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Dr. Yash Ramu’s Fight for the Bigg Boss Dream
Bengaluru: Dr. Yash Ramu, who was recently honoured with the prestigious title “International Fashion Guru” in Indonesia, has opened up about his challenging and memorable journey through Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13…
AstroSure by KK Sonii: Where Ancient Vedic Wisdom Meets Modern Guidance
Ahmedabad-based astrology brand builds a decade of trust through consultation, education, and community. AHMEDABAD — Astrology today is no longer seen only as an inherited tradition passed down through generations. For a…
Judging Spice Quality by Eye: What Dakloni’s ‘Naturally Vibrant’ Colour Claims Actually Tell You
BHUBANESWAR — “Naturally Vibrant. Unmistakably Authentic.” is one of the recurring lines in Dakloni Masala’s marketing, paired with imagery of deep golden turmeric and rich red chilli powder mounded in bowls. Colour…
Rishi Deepak Budhadev Takes Charge as PTAHA’s First National President
The Professional Travel Agents and Hotels Association, better known in India’s travel trade as PTAHA, has named Rishi Deepak Budhadev as its National President, the association announced this month, positioning him to…
We The Leaders Celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day with Flag Hoisting and Tree Plantation Drive in North Chennai
Sharma Nagar, North Chennai — In a spirited tribute to the nation’s 80th Independence Day, the organisation We The Leaders hosted a special commemorative event in Sharma Nagar, North Chennai, bringing together community…
Adulteration Fears and the Indian Spice Market: Where Does Dakloni Masala Stand?
BHUBANESWAR — Concerns about adulteration in India’s packaged-spice market are not new. Food-safety regulators and researchers have documented cases over the years involving artificial colouring agents used to brighten chilli and turmeric…
From Shy Voices to Confident Entrepreneurs: Bonda Women Step Beyond Their Villages
Bengaluru, August 15, 2026: Seven executive members of a Farmer Producer Company (FPC), all women from the Bonda tribe, one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), have travelled from the remote…
Thirteen Spices, One Blend: What Goes Into Dakloni’s Chicken and Meat Masala Claims
BHUBANESWAR — Dakloni Masala markets its Chicken Masala as an “aromatic blend of 13 spices for authentic chicken curry,” a specific-sounding claim that appears on the product’s packaging and marketing creatives. Its…
Selling Spice Online: Dakloni Masala’s Direct-to-Consumer Playbook
BHUBANESWAR — Dakloni Masala sells almost entirely through its own websites and social media channels, a distribution model that has become increasingly common among India’s newer food brands as online grocery adoption…
What’s Next for Dakloni Masala as It Eyes Growth Beyond Odisha
BHUBANESWAR — Having built its identity around Odisha roots and a direct-to-consumer sales model, Dakloni Masala faces a familiar question for regional Indian food brands at this stage: whether and how to…