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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Services business a hard sell for FMCG companies focused on products

There are several instances of FMCG companies entering service business that didn't work for them on expected lines. In 2009, Jyothy Labs launched a laundry business through a chain called Fabricspa, with an investment of Rs 40 crore. Over the years, the business grew at a slower pace compared to the rest of the business. It contributed 2% of the total revenue of Jyothy Labs in FY24.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Paris Olympics: Swimmers from China set for twice as many doping tests as others amid doping controversy

Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Chinese swimmers face intensified scrutiny with at least eight drug tests each, double the norm, due to past doping controversies. World Aquatics aims to restore trust after clearing 23 swimmers of doping ahead of Tokyo 2021, a decision criticized by athletes and international bodies. Results will be closely watched amid global scrutiny of anti-doping protocols.

The Punch 

JUST IN: FG, states, LGs shared N1.35tn in June

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disclosed that the three tiers of government shared a total sum of N1.35 trillion in June. The amount shared was out of the total sum of N2.48tn revenue generated by various agencies and N150m more than the N1.2tn shared in May. A statement by the Director, of Information and

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TheHill.com 

YouTube earned nearly 10 percent of all TV viewing in June: Nielsen

YouTube took the largest haul of audience of any single platform during the month of June amid a record month for streamers, according to new data from Nielsen Media Research. The video platform earned 9.9 percent of all TV viewing audience last month, edging out Netflix which netted 8.4 percent. Other streamers, like Hulu and...

Caught Offside 

Aston Villa’s club record signing in advanced talks to leave the club a year after joining

Al-Ittihad are in advanced talks with Aston Villa over a move for Moussa Diaby, with the Saudi side optimistic of getting a deal done according to reports.  Diaby joined Villa last summer in a club record deal from Bayer Leverkusen reportedly worth an initial £43m. The 25-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions last season, […]

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Crooks and Liars  

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez Found Guilty On All Counts

Democratic Senator Robert Menendez was found guilty of 16 felonies on Tuesday, capping off a political career spanning four decades and ending with a conviction that will most likely land him in prison for years. After the charges were filed, Menendez stepped down from his long standing position as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, although he refused to resign from Congress.

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Boing Boing 

Behold these 65-foot-tall Dum-Dums!

I absolutely love this beautifully refreshed water tower that belongs to the city of Bryan, Ohio and that sits next to and boldly represents one of the most famous companies in town, the Spangler Candy Company, and its classic "Dum-Dums" lollipop. — Read the rest

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