Pakistan’s military establishment plans to keep me in jail for 10 years under sedition charges
MS Dhoni limping during CSK’s lap of honour at Chepauk with heavily strapped knee sends shockwaves
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The fishermen, who were lodged in Pakistani jails, were released and handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border in Punjab on May 13
Agency News: Dhaka
A total of 184 fishermen from Gujarat, who were released by Pakistani authorities last week, reached Vadodara on Monday morning by a train from Punjab, the state government said. These fishermen were caught by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) nearly four years ago from the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) near Gujarat coast in the Arabian
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Sea, claiming they had crossed the notional border and entered Pakistani waters, the government said in a release. In all, Pakistan released 198 Indian fishermen last week. The fishermen arrived in Vadodara on Monday by train from Punjab and were welcomed by the Gujarat Fisheries Minister Raghavji Patel and other officials. The release added that local authorities had sent the fishermen to their respective destinations in four buses.
The fishermen, who were lodged in Pakistani jails, were released and handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border in Punjab on May 13, the release stated. Out of the 184 fishermen from Gujarat, 152 are from Gir Somnath district, 22 from Devbhumi Dwarka, five from Porbandar and one each from Junagadh, Jamnagar, Kutch, Valsad and Navsari.In March, the Gujarat government informed the legislative assembly that 560 fishermen from the state were languishing.
Parts of Sittwe, the capital of Myanmar’s Rakhine state, were flooded, while winds of up to 130 miles per hour ripped away tin roofs and brought down a communications tower. Rescue services in Myanmar said two people were killed in a landslide, while local media reported the death of a man in Myanmar after a tree fell on him, reported Al Jazeera. Streets in Sittwe were turned into rivers as the biggest storm to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than a decade surged through the seaside town. Myanmar’s military information office said the cyclone had damaged houses, electrical transformers, mobile phone towers, boats and lampposts in Sittwe, Kyaukpyu and Gwa townships. It said the storm also tore roofs off of sport buildings on the Coco Islands, about 425km (264 miles) southwest of the country’s largest city, Yangon. A rescue team from the country’s eastern Shan state announced on its
Facebook page that they had recovered the bodies of a couple who were buried when a landslide caused by heavy rain hit their house in Tachileik township. More than 4,000 of Sittwe’s 300,000 residents were evacuated to other cities and more than 20,000 people are sheltering in sturdy buildings such as monasteries, pagodas and schools located on the city’s highlands, said Tin Nyein Oo, who is volunteering in shelters in Sittwe, reported Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department reported that “Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Mocha’
When DK Shivakumar called Praveen Sood, new CBI director, ‘nalayak’; vowed action against him
weakened into a severe cyclonic storm over Myanmar.”
The system is continuing the weakening trend and will become a cyclonic storm during the next few hours, it added. Moreover, Mocha spared a densely-populated cluster of refugee camps in low-lying neighbouring Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, where authorities moved around 300,000 people to safer areas before the storm hit, Rohingya refugees inside densely-populated camps in the Cox’s Bazar in the southeast of the country hunkered down inside their
Streets in Sittwe were turned into rivers as the biggest storm to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than a decade surged through the seaside town.
ramshackle homes, reported The Daily Star. The statement said that the ICG is geared up for response to Cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’ as indicated by IMD and the update had been shared with the fisheries and civil administration. A major storm, brewing in the southeast of Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify into a cyclone today (10 May, Wednesday). Fishermen and operators of small ships, boats and trawlers are advised not to venture into the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal during the day.
Agency News: New Delhi
Indian cricketing legend and former head coach of the team, Ravi Shastri, is of the opinion that Virat Kohli is the natural choice to lead the team in the absence of current captain Rohit Sharma.
“If it’s for a major game like that, I want Rohit to be fit, he is the captain. But god forbid something happens under unforeseen circumstances, definitely I’ll look in that direction,” Shastri told ESPNCricinfo, after he was asked if Kohli should take the responsibility if Sharma is unavailable. Shastri also said that Kohli should have been asked to lead the side for the postponed final Test of the England tour last year
after Sharma was ruled out of the fixture. “Once Rohit was injured, I thought Virat would captain. If I was still there - I’m sure Rahul (Dravid) might have done the same thing, I have not spoken to him - I would’ve recommended to the board that it’s only fair he leads because he was captain of the team that was leading 2-1 in the series and probably could have got the best out of the team,” Shastri added. ”Once Rohit was injured, I thought Virat would captain. If I was still there - I’m sure Rahul (Dravid) might have done the same thing, I have not spoken to him - I would’ve recommended to the board that it’s only fair he leads because he was captain of the team that was leading.
MS Dhoni to Play Another IPL Season? CSK CEO Drops Hint
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captain Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to field first against Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans (GT) in match number 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. SRH skipper Aiden Markram said that they have made brought in Marco Jansen for Glenn Phillips. “We are gonna bowl first, looks like there is moisture on this wicket. Trying to play really good cricket, up to our potential and abilities. We have been playing really good cricket but not getting over the line. Would like to pack a punch tonight. Marco Jansen comes in for Glenn Phillips,” Aiden
Markram said after winning the toss. Hardik Pandya said that GT have made some changes, which he clarified were ‘forced’. “We have played really good cricket. The standing in the table doesn’t matter that much, you have to play good cricket. When we started, we knew it would be a tricky year for us. The players have put up their hands in tough situations and put their hands up. It is a fresh wicket, we would have liked to field as well,” Hardik Pandya said at the toss. “We have a couple of forced changes. Shankar got hit by a ball in the net yesterday, Sai comes in. Shanka makes his debut and also Yash Dayal is back,” Hardik added. Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Dasun Shanaka.
IPL Trophy’s Open Secret: Deciphering the Sanskrit Quote Carved on the Silverware
Newly appointed director of the Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI Praveen Sood faced controversy in 2017 when he was transferred from his position as Bengaluru city police commissioner. The transfer allegedly took place to multiple complaints against Sood received by then chief minister and Congress veteran Siddaramaiah.
Six years later, in March this year, as the director general of police (DGP), Sood faced criticism from DK Shivakumar, Congress Karnataka president, who accused the state police of unfairly targeting Congress workers while ignoring the actions of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Shivakumar warned that if the Congress party returned to power, it would take action against Sood and labelled him as a “BJP agent”.
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president even called the DGP “nalayak” and said the Congress will take a strict action against him, after coming to power. “Our DGP is one Nalayak(useless) and he is not fit for his job. He has been in service for the last three years and how many more days will he continue to be BJP’s worker? He has registered around 25 cases against Congress leaders and not even a single case against BJP leaders in the state. We have also written to the Election Commission about his duty and conduct,” Shivakumar had told reporters.
Agency News: Kochi
The value of drugs seized in a special operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Navy in Indian waters on Saturday was priced at ₹ 25,000 crores after enumeration, informed NCB on Monday. According to the NCB officials, the enumeration of the high-purity methamphetamine seized by NCB and the Indian Navy has been completed. The total seizure has been confirmed as 2,525 kg and it is valued at 25,000 crore rupees, as per the official information received from the NCB. The officials further informed that the enumeration was completed in 23 hours. “The value became higher because it is higher
According to the NCB officials, the enumeration of the high-purity methamphetamine seized by NCB and the Indian Navy has been completed.
grade methamphetamine. The seized drugs were in 134 sacks. The methamphetamine was kept in packets of one kilo each”, one of the officials said. One suspected Pakistani national was already arrested in this regard.
Agency News: Chennai
There is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni’s future in the Indian Premier League. The 2023 season of the IPL is said to be Dhoni’s swansong as a player. But it seems the talismanic wicketkeeper-batter will play in another edition of the T20 league. Chennai Super Kings’ CEO Kasi Viswanathan has suggested that Dhoni will return as a player next year as well. He made the suggestion in a heartwarming video that was shared by Chennai Super Kings on Twitter. “We believe
MS Dhoni is going to play next season as well. So I hope fans will continue to support us like every time,” Kasi Viswanathan said. The comments by Mr Viswanathan have generated tremendous buzz on Twitter. Fans are overjoyed after knowing that this may not be Dhoni’s last season with the franchise. Interestingly, Dhoni too had dropped a hint that he would continue as a player for CSK last month. While speaking to Danny Morrison at the toss before CSK’s match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 3, Dhoni indicated that the 2023 season wasn’t his last as the leader of the Yellow.
Agency News: New Delhi
Leading cricketers from around the world battle it out for around two months every year for the prestigious IPL title. From the eight-team competition in the inaugural edition in 2008, the league grew into a ten-team contest in 2022, when Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants were added to the roster. Over the years, the cash-rich tournament has not only filled pockets of many cricketers, especially the Indian players, but has also provided them with a platform to fast-track their entry into their national teams. The opening edition saw
a very uniquely designed trophy which had the map of India and a batter playing a shot. It was, however, later changed to a design similar to that of the 1983 World Cup with a Sanskrit phrase carved on it. “Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi,” is boldly written next to the map of India. An IPL official who has witnessed the evolution of the trophy from close quarters said the whole idea to have the quote was to highlight the theme of the competition and emphasise on it. “If you translate, the quote “Yatra Pratibha avsara prapnotihi” means ‘Where Talent Meets Opportunity’. This is what IPL is all about and all it has been over the years, since its inaugural edition,” says the official. From the likes of Jasprit Bumrah to Hardik Pandya to currently Yashasvi Jaiswal, IPL continues to give a platform to these youngsters who showcase their skills and get noticed on the big stage. The domestic contributions.
Siddaramaiah In Delhi, DK Shivakumar Expected Congress’ Karnataka Tussle
Agency News: New Delhi
The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) has declared the results for Class 12th on May 15, 2023 (today). The results has been announced at around 3:20 PM. Over five lakh students have marked their presence in the board examination this year. The results has been released on This year class 10 board exam started between February 27 to March 31, 2023. After the announcement of HBSE Class 12 results, the interested
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students can pursue higher studies in the courses as per their interests.
Agency News: New Delhi
The Congress faces an acid test after its emphatic win in Karnataka assembly polls, with both state chief DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah eyeing the chief minister spot.
Mr Siddaramaiah has already reached Delhi. DK Shivakumar has indicated that he needs to be in Bengaluru through the day on account of his birthday, but would reach Delhi by night.
On Sunday, a team of observers appointed by Congress met all the newly-elected Karnataka MLAs to get their vote on who
should get the top spot. The team is now in Delhi for discussions with the party’s national leadership, which includes Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Rahul Gandhi. The decision will finally be taken by Mr Kharge, the party announced after the meeting of its Karnataka MLAs yesterday evening. Congress General Secretaries Sushil Kumar Shinde, Deepak Babaria, and Jitendra Singh Alwar were the observers at the meeting. The supporters of both DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah shouted slogans outside the Bengaluru hotel where the meeting took place. Earlier today, Mr Shivakumar said that he has done the job he was tasked with and now it was up to the party high command.
Karnataka election DK Shivakumar is waiting for a ‘birthday gift’
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar is expecting his special ‘gift’ from Party on his birthday on Monday as he awaits the High Command’s final call on who will be the next Chief Minister of the state. Shivakumar, who was expected in Delhi on Monday to meet Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) President M Mallikarjun Kharge before the final call on the CM post, said he has not decided on going to the national capital yet, as he has ‘rituals at my home’ for his birthday. In the morning, before AICC observers returned to Delhi after meeting party MLAs in Karnataka, Shivakumar reached the Shangrila Hotel in Bengaluru for a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party. The front runner for the post of Chief Minister also met with his scores of supporters, who gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru to greet him on his birthday with cakes. “We have passed a one-line resolution. We will leave it to the party’s high command… I have not decided to go to Delhi yet. I have done whatever job I have to do… I don’t know what gift the high command will give on my birthday but the people of Karnataka have given us the numbers,” Shivakumar told reporters. “On my birthday, I have to meet a lot of people… I have rituals at my home on the occasion,” the Congress leader added. Sporting a united front, Shivakumar on Sunday night tweeted a picture of himself celebrating his birthday with Siddaramaiah and other party colleagues. “My life is dedicated to serving the people of Karnataka. On the eve of my birthday, the people of Karnataka gave me the best birthday gift possible. Thanks to my Congress family for their warm greetings,” Shivakumar said in the tweet. After a landslide victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls with 135 seats in the 224-member House, both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar are eyeing the post of Chief Minister. Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar said the thumping victory of the party in the May 10 Assembly elections is the best birthday gift possible given to him by the people. “My life is dedicated to serving the people of Karnataka”, said Shivakumar, an eight-time MLA who celebrated his 62nd birthday on Monday.
“On the eve of my birthday, the people of Karnataka gave me the best birthday gift possible. Thanks to my Congress family for their warm greetings,” he said. Shivakumar is engaged in an intense competition with senior party leader Siddaramaiah for the Chief Minister’s post. The Karnataka Congress Legislaure Party at its meeting on Sunday unanimously passed a resolution authorising
Agency News: Ajmer
Congress leader Sachin Pilot’s ‘Jan Sangarsh Yatra’ demanding an investigation into corruption allegations against former chief minister, Vasundhara Raje Scindia ended today. While addressing a mega rally at Kamla Nehru Nagar along the Ajmer highway on the culmination of his five-daylong foot march, Pilot said he
was ready to sacrifice whatever it took to end corruption in the state. “I want to clarify one thing. Doesn’t matter whether I get any position or not, I will continue working for the people of Rajasthan. I am not scared of anyone,” he said. Pilot highlighted that Congress had opposed the 2013-2018 Vasundhara Raje government in Rajasthan. “Gehlot ji Also took part in every protest
PM Narendra Modi to distribute about 71,000 appointment letters
Agency News: New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute about 71,000 appointment letters on Tuesday to those joining various government departments and also address them virtually. The ‘Rozgar Mela’ will be held at 45 locations across the country and the recruitments are taking place across central government departments as well as state governments and UTs supporting this initiative, an official statement said. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will join various posts like gramin dak sevaks, inspector of posts, commercialcum-ticket clerk, junior clerkcum-typist, junior accounts clerk, track maintainer, assistant section officer, lower division clerk, sub divisional officer and
tax assistants among others. It is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development. The newly inducted appointees will also get an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, which is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various government departments, it added.
Agency News: New Delhi
The Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has shared pictures of a new 6-lane highway being developed by the government. The highway is designed to connect people living in DelhiNCR and the project details have been shared on Twitter.
The Union Minister tweeted, “As part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, a 6-Lane highway is being developed from JaitpurPushta Road to the junction near the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal (KMP) Expressway section of National Highway 148. This 50-km long stretch will connect Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and
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and meeting and opposed the corruption during the Raje regime,” he said, adding that when Congress came to power, “we promised to take action against corruption.” “However, it has been 4.5 years since Congress formed the government but we haven.
Agency News: Chengalpattu
As many as 10 people including three women died allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts of Tamil Nadu, officials said on Sunday. Six people hailing from Ekkiyarkuppam near Marakkanam in Villupuram district died on Sunday. In Maduranthagam in Chengalpattu district, two persons died on Friday and a couple died on Sunday, all caused due to illicit liquor consumption, officials said.“Currently, more than two dozen people are undergoing treatment and are said to be doing well,” they said further. Following the incident, Inspector General of Police (North) N Kannan assured
Pakistan’s military establishment plans to keep me in jail for 10 years under sedition charges
inside the jail, they have assumed the role of judge, jury and executioner. The plan now is to humiliate me by putting Bushra Begum (Khan’s wife) in jail, and using some sedition law to keep me inside for the next ten years.”
In Maduranthagam in Chengalpattu district, two persons died on Friday and a couple died on Sunday due to illicit liquor consumption, officials said.
proper actions and said that all 10 victims possibly consumed spurious liquor with ethanolmethanol substances in it. He said that two separate incidents of spurious liquor deaths have been reported in the north zone of Tamil Nadu and as of now police don’t found any evidence of a link
between the two incidents but police are investigating from an angle to find any possible links between both the incidents. “Two spurious liquor incidents have been reported, one in Chengalpattu district and another one in Villupuram district. In Ekkiyarkuppam village under Villupuram.
‘Rs 25 Crore Demanded From SRK’s Family’: CBI’s Case Against Officer
Agency News: Lahore
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday alleged that the country’s military establishment wants to imprison him for the next 10 years under sedition charges. Khan further said that in order to humiliate him, Pakistan military wants to put his wife, Bushra Begum behind bars. In a series of tweets, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief said, “So now the complete London plan is out. Using the pretext of violence while I was
His tweets came after Khan hosted a meeting of leaders at his residence in Lahore. Khan, who has been out on bail, further said, “To ensure that there is no public reaction, they have done two things -- first deliberate terror is unleashed not just on workers but on common citizens as well. Second, the media is totally controlled and muzzled.”
He claims that the sanctity of chadar and chaar dewaari has never been compromised like the way these ‘criminals’ have done this time. “This is a deliberate attempt to instil so much fear in people.
Sameer Wankhede is facing allegations of corruption and criminal misconduct.
Agency News: Mumbai
Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s family was threatened that his son Aryan would be framed in a narcotics case unless he paid ₹ 25 crore, according to the FIR filed by the CBI against Sameer Wankhede, former zonal director of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Mr Wankhede, who hit headlines after the arrest of Aryan Khan and others in an alleged drug bust on a cruise ship off Mumbai in October 2021, is facing allegations of corruption and criminal misconduct. In its FIR, the CBI has flagged the officer’s foreign trips and sale and purchase of expensive wrist watches. Enquiries into the allegations against
Mr Wankhede and Ashish Ranjan, then an intelligence officer with NCB, “could not sufficiently justify their acquired assets as per their declared income”, the FIR says. Mr Wankhede, it adds, has “not properly explained his foreign visits and had apparently mis-declared the expenditure on his foreign travels”. The FIR names four accused other than Mr Wankhede. These include Vishwa Vijay Singh and Ashish Ranjan, then senior officers with the NCB, and KP Gosavi and his aide Sanvile D’Souza. KP Gosavi is the witness in the drugs-on-cruise case whose selfie with Aryan Khan following his arrest, sparking questions on how an individual not employed.
Haryana, encompassing Noida, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, and Palwal.” The project is expected to cost Rs 2,627 crore and will reduce travel time from Noida and Delhi to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway by 3-4 hours. The
new highway runs parallel to the Agra and Gurgaon canals through a green belt. The Bharatmala Pariyojna’s 50 km long stretch will connect Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana,encompassing.
Thane’s Ipsita Bhattacharya secures 99.75% in Class 12, plans to pursue BA Psychology
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) declared the Indian School Certificate (ISC), Class 12 result on Sunday. With a score of 99.75 percent, Ipsita Bhattacharya from Sulochanadevi Singhania School in Thane is among the five students sharing the allIndia rank one. Coming from a humanities background, Ipsita plans to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology now. “I was always more tilted toward the humanities sector as I feel that is where I have a flair to excel due to my interest in the field,” said Ipsita. As an ardent reader who loved English literature, Ipsita initially wanted to study it further and become a teacher.
But after she was introduced to the subject of psychology in Class 10, there was no turning back. “After school, I would come home and do my own research online on topics we learnt in psychology. I would find case studies, try to learn various analogies. There is so much to explore in this field,” said Ipsita, who was happy to share her learning from the board examination year. “Initially I would get scared as this was my first board exam. But the fear would interfere in my focus on studies. Then I learnt it is important to just do the work and worry about the result later,” said Ipsita, who is part of the batch whose Class 10 board exam was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fans of Chennai Super Kings have been the most active group throughout IPL 2023. Besides having their right over Chepauk, CSK fans have managed to invade every other venue where the team has played this season, an act not just for the team they support, but also for the man that has led this side through the ups and downs. On Sunday, after Chennai played their final home game at the Chepauk in the league stage of IPL 2023, the players gave a lap of honour thanking the fans with the legendary skipper
MS Dhoni distributing gifts for them. But the post-match sight of Dhoni left many fans on social media concerned. Dhoni was seen limping throughout the lap of honour. It has been the
Sudirman Cup 2023 Day 2 Live Updates: India lose to Malaysia, knocked out
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India started their campaign in Sudirman Cup 2023 with a loss against Chinese Taipei in the opening Group C encounter going down 1-4 in the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre on Sunday. Fellow Group C opponents, Malaysia trounced Australia 5-0 to start with a big win and also take the top spot in the group, while India are third. Starting with mixed doubles, India’s Sai Pratheek and Tanisha Crasto faced off against Yang poHsuan and Hu Ling Fang but lost by 21-18, 24-26, and 6-21. Then India’s No. 1 in men’s singles HS Prannoy displayed a disappointing show aa he went down to Chou Tien Chen
in straight games (19-21, 1521) to put Chinese Taipei 2-0 ahead in the tie. Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu followed and lost her game against former world no.1 Tai Tzu Ying in three sets 14-21, 21-18, 17-21. Chinese Taipei clinched an unassailable lead of 3-0 with this win. Newly crowned Asia champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put up a fight but faced another three-set defeat by Lee Yang and Ye Hong Wei by 13-21, 21-17, 18-21.
knee injury that was troubling him. Footage of the post-match proceedings then highlighted that Dhoni’s left knee was heavily strapped with an ice pack attached to it. This isn’t the
first time that Dhoni was seen showing troubles with knee injury. On several occasions throughout the season, Dhoni has been spotted limping, yet he continued his brilliant IPL 2023 season where he performed exceptionally with the bat and with the gloves. Earlier last month, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming had revealed that Dhoni has been suffering from the issue since the preseason camp. “He is nursing a knee injury, which you can see in some of his movement, which is hindering him somewhat but still what you saw today is a great player for us.
PKL 2022 Eliminator 2 Tamil Thaliavas don’t want to look back at past mistakes ahead of Yoddhas clash
Agency News : Mumbai
Only a few would have expected Tamil Thalaivas to reach the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 9 playoffs after the start they had to the campaign. The Thalaivas lost the backbone of the team - Pawan Sehrawat in their opening game, which was a blow few people would think the team would recover from. The team then went on to win just one game out of their first six matches and were
considered by many experts and kabaddi enthusiasts to be out of contention for the play-offs. But with moments of brilliance and some heroic team performances, the Tamil Thalaivas have managed to fight their way into contention for a place in the playoffs of this year’s PKL. A lot of the credit goes to the Tamil Thalaivas management bringing in former India National Team coach Ashan Kumar, who made an instant impact by changing the dynamics and tactics of the team which led them to the play-offs. On the Star Sports show ‘Total KBD - Road to Play-offs’, the Thalaivas coach Kumar spoke on how he managed to reinvigorate the teams spirit and get the desired results.
Agency News : New Delhi
India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation slipped into the negative territory for the first time since July 2020. The inflation came in at -0.92% falling largely due to base effect. The food price inflation in April dropped significantly to 0.17 percent from March’s 2.32 percent. The manufactured products inflation declined 2.42 percent slipping deep in the negative zone while primary articles and fuel & power inflation in at 1.6 and 0.9 percent respectively. The all-commodities index
of the WPI was unchanged in April from March. The WPI inflation has been falling for some time now with the figure dropping to 1.34 per cent in March. It was at 3.85 per cent in February and 4.73 per cent
DMart shares tumble 5% as brokerages slash target prices. What should investors do now?
Shares of Avenue Supermarts, which runs the DMart chain of retail stores, fell up to 5% on Monday to hit day’s low at Rs 3,501. Following a miss in both EBITDA and margins in the March quarter results, brokerages have reduced target prices on the richly-valued Nifty stock. In
Q4, DMart’s consolidated PAT grew 8% YoY, despite a 21% YoY increase in revenue, driven by the expansion in the company’s footprint. The gross margins declined 90 bps YoY and QoQ to 13.4% on account of the inferior mix, which was the lowest gross margin for DMart since IPO, except for the Covid-impacted quarters. In FY2023.
Parineeti Chopra’s Mom Reena Pens Sweet Note After Actress’ Engagement With Raghav Chadha, Writes ‘Thank You God’
Agency News : Mumbai
Sonakshi Sinha, who made her Bollywood debut in the year 2010 in Salman Khan’s strarrer Dabangg, has come a long way. She has been a part of many blockbuster films and has proved her mettle as an actor. However, there was a time when she received a lot of criticism for some of her controversial scenes in Rowdy Rathore. The actress recently opened up about them and revealed she wouldn’t do any film like Rowdy Rathore today and also said why always women are targeted, and why was not the writer, director, or producer were questioned. Scroll below to read the scoop. Sonakshi, who is riding
high on the success of Dahaad as she is receiving a lot of love for her performance, recently said it is always the women who have to bear the brunt of situations, the actress was talking in reference to the hate comments that she received for the scene of Rowdy
Rathore in which Akshay Kumar called her ‘Yeh mera maal hai’ In an interview with Film Companion, Sonakshi Sinha opened up about the controversial scene of Rowdy Rathore where Akshay Kumar held the waist of her character and said, “Yeh
Mera Maal Hai.” The actress said,“Today, where I stand, I would never do something like that. I was so young at that time that I was not thinking in this direction. For me, it was a fact that I am doing a film with Prabhudheva, I am doing a film with Akshay Kumar, who would say no to something like that? Sanjay Leela Bhansali was producing it. Why would I say no? At that time, my thinking was very very different. Today, if I would read a script like that, I would not do it. Things change with time, I too have changed.” Sonakshi
Sinha also questioned the mindset of the people and asked why only women have to bear to be burnt in any situation, and why men are not questioned. She added.
Amitabh Bachchan Gets Ride To Work From Stranger On A Bike. No Helmet?
Agency News : Mumbai
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is known to be extremely punctual. So, when a traffic jam threatened to play spoilsport and delayed the superstar’s arrival at a shooting location, the actor did not hesitate to hop behind a stranger’s bike. Yes, the legendary star got a lift from a stranger who dropped Big B to the location on time, as per a post shared by the actor himself. In a photo shared by the actor, he is seen riding pillion on a bike, dressed in a pair of black pants and a jacket. In the caption, he said: “Thank you for the ride, buddy. Don’t know you but you obliged and got me on time to the location of work …faster and in avoidance of the unsolvable traffic
jams. thank you capped, shorts and yellowed T-shirt owner.”
In response to the post, actress Sayani Gupta said, “Had always heard Mr Bachchan has always been the most punctual. Can see today what honouring Time truly means to you. I hope actors can learn a thing or two from this.” Big
in January. The fall in WPI is likely to have a positive impact on retail prices as well in terms of cooling them down. India
Consumer Price Index (CPI)based inflation softened sharply in April, hitting an 18-month
low of 4.70 percent. The RBI’s MPC takes into account the CPI index for arriving at the monetary policy decisions. A lower CPI print for April means that the RBI could keep interest rates unchanged in the June policy depending on how the trajectory pans out until then. Retail inflation is expected to ease further in the month of May aided by a decline in food prices, according to a Reuters report. The inflation could come close to the 4% mark, which is the midpoint of the tolerance band set by the RBI.
“Our analysis places May CPI inflation tracking around 4%.
Sensex up 400 points, Nifty above 18,400; Tata Motors, ITC, Tech Mahindra top gainers
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Tube Investments reported its Q4 earnings, with a net profit increase of 74.3 percentat Rs 312 crore compared to Rs 179 crore YoY. The company’s revenue also grew by 12percent to Rs 3,656.3 crore from Rs 3,261 crore YoY. Tube Investments’ EBITDA increased by an impressive 67.4percentat Rs 371.6 crore from Rs 222 crore YoY, and the margin increased from 6.8percent in Q4 FY22to 10.2 percent in Q4 FY23. Century Ply Q4 earnings Century Ply reported itsQ4 earnings, with a net profit increase of 29.5 percentat Rs 114.7 crore compared to Rs 88.5 crore
The third installment of Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Don Franchise is finally happening. The action-thriller to be helmed by directorproducer-actor Farhan Akhtar is currently in the scripting stage. Recently, producer Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan’s partner at Production Banner Excel Entertainment, confirmed the much-anticipated movie Don 3. However, he further clarified that he is not aware of the plot details. “Till my partner (Farhan Akhtar) finishes writing it, we won’t do anything. Right now, he is in the phase of completing the script. Even all of us are eagerly waiting to see Don.” Excel Entertainment bought the rights of Don starring Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles, written by Salim-Javed and directed by Chandra Barot and remade it with SRK and Priyanka Chopra with the same title. Last year, when BigB shared a picture in which he was seen signing an autograph on his Don poster while SRK was seen kneeling beside him, it sparked a buzz that both BigB and SRK might share the screen in Don 3. Even, certain media reports claimed that both the Dons will be seen together. However, there are no official confirmations backing the claims. Fans need to wait for the same. On the other hand, reports are abuzz that scripting for Don 3 is under process since 3-4 years. It’s been over a decade since the release of Don 2 (2011) and fans are waiting for the third installment with high expectations. As it seems, the long wait will end soon once Farhan is done with the scripting.
YoY. The company’s revenue also grew by 7.1percentto Rs 965.4 crore from Rs 901.1 crore YoY. Despite a challenging economic environment, Century Ply’s EBITDA increased by 2percentat Rs 163.8 crore from Rs 160.7 crore YoY, although the EBIDTA margin declined slightly from 17.8percentto 17 percent. Ethos Watches’ share price declined over 10 percent on May 15, as investors.
B’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda dropped heart and hearteye emojis. Rohit Bose Roy wrote: “You are the coolest dude on earth Amit ji! Love you.” Director-actor Rakesh Roshan said, “Always inspiring.” While the comments section is filled with compliments praising the 80-year-old superstar
for his dedication to his work, several others also pointed out how Amitabh Bachchan and the man riding the bike were not wearing helmets. “Where is the helmet sir,” one fan asked. “Sir helmet zaroori hai pehenna...
Topi se kaam nahi chalega [Sir, it is mandatory to wear a helmet. Just a cap won’t do],” another user said. “Computer ji challan online challan kar do jaldi sa without helmet ka [Computer ji, fan them for riding with a helmet],” one fan wrote, making a pun on Big B’s trademark line from Kaun Banega Crorepati. Recently, Amitabh Bachchan showed fans his tech-savvy side when he shared his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence [AI].
2018 Everyone Is A Hero
Office Achieves New Milestone, Inches Away From 100 Crore Club!
The Malayalam Tovino
Thomas-starrer 2018 Everyone Is A Hero, directed by the awardwinning popular director, Jude Anthany Joseph, is having a dream run and moving toward the Rs 100-crore club, a rare feat for a Mollywood movie. And coming as it does at a time when The Kerala Story is attracting nationwide attention, people close to the Malayalam film industry are saying that ‘2018’ is “the real Kerala Story” and not the one that claims to be one. 2018 Everyone Is A Hero is centred around stories of humanity triumphing over
adversity in the backdrop of the 2018 floods that devastated parts of Kerala. It is the second Tovino project to attract national attention and draw an adulatory audience response after the 2021 superhero movie Minnal Murali. And it
also brings back memories of his performance in ‘Virus’, the 2019 film about the Nipah outbreak in Kerala. Tovino, incidentally, volunteered his services for flood relief back in 2018. In the film, he plays a young man who leaves the
Indian Army with a fake medical certificate and redeems himself during the floods. The ensemble cast includes top Malayalam talents, notably Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Lal and the National Award-winning actress, Aparna Balamurali, who plays a TV reporter. The movie, which was released on May 5, raked in around Rs 5.18 crore on its ninth day from Kerala alone, which is an all-time record in Mollywood history. The worldwide collection is reported to be more than Rs 80 crore in the first nine days. The film is reported to be getting a standing ovation in theatres across the state.
Anil Kapoor confirms signing Subedar and Hindi adaptation of Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25.
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Kapoor is going to keep busy for most part of the year, filming for high-octane action film Subedar and Hindi-language adaptation of 2019 Malayalam-language hit Android Kunjappan Ver
5.25 Anil Kapoor kick-started 2023 on a jhakkas note by receiving rave reviews for his role Shailendra Rungta aka Shelly in The Night Manager streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, guest featuring in Jerremy Renner’s Disney series, Rennervations, and ultimately
to help maintain the “designedin performance” of Honda 2Wheelers. Noteworthy, HMSI is first to introduce Pro Honda brand among all Honda network countries for its customers. The 5 in 1 technology of range provides better anti rust properties, longer engine life, higher fuel efficiency, low viscosity which reduces friction & environment friendlylow emissions. Pro Honda is a pioneer in low viscosity with low friction technology.
Barbeque Nation brings ‘Hakuna Matata’ food festival to Gujarat
bagging a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for Jug Jugg Jeeyo. The prolific actor has just confirmed that he will be next filming for the high-octane action drama, Sunedar, directed by Suresh Triveni, and produced by Abundantia Entertainment. Kapoor told Variety.
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Barbeque Nation today announced launching a special jungle-themed food festival ― ‘Hakuna Matata’ by creating an immersive and exciting dining experience that transports diners to an African forest setting. This jungle themed decoration with cut-outs, plants, and danglers typically incorporates lush greenery,
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and animal-inspired decor to create a natural and wild ambiance. The Hakuna Matata food festival commences from 10th May 2023 and will go on till 28th May 2023 across all Barbeque Nation outlets in Gujarat. Specially curated menu for this food festival include dishes like Corn on the cob with zulu sauce, Crispy potato tornado sticks, Hakuna Matata soya.
Mother’s Day Special COLORS’ actors extend heartfelt wishes for their mothers
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Reem Sameer Shaikh, who is essaying the role of Esha in COLORS’ ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’ says, “My mother is my biggest supporter, my confidante, and my first best friend. As I started my journey in the world of acting, my mother’s unwavering love and support continued to be my anchor. She’s always there, on set or at home, cheering me on and guiding me through the ups and downs of life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. On this Mother’s Day, I want to thank God for my amazing mother.” Shiv Thakare who will be seen as a contestant in COLORS’.
Vedanta appoints Sonal Shrivastava as Chief Financial Officer
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Vedanta Limited, a globally diversified natural resources conglomerate, announced the appointment of Sonal Shrivastava as the Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Sonal brings more than 26 years of financial leadership across sectors as the company continues its next phase of growth. Sonal joins Vedanta from Holcim Group where she worked as the CFO for Asia Pacific, Middle East Africa
operations. Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta said, We are delighted to have Sonal join us as our Chief Financial Officer. Her global experience and successful track record of delivering robust financial outcomes across sectors makes her a valuable addition. We are confident that she will play a vital role in the company’s future years. In her role as CFO, Sonal will spearhead the group’s financial strategy and be responsible for accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, financial planning and analytics, while driving digitalization and profitability. She will work with all internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver business goals. Speaking on her appointment.
Samsung Introduces its 2023 Range of Semi-Automatic Washing Machines to Make Your Laundry Day Stress-free
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Pro Honda, a genuine global oil brand of Honda Motor Co. Ltd, Japan, is exclusively formulated, tested and approved by Honda engineers
Speaking on the launch of new engine oil, Mr. Yogesh Mathur – Director, Sales & Marketing - Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “At Honda, our emphasis has always been in providing our customers with the best products and services consistently. Continuing to create new value for customers, we have launched a new range of engine oil Pro Honda.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has made strategic leadership changes to align with its vision for the future. The goal is to enhance focus on priorities and ensure success in the rapidly evolving M&E industry. Under the new structure, Danish Khan will serve as Business Head for Sony LIV and Studio NEXT, exclusively focusing on digital offerings. Meanwhile, Neeraj Vyas will oversee SPNI’s Hindi language entertainment as Business Head for SET, SAB, PAL, and Hindi Movies. Danish and Neeraj will report to the MD & CEO of SPNI, and an effective transition plan
is currently in progress. These leadership changes will take effect on June 1, 2023. “As we increase our focus on digital and prioritise our DTC (directto-consumer) services, I’m excited to share that Danish will lead Sony LIV’s growth and oversee Studio NEXT’s expansion.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance launched a debt fund on Monday which will enable customers to lock-in their investments at current high interest rates, build long-term wealth and achieve financial goals. The prevailing interest rate regime provides customers with an excellent opportunity to invest in the debt fund - ICICI Pru Constant Maturity Fund - the first such fund in the life insurance market. With interest rates closer to their peak, any fall in interest rates makes debt instruments attractive as an investment option for customers. This is due to the inverse relationship between
prices of debt instruments and interest rates – their prices increase when interest rates fall thus benefitting customers who have invested in these instruments. This fund is available for investments with the Company’s flagship Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIP). ULIPs provide customers with a unique proposition of life cover, financial security to the family and facilitate building wealth over the long-term.
ICICI Pru Constant Maturity Fund is available with Unit Linked Products from May 15, 2023. Investments in ULIPs provide tax benefits. If annual investments made are up to ` 2.5 lac and with a life cover of 10 times the annual premium.
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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today launched its 2023 range of semi-automatic washing machines that come with new features such as Soft Closing Toughened Glass Lid and Dual Magic Filter. These added features make this latest range an ideal purchase
for a seamless laundry experience. “Consumers looking to purchase semiautomatic washing machines typically have three key consideration factorspowerful & effective washing while being gentle on their favourite clothes, energy efficiency and aesthetics that enhance the interiors of the home.
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Invests ₹2.25 Crore in Shark Tank
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WickedGud, a rapidly expanding direct-to-consumer (D2C) start-up, announced today a significant investment from Bollywood superstar and fitness guru, Shilpa Shetty. The Mumbai-based company,
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100Percent Nourishment Pvt Ltd, which markets healthy indulgent food products under the WickedGud brand, has raised ₹2.25 Crore from Shetty, further solidifying its position in the growing health foods sector. This latest investment from Shetty, a serial start-up investor known for her healthy lifestyle advocacy, follows previous funding from Titan Capital, Mumbai Angels, NB Ventures, Dholakia Ventures, Venture Catalyst, and other marquee founder angels including boAt co-founder Aman Gupta. WickedGud, established in 2021 by Bhuman Dani, Monish Debnath, and Soumalya Biswas, is on a mission to unjunk India.
Badhengi mushkile!
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In &TV’s Doosri
Maa, Happu Ki Ultan
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Par Hai’s episodes this week, its characters will face difficulties. About & TV’s Doosri Maa, Mother’s Day track, Yashoda shares, “Astha (Aadvika Sharma) and Noopur (Anya Galvan) express their longing for Ashok (Mohit Dagga) while commemorating Mother’s Day. Krishna (AayudhBhanushali) shares with Yashoda (Neha Joshi) that he is open to attending a government school. After securing admission, he receives books and a uniform. When
Kamini (Priety Sahay) and Mahua (Manisha Arora) see Astha and Noopur returning from school, they ask him to bring Chole Bhautre and Mithai for them. In order to earn money for the treats, he starts working as a laborer, and Yashoda eventually spots him.” About & TV’s Happu
Ki Ultan Paltan track, Daroga Happu Singh shares, “Katori Amma (Himani Shivpuri) shares with the children about Happu’s (Yogesh Tripathi) past, including the time when he eloped with a girl. Rajesh (Kamna Pathak) and Happu feel uneasy about this being discussed in front of HCR (Hritik, Chamchi, and Ranbir).
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At Care Health Insurance, we deeply recognize and respect the pivotal role that elders play in our lives. They go above and beyond their expected responsibility to ensure that their family’s needs are well taken care of. This Mother’s Day, we urge you to honor your mother’s love and care by presenting her with the gift of Care Health Insurance’s Senior Health Advantage, exclusively designed for individuals aged 60 years and above. Senior Health Advantage by
Care Health Insurance offers comprehensive coverage at affordable premiums and is tailor-made to the needs of our beloved elderly. Policyholders can avail benefits of cashless claim settlement at network hospitals during a planned hospitalisation to undergo surgical procedures, treatment of critical illnesses or preexisting diseases (PEDs) and even avail alternative treatments like Ayurveda. The product also offers several other advantages, including a waiting period of just 2 years for PED and no-claim.
Ayesha and Krishna Shroff’s Matrix Fight Night Podcast has launched on Spotify!
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Samsung Galaxy S23’s refreshing, new lime colour variant will go on sale in India starting May 16. The addition of the new lime colour will give more colour choices to consumers looking to buy Samsung’s most premium smartphone. Galaxy S23 is currently available in Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender colours. Galaxy S23 comes with an epic rear camera featuring a 50MP primary camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS & 3X optical zoom. Galaxy S23 features a 12MP frontfacing camera with Super
BPCL Signs Exclusive bunkering Rights with Cordeilla Cruises for the West Coast
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HDR technology for capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy ensures premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming, and the world’s fastest mobile graphics. Galaxy S23 is certified for reduced environment impact.
Doosri Maa’s Yashodha is a strong mother and playing this character is deeply fulfilling as an actor, says Neha Joshi
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BPCL is pleased to announce its exclusive bunkering partnership with Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt Ltd, the renowned operator of Cordeilla Cruises, one of the most luxurious fleets of cruise liners in India. As per the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two companies, BPCL will be the sole provider of Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) as a bunkering fuel for the Cordeilla Cruises brand along the west coast of India. VLSFO has significantly reduced sulfur content and is fully compliant with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) strict
sulfur emissions standards. By powering the Cordeilla Cruises fleet with this fuel, BPCL aims to enhance operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the premier integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with a significant presence.
Cantabil Retail expands its retail presence with the opening of a new store in Vapi
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Youth Icon, Krishna Shroff, recently dropped a teaser of her upcoming podcast on social media where she speaks about all things MFN and the entire process of what it took to bring India’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion to life and to be recognised on a global scale. It includes everything you’ve been wanting to know about Mixed Martial Arts in India and its journey to global domination. Matrix Fight Night
(MFN) is India’s most premier and leading MMA promotion, and there’s no close second to it. Ayesha and Krishna Shroff, the Founders, are the only mother-daughter duo who are successfully running the show in an otherwise heavily male-dominated industry. Get an exclusive insight into their “fighters first” policy and hear all about MFN and its inception along with the host, Salil Acharya, a sports lover and someone who’s involved in the majority promotions in India.
As viewers, we’ve all been captivated by the touching portrayal of a mother-son relationship between Yashodha (Neha Joshi) and Krisha (AayudhBhanushali) onscreen in & TV’s Doosri Maa. Their bond goes far beyond as they share an inseparable bond filled with love and care offscreen. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we chat with Neha Joshi about the complexities of her onscreen persona, her relationship with Krishna, and their real-life connection. What distinguishes Yashoda’s character from other television mothers? Yashodha’s character has resonated with audiences, and I must admit the role is challenging. One has to bring authenticity to the character and do justice to the emotions involved. But at the same time, it’s also deeply fulfilling. There
are no bounds to motherly love and affection. However, it can be complicated, especially when the child in question is the illegitimate son of your husband. While there have been several portrayals of strong mothers onscreen on television, what sets Yashoda’s character apart is her journey of coming to terms with her husband’s past and standing up against her own family and society for Krishna and striking a balance between her maternal instincts.
Cantabil Retail India Ltd., one of India’s leading apparel manufacturer and retailer, has announced the opening of its32 nd retail store in Gujarat.Spread across an are a of 1043 sqft., this brand’sstore is located at Shop No. G16 & G17, Ground Floor, Fortune Landmark, Via Road, Opp. Bandhan bank, GIDC, Vapi- 396195, Gujarat. The all-new Cantabil Retail store represents the future of retail experience for its customers, as they offer a full range of formal-wear, casuals, and ultra-casual clothing for men & womenat competitive price.With this store opening, Cantabil retail has reached to 450store markacross India and plans to continue expanding its retail presence. Commenting on the opening of the store, Mr. Deepak Bansal, Director, Cantabil Retail India Ltd. said, “We are delighted to announce
the launch of our new retail store inVapi, Gujarat. Cantabil Retail as a brand has been well received and admired amongst our customers in the mid-premium segment, across all age groups. In order to ensure the availability of trendy yet competitive fashion apparel to our customers, we have openedour32 nd retail store inGujarat. Today, we have a strong presence across the length and breadth of the country and aim to aggressively expand our retail presence further.
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Start-up, WickedGud.