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Progress in Pushpa

Two: The first look will be out next April

On Allu Arjun’s birthday, the look of his role in ‘Pushpa Di Rule’ will be revealed

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The second look of Allu Arjun’s film ‘Pushpa’ will be released on his birthday next April. The first part of this film ‘Pushpa, The Rise’ was an unprecedented success. This film, its song and especially Allu Arjun’s special performances created a craze in India. His memes are still being made on social media. On the other hand, South fans are very much looking forward to the update of Pushpa’s second part ‘Pushpa The Rule’ and they are constantly making inquiries about it. If even a small detail comes out, it has huge repercussions. Next tee. Allu Arjun’s 41st birthday is on 8th April. The look of her Pashpa The Rule is likely to be revealed on that day. Reports of the film reaching a certain milestone have been hailed by its fans. According to the information, the shooting of the film started last year. The actor has completed two big sched- ules of the film. Now it is reported that Allu Arjun is back from a vacation with his family and is all set to wrap up the rest of the film’s shoot. Let us tell you that this film directed by Sukumar may hit the theaters next year. After the success of the film ‘Pushpa The Rise’, the makers are very excited. That’s why they are trying to make the story and action of the second part fun. Let us tell you that ‘Pushpa The Rise’ was made on a budget of 195 crore rupees. According to the information, the makers are making the second part in a mega budget of around 400 crore rupees.

Ram

Charan’s

wife confirms that their baby will be born in India, rubbishes speculations about delivery in US

Actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela will welcome their first baby in India, ending speculations that the couple might plan to have their first child in the US. In one of her recent tweets, Upasana, who is an entrepreneur and holds a high position at the Apollo Hospitals, confirmed that her delivery would take place in India.“I am thrilled to have our first baby delivered in our home country — India, surrounded by a world class medical OB/GYN team at The Apollo Hospitals, including Dr Sumana Manohar, Dr Rooma Sinha and now Dr Jennifer Ashton from the Good Morning America Show. This journey holds many exciting experiences for us and we look forward to this new phase in our lives with great anticipation,” she wrote. Ram Charan recently appeared at popular American show Good Morning America and offered Dr Jennifer Ashton, chief medical correspondent of the US show, a chance to be a part of his wife’s Ob-Gyn team, fuelling rumours that the couple would like to welcome their firstborn in the US instead of India. The RRR actor had announced his wife’s pregnancy via Instagram on December 12 last year.

The couple announced their pregnancy on December 12 last year

Priyanka Chopra calls The Elephant Whisperers one of the ‘most heartwarming’ documentaries she has seen

Actress Priyanka Chopra has praised producer Guneet Monga’s Oscar-nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers, calling it one of the “most heartwarming” documentaries she has watched recently. The White Tiger actress on Tuesday shared a poster of the film on her Instagram story and wrote, “A trunk-filled with emotions! One of the most heartwarming documentaries I’ve watched recently...loved it! Big shout out to @kartikigonsalves @guneetmonga for bringing this amazing story to life (red heart emoji).”, she wrote. In a separate story, she shared stills from the documentary and tagged producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves, among others. The Elephant Whisperers, currently streaming on Netflix, revolves around a family that adopts an orphaned elephant calf named Raghu in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. They endure great pain to ensure that the injured infant survives. Monga

Produced by Guneet Monga, the Kartiki Gonsalves directorial is in fray for the best documentary short film at Oscars 2023 re-shared Priyanka’stories on her Instagram and wrote, “Thank you @priyankachopra. You are the best.” She added, “We are over the moon @priyankachopra. We love you so so much.” Director Kartiki Gonsalves also reshared the Baywatch actress’ story on Instagram. The Elephant Whisperers has been nominated in the best documen- film category for the 95th Academy Awards. It is competing against Haul Out, How Do You Measure

Mitchell Effect, and Stranger At The Gate at the Oscars 2023.

Naatu Naatu from S. S. Rajamouli’s RRR will be performed live at Oscars 2023

Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala

Bhairava will perform the song at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 12

RRR song Naatu Naatu will be performed live by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony on March 12 (March 13 in India) at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, US. The Academy confirmed this news on Twitter on Tuesday. “Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. Naatu Naatu

LIVE at the 95th Oscars (sic),” the tweet reads. Naatu Naatu, which went viral soon after the release of S. S. Rajamouli’s epic period action drama, fetched an Oscar 2023 nomination in the Best Original Song category alongside Rihanna’s Lift Me Up from Black Panther (Wakanda Forever), Lady Gaga’s Hold Me Up (Top Gun: Maverick), Mitski’s This is a Life (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Diane Warren’s Applause (Tell It Like a Woman). As of now, it is not clear whether RRR lead actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR will perform on the Oscars stage. Ram Charan is currently touring the US, promoting RRR ahead of the Oscars ceremony, while Jr NTR is shooting in India. Naatu Naatu has already become an international sensation, having won the Golden Globes award for Best Original Song in January, followed by Critics Choice Awards and Hollywood Critics Association Awards.Naatu Naatu has been composed by M.M. Keeravani with lyrics penned by Chandra Bose and sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. Prem Rakshith has choreographed the foot-tapping number.

90% of Indian organizations consider that ESG offers an opportunity to attract increased investment: FIS Report

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ESG criteria are a set of standards that are used to evaluate the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company. As per FIS’s Global Innovation Report (GIR) 2023, nearly all financial services companies in India (90%) view ESG as an opportunity to attract increased investment, whereas 87% believe that ESG can improve their competitiveness in the market. In today’s competitive world, investors are using ESG criteria to measure a company’s performance and investors are using ESG as a tool to evaluate a company’s sustainability and overall social impact. As a result, companies that prioritize ESG are finding that they can attract increased investments and gain a competitive edge in the

Westlife Foodworld appoints Rohith Kumar as Chief Human Resources Officer

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad market.Nowadays investors are increasingly concerned with the impact that their investments have on the world, and are looking for companies that share their values and are committed to making a positive difference. By prioritizing ESG, companies are demonstrating that they are taking a proactive approach to manage their impact on the environment and society, which can help to build trust and confidence with investors. Technology is surely to play a key role in advancing ESG investment. According to the research, 90% organizations are investing in technology to improve their ESG reporting and disclosures, whereas 89% are investing in technology to provide more granular ESG ratings of assets and securities, and 83% are giving clients more transparency into ESG scores.

WestlifeFoodworld Ltd.

(formerly Westlife Development Ltd.)– owner and operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, has appointed Rohith Kumar as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Rohith will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources and will play a key role in building talent capabilities and culture, enabling an inclusive work environment. He will be reporting to Saurabh Kalra, Chief Operating Officer, and will work closely with the leadership team to make the organization future-ready.

Fastest growing premium motorcycle brand TVS Apache series celebrates its 5 million global sales milestone

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Riding high on its premiumisation journey, TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers globally, clocked in a global sales milestone of 5 million units for TVS Apache series, its premium motorcycle brand. First launched in 2005, with a strong presence in over 60+ counties, TVS Apache has become one of the fastest growing sports brand world over. Building on the rich legacy of TVS Racing – the factory racing team of TVS Motor Company, TVS Apache series has been setting new benchmarks in the premium motorcycle segment with its best-in-class performance,

Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100) records incremental value of 5.2% YoY in 2022: Knight Frank Wealth Report 2023

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According to Knight Frank’s vivo launches the premium V27 series in India, packed with flagship-grade cameras and 3D curved display technology, and style. Built and developed around the Track To Road philosophy, TVS Apache has helped democratise racing and grown exponentially from just a product to a highly aspirational motorcycle brand that has been receiving overwhelming love and faith from the customers over the years and the latest 5 million sales milestone is a testament to that. In line with TVS Motor’s commitment to deliver world-class products.

Samsung’s new PC Lineup, Galaxy Book3 Series Goes on Sale in India

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Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand, today expanded its popular V-Series portfolio in India with the launch of the V27 series. The newly launched V27 series includes two premium smartphones, V27 Pro and V27, packed with flagship-level hardware, a 3D curved display along with the premium Fluorite AG Glass back panel that features the much-loved color-changing technology. The smartphones pack the flagship 50 MP Sony IMX766V primary rear custom sensor along with the new Aura light tech that will enable consumers to see through the darkness and capture night portraits and

Mr. Irfan Razack lauded as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, Energy, Real Estate & Infrastructure™

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Rohith Kumar, CHRO, Westlife Foodworldsaid,“I am excited to join Westlife Foodworld and become a part of the McDonald’s India journey. As this organization constantly works towards nurturing new talent, and devising innovative L&D and management strategies.

Kotak brings on board

Unilever veteran Rohit Bhasin as Chief Marketing Officer

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. today announced the joining of Rohit Bhasin as Presidentand Chief Marketing Officer to lead the Bank’s Marketing, Corporate Communication & Media initiatives. A veteran from Unilever,Rohit brings over two decades of experience in building iconic consumer brands in India and several Asian markets. Rohitis considered a digital evangelist with a successful track record of scaling large, complex global consumer businesses and setting up high growth businesses from simple initiatives.In his last stint as Global Brand Vice President of Ponds, he was instrumental in leading the digital transformation journey through data driven and influencer marketing to build a strong appeal with younger consumers. Shanti

Ekambaram, Whole Time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank said “Rohit joins us at a pivotal time in our journey as a customer centric, digital-first bank, underpinned by three pillars of customer, technology and talent. We are happy to have him join our vibrant Kotak leadership team and take on the responsibility of driving a purpose-driven brand strategy that will embrace our values yet adapt to newer times.”

Did you know Maitree’s lead actor Namish Taneja took training from a Lawyer friend to get into the skin of his character?

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Zee TV has been a trendsetter in shaping television content over the past three decades. Having narrated several such tales that have resonated beautifully with audiences across India, Zee TV recently launched a new show – ‘Maitree’ with Sunshine Productions. Set against the backdrop of Prayagraj, the show focuses on the exciting yet dramatic journey of Maitree (Shrenu Parikh) and her soul sister, Nandini (Bhaweeka Chaudhary). The two best friends have been inseparable since their childhood. While they are sure that nothing can break their friendship and that they will remain the best of friends even after marriage, it seems that life has its own plan for them, and they are drifting apart under the most unusual circumstances. While all the actors go through various preparations, trials, and mock shoots to get into

The Wealth Report 2023, the value of Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100) that tracks the movement in luxury house prices across the world increased by 5.2% YoY in 2022. The prime residential prices in Dubai accelerated 44.2% in 2022, maintaining its position at the top of Knight Frank’s PIRI 100 and cementing its status as a global hub for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), assisted by numerous visa incentives. Of the 100 markets tracked in PIRI, which analyses prime property price performances in 100 cities, sun and ski locations globally, 85 recorded positive or flat price growth in 2022. The Americas (7%) narrowly pipped Europe, the Middle East and Africa (6.5%) to the title of the top-performing region, with AsiaPacific trailing on 0.4%. Globally, Mumbai’s prime property market has witnessed a price appreciation of 6.4% which moves up the city to 37th position on the PIRI 100 in 2022 as oppose 92nd in 2021. Prime properties in Mumbai are expected to witness an appreciation of 3% in 2023.

India Wins GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership gets global recognition. GSM Association (GSMA) has conferred Government Leadership Award 2023 to India for implementing best practices in telecom policy and regulation. Speaking on the occasion of India receiving the award, The Minister for Communications, Electronics & IT and Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said “GSMA Awards represent global recognition of the telecom reforms carried out by PM Shri Narendra Modi ji. We all have seen the effect of reforms. RoW permissions which used to take more than 230 days, now get approval within 8 days. More than 85% mobile tower clearances are now instantaneous. With nearly 1 Lakh sites in 387 districts, India’s 5G rollout is one of the fastest in the world. Indian telecom sector has emerged as a sunrise sector and the whole world has taken note of this rise.” GSMA, which represents more than 750 mobile operators and 400 companies in the telecom ecosystem, recognizes one country every year. India was declared winner in the ceremony held at Mobile World Congress Barcelona on 27 Feb, 2023. Following the ‘Digital India’ vision of PM Shri Narendra Modi, Government brought in structural and procedural reform in September 2021. Thereafter, several initiatives were carried out such as licensing reforms, creation of PM Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal, streamlining Right of Way (RoW), spectrum reforms, satellite reforms etc.

Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, of Prestige Group the country’s leading real estate company was honored with the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Energy, Real Estate & Infrastructure category at the recently concluded EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards™ 2022. Upon receiving the recognition of ‘EY& Entrepreneur Of The Year, Energy, Real Estate & Infrastructure’ for the first time, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman, and Managing Director, of Prestige Group commented,

“It gives me immense pleasure to be recognized for my efforts in transforming the real estate domain. I feel honored to receive this prestigious award and would like to express my gratitude to my team for their relentless hard work and unwavering support.

Fullerton India reports Rs 551 crore profit in third quarter of FY23

Total loan disbursement up by 41%

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Fullerton India Credit Company Limited (Fullerton India), one of the leading NBFCs in the country, reported a profit of Rs 551 crores for the third quarter of FY23. Total Disbursals stood at Rs 19500 crores, a jump of 41% companies to the corresponding quarter last year. The growth story has been inked under the leadership of Mr Shantanu Mitra, who returned from his retirement to take over the reins of the firm at the start of FY22. Post his re-joining, much of the erstwhile senior leadership team was brought back that has played a pivotal role in making the company profitable Speaking on the overall performance, Mr. Shantanu Mitra, CEO & MD, Fullerton India and Chairman & Non-Executive Director, Fullerton India Home Finance Company (Grihashakti) said ‘Our performance of FY22 and

From 1,600+ Crs of loss in FY21 to Rs.107 Crs of profit in FY22 and Rs.551 Crs profit in 9 months of FY23 19500+ Crs of disbursals in 9 months of FY23, 41% higher than total disbursals of FY22 in three quarters of FY23 echoes our deep commitment to our customers and our ability to focus on one Fullerton P&L. From a loss of over Rs. 1,600 Crs in FY21, we have turned the company around, achieving a profit of Rs. 107 Crs in FY22. Our disbursals of Rs.5,207 Crs in FY21 grew 2.7 times to Rs.14,025 Crs in FY22. pictures like never before. V27 series is designed to bring the most comprehensive smartphone experience for consumers with the perfect amalgamation of premium technology and design. Both smartphones come in two eyecatching colors - Magic Blue (with color-changing) and Noble Black. Commenting on the occasion of the launch, Yogendra Sriramula, Head of Brand Strategy, vivo India, said “We are excited to expand our V series portfolio in India with the launch of V27 series.

Samsung’s new PC lineup, Galaxy Book3 Pro 360, Galaxy Book3 Pro, and Galaxy Book3 360, goes on sale from February 24, 2023. The Galaxy Book3 series is designed for those who need seamless multi-device connectivity and premium hardware to level up their productivity and creativity. The all-new Galaxy Book3 Series will be available on samsung.com, amazon. in and select retail outlets.Galaxy Book3 series has been built ground up keeping in mind the needs and expectations of our consumers for connected devices in a multidevice world. With collaboration with key industry partners, Galaxy Book3 series sets a benchmark for multi-device connectivity to enable consumers to work and perform.

Marks and Spencer pushes the peddle on growth, opens 97 th Store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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Iconic fashion brand Marks & Spencer opened its 97 th store in Ahmedabad today in the Palladium Mall. This new store is the 2 nd store in Ahmedabad and the 4 th in Gujarat.Sprawling across more than 12000 square feet across two floors of Palladium Mall, this exquisite store offers a complete collection for the entire family such as Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear,Lingerie, Beauty, footwearand accessories.

Speaking on the occasion, Ritesh Mishra, Managing Director, Marks & Spencer Reliance India

Ltd, said, We are thrilled to open our 97th store in the city today. Our customers love high quality & trendy styles, and our latest store delivers just that but with the best of customer service.” Marks &Spencer continues to strengthen its commitment to the Indian market with a sustained growth plan of opening more stores and modernizing established-existing stores alongwith space expansions.

Rajkummar Rao & Bhumi Pednekar’s Respective Social Media Feed Takes A Black and White Turn and everyone is curious

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Fans speculate the actor duo doing a film based on the 1947 India Partition Rajkummar Rao & Bhumi Pednekar’s pictureperfect Instagram feeds have taken a monochromatic turn. To everyone’s surprise, their respective feeds are teleporting us back to the black-and-white era. However, their captions are indicating something. Let’s decode. Check out Rajkummar Rao’s social media posts with the caption,”Uncovering the untold story of partition. Stay tuned… #BlackAndWhite” The Instagram photographs seem like they are from 1947 during the time of the partition, could they be hinting at a new project? These black and white pictures have caused a storm on the internet & everyone wants to know what it’s about. On the work front, both the actors will next be seen in Bheed. The film is directed by prolific director Anubhav Sinha and is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar.

Gujarat Titans to commence pre-registration for tickets on March 2

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad the skin of the character they play, Namish Taneja went the extra mile to do justice to his character Ashish (Nandini’s husband) in Maitree. Ashish is a lawyer by profession and to portray the right characteristics of his occupation Namish decided to study the life of a real lawyer friend by spending days with him. Before starting the shooting for the show, he visited the office of his lawyer friend and understood what his day and work is like.

MV Ganga Vilas makes history in India’s River Cruise sector; completes maiden trip at Dibrugarh 50 days cruise was flagged off from Varanasi by PM Shri Narendra Modi on Jan 13 Pioneering display of an Atmanirbhar Bharat

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Welcoming ‘MV Ganga Vilas’, the world’s longest river cruise at its culminating destination in Dibrugarh, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Honble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) hailed it as a historic and pathbreaking event to be witnessed in the Inland Waterways sector since India’s Independence 75 years ago. MV Ganga Vilas arrived at Bogibeel at 02:30 PM today; as the dignitaries led by the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal accorded a warm welcome to all the 28 foreign tourists travelling onboard. With the successful end of its maiden journey covering a distance of over 3200 kms, the MV Ganga Vilas opens up a new vista of opportunity in the river tourism potential in the entire South Asia region. Earlier, the Prime Minister, Built with a unique design and a futuristic vision, the cruise has three decks and 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists. It is already booked for to and fro journey for the next two years.

During this epoch making journey, the tourists travelling onboard had an opportunity to travel via iconic places like Patna Sahib, Bodh Gaya, Vikramshila, Dhaka, the Sunderbans and the Kaziranga before reaching Dibrugarh in Assam today. Speaking on this historic moment.

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Withthe arrival of spring, people all over the country aregearing up for one of the most joyous celebrations of the yearthe festival of colors, Holi!Holi is celebrated each year to honor the arrival of spring and mark the end of the winter season. This festival comes with a very sprightly vibe. It is a time to make merry and rejoice in the colorful nature of life, drenching each other in clouds of colored powder There are family get-togethers, exchanging of gifts, and of course, delectable food! We don’t just celebrate Holi with colors but also with colorful food on our plates. There is a plethora of lip-smacking delicacies that are prepared. However, on the flip side, it is easy to get carried away and one may end up overloading oneselves with unhealthy snacks and food, that in the long run can have a significant impact on one’s health. This year, with the celebration of new beginnings, let’s plan for a healthier Holi. We can choose to be more mindful of what we consume during the festivaland replace unwholesome snacks with almonds. Almonds are healthy and nutritious and can be easily incorporated in Holi festivities, be it the gifts we share with our friends and family, in traditional recipes, or the snacks we serve as a part of the celebrations.

In line with our stated objective of keeping our fans and supporters at the forefront of all that we do, here is an opportunity for them to engage with the Gujarat Titans even more. Preregistration of tickets for our seven home games at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium during the upcoming Tata IPL season, will open from 2nd March

2023. Follow our social media handles for details. Fans can log in to the ‘TitansFAM’ App, the Gujarat Titans official website, the Paytm website or the Paytm Insider App to pre-register for the tickets of Gujarat Titans’ home matches. Log in to any of the four platforms and click on preregister. The fans who register successfully will get early access to the tickets prior to the same being available to others.

MAHE Celebrated National Science Day with Enthusiasm

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal recently celebrated National Science Day on February 28, 2023, at Fortune Inn Valley View, in the presence of dignitaries Dr. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya ViceChancellor, Mangalore University as theChief Guest ; Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh Vice-Chancellor, MAHE; Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro VC, Technology & Science, Dr Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE along with HODs and HOIs. The event was organized to commemorate the discovery of the & Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman on February 28, 1928, and to highlight the importance of science and its impact on everyday life. Students, from over 25 educational institutions, comprising various Schools and Colleges represented the event.

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