Seoul, May 26 (IANS) Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said on Tuesday he would like to “ask for forgiveness” over the controversial promotional event by Starbucks Korea that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown against the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement.”I take very seriously the fact that many people have felt deep pain and anger due to Starbucks Korea’s inappropriate marketing,” the retail company chief said at a press conference held in southern Seoul, reports Yo…
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Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) Kashmir’s chief Islamic cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday called for mosques, khanqahs, and imambaras to be used as centres of social reform and unity.Addressing a religious function here, he said that places of worship must guide society towards moral revival, collective responsibility and protection of identity, culture, and values.Mirwaiz Umar said that mosques, khanqahs and imambaras are not only places for offering prayers, but historically have served as vibrant …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Adani Power has been assigned an ESG rating of 80.0 by rating agency CareEdge, placing it in the Leadership category — despite the fact that the company operates in the carbon intensive thermal power sector, it was announced on Tuesday.India’s largest private power generator significantly outperformed industry benchmarks on the environmental pillar, which carries the highest weight for the power sector.The Adani Group company recorded an environmental score of 75.6,…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS): Actress Maanvi Gagroo, who portrays Siddhi Patel in the popular series Four More Shots Please, has emphasised that storytellers must exercise greater sensitivity and responsibility in what they choose to depict, particularly when it comes to the representation and portrayal of women on screen.Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Actress Maanvi Gagroo, who essays the role of Siddhi Patel in the hit series ‘Four More Shots Please’, has spoken of how storytellers need to be more careful…