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Future Lifestyle Fashions raises Rs 350 crore through NCDs

November 10, 2017 Loknath Das350, Crore, Fashions, Future, lifestyle, NCDs, raises, Rs., through

Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd (FLFL), part of the Kishore Biyani-led Future Group, has raised Rs 350 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures series on a private placement basis. “The Committee of Directors… has issued and allotted 3,500 senior, secured listed, rated, redeemable non- convertible debentures series – IV (NCDs) of Rs 10 lakh each at par for cash aggregating Rs 350 crore to the investors, on private placement basis,” FLFL said in a regulatory filing. Last week, the company had reported a 3.23 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at…

Brain Scans Can Predict a Baby’s Future Risk of Anxiety and Depression

February 2, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Anxiety, Baby's, Brain, Can, Depression, Future, of, Predict, Risk, Scans

Not too long ago mental diseases were not really spoken about openly. If anyone was undergoing any treatment, it was all hushed about and done behind closed doors. Now, with more and more people and celebrities voicing their opinions and sharing their experiences on social platforms, those affected are learning to open up rather than ignoring the issue at hand and suffering alone. The kind of lifestyles we lead today, stress is almost inevitable. And stress is what gives rise to many other health issues, as we start ignoring our…

Emotional ‘hangover’ may affect future experiences

December 30, 2016 Srijita'hangover', affect, emotional, experiences, Future, May

Experiencing emotional events — whether happy or painful — may cause ‘hangovers’ that can persist for a long period of time, researchers have found. These ‘hangovers’ could continue after the events have ended and even affect future experiences, the study found. “Emotion is a state of mind. These findings make clear that our cognition is highly influenced by preceding experiences and, specifically, that emotional brain states can persist for long periods of time,” said Lila Davachi, Associate Professor at New York University (NYU). The study also shows that emotional hangover,…

The Future of Vegetables is Ugly

August 1, 2016 SrijitaFuture, Is, of, The, Ugly, vegetables

The future of produce is ugly. Twisted, blemished, mutated and deformed, to be specific. That’s because an increasing number of grocery chains and crop-sharing services have begun stocking and distributing fruits and vegetables once deemed unfit for sale based solely on appearance. To be clear, these goods aren’t damaged or rotten or distasteful. If a chef chopped them up and served them in a souffle, most would never know the difference. Their banishment from shelves was purely produce prejudice. In recent years, a small number of eco-conscious consumers have begun…