegations, which US officials said were not an “isolated” incident, would contravene the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which Russia signed. Three Russian bodies linked to the country’s biological and chemical weapons programme were sanctioned by the State Department for their links to the production of chemical agents.

Tata Punch EV real world range tested, explainedPunch EV Long Range variants have a 35kWh battery with a claimed range of 421km. The company says that its electric SUV has a MIDC range of 315km for the Standard variants (25kWh battery) and 421km for the Long Range variants (35kWh battery). We put the Long Range (LR) version through our instrumented real-world range test to verify its claim. Punch EV gets three drive modes and four regen levels Long Range variants get more power, bigger battery Test was conducted in Eco modeTata Punch EV real world rangeThe Tata Punch EV Long Range variants make 122hp and 190Nm that's sent to the front wheels, while the regular variants get an 82hp, 114Nm motor. Also see:2024 Tata Nexon EV real world range tested, explainedMahindra XUV400 EV real world range, explainedTata Punch EV review: Feels like a mini-Nexon EVCopyright (c) Autocar India.

The anti-graft agency boss made this known in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja. Olukoyede recounted inviting the 17-year-old for questioning at his own office, only to witness the young boy effortlessly bypass the security measures of his locked computer right before his eyes. He then mentioned the name of my account number to me at the bank. What joy will I derive from sending a 17-year-old boy to jail? He said the 17-year-old boy, when he was done, said, “Look, oga, I can make 10 million now.

Newly-crowned West African champions Matthew Kuti and Hope Udoaka are the biggest movers in Week 18 of the 2024 ITTF rankings released by the world body, The PUNCH reports. Kuti, who defeated most of the experienced players in the region to become the new regional champion, moved up by 750 steps in the men’s singles to be ranked 185 in the world — his career best in the world ratings. Udoaka, on her part, gained 365 steps to be ranked 173 globally and the fourth-best Nigerian female player in the world after Offiong Edem, Fatimo Bello and Tosin Oribamise. Her upward movement comes after she posted a flawless display to win the women’s singles title at the 2024 ITTF West Africa Regional Championships in Lome, Togo last weekend. Like Kuti, Muiz Adegoke also gained 591 steps up the ladder to occupy the 332nd spot in the world rankings.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to deepen the understanding on the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails to develop effective mitigation measures. The newly released IATA report on Aviation Contrails and their Climate Effect: Tackling Uncertainties and Enabling Solutions, called for a strengthening of collaboration between research and technological innovation, coupled with policy frameworks to address aviation’s non-CO2 emissions through more atmospheric data. The report highlighted the complexity of contrail science, noting gaps in the understanding of how contrails form, or when they could persist, and how they impact the climate. To ensure that this effort is effective and without adverse effects, we must better understand how and where contrails form and shrink the uncertainties related to their climate impact. “Action now” means more trials, collection of more data, improvement of climate models, and maturing technologies and operations.