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SUNVILLA SAMACHAR

ENGLISH DAILY MORNING NEWSPAPER, AHMEDABAD

Not Democracy, It Is Dynasty That Is In Danger: Amit Shah On Rahul Gandhi

Agency News: Kaushambi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today claimed that people would not forgive the opposition parties for disrupting Parliament proceedings over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok Sabha based on a legislation brought by the Congress-led UPA government. Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the Kaushambi Mahotsav, he exhorted people to elect Narendra Modi as Prime Minister once again in 2024 for the allaround welfare of all sections of society. “The country will not forgive opposition parties for disrupting Parliament proceedings over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification... Democracy is not in danger, it is casteism and dynastic politics (‘parivarwad’) which are in danger,” Amit Shah said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his deputies Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, and state BJP president Bhupendra Chaudhry also attended the event. In a big blow to the Congress, its leader Rahul Gandhi was on March 24 disqualified from Lok Sabha, nearly 24 hours after a Surat court convicted him in a defamation case, an action the opposition party slammed as BJP’s

Yogi to perform Ram Lalla’s ritual with water from rivers in 155 nations

Agency News: New Delhi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on April 23, will perform the ‘jalabhishek’ of the deity of Ram Lalla with water from rivers of 155 countries, said the Shri Ram Janmabhoom Teerth i Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai in Ayodhya. A team led by Vijay Jolly, a Delhi-based devotee of Lord Rama, will hand over water from rivers of the 155 countries to Adityanath.

“vindictive politics” and vowed to fight legally and politically. The court in Surat sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in a defamation case, filed on a complaint by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi for his remark, “How come all thieves

GCPL to invest Rs 100 cr in earlystage consumer startups in India

Agency News: New Delhi

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) on Saturday said they will invest Rs 100 crore in Early Spring, a new Rs 300 crore early-stage consumer fund being set up by Spring Marketing Capital (Spring). GCPL said it will anchor the fund in addition to offering its expertise and experience to help founders build strong, sustainable companies. Spring’s first fund of Rs 150 crore continues to invest in

companies at Series A and beyond. The Early Spring Fund will invest Rs 5- Rs 20 crore in each company, from seed to pre-series A stage. “We intent to leverage our understanding of consumer space and learnings over the last decades to enable early-stage founders focused on building strong offline as well as online presence by offering differentiated products in India,” said Omar Momin, Head M&A, GCPL. Spring is run by Raja Ganapathy.

WHO tracking VOI XBB.1.5, six other variants under monitoring: Centre to states, UTs

Agency News: New Delhi

The Centre on Friday told the states and Union territories that currently the World Health Organisation is closely tracking one variant of interest (VOI), XBB.1.5 and six other variants are under monitoring BQ.1, BA.2.75, CH.1.1, XBB, XBF and XBB.1.16.

During a review meeting on the Covid-19 situation, Union Health

Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually interacted with the health ministers of the states and union territories and advised them to ramp up vaccination of all eligible population, especially of the elderly and vulnerable population group. It was highlighted that while Omicron and its sublineages continue to be the predominant variant, most of the assigned variants have little or no significant transmissibility,

disease severity or immune escape. The prevalence of XBB.1.16 increased from 21.6 per cent in February to 35.8 per cent in March, 2023. However, no evidence of an increase in hospitalisation or mortality has been reported. It was also informed that while India has achieved over 90 per cent coverage of primary vaccination, the coverage of precaution dose is very low.

False dog bite case deprives 30-year old career in judiciary, SC issues notice

Agency News: New Delhi

A false case of dog bite was foisted on 30-year-old Apoorva Pathak, jeopardising her aspiration of having a career in judiciary.

have Modi as the common surname?” The disqualification will bar 52-year-old Gandhi, a four-time MP, from contesting polls for eight years unless a higher court stays his conviction and sentence.

Agency News: New Delhi

Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is currently lodged at the Tihar Jail over his alleged involvement in an excise policy scam, has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational qualifications in an open letter. In his hand-written letter in Hindi, the AAP leader raised doubts about Modi’s educational qualifications and emphasised the importance of having a highlyeducated individual in the country’s top elected post. “Whenever I hear the Prime Minister’s claims that we can prepare tea or cook food using dirty gas from a drain by inserting a pipe, it saddens me deeply. It is impossible to cook food using dirty gas from a drain. His statement that radar cannot detect an airplane flying behind clouds has made him a laughing stock in the global community. Even students in schools and colleges mock him for his

remarks,” Sisodia says in the letter. The former Deputy Chief Minister asserted that the Prime Minister’s “lack of education and basic understanding of science is common knowledge worldwide”. He further pointed that other heads take advantage of this by demanding a high cost for every hug they give the Prime Minister. He also expressed uncertainty about the documents that the Prime Minister signs, as he believes that latter’s lack of education renders him incapable of understanding them. The AAP leader claimed that the closure of 60,000 schools in recent years is a clear indication that the government does not prioritise education.

Despite being selected as a civil judge, her name was deleted from the merit list, though she secured an acquittal on merits in the case. However, there is some respite for Pathak from the Supreme Court, which earlier this week issued notice to Madhya Pradesh High Court and state government on her plea. Pathak’s plea contended that denial of appointment to her on the ground of previous criminal case in which she stands acquitted is violation of the fundamental right as prescribed under Article 14 of the Constitution, as she has not been treated equally and at par

with other candidates. “Material irregularity has been committed by the respondents while passing the impugned order whereby the name of the petitioner has been deleted from the list of selected candidates of civil judge without giving any reasonable opportunity of hearing on the basis of mere registration of matter registered against her under s.289 of IPC in which she has been acquitted on merits by the JMFC court,” said the plea. Advocate Namit Saxena, appearing for Pathak, submitted that the removal from the list is violative of the rules

Pathak from the Supreme Court, which earlier this week issued notice to Madhya Pradesh High Court and state government on her plea

of the state government and the high court on the administrative side ought not to have overlooked the same while removing the name of the petitioner from the select list. After hearing the arguments, a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said: “Issue notice, returnable in four weeks.”

Agency News: New Delhi

Microsoft has announced that its OpenAI’s DALL-E-powered AI image generator is now available on desktop for Edge users around the world. The company introduced the feature to the new Bing and

Edge preview last month. Image Creator allows users to create an image simply by using their own words to describe the picture they want to see. This feature will help you create images that don’t yet exist, right from the Microsoft Edge sidebar, the company said. “If you’ve ever found yourself in need of a very specific visual for a social post or even a PowerPoint, Image Creator can help you find exactly what you need,” Microsoft said in a blogpost. To use the feature, users need to simply navigate to

the sidebar on the right side of their browser, and then tap on the Image Creator icon, enter their prompt, and then they will see four different image options to choose from. After selecting the one that fits their needs, they can download it and add to their document or upload it to social media. When using Image Creator in Microsoft Edge for the first time, they will need to enable it in the Edge sidebar by clicking the “+” icon and turning on the toggle key for Image Creator, the company explained.

Agency News: New Delhi

India has recorded 6,050 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. With 3,320 recoveries in the same time span, the total number of recoveries reached 4,41,85,858. The recovery rate currently at 98.75 per cent. The daily positivity rate stood at 3.39 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate at 3.02 per cent. The active caseload currently stands at 28,303. With 1,78,533 tests onducted in the same time span, total number of tests reached 92.25 crore.A total of 2,334 doses have been administered in last 24 hours, taking the total number of inoculations to 220.66 crore

Sisodia questions PM Modi’s education qualifications in open letter from Tihar

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SUNVILLA SAMACHAR

Congress to BJP, Ambedkar cartoons to 2002 riots, NCERT syllabus’ run-in with political axe

After 7 yrs, Rangeelu Gujarat to be held in London in September GPCB slaps closure notice to textile chemical unit

Agency News: Surat

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

After a seven-year gap, the second edition of Rangeelu Gujarat, a cultural exhibition, will be held in London’s Brent from September 1 to September 3. The event will showcase various established and emerging artists from Gujarat. Workshops on music, dance, fabric and various other art forms will also be conducted. The three-day event is expected to see

- Kapilkumar M. Hirpara Editor

New books with “rationalised” syllabus have been introduced in schools around the country with the start of the new academic session this week. This rationalisation — in the name of “easing the burden” on students in the wake of Covid-19 — has led to some crucial deletions from the History textbooks, including an entire Chapter on Mughal history, references to caste and inequality, mention of 2002 Gujarat riots, and a portion about MK Gandhi’s life and his assassination by Nathuram Godse. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) had in June 2022 released a list of the rationalised portion from their textbooks for Classes 6 to 12. However, when the printed books finally hit the market early this month, some silent deletions have also been made in the textbooks. While the NCERT maintains that the rationalised textbooks will only be used for one year, until the syllabus is changed as per National Curriculum Framework, the fact remains that the batches currently in schools will be devoid of learning some very important lessons in history. This is why NCERT is ThePrint’s Newsmaker of the Week. NCERT is the top academic body in India. It designs syllabus that are used in schools around the country. Although some private schools allow textbooks from private publishers, all CBSE-affiliated schools and government schools only allow NCERT books. Hence, what is mentioned in NCERT books is an important part of a child’s learning. This is the third syllabus change/ revision under the Narendra Modi government, which has been adding or removing portions in school textbooks to suit its political position.The first syllabus change happened in 2017, when Hrishikesh Senapathy was the director of NCERT. At that time, however, the changes were called “revision”. Senapathy had said that the books needed to be updated to add a lot of new information. These included the Modi government’s policies such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and demonetisation.

a footfall of 50,000 people.“There is no particular theme for the event. It is a larger version of the one organised in 2016. But there is addition as well in terms of cinema and literature, which will be showcased and discussed, because Gujarati cinema has developed so much since then,” said Mira Salat, director of Red Lotus Events, a community interest company, at the Ahmedabad Management Association Thursday.The event

Mumbai records 216 new Covid cases, one death

Agency News: Mumbai

Mumbai reported 216 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday and one death linked to the infection for the second consecutive day.

The number of cases reported was slightly lower than the 221 cases reported on Wednesday.

However, on Thursday, the test positivity rate — positive cases for every 100 tests – rose to 13.9 per cent in Mumbai as against 11.6 per cent on Wednesday.

will be held at Brent borough in London, where most of the Gujaratis live, informed Salat. The event is being supported by the Council of Brent and the British government. In its previous edition in 2016, the two-day event had seen a footfall of 27,000. “We showcased and held workshops for Bandhni work, Ajrakh work from Kutch and about 40 artists of Gujarat performed in the event,” said Salat.

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board on Thursday slapped closure notice to the textile chemicals manufacturing unit Prakhar Estates company at Sachin GIDC in Surat for violating the pollution norms under Section 33 (a) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. Acting on a complaint, the GPCB officials of Surat Zone had

Gujarat HC disposes of Mevani’s plea to quash FIR

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

carried out a surprise checking at Prakhar Estate Pvt. Ltd a couple of days ago.The officials found wastewater coming out from the company flowing to the road. Apart from this, flexible pipeline was found near MVR (Mechanical Vapour Recompression) effluent feed collection tank. The officials also found punctures in the MVR effluent collection tank and from this tank, the wastewater was found flowing on the roadside.In

the closure notice, the Surat unit head of GPCB M R Macwana mentioned the unit owners to prohibit the manufacturing activities.Giving further details, Surat GPCB regional officer Jignaben Oza said, “With the order of the Surat unit we have slapped closure notice. We have also written to DGVCL (power supply company) to disconnect the electricity (except single phase) with immediate effect.”

Sudanese leader vows to establish civilian rule despite delay in signing political deal

Agency News: Khartoum

Agency News: Geneva

On the eve of its 75th anniversary, the WHO marked the occasion by calling for a renewed drive for health equity in the face of unprecedented threats. Seventyfive years ago, after years of war, the nations of the world agreed to set up a new organisation and “debated and agreed what this organisation would be and do in a document called the Constitution of the World Health Organisation,” the organisation’s Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, recalled at a press briefing here on Thursday. “Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of the day that Constitution came into force. It was, and is, a landmark document,”

he said. The past decades have witnessed extraordinary progress in protecting people from diseases and destruction, including smallpox eradication, reducing the incidence of polio by 99 per cent, saving millions of lives through childhood immunisation, declines in maternal mortality, and improving health and well-being for millions more, “And for the past three years.

WHO turns 75, calls for health equity World Bank downgrades

Agency News: Kiev

The World Bank has lowered its estimate for Ukraine’s GDP growth this year to 0.5 from 3.3 per cent estimated in January, state media reported. The economic toll caused by the RussiaUkraine war was the main factor behind the downgrade, the bank said in a report on Thursday. According to it, the reopening of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and resumption of grain trade, as well as substantial donor support, will help support economic activity in Ukraine this year, the InterfaxUkraine news agency reported.

The bank estimated the cost of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and recovery at $411 billion, Xinhua news agency reported.

The World Bank projected that the Ukrainian economy will grow by 6.5 per cent in 2025 after rising 3.5 per cent in 2024.

The patient who succumbed to Covid-19 was 36 years old and also had tuberculosis. This took the total toll of Covid-19 deaths in Mumbai to 19,749 as of April

6. In Maharashtra, a total of 803 patients were detected with novel coronavirus on Thursday, with total three fatalities.Meanwhile, the Union Health Ministry held a video conference with the state.

The ministry said a nationwide

mock drill is scheduled from April 10 to 11, 2023, and all health facilities (public and private) are expected to participate.“As per the instruction from the government, to assess the readiness of hospitals, BMC has started collecting data from hospitals for checking the preparedness of health infrastructure to tackle the situation if the number of cases start rising again,” read the statement of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.In total, the city has 4,022 beds for Covid-19 patients, of which 1,995 are isolation beds, 1,316 are oxygen supported beds, 711 are ICU beds and 649 are ventilator beds.

SIT probe ordered into illegal lease, selling of temple properties in Kashmir

Agency News: Mumbai

On the basis of evidence provided by a JK Peace Forum, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered an SIT probe into the illegal lease of temple properties in Kashmir and the nexus in the said properties for illegal use. The Kashmir-based NGO has alleged that in the last 33 years no successive governments have taken any initiative to protect temple properties of minorities of Kashmir. Despite repeated court orders, temple properties have been illegally given on lease or sold.

Satish Mahaldar, Chairman, JK Peace Forum said, “The Jammu and Kashmir administration/ revenue department has failed to protect the temple properties and have been unable to vacate the temple properties /premises, which have been leased out by the respective managements illegally for personnel favours. We are thankful to the Honorable Governor for initiating the SIT probe. “We would like to draw your attention to the bitter truth that the earlier J&K governments have failed to

protect Hindu minority properties in Kashmir,” Mahaldar said. Despite repeated court orders and The Kashmir Migrant Immovable Property (Preservation, Protection and Restraint on Distress Sales) Act, 1997, the temple properties have been illegally given on lease. The Jammu and Kashmir administration/ revenue department has failed.

The Gujarat High Court Thursday disposed of a petition by Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani seeking quashing of a FIR over alleged defamation, after it was submitted that a Valsad magistrate court has discharged him of the offence and a Valsad district court subsequently upheld his discharge. Mevani had tweeted a video on May 20, 2019 showing a person in a room beating children with a foot ruler and kicking them, which inadvertently was claimed to have been a teacher of Valsad based RMVM School.

Subsequently, Mevani had deleted the tweet the next day after factchecking websites clarified on the video.An FIR was lodged against Mevani with Valsad police station for the offences punishable under IPC sections 505(2) and 500, based on a complaint by Valsad school teacher Bijal Patel. The Valsad

magistrate while discharging Mevani from the offence in an order dated October 19, 2020, had observed that allegations made by the complainant were without basis and based on the said allegations, there isn’t sufficient evidence on record to conduct a trial. The state had subsequently appealed against his discharge before Valsad district court and the additionals district judge DK Soni had rejected the state’s plea and had upheld the discharge in and order dated March 10, 2021.

Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has vowed to move forward toward establishing the civilian rule and completing the political process in Sudan. His remarks came on Thursday after the postponement of the signing of a political agreement to end the political crisis in the country, while mass demonstrations took place on the same day in the capital Khartoum and other cities, demanding the restoration of civilian rule. “The postponement of signing the agreement tended to set solid frameworks to maintain the momentum and vigour of the revolution, and the parties were now working seriously to complete the discussion on the remaining issues,” AlBurhan was quoted as saying in a statement issued

by the Council.”We reaffirm our determination to proceed together on the same path to complete the ongoing political process as quickly as possible and in a way that closes the doors to all attempts to cripple this process,” he added. The military and civilian leaders were scheduled to sign a final political agreement on Thursday to end the political crisis in the country, but the signing has been postponed as the parties failed to reach a consensus regarding the security and military reform process and the integration of armed groups into the Sudanese Army.

Gaming companies welcome new online gaming rules notified by MeitY

Agency News: New Delhi

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today, notified the amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming. Welcoming this move, Mr. Roland Landers, CEO, All India Gaming Federation, said: “As the oldest, largest, and most diverse industry association for online gaming in the country, we are grateful to MeitY for notifying the amendments to regulate online gaming under the Indian Information Technology Act, and acknowledging the long-standing demand of the gamers and the online gaming industry. We believe this is a decisive first step for comprehensive regulation for online gaming and, will propel the

Telangana Governor, CM remember sacrifices of Jesus Christ

Agency News: Hyderabad

, Telangana Govern Tamilisai ro Soundararajan remembered the sacrifices of Jesus Christ for the people on the occasion of Good Friday which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Governor stated in her message that Good Friday is observed by Christians all over the world in memory of crucifixion of Jesus Christ. “Jesus Christ showed great love towards all human beings and made the ultimate sacrifice for their welfare. On

this day, His sacrifices are remembered with solemn hymns and prayers of thanksgiving. I pray for all people this Good Friday. May Lord always guide all of us through the way,” she said. Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said Good Friday is observed by Christian brethren all over the world, to commemorate crucifixion of Jesus Christ. “Jesus Christ showed great love for the entire humanity and on this holy day, his ultimate sacrifice is remembered with solemn hymns and prayers of Thanksgiving.

Talala APMC to start mango auction from April 18

Agency News: Talala

THE AGRICULTURAL produce market committee (APMC) in Talala town of Gir Somnath has decided to start auction of mangoes from April 18 marking the beginning of the harvesting season of the juicy fruit in Junagadh and Gir Somnath districts known for kesar variety of mangoes. Talala APMC chairman Sanjay Shingala chaired a special meeting of commission agents and whole-sellers of the

APMC on Wednesday.In the meeting, it was decided to start auction of mangoes from April 18 onwards.“In consultation with commission agents, whole-sellers and mango orchard owners, it was decided that auction of mangoes will start from April 18 this year. Last year, the auction had started from April 26. But this year, the date has been advanced as some mangoes which had set after flowering in November are expected to be ready for harvest early,” Shingala told.

industry to compete globally, as envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. We are especially grateful that the Government recognised the industry demands and provided light touch, but comprehensive regulations, which will support innovation, boost Create in India and Brand India, and propel India’s Techade. These rules will go a long way in promoting consumer interest while helping the industry grow responsibly and transparently and will also help in curbing

the menace of anti-national and illegal offshore gambling sites, which have been proliferating in the last few Gaming companies welcome new online gaming rules notified by MeitY years. We look forward to assisting the industry transition to the self-regulatory model envisioned under therules and use learnings from the years of work that has been undertaken at the All India Skill Games Council (AIGSC), the oldest and largest voluntary self-regulatory body for online gaming. The Government has maintained a very open and transparent approach throughout this process and heard various stakeholders across the online gaming eco-system, since May 2022. At AIGF are committed to continue our engagement and provide complete support to the government in making online gaming a cornerstone of $1 trillion digital Indian economy

Priyanka Chopra and daughter Malti Marie offer prayers at the Siddhivinayak temple.

Ukraine’s GDP growth forecast to 0.5% this year

KKR outplay RCB to register first win of IPL 2023

Agency News : Kolkata

Shardul Thakur smashed a counter-attacking half-century before the spinners played their part to perfection as Kolkata Knight Riders made a memorable homecoming with an 81-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL here on Thursday.KKR found themselves tottering for 89/5 before Thakur led a superb recovery with his 29-ball 68 to power his team to 204/7 after RCB opted to bowl. Coming in at No 7, Thakur hammered the joint-fastest fifty of

the season off 20 balls and shared an entertaining 103-run wicket partnership off 47 balls with Rinku Singh (46 off 33).In reply, RCB failed to last the distance and folded up for 123 in 17.4 overs with the trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and debutant Suyash Sharma sharing eight wickets between themselves.It was KKR’s first win of the season. Thakur also took one wicket in his all-round show in KKR’s first home match after almost four years.RCB were going great guns at 44 no loss in 25 balls in pursuit of the big chase before the Sunil Narine triggered the collapse, foxing Virat Kohli (21; 18b) with a beauty in his 150th IPL match.Chakravarthy then gave a double blow dismissing Glenn Maxwell (5) and Harshal Patel (0) in three balls before ending with splendid figures of 3.4-015-4. Thereafter, it was 19-year-old leg-spinner Suyash Sharma (4-0-30-3) who made a dream debut after being included as an impact player in place of Venkatesh Iyer.The long-haired

Babar Azam shares ‘Get well soon’ message for Kane Williamson after IPL knee injury

Agency News : New Delhi

Kane Williamson of the Gujarat Titans was injured during his debut appearance for the team in the Indian Premier League 2023 opener against Chennai Super Kings on March 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Following the New Zealand captain’s health reports, it was noted that he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and would undergo right knee surgery, and would miss ODI World Cup.

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam shared health greetings to his New Zealand counterpart noting Kane Williamson’s knee

injury during the IPL. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, he shared a picture of hugging Kane and wrote, “Bounce back stronger. Get well soon Kane Williamson.”Earlier, Williamson expressed his gratitude for the support he had received since sustaining the injury.

mystery spinner got two wickets in one over to have KKR reeling at 86/8.Suyash got his maiden wicket when he deceived Anju Rawat (1) with a tossed up delivery and in space of three balls, he grabbed the prized-scalp of Dinesh Karthik (9) with a fuller delivery.Fresh from his 82 not out against Mumbai Indians, Kohli teed off in style, scoring a boundary off the first ball of the innings against Umesh Yadav.At 42 for no loss, the RCB opening duo looked set for another easy chase when Narine triggered the collapse, cleaning up Kohli with a beauty.The star Indian completely missed the line as the ball sharply turned in to knock his stumps.Earlier, David Willey (4-1-162) and Karn Sharma (3-0-26-2) took wickets off successive deliveries in powerplay and middle overs respectively to give RCB the initial edge.Willey exposed KKR’s fragile top-order, when the England leftarm pacer knocked over Venkatesh Iyer (3) and Mandeep Singh (0) off successive deliveries.

Wayne Parnell returns to IPL after 9 years, replaces injured Reece Topley at Royal Challengers Bangalore

Agency News : New Delhi

Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a big injury blow on Thursday as fast bowler Reece Topley was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 after suffering a shoulder injury. Topley did not play the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens due to the issue. David Willey replaced him in the RCB XI but they lost the match by 81 runs in Kolkata. Topley meanwhile, has been replaced by South African pacer Wayne Parnell for the rest of IPL 2023. Topley had dislocated

International Monetary Fund sees dip in growth

Agency News : New Delhi

The International Monetary Fund expects global economic growth to dip below 3% in 2023 and to remain at around 3% for the next five years, managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, flagging increased downside risks.That is the global lender’s lowest medium-term growth forecast since 1990, and well below the average growth of

3.8% seen in the past two decades. Georgieva said strong monetary and fiscal policy actions to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had prevented a much worse outcome in recent years, but growth prospects remained weak given persistently high inflation. Bank failures in Switzerland and the US had exposed financial vulnerabilities that increased the downside risks for the global economy, she added.“Despite surprisingly resilient labour markets and strong consumer demand, despite the uplift in China, we expect the world economy to grow less than 3% this year,” she said in a speech ahead of next week’s spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank.“Growth remains historically weak now and in the mediumterm.”“With rising geopolitical tensions, with inflation still running high, a robust recovery remains elusive, and that harms the prospects

of everyone, especially for the most vulnerable people and the most vulnerable countries,” she said at an event hosted by Meridian House and Politico.Global growth dropped by almost half to 3.4% in 2022 following the shock of Russia’s war in Ukraine from the 6.1% rebound in 2021. Georgieva said India and China would account for half of the global growth in2023, but about 90% of advanced economies would see a decline in their growth rate this year.Lowincome countries, saddled by higher borrowing costs and weakening demand for their exports, would see per-capita income growth staying below that of emerging economies, she said. The IMF chief called on central banks to stay the course in the fight against inflation as long as financial pressures remained limited, but to address financial stability risks when they emerge through appropriate provision of liquidity.

Trai seeks views on satellite spectrum Stocks surge, yields on bonds wobble

his shoulder while fielding during RCB’s opening match against Mumbai Indians and has returned home to the UK. “Reece, unfortunately, had to go back home because he has been ruled out of the tournament,” Sanjay Bangar, Royal Challengers’ head coach, said after the defeat in Kolkata.“We tried our best to keep him here, but the treatment and the experts suggest that he is going to be out of action for some time.” Wayne Parnell last played in IPL 2014 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He has played a total of 26 matches in the IPL, taking 26 wickets.

Agency News : New Delhi

Telecom regulator Trai has invited public views on the process and other norms that should be followed to allocate spectrum for satellite communication services. The regulator has listed 54 questions covering different aspects of space-based communications and what should be the allocation methodology —auction or administrative assignment. The consultation paper “Assignment of spectrum for Space-based Communication Services” follows a reference made to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

by the Department of Telecom (DoT) seeking the regulator’s recommendation on the contentious issue of spectrum allocation to satellite companies through auction.“In the present consultation paper, Trai has considered all the spectrum bands relevant for spacebased communication services as indicated by DoT.... In this consultation paper, specific issues have been raised for consideration by stakeholders. Written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by May 4, 2023, and counter comments by May 18, 2023,” Trai said.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Shaakuntalam: ‘Didn’t have confidence to play a princess on screen’

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Thursday said she had initially turned down the offer to headline the upcoming film “Shaakuntalam” as she didn’t have the confidence to pull off the mythological character often described as the “symbol of perfection”. The Telugu film, based on Kalidasa’s acclaimed Sanskrit play “Abhijnana Shakuntalam”, is set to release in theatres on April 14. Billed as a whimsical tale, “Shaakuntalam” revolves around the epic love story of Shakuntala (Samantha) and King Dushyant, played by Dev Mohan of “Sufiyum Sujatayum” fame. After playing a gritty role in the second season of “The Family Man”, Samantha said she was scared to step into the world of “Shaakuntalam”. “I had first said no because I was doing ‘The Family Man 2’, in which I had a real role. Since childhood, Disney has been my favourite genre. Irrespective of whether I am happy or sad, I would watch Disney films. So, I did not have confidence that I could play Shakuntala, a princess, a symbol of perfection. “I was scared. If you see, in the last three years, I have been taking on a lot of challenges.

Disney+ Hotstar announces new series Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo starring Dimple Kapadia and Radhika Madan

Dia Mirza joins Hollywood actor Edward Norton for UNEP documentary series

Actor Dia Mirza has teamed up with Hollywood star Edward Norton for a documentary series “Restore: Films From the Frontiers of Hope” for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The actor, who is the Goodwill Ambassador for UNEP, and the UN Secretary General’s Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, has narrated “Big Ocean States” as part of the documentary. It is a story about how countries such as St. Lucia, Comoros, and Vanuatu teamed up to overturn severe environmental threats. Mirza, 41, said she is honoured to be associated with the series that talks about how marine life can be protected. “It was an absolute honour to be a part of this global project and tell the story of St. Lucia, Comoros, and Vanuatu that are showing by example how marine ecosystems can be protected for the benefit of all stakeholders and the creation of a blue economy,” the actor said in a statement.Mirza, who recently starred in “Bheed”, said citizens and younger generation need to come together to tackle climate crises. “What moved me most about this story is that the citizens took ownership of the dying mangroves and the dwindling marine life and came together to ensure that the future generation would have a sustainable, thriving environment,” she added.As per the press note, the project is an attempt to amplify stories from 10 places around the globe where people have made a positive impact on the environmental crisis.

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Retail borrowers and India Inc have heaved a sigh of relief after the RBI decided to keep its rates unchanged.The markets also cheered the move as rate-sensitive stocks rose and government bonds rallied with the decision on the status quo in rates. At the bond markets, yields (which move in the opposite direction to their prices) of the benchmark 10-year security fell to a day’s low of 7.1469 per cent, the lowest since September 15 after the RBI’s move. It stood at 7.28 per cent before the announcement. It ended at 7.21 per cent against the

previous close of 7.27 per cent.

Analysts said government security prices will unlikely see major gains in the coming days given the heavy borrowing programme. According to Abheek Barua, chief economist, of HDFC Bank, yields on the 10-year security could see some pressure returning once the government commences borrowings. He expects the security to trade in a range of 7.20-7.30 per cent in the first quarter.`RBI unexpectedly triggered a pause button on rates after 250 basis points of repo rate increases. No change in stance means RBIs are prepared to act if the need arises.

The project is an attempt to amplify stories from 10 places around the globe where people have made a positive impact on the environmental crisis

Shah Rukh Khan tops 2023

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“Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo”, a series starring Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar and Isha Talwar, will start streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from May 5. The upcoming show, billed as the “dawn of saas bahu 2.0” version, is directed by Homi Adajania of “Being Cyrus” and “Cocktail” fame. ”A mother-in-law who is unapologetically hardcore, and daughtersin-law who are steadfast and formidable - these women are nothing but bad***, powerful, and even ruthless by choice,” read the synopsis of the series. Gaurav Banerjee, Head - Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star said the streaming platform is committed to bringing viewers stories that not only entertain but also connect and inspire. “With ‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’, we are proud to present a show that challenges traditional on-screen portrayals of saas-bahu relationships and introduces viewers to a new level of drama and powerplay. “We are excited to delve into the lives of these unique and remarkable women and to take our audiences on an unforgettable journey of unconventional choices,” Banerjee said in a statement issued on Thursday.

Shah Rukh Khan, the heart throb for millions, the humble human from Delhi, the resident of Mannat in Mumbai, the man that gave Bollywood its biggest hit “Pathaan’ since the industry seemed to have been suffering in box office collections in the post-covid era, has now ranked highest in TIME 100 Reader Poll. Shah Rukh Khan, 57, topped the list of most influential people around the world, for TIME magazine’s 100th edition of the list. Shah Rukh Khan received 4 percent of the 1.2 million votes cast by readers in the 2023 TIME100 poll. Shah Rukh Khan who made his mark as Bollywood’s favorite romantic hero, starring in blockbusters like Dilwale Dulhania le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, continues to rules hearts with his acting prowess, wit and candid nature during podcasts and interviews. Notably, Shah Rukh Khan has an estimated net worth of In second place are the Iranian women who are protesting for their rights. They garnered 3% of the votes. The women also won the magazine’s 2022 Person of the Year reader poll. In third place, with 2% of the votes, were the healthcare workers who’ve been at the frontlines of the pandemic since 2020. Further, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took the fourth spot, with each of them getting 1.9% of the votes. Harry made headlines around the world earlier this year after he released his memoir Spare. 627 million ($770 million), making him the richest actor in Asia and fourth richest actor all over the world. In January 2023, defeating fellow immensely famous and cult actors like Tom Cruise, Jackie Chan, and George Clooney, Shah Rukh Khan took the fourth position in the list of eight richest actors of the world released by World of Statistics. The list that also featured Elon Musk, Lionel Messi, Prince Harry, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Meghan Markle saw the Bollywood legend top the list. The actors ranked above the likes of Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh, athlete Serena Williams, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.It is the readers of the magazine who voted for the world-renowned personalities they believe deserve a spot on TIME’s annual list of the most influential people. Lionel Messi, whose stellar performance during the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 brought him and the Argentine team the much coveted trophy, secured the fifth spot. Messi got with 1.8% of the votes. In 2022, Gautam Adani, Karuna Nundy, Khurram Parvez were the only Indians who featured on the list. Shah Rukh Khan has starred in over a 100 films in his career spanning over four decades. In 2023 he returned to the big screen after staying away from it for almost four years. Shah Rukh Khan has two more movies in his kitty, Raj Kumar Hirani’s Dunkee and Atlee’s Jawan. Jawan also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, and is set to be released in June 2023. Dunki stars Taapsee Pannu alongside Shah Rukh, and will be released in December. Shah Rukh Khan also saw success in the first match of his team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during their first Indian Premiere League (IPL) match int he 2023 edition. KKR won against the Faf Du Plessis led Royal Challenegers Bangalore (RCB) on 6 April. The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan, has been a massive hit globally, earning over 1000 crore across the world. Despite violent protests from right wing outfits over an attire worn by Deepika Padukone in the movies, the Siddharth Anand directed movie broke more than one record, won more than just magnanumoius box office collection. Shah Rukh Khan fans thronged theatres to watch their favourite star in action in movies.

Shah Rukh Khan during the recently helf opening ceremony of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai.

Sachin, Spinny and an enviable boys trip ft. cricket legends Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh

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As a part of its brand narrative “Go Far”, Spinny, a full-stack used car buying and selling platform in India, has launched its IPL campaign featuring its strategic investor and squad captain Sachin Tendulkar, along with other legends, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh. The films will be released during the IPL 2023, scheduled to take place between March 31 to May 28, 2023. The campaign is about how people go far for love, for

Ritabhari Chakraborty Shares How She gained 25 kilos For Fatafati!

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Ritabhari Chakraborty is in talks on the internet for her upcoming film Fatafati. The actress had to gain 25 kilos for the character and fit seamlessly in the skin of a plus size model. As exciting as it sounds, the actress shares how she did it and the hurdles she faced.Ritabhari says, “I had to consume a lot more fats, and carbs. I stopped mindful eating and had to consume a lot more than I usually do. There were times where my body couldn’t take it and flushed it out. There were moments where I felt weak. Gaining weight isn’t as exciting as it sounds. There were days I used to get tired climbing one floor, get tired on sets, be tired most of the time and more.”She further adds, “When the result came in front of the public and the love, respect and appreciation made it all worth it. I am so grateful to

Nimrat Kaur to star next in Amitabh Bachchan’s Section 84!

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Aditya Gadhvi to perform at Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of GT vs KKR Match

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TKM Media Statement on the temporary booking halt of the top end grades of Innova Hycross - ZX & ZX(O)

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dreams, or for themselves and in the true IPL spirit, for their squad. Talking about the films and his association with Spinny, Sachin Tendulkar said, “Spinny strives to offer delightful car buying and selling experiences through the timeless values of trust, transparency, and integrity. Being a passionate car lover, it has been wonderful working with the team on campaigns that reflect the warm emotions behind car ownership and driving.

Nimrat Kaur is on a roll with her back-to-back announcements. After consistently winning audience appreciation and critical acclaim with her versatility, the actress announces her next big project with none other than Amitabh Bachchan.She broke the big news on social media with this candid caption, To be immortalised on screen between action and cut with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan is what this city has given to a small town girl with a very big dream. Gratitude to Ribhu Dasgupta for this supernal opportunity to collaborate on one of the most challenging creative adventures of my life. Let the sleepless nights begin!!!”As a happy coincidence, today also marks one year of Dasvi for

National Geographic India’s upcoming documentary ‘Go.ev’ brings forth Tata Motors’ efforts of accelerating the EV Revolution in India

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which Amitabh Bachchan had sent his trademark handwritten note along with a bouquet of flowers appreciating the actress for her phenomenally nuanced performance in the film. This is going to be Nimrat’s first collaboration with him.The courtroom drama thriller is written and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta of Te3n and The Girl On The Trailer fame.

Aditya Gadhvi, the Gujarati singer, will perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, April 9, 2022. Gadhvi will perform for the audience in the lead up to the match at around 2pm IST. He has sung the Gujarat Titans anthem ‘Aava De’, which was released ahead of the 2022 season. Gujarat Titans take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Tata IPL 2023 on April 9 at Ahmedabad. Match starts at 3:30pm. The enhanced metro service will run for about two hours after the end of the match.

Adani Wilmar Limited receives Great Place To Work Certification for the Sixth Consecutive Year

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“The Innova Hycross was launched recently during Nov 2022 to cater to the needs of the customers seeking proportions & poise of an SUV with the spaciousness of an MPV. The versatile Innova Hycross, available in both self-charging strong hybrid electric variant [SHEV] as well as gasoline variant is for every occasion owing to its glamor quotient, advanced technology, comfort, safety features and a thrill to drive. We are grateful to our valued

customers for the overwhelming response that they have shown to Innova Hycross across all its variants within a few months of its launch.However, owing to the ongoing supply challenges, we deeply regret to announce the temporary halt of bookings for top end grades of Innova Hycross i.e., ZX and ZX (O) only, with effect from 8th April 2023. The bookings of the other grades of Innova Hycross both the hybrid and gasoline will continue. We are doing our best to resume the Innova Hycross bookings for the said variants at the earliest”

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have a kind community around me. This love, support keeps me going.”Fatafati is directed by Aritra Mukherjee. She will be sharing the screen space opposite Abir Chatterjee for the first time, with popular TV actress Swastika Dutta in a pivotal role. Story & Screenplay is by Zinia Sen, Dialogues are given by Samragnee Bandyopadhyay, produced by Windows. Fatafati is Ritabhari’s second film with Windows after Brahma Janen Gopon Kommoti. The film is all set to release on may 12th 2023.

Rockstar DSP’s Background Score In Pushpa 2’s Teaser Is To Look Out For!

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The teaser of the film was unveiled a day before Allu Arjun’s birthday. The teaser starts by doubting Pushpa’s no more. The teaser proceeds on Pushpa’s hunt and ends on a stunning note. The background score adds the intensity and people haven’t stopped praising the teaser.Speaking about his professional work, Rockstar DSP

changed the dynamics of the music world with his out of the box ideas. He has given us the recent biggest hit of not a season but history Pushpa, Oo Antava. Not just Pan India, but even International DJ Martin Garrix couldn’t stop grooving. He is one of the most famous composers among the audience across all age groups. His fame and craze doesn’t end at Bollywood, the south Indian stretch is always seen grooving to his songs either on the radio, television or their playlist. Poonakallu Loading was the recent tune that created thunder on every street. Rockstar DSP is not just a mere name but an emotion of joy and it brings each one of us happiness through his musical notes.

McDonald’s India ups its spice quotient with the new Piri-Piri range of McSpicy Burgers and Wraps

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To infuse fun, excitement, and newness to the signature McSpicy range, McDonald’s India (West and South),has launched an allnewlimited-time assortment of Piri-Piri McSpicy Burgers and Wraps. With an unbeatable blend of two iconic flavors – McSpicy and Piri-Piri, the brand has spiced up its menu with four new products namely Piri-Piri McSpicy Paneer Burger, Piri-Piri McSpicy Chicken Burger, Piri-Piri Big McSpicy Paneer Wrap and Piri-Piri Big McSpicy Chicken Wrap. Arvind R.P., Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s India (West and South), said, “We are excited to launch the limited edition PiriPirirange of McSpicy Burgers & Wraps and equally delighted to strengthen our ever-successful association with Rashmika

National Geographic in India is all set to bring forth the incredible journey of Tata Motors, an Indian automotive manufacturing company, giving its viewers a glimpse into the company’s inspiring journey of introducing EVs in India.

Premiering on April 09, 2023, at 7.00 PM on National Geographic Channel, the film titled ‘Go.ev’ delves deeper into the mission of the organization, overcoming the perception driven challenges that come with the EV technology. By identifying the uncertainties that exist within the community in purchasing an EV, the film showcases Tata Motors’ approach in addressing these concerns that have helped accelerate the growth of the EV sector. This film brings

to light the tremendous effort of the designers and engineers at Tata Motors in building impactful solutions around cost, range, charging infrastructure and range anxiety. It also touches upon the company’s expansion plans of launching 10 EV models in the market by 2025, helping ensure health & wellness is at the core of the future of mobility.“At National Geographic, we strive to bring forth stories that provide in-depth understanding to satiate the curious minds of our viewers. This documentary is yet another attempt to further enhance the knowledge of our audience around the evolution of EVs through the lens of Tata Motors and follow the company’s journey to bring about a positive change in the automobile sector,” said National Geographic India Spokesperson.

Priority Pass Expands Airport Takeout Service to 14M+ Members

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Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, has expanded its paid-for Airport Takeout service,helping travellers save time with seamless food ordering. Today, more than 14 millionPriority Pass members have access to the airport takeaway service meaning more members can avoid the queues at busy airports.“Travel is not just about enjoying thedestination. The experience of the journey is just as important and, for many travellers, dining at the airport is something they look forward to. We also recognise that for many, having

Brand unveils new TVC featuring Rashmika Mandanna. syncsreally well with our iconic McSpicy platform

Mandanna.We believe the candid, playful, and enthusiastic personality of Rashmika, syncsreally well with our iconic McSpicy platform. The saucy and flavorful combination of McSpicy and Piri-Piri is definitely one of a kind and we believe that these new products will truly satisfy the spicy cravings of our customers. At McDonald’s India, we constantly work towards on menu innovationsto deliver a unique and memorable experience to our fan base.”

the ability to browse for specialist dietary requirements is a welcome addition to improving their overall travel experience, helping travellers pre-plan their dining and removing apotential layer of stress from their journey.The expanded Airport Takeout service forms part of our goal to deliver a broad range of digitally-enabled travel experiences that enhance our members journeys at every touchpoint. By increasing both the number of members with access and outlets available to order from, we’re bringing agreat variety of dining options to travellers, letting them order exactly what caters to their unique preferences in just a couple of clicks,”said Christopher Evans, Joint CEO of Collinson.

Mr Virat Diwanji, Group President & Head- Consumer Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank on RBI Monetary Policy the central bank seems to have sent positive signals to almost all sections of the economy

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“With a lesser expected “pause” in the policy rate hikes, the RBI has given priority to financial stability and economic growth while firmly underlining that it is ready to act if its reading changes at any time. Further, through a soothing commentary, the central

Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL), one of the largest growing packaged food FMCG companies in India, has been certified as a Great Place To Work for the sixth consecutive year. The organization has been lauded for its effective HR initiatives and noteworthy policies, which has resulted in a workplace culture that is healthy and inclusive. The consistent performance of the company for six years was a direct result of the thoroughly positive feedback from its employees. The certification is directly linked to the survey conducted by Great Place to Work®, a global management research and consulting firm dedicated to organizations. GPTW helps organizations achieve business goals through research and analysis, and effectively helps them in building better workplaces. The evaluation process consists of extensive documentation showcasing the

The organization has been acknowledged for undertaking effective HR policies and initiatives that ensure high employee engagement and performance

processes and policies followed by the company and is supported by the actual responses collected during the survey. AWL has had an edge in these surveys due to the various HR initiatives undertaken by the organization to ensure a high rate of employee engagement, constant learning, employee- wellbeing, and overall development which are extremely crucial for a productive workplace. While initiatives like ‘Papa-Mummy Ki OfficeOffice’ and ‘Family Fiesta’ have encouraged our employees and their family members to bond.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 3,61,361 in Q4 FY23

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The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in Q4 FY23, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 3,61,361 nos., higher by 8%, as compared to Q4 FY22. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q4 FY23 were at 1,18,321 nos., lower by 3%, over Q4 FY22. Global wholesales of Tata

Motors *passenger vehicles in Q4 FY23 were at 1,35,654 nos., higher by 10% as compared to Q4 FY22. Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover were 1,07,386 vehicles (**JLR number for Q4 FY23 includes CJLR volumes of 12,737 units).

Jaguar wholesales for the quarter were 15,499 vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the quarter were 91,887 vehicles.

ITL attains new milestone of biggest ever annual sales of 1,51,160 tractors in FY’23

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Emcure Pharmaceuticals, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has been felicitated for its contributions to HIV/AIDS research and development at the HIV Congress 2023, organised by the HIV Welfare Society. This recognition highlights the crucial role played by the Indian pharmaceutical industry in the global fight against HIV/AIDS and the importance of continued investment in research and development to develop better treatments and a cure for the disease. The Merit Award acknowledges the firm’s immense contribution in the field of HIV/AIDS to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. Anil Kothiyal, President - India Business, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, received the Merit Award in Mumbai from Dr. Jürgen Rockstroh, Professor of Medicine and Head of the HIV Outpatient Clinic at the University of Bonn, Germany. Emcure has been at the forefront of HIV

Emcure Pharmaceuticals conferred with Merit Award at HIV Congress 2023

treatment and awareness for almost two decades. The company has been actively involved in the development and supply of antiretroviral drugs, which are essential for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. In 2006, Emcure became the first company in India to launch the novel molecule Atazanavir, which revolutionized HIV treatment in the country. Since then, Emcure has continued to lead the way in HIV treatment, being the first to bring the WHOrecommended Dolutegravir based therapy to India and launching many other molecules and fixeddose combinations for the first time in the country. The company is also actively involved in public awareness and social activities related to HIV therapy.

Reliance Jewels unveils the majestic Thanjavur collection, inspired by the heritage city of Thanjavur, for Akshaya Tritiya 2023

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Reliance Jewels, one of the most trusted jewellery brands of India, has launched an exquisite jewellery collection, Thanjavur, to mark the occasion of Akshay Tritiya. The collection draws inspiration from the artistic traditions of Thanjavur temples, the royal darbar halls of its palaces, the adorable Bommai dolls, and the majestic Poompuhar ships. It was launched at a special event in Shangri-La, Bangalore, which was attended by customers, media, and leading members of the fashion fraternity. Thanjavur offers an array of exquisite jewellery pieces that suit every occasion, from weddings to festive events.

bank seems to have sent positive signals to almost all sections of the economy. Though headwinds like higher crude prices, a sketchy monsoon, and further deterioration in the global financial system are being anticipated, for the moment, India’s key economic growth indicators seem to be positive and manageable. While we expect another hike to be delayed at least for another 2-3 quarters, the RBI will be guided by the cumulative effect of all precious hikes.” Mr Virat Diwanji, Group President & Head- Consumer Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Fulfilling the most unique farmer demands and keeping up to its promises across the world throughout the year, International Tractors Limited (ITL) has concluded its vibrant FY’23 journey with a blazing performance. India’s No. 1 tractor export brand, ITL fully captialised its innovation streak and farmer centric approach to stand tall on its biggest ever annual sales mark of 1,51,160 tractors. This roaring achievement accounts for staggering 14.1% market share and includes 11% overall growth. Sharing his thoughts on the exemplary performance, Mr Raman Mittal, Joint Managing Director, International Tractors Limited, said, “I feel elated to announce that FY’23 is the biggest year in ITL as we have recorded our highest annual sales of 1,51,160 tractors. It is the 2nd biggest milestone for us after the 1 lakh annual tractor sales. The new landmark achievement has been driven by multiple initiatives – our precise focus on product innovation, pioneering to

reveal tractor prices on website that raised transparency in tractor industry, easy credit availability to farmers through our NBFC, on-boarding 3000+ youth from technical institutes like ITI, 3x2 service promise, digitalisation and on-ground connect with farmers. With re-energised strategies, our teams and channel partners remain all geared up and adaptive to accomplish new big milestones moving forward.” Unpredictable market requirements have been among the strong characteristics of India - the world’s largest tractor market and the diversified crop and soil landscape in the country continues to be highly demanding.

It includes stunning necklace sets, chokers, layered necklaces, bangles, bracelets, earrings, rings, waistbelts, maang tikkas, and

ear chains; each crafted to exude elegance and sophistication. With its inspiration rooted in the glorious heritage of Thanjavur, the collection is a perfect blend of traditional art and contemporary designs, making it the perfect choice for the modern, fashionconscious woman. A runway show illustrating the extensive range of gold and diamond jewellery pieces offered by Thanjavur was held at the launch event.

Samsung Announces Partnership with JioCinema for Bigger & Better Entertainment

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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced today a partnership with JioCinema to allow its consumers to experience stadium-like immersive experience and enjoy TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season along with a variety of entertainment options available on the platform. The application will come pre- installed on all Samsung TV models starting from 2018 and all Samsung Smart Monitor models starting from 2022. “With in-home entertainment becoming a norm, the partnership between Samsung and JioCinema gives us an opportunity to provide our

consumers with the best of both worlds – their favorite shows on the big screen, in their living spaces. As the biggest and most awaited Indian cricket tournament beings, we are offering our consumers an opportunity to indulge in the sensation of the game, with an immersive, stadium-like experience at their homes with Samsung TVs,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior VP of Consumer Electronics, Samsung India. In addition to Samsung TVs, users can also access JioCinema content on Samsung smartphones providing a seamless multi-screen viewing experience, with even more flexibility and convenience to users.

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