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Agency News:New Delhi With the BJP expanding its reach into Tamil Nadu, riding piggyback on the AIADMK, the ruling DMK seems to be mounting a defence not just political but also cultural – tapping into Dravidian sentiments with deep resonance in the state.Soon after he took charge as Chief Minister in May 2021, M K Stalin had created a stir by adding the words ‘Belongs to Dravidian Stock’ to his Twitter profile. This harked
Aditi Rao Hydari looks regal in a black dress. India Logs 2,022 Covid Cases, 46 Related Deaths India added 2,022 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,38,393, while the active cases dipped to 14,832, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.The death count climbed to 5,24,459 with 46 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the ministry said.A decrease of 123 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
back to a speech made by the legendary C N Annadurai in Parliament 59 years ago, declaring the same.This month, which marks the completion of the first year of his government, Stalin has been talking about offering a ‘Dravidian model’ of governance. There have been newspaper advertisements by the DMK government in the national capital talking about the same. On May 15, at a workshop titled ‘Dravidian Model is the National Model’, held for DMK workers.
Bharat Bandh on May 25 over demand of castebased census In addition to the demand of the Census, the parties are also protesting against the use of EVMs during elections and the issue. Agency News:New Delhi The All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF) has called for a Bharat Bandh on Wednesday (May 25) over the Centre not conducting a caste-based census for the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Neeraj Dhiman, the Saharanpur District President of the Bahujan Mukti
Party (BMP) said. In addition to the demand of the caste-based census, the federation is also protesting against the use of EVMs during elections and the issue of reservations for the SC/ ST/OBC in private sectors. Apart from the BAMCEF, the bandh has also garnered support of the Bahujan Mukti Party, whose acting state president DP Singh has urged the people to make it successful. Waman Meshram, the National convener of Bahujan Kranti Morcha, has also extended his support to the Bharat Bandh on May 25.
PM Modi is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.
PM Modi in Tokyo: PM Modi first met electronic giant NEC Corporation’s Chairman Nobuhiro Endo. Agency News:New Delhi Addressing the Indian community on the first day of his two-day visit to Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said India and Japan are “natural partners” and Japanese investments have played an important role in India’s development journey. He went on to say that India’s
relationship with Japan is of spirituality, of cooperation and of belonging. PM Modi is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. He will also hold separate bilateral meetings with the Quad leaders on the sidelines of the summit. In his address, he further noted
INS Jalashwa carries out joint drills of IAF and army in Gulf of Kutch INS Jalashwa, an amphibious transport dock, was procured from the United States by India in 2005. It was commissioned on June 22, 2007. Agency News:Kutch Indian Navy’s largest troop carrier INS Jalashwa has carried out joint amphibious drills in the Gulf of Kachchh or Kutch off the coast of Gujarat involving troops from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army ”The deployment of
Indian Navy’s INS Jalashwa carried out joint amphibious drills in the Gulf of Kachchh or Kutch off the coast of Gujarat.
PM Modi asks Japanese kid: ‘Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?’ that India has always found a solution to every problem, no matter how big it is. He added that during the coronavirus pandemic, when there was an atmosphere of uncertainty, India supplied ‘Made in India’ vaccines to crores of its citizens and also sent it to more than 100 countries. Prime Minister Modi also lauded the Indian diaspora for
Char Dham Yatra to Kedarnath halted amid heavy rain A handful of the pilgrims managed to reach Kedarnath, which has been experiencing rainfall since Sunday night Agency News:New Delhi
INS Jalashwa exemplifies the navy’s cross-coast deployment philosophy of operating warships across the coastline and the Indian Ocean Region to protect India’s maritime interests and enhance national security,” quoted an Indian Navy as saying. INS Jalashwa, an amphibious transport dock, along with six Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopters were procured from the United
States by India in 2005. It was commissioned on June 22, 2007 INS Jalashwa is the only Indian Naval ship to be acquired from the United States. It is based in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. On Sunday, the fourth edition of the Indian Navy-Bangladesh Navy Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) commenced. The patrolling drill commenced in the northern Bay of Bengal and would continue.
its dedication toward Indian culture and language despite being settled in Japan for years and assimilated the Japanese culture. Earlier in the day, in an op-ed published in a leading Japanese newspaper Monday, Modi said India and Japan will contribute towards building an open, free and inclusive IndoPacific region, connected by secure seas, integrated.
The Char Dham Yatra to Kedarnath was halted on Monday amid gusty winds, heavy rain and snowfall in Uttarakhand even as the pilgrimage to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Hemkund Sahib, and Badrinath continued as usual. The Hemkund Sahib Yatra began on Sunday with 5,000 pilgrims allowed to visit the shrine daily. “Hemkund Sahib experienced light snow on the day the portals of the shrine were opened but it
has not affected the yatra,” said Hemkund Sahib Management Trust vice president NS Bindra. The district administration cited the pilgrims’ safety and stopped the yatra for the Kedarnath shrine at Rudraprayag.District disaster management officer NK Rajwar said due to the heavy rain, the pilgrims, who have arrived in Ukhimath, Sonprayag and Gaurikund, were asked to stay there until further announcement as winds, thunderstorms and lightning pose a risk to them on their way to Kedarnath.Over 10,000 pilgrims were waiting for the yatra to resume.
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SUNVILLA SAMACHAR Views Of First Builder Of Modern India Have Great Relevance Now
As India observes the 250th birth anniversary of Rammohan Roy, one of the earliest andgreatest campaigners for modern India, on May 22, 2022, we are faced with one of history’scruel ironies. The incumbent regime is pushing 21st century India into revenge-fuelled massviolence by distorting history and using the perceived wrongs committed by the Mughaldynasty that ruled India some three centuries ago. This paradoxical backdrop should help usappreciate the true significance of the battle that Rammohan and his contemporaryreformers had to wage in the early nineteenth century to popularise the vision of a modernIndia in the face of aggressive colonial rule on one hand and fierce social and ideologicalresistance from within India on the other.Rammohan was born in 1772, fifteen years after the East India Company had grabbedBengal by defeating NawabSiraj-ud-Daulah in the battle of Palashi and consolidated itscontrol over the whole of India. In the words of Rabindranath ‘the trader’s scales had turnedinto the ruler’s scepter’. During the first forty years of his life, Rammohan mastered thescriptures and key texts of all major religions, often reading them in their original languagesas he was a polyglot with excellent command over a range of languages including Sanskrit,Arabic and Persian, to English, Latin and Greek. He also worked as a revenue official for theEast India Company before giving up his job and settling in Kolkata in 1815 to focus on hiswriting and organising work.Rammohan is best remembered for his historic contribution to the abolition of Sati, the so-called ‘voluntary’ act of self-immolation of Hindu widows which was in fact an act ofreligiously sanctioned lynching of women on the expiry of their husbands. With polygamybeing a common practice in those days, it could even mean simultaneous sacrifice of severalwomen. Rammohan had seen it first-hand in his own family when his sister-in-law became avictim of this abhorrent custom. His spirited, bold and persuasive campaign for the abolitionof this system, through a series of articles on the pages of Sambad Kaumudi, the Bengaliweekly paper launched by Rammohan primarily for this purpose, eventually forcedGovernor-General William Bentinck to outlaw the Sati system in 1829.The abolition of Sati was the first historic legal step in support of the rights of Hindu women,the importance of which could only be compared to the subsequent Widow Remarriage Actof 1856 pushed by Vidyasagar and the Hindu Code Bills in 1952 and 1956 legislated underthe leadership of Ambedkar and Nehru. The fact that nearly one hundred and sixty yearslater India needed another anti-Sati legislation (in the wake of the 1987 Roop Kanwar saticase followed by an aggressive RSS-BJP campaign to propagate sati) explains the historicsignificance of Rammohan’s campaign.For Rammohan, the anti-Sati campaign was an integral part of a wider progressive agendaof rationalism and modernity which saw him as a religious and social reformer, educationistand journalist. He also demanded property inheritance rights for women – which gainsgreater significance in light of the fact that till 1870, women in England could not retaincontrol of property inherited from a parent after their marriage. Eventually he moved away from Hinduism towards the idea of a universal religion and the foundation of Brahmo Sabhaand Brahmo Samaj in a bid to rid Hinduism of the caste system and reform it onmonotheistic lines.While engaging with the British administration for social reforms, modern education andjustice, Rammohan also had close ties with the descendants of the Mughal empire who werehis contemporaries. The nineteenth Mughal emperor Akbar Shah II who occupied theMughal throne from November 1806 to September 1837 had conferred on him the title Raja,which has since become the well-known honorific prefix of his name.It was as an envoy of the Mughal emperor that Rammohan went to Britain in 1830 where hefell ill and passed away three years later. While the idea of India’s independence was yet toarise during his lifetime, Rammohan was deeply influenced by the - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara emancipatory ideas.
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In A Nitish Kumar Move, Nod To Rival Tejashwi Yadav, Snub For Ally BJP “We will call an all-party meeting to take everyone’s views on a caste-based census.” Agency News:Patna Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said his government would soon start work on a caste census after taking the views of all parties, backing opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav’s demand in his latest snub to ally BJP.An allparty meet on a caste census is likely on May 27, he said.“We will call an all-party meeting to take everyone’s views on a caste-based census. Then the proposal will be presented before the state cabinet. We have spoken to some parties on conducting the meeting on 27 (May) but we are waiting for
some parties to respond. After a final decision, the proposal will go to the cabinet and then we will start work,” the chief minister told reporters.“We have started talks with every party. Everyone is not on board. We are waiting for their response,” Nitish Kumar said.His deputy Tarkishor Prasad of the BJP, who was at the same spot as the Chief Minister, was noncommittal to media questions on whether the BJP agreed with Nitish Kumar on the caste census“We will discuss it and consider various aspects,” Mr Prasad told reporters.The central government has long stated that a caste-based census.
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RBI Panel To Monitor Customer Service Norms In Banks
“Akhilesh Yadav Has Gotten Used To ACs”: Samajwadi Ally’s Jibe Creates Stir
Agency News: Mumbai Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said it has set up a committee to evaluate the efficacy, adequacy and quality of customer service in banks, non bank finance companies (NBFCs) and other entities regulated by it.The six-member committee headed by former RBI deputy governor B P Kanungo has been asked to submit a report within three months from the date of its first meeting, the central bank said in a statement.“Evaluate the efficacy, adequacy and quality of customer service in entities regulated by RBI vis-à-vis the existing RBI guidelines on customer service and identify gaps, if any,” is one of the terms of reference given to the panel.It will also review the emerging and evolving needs of the customer service landscape, especially in the context of evolving digital/ electronic financial products and distribution landscape and suggest suitable regulatory measures.
The BJP used Mr Rajbhar’s comments to criticise the Samajwadi Party chief. Agency News:Lucknow A key ally of Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party has reportedly said that the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister had grown accustomed to air conditioners and needs to step out and meet people more often.Om Prakash Rajbhar, who heads the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) that won six seats in the recently held Uttar Pradesh state election, made the comments at a meeting of his party in eastern UP on Sunday, ted.“Akhilesh
Yadav has become too used to air-conditioned rooms,” the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief reportedly said, addressing his party workers. Mr Rajbhar did not deny the comments when questioned by reporters after the meeting. “He should go out and tour different areas and meet with his party workers and leaders, this is what I meant to say. I will go to Lucknow and ensure he comes out”, Mr Rajbhar said.The BJP used Mr Rajbhar’s comments to criticise the Samajwadi Party chief. A tweet by BJP’s Shehzad Poonawala said, “SP Ally OP Rajbhar says Akhilesh Yadav is too used to AC & isn’t hitting the streets..Well “family first” parties usually spend 4.5 years in foreign tour/AC/vacation/ party mode. The last 6 months before the election.
Mamata says fuel price cut a poll stunt, calls for autonomy of central agencies Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said only a small number of people belonging to the below poverty level (BPL) category Agency News: New Delhi West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday called the Centre’s latest price cut on fuel and subsidy on cooking gas prices under the Ujjwala scheme as
Agency News:New Delhi Amid some chartered accountants coming under the scanner for alleged fraudulent GST refunds, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with a delegation of chartered accountants’ apex body Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on “various issues” on Monday.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) tweeted about
the meeting.In a series of tweets, CBIC said the delegation was also apprised about the suspension of a Deputy Commissioner and a Superintendent of GST in connection with fraudulent GST refunds.Investigations by the CGST Gurugram are going on into the matter of fraudulent GST refunds. Two chartered accountants were arrested in connection with an alleged ₹ 15 crore GST refund scam, a development that also resulted in protests by chartered accountants. Against this backdrop, Ms Sitharaman.
gas under the Ujjwala scheme. She also hit out at the Narendra Modi-headed Centre over the usage of central agencies into state’s affairs and called for their autonomy. “The BJP government is bulldozing federal structure of India. interfering into state’s affairs using agencies. These agencies should be given autonomy,” she said. She referred to the recent by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members.
Gyanvapi case: Court reserves order, verdict to be pronounced Today
Finance Minister Discusses Fraud GST Refunds With Chartered Accountants Delegation Investigations by the CGST Gurugram are going on into the matter of fraudulent GST refunds
an election stunt stating that only a small number of people belonging to the below poverty level (BPL) category would be able to avail the benefit. “They (BJP) do this before any election. Only a small portion of the BPL category is under Ujjwala Yojana. How poor people will buy a domestic gas at a cost of ₹800?,” Banerjee said at press meeting when asked about the recent cuts of fuel rates by the BJP-led central government and ₹200 subsidy on cooking
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Deepika Padukone looks sassy in the printed shirt and pink skirt by Louis Vuitton.
A district court here reserved its order for Tuesday on which petition is to be heard first in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri temple case transferred to it by the Supreme Court. The court of District Judge A K Vishvesh heard arguments from both the Hindu and Muslim sides.A fresh plea seeking permission to worship the “Shivling” claimed to have been found on the mosque premises during a videography survey ordered by a lower
court was also filed.The apex court had on Friday transferred the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri temple case from a civil judge (senior division) to a district judge, saying looking at the “complexities” and “sensitivity” of the issue, it is better if a senior judicial officer having an experience of over 25-30 years handles this case. After hearing arguments of both sides, the court will on Tuesday give its verdict on which petition is to be heard first,” said Madan Mohan Yadav, a lawyer.
Amit Shah’s Visit To The Prime Minister’s Museum In Delhi Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed “There’s A Design”: Terror Akasa Air shares picture of its Hand Suspected In Assam first aircraft: ‘Coming soon’ Police Station Attack
Agency News:New Delhi Akasa Air, backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, on Monday tweeted a picture of its first aircraft. “Can’t keep calm! Say hi to our QP-pie!” Akasa Air tweeted sharing the picture of the aircraft.Akasa Air, which is planning to start its commercial flight operations in July, has earlier said its airline code will be “QP”. Every airline in the world has a designator code. For example, IndiGo’s code is “6E”, Go First’s is “G8” and Air India’s
is “AI”. ”As we get closer to the airline launch date, we can now confirm refined estimates on our timelines. We expect our first aircraft delivery by early June 2022, with the intention to start commercial operations in July 2022,” Vinay Dube, CEO, As the airline promises the cheapest airfare in the country, it has kept its tagline as ‘it’s your sky’ as the brand aims to create an inclusive environment for all Indian flyers irrespective of their social-economic backgrounds The company’s recent agreement.
Agency News:Guwahati A terror group may have engineered the mob attack on a police station in Assam, allegedly over a custodial case, the state police said today. Preliminary investigation into the arson at Batadrava police station in Nagaon district points to planning and mobilisation by an organised group, Assam police chief Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta told the media.“We have studied video footage of the incident of arson and found that there is a
design in the attack, a preparation and it’s not just a reaction to the death of an accused. There was a proper mobilisation,” he said.Mr Mahanta also referred to the busting of a module of Bangladesh-based terror group Ansar ul Islam in Barpeta district last month. “Ansar ul Islam, which is banned in Bangladesh, is a wing of the AQIS (Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent). We have information of its growing influence in Nagaon district,” he said.Elaborating on the probe into the violence, which left .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah minutely observed each and every specific point in the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ along with his wife Sonal Shah. Agency News:New Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his wife Sonal Shah on Monday visited ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’, a building inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April this year as a tribute to all Prime Ministers of India.The Home Minister minutely observed each and every specific point in the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ along with his wife Sonal Shah.Situated in the national capital’s Teen Murti Estate, ‘Pradhanmantri Sanghralaya’ is
a building constructed in the premises of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) that recognizes the contribution of all Prime Ministers. The building was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on April 14 this year. Established in the area of 10,491 sq meters at a cost of ₹ 306 crore with the logo of the building representing the hands of the people of India holding the wheel, symbolizing nation and democracy; ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ has employed technology-based interfaces to encompass heterogeneity in content and frequent rotation of the display. Established in the area of 10,491 sq meters at a cost of ₹ 306 crore with the logo.
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SPORTS - BUSINESS Sardar’s coaching debut Pep Guardiola hails City major talking point as India ‘legends’ after title defence face Pak in Asia Cup Agency News: New Delhi
Agency News: New Delhi Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil smiled sheepishly when asked how they felt playing in a team coached by former teammate and captain Sardar Singh. “It’s not weird under him. He’s a strict disciplinarian,” Sunil said. Lakra chipped in: “He has been a role model. He’s always been known for his fitness and discipline.” It’s come full circle for the trio that formed the core of the team when India clinched the Asia Cup at the previous edition in 2017. Then, after heading in different directions,
they are reunited. Sunil, playing his fourth Asia Cup, a testimony to his longevity, was on a sabbatical when he was summoned to join the training camp for the Commonwealth Games. Lakra was enjoying his retirement, juggling time between family and office work, when he, too, got the call-up. Sardar, who’d been earning his coaching credentials, had been waiting for this opportunity. The Asia Cup, starting in Jakarta on Monday, might not be of huge significance for the defending champions. The teams that reach.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed his team as “legends” after they won their fourth Premier League title in five years with a 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa in Sunday’s final game. City had trailed 2-0 and risked seeing the title slip out of their grasp before Ilkay Gundogan scored, Rodri equalised and then Germany midfielder Gundogan grabbed the winner in an incredible five-minute spell. “Four Premier Leagues – these guys
are legends already; people have to admit it. This group of players are absolutely eternal in this club because what we achieved is so difficult,” said the Spaniard.“First one 100 points (in 2017-18), second one in Brighton (final day, 2018-19), the third without people and this one with people is the best,” he added. City had crashed out of the Champions League with a semi-final loss to Real Madrid after conceding three goals within five minutes late in the second leg and Guardiola jokingly said that he had taken tips from the Spanish.
Sensex jumps 228 points to open at 54,564; Nifty starts session at 16,345 On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 1,534.16 points or 2.91 per cent to settle at 54,326. Agency News: New Delhi
Sensex on Monday jumped 228 points to open at 54,564; whereas Nifty started session at 16,345. On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 1,534.16 points or 2.91 per cent to settle at 54,326.39. During the day, it zoomed 1,604.2 points or 3.03 per cent to 54,396.43. Indian shares were little changed
on Monday, after climbing nearly 3% in the previous session, as a sharp selloff in metal stocks countered gains in the automobile sector. The NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.05% at 16,274.85 by 0400 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.1% to 54,395.28. Both the indexes posted their first weekly gain in six on Friday. The Nifty
metals index dropped 6.6%, while the Nifty auto index rose 2% The Indian government said on Saturday, effective May 22, it would remove the import duty on anthracite, PCI coal, and coking coal, aiming
My most special comeback, says Dinesh Gold rises Rs 221/10 gm, Karthik on India recall for SA T20Is silver slips Rs 245/kg Keeper-batsman credits RCB and national team managements for backing his finishing skillset Agency News: New Delhi Dinesh Karthik has called his selection for India’s upcoming home T20I series against South Africa his “most special comeback” to the national team. Karthik, who had been on the sidelines since India’s semi-final exit in the 2019 ODI World Cup, was picked following an impressive Indian Premier League season, in which he has finished several games successfully for
Royal Challengers Bangalore at a standout strike-rate of 191.33. “Very happy, very, very satisfying… must say that this has been probably my most special comeback, because a lot of people had given up on me,” Karthik said in a video posted by RCB on their Twitter handle. “For me to come back and do what I did, practise the way I did with my coach (Abhishek) Nayar, things that have happened in the lead-up to the auction, and how I practised
post that… a lot of credit also to (RCB head coach) Sanjay Bangar and (RCB director of cricket operations) Mike
Hesson, I think the clarity that they gave me to execute the role that I wanted to do, in many ways (I’m) indebted to RCB for picking me and giving me that role, believing in me and then me coming out here and trying to do my best for this team RCB. All in all, a very happy feeling… I am very excited overall.” Karthik also credited the national selectors and the Indian team management for preferring his skillset despite his advancing years – he’ll turn 37 next week – amid all the young talent available. A lot of credit must go to the selectors, Rohit (Sharma) and (Rahul) Dravid, because these days you have so many young boys putting.
The opening price for 999 purity gold was Rs 51,248 per 10 grams, up Rs 221 from Friday’s closing price of Rs 51,027 Agency News: New Delhi Gold prices opened higher in the key spot markets of the country while silver slipped on Monday, May 23, 2022. The opening price for 999 purity gold was Rs 51,248 per 10 grams, up Rs 221 from Friday’s closing price of Rs 51,027, while that of 999 purity silver was Rs 61,759 per kg, down Rs 245 from Rs 62,004, the data
available on India Bullion and Jewellers Association’s (IBJA) website showed. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), the gold contract for June delivery was trading at Rs 50,918.00 per 10 grams, up Rs 89.00 (0.18 per cent) at 12:36 pm while the silver contract for July delivery was at Rs 61,803.00, up Rs 396.00 (0.64 per cent). In the international market, gold prices climbed
BOLLYWOOD-HOLLYWOOD Kriti Sanon kickstarts her new journey as an entrepreneur upon completing 8 years in the industry Agency News: Mumbai Kriti Sanon, one of Indian cinemas biggest leading names made her debut in the industry 8 years ago with the film, ‘Heropanti’. Now, so many years of success down the lane, she is all set to embark upon a new journey on the same day as she turns an entrepreneur. Sharing a picture with her “tribe”, one of the fittest actresses of the country shares, “They say “Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe” I have always been someone who believes in pushing people I truly believe in and today stands for exactly that. 8years ago, I started my journey as an actor in the Hindi film industry with the help of people who believed in me and gave me wings to fly! Today, 8yrs later, exactly on the same day, I am thrilled to announce my journey as an Entrepreneur with my three amazingly talented Co-founders Anushka Nandani, Karan Sawhney and Robin Behl as we launch our Passion Project “The Tribe”. Kriti Sanon, one of Indian cinemas biggest leading names made her debut in the industry 8 years ago with the film, ‘Heropanti’. Now, so many years of success down the lane, she is all set to embark upon a new journey on the same day as she turns an entrepreneur. Sharing a picture with her “tribe”, one of the fittest actresses of the country shares, “They say “Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe” I have always been someone who believes in pushing people I truly believe in and today stands for exactly that. 8years ago, I started my journey as an actor in the Hindi film industry with the help of people who believed in me and gave me wings.
on Monday to their highest in more than a week, helped by a weaker dollar, although higher US Treasury yields capped gains in greenbackpriced bullion, news agency Reuters reported. since May 12 at $1,855.91 earlier in the session. US gold futures gained 0.6%.
to reduce raw material costs. Among individual stocks, One 97 Communications, the parent of digital payments firm Paytm, fell 2.2%. The company late on Friday reported a wider loss for the March quarter.
Maharashtra unveils its pavilion at World Economic Forum meet in Davos Agency News: New Delhi Maharashtra has got its Pavilion at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. The state is participating as part of Team India at the summit, representing Maharashtra’s role in building a five trillion dollar economy for India. The Maharashtra government delegation is led by state environment minister Aaditya Thackeray, industries minister Subhash Desai and energy minister Dr Nitin Raut. The ministers have been accompanied by Ashish Kumar Singh, the additional chief secretary to Maharashtra chief minister, additional chief secretary (industries).
Kiara Advani REACTS to question on marriage plans: ‘I am well-settled’ Agency News: Mumbai
Rock legend Kurt Cobain’s electric guitar auctions for nearly Rs 38.8 crore Agency News: Los Angeles Rock icon Kurt Cobain’s electric guitar, which he played in his band Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video, was auctioned for nearly $5 million (Rs 38.8 crore).According to Variety, the Fender Mustang electric guitar was sold to the Jim Irsay Collection of Indianapolis at Julien’s Auctions on May 22.The guitar was auctioned for approximately $4.5 million, surpassing its original estimate of $600,000.In his final interview with Guitar World, Cobain had said that the 1969 left-handed guitar was one of his favourites.“I’m left-handed, and it’s not very easy.
Abhishek Bachchan mourns death of the man who stitched his first suit as a baby Agency News: Mumbai Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who recently returned from Cannes Film Festival, took to Instagram and mourned the demise of the man who stitched his first suit.Suit stylist Akbar Shahpurwala, who tailored couture for Junior Bachchan and his father Amitabh Bachchan passed away. Bachchan penned a comprehensive note with a picture of his label that read “Akbar” and wrote, Returned home to very sad news. Akbar Shahpurwala a bonafide legend of the film world passed away. I knew him as Akki uncle. He made my father’s costumes and most of his suits from as far back as I can remember and many of my films too. He personally cut and stitched my first ever suit as a baby ( I still have it) to the tux I wore to Refugee’s premiere. If your costumes and suits were made by Kachins and then Gabana then you had arrived as a star. That was his influence and standing.” He further added, “If he personally cut your suit, then he truly loved you. He always said to me that “cutting a suit is not just tailoring, it’s an emotion. When you wear my suits, each stitch is made with love and filled with my blessings “. To me he was the best suit maker in the world! I will wear one of your enumerable suits that you made for me tonight, Akki uncle, and feel blessed! Rest in peace.”On Saturday, Big B wrote in his blog, “Akki bhai, Akbar of Gabana fame, who designed and stitched my clothes for film and personal for the last 50 years, passed away in his sleep this morning. I have only duas for the departed souls .. and a prayer for them to rest in peace.” Meanwhile on work front, Abhishek recently starred in ‘Dasvi’ which garnered appreciation from fans. He will be next seen in a new season of Amazon Prime’s ‘Breathe’.
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani who was recently present at the trailer launch of her upcoming film ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ which revolves around marriage and divorce, was asked about her plans to tie the knotFor those unversed, Kiara is rumoured to be dating actor Sidharth Malhtora for the past couple of years.When a journalist tried to ask Kiara a question about settling down, she responded by saying, “Bina shaadi kiye bhi main well-settled ho sakti hoon right? Main well-settled hoon, main kaam kar rahi hoon, kama Rahi hoon, khush hoon (I can be well-settled without getting married, too. I am wellsettled, working, earning and I am happy).”Couple of weeks ago, several reports had cropped up stating that the ‘Shershaah’ actors had parted ways. While the two refrained from commenting on the reports, fans heaved a sigh of relief as they were caught ‘liking’ each other’s photos on social media and even making frequent public appearances.Sidharth and Kiara have reportedly been in love for a long time now. Neither of them ever addressed their relationship in public, but the two were spotted spending quality time together on several occasions, and have also been seen taking frequent vacations across the globe.Meanwhile, the makers of the upcoming film ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ released the trailer of the movie, featuring Neetu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani, which promises a ride full of laughter and drama.Going by the trailer, it seems the movie deals with the complexities of relationships sprinkled with a high dose of laughter.‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ is a comedy-drama, which is directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta.
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Saksham foundation launches ‘Saksham Kendra’ youth empowerment initiative
E-commerce sellers from Gujarat will be key to achieve the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
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Rakhi Sawant seen on the red carpet of an event.
MSMEs are the backbone of a country and play a key role in its economicgrowth. MSMEs in Gujarat are emerging into a vibrant sector, contributing 7.3% to the national GDPin 2020-21 and accounting for 20.76% of all exports for India. However, the pandemic and thesubsequent lockdowns have had a grave impact on these businesses, where the only way they couldstay afloat was by rapid digitization. E-commerce offered the much-needed resilience to keepbusinesses afloat and facilitate a post-pandemic economic recovery, providing these smallbusinesses with access to wider audiences, improved infrastructural support.At present, only around 10% of India’s small businesses sell online. This is because e-commerce isstill at a nascent stage, comprising only about 3-4% of retail in India, and the regulatory ecosystemaround
e-commerce appears to be restrictive and unfavourable to the growth of the sector. Atpresent, there is no single legislation that addresses the spectrum of issues and concerns associatedwith the e-commerce ecosystem.Mr Shailesh Patwari, Past President - The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry and currentboard member of GCCI and MD S R Group spoke at a panel discussion at the third edition ofAmazon Smbhav held on 19th May 2022, to deliberate on the need for a dynamic and digitisedMSME sector. He emphasised the need for an enabling e-commerce ecosystem that promotesIndia’s inclusive growth agenda for MSMEs. Some key highlights and recommendations that came upduring the discussion are as below.Online platforms like e-commerce act as an additional way for sellers to reach out tocustomers. “MSMEs that were forced to onboard.
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NSDC, IIT Mandi partner to expand potential of India’s youth in emerging digital technologies Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the nodal agency undertheMinistry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi to introduceinitiatives that will enable effective digital course delivery to the youth, expanding the reach of qualitylearning and skilling, along with immersive hands-on learning opportunities. The MoU was signed by Ved Mani Tiwari, Chief Operating Officer and Officiating CEO, NSDC andProf.Laxmidhar
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Behera, Director, IIT Mandi in New Delhi.The collaboration aims to introduce digital courses in emerging technologies such as data science, bigdata analytics, among other. NSDC along with IIT Mandi will design and conceptualize the programin linewith the training requirements of students and the market, set up Centres of Excellence (CoE)
to helpdevelopentrepreneurial spirit and culture among Indian youth towards realizing the larger vision ofAatmanirbhar Bharatas well as building capacity of teachers, trainers, and grassroots leaders.Newmodels of training methodology will be jointly createdto make cuttingedge learning opportunities moreaccessible, leading to enhanced employability.NSDC.
Today morning was the witness to the launch of Saksham Kendra (Learning Resource Center) at Chiktia village of Navsari district in Gujarat. Dr. Tarun Monga and Dr. Himanshi Rastogi, Trustees of Saksham Foundation inaugurated Saksham Kendra in presence of Sharmilaben, Principal Trustee of Avasar Charitable Trust, Trustee Praveen Bhai Vankar and Director Jayanti Bhai Vankar, Sarpanch of the village Dharmishthaben, among teachers of the government schools and all the gram panchayat representativesBrainchild of Saksham Foundation, Saksham
Kendra is envisioned as a one-stop center for nearly 10-12 adjoining villages to provide access to books as well as other e-resources for the tribal villagers, especially students, farmers and educationists. This initiative is the first of its kind in the village, in which all the preparation materials for all the competitive examinations are available.At present, the Kendra is well-equipped with a library, a computer center with internet services to organize online training and information dissemination, a student club to facilitate productive debates and discussions on various issues germane to tribal challenges.
Shriram Transport Finance Company Tata Motors and Tata Power Join India’s 1st flexible refrigerator 79% of students indicate they would like to Hands to Install 7 MWp Sola Rooftop by BSH Home Appliances: Bosch rearrange the furniture – to suit individual needs Limited raises Fixed Deposit Interest Max Flex and group discussions: Godrej Interio study Rates by upto 25bps Expansion Project in Pune Reaffirming Tata Group’s commitment towards sustainable manufacturing, Tata Power and Tata Motors have joined hands for the development of a 7 MWp solar rooftop project at Tata Motors’ Passenger Vehicle Plant in Chikhali, Pune. This is the third phase of a joint 17 MWp on-site solar project developed by the two companies, of which a 10 MWp has been installed earlier. With this latest installation, the Tata Motors PV manufacturing unit, installed by Tata Power, will become home to India’s largest on-site solar project.Tata Motors and Tata Power have recently inked a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for this solar project. A
significant step towards building a resilient and sustainable future, the installation is collectively expected to generate 23 million units of electricity, mitigating 5.23 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide. This will be equivalent to planting 8.36 lakh trees over a lifetime. Commenting on the project, Mr. Rajesh Khatri, Vice President, Operations, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., said, “Tata Motors has been working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
SBI Student Loan is a term loan granted to Indian Nationals for pursuing higher education in India or abroad where admission has been secured. This loan provides customized financing solution to the students – who are in-road to transform the future of India.Courses covered: For studies in India:Graduation, Post-graduation including regular technical and professional Degree/Diploma courses conducted by colleges/ universities approved by UGC/ AICTE/IMC/Govt. etc. Regular
Degree/ Diploma Courses conducted by autonomous institutions like IIT, IIM etc. Teacher training/ Nursing courses approved by Central government or the State GovernmentRegular Degree/Diploma Courses like Aeronautical, pilot training, shipping etc. approved by Director General of Civil Aviation/Shipping/ concerned regulatory authority For studies abroad:Job oriented professional/ technical Graduation Degree courses/ Post Graduation Degree and Diploma courses like MCA,
BSH Home Appliances, one of the world’s leading home appliances companiesrecently a launchedits new range of refrigerators - Bosch Max Flex. Developed to suit therequirements of Indian households, this new range of indigenous refrigerators will address a keyrequirement of storage flexibility. In line with BSH’s ‘Make in India’ commitment, this refrigeratorrangeis manufactured at the companyowned manufacturing plant in Chennai.The Bosch Max Flex freezer is India’s 1st flexible refrigerator which comes with a unique thirddoor compartment that can be used as a fridge or freezer depending
on the requirement of theuser. In tropical countries, the seasonal change tend to alter refrigerator requirements andBosch Max Flex addresses it well.In line with the product launch, BSH also launched their latest campaign #FlexibleLikeABosch.The film showcases various scenarios where families are converting Bosch MaxFlex to afreezer, fridge, dry storage or fresh storage space, etc. Be it the wife going to work and storing.
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced today that its business Godrej Interio, India’s leading furniture solutions brand in home and office spaces, launched a trend report “Design Blueprint for 21st Century Learning Spaces”.Education in India at the cusp of a revolution as it transforms from an instructional mode to an experiential mode. The Government of India’s revamped National Education Policy (2020) aims at promoting
multidisciplinary and technologyled education. Godrej Interio’s latest trend report by their Workplace and Ergonomics Research Cell revealed trends that will shape the future of learning and are in alignment with the government’s policy. According to the trend report, 21st-century learning spaces should accommodate the unique needs of each student. Further, they must support the positive human relationships needed for effective learning, both formally and informally. The report further says these spaces are studentcentred and tech-enabled which must enable individual and group learning, encourage innovation and foster a sense.
One of the largest asset financing company in India Shriram Transport FinanceCompany Limited (STFC) a part of the Shriram Group, announced a hike in fixed deposit rates by 15 to 25basis points (0.15%p.a. to 0.25%p.a.) across different tenures. The new rates will come into effect from Friday, May 20, 2022 Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited, (Shriram Transport; BSE: SRTRANSFIN (511218), NSE:SRTRANSFIN) a 42-year old company and part of the Shriram Group, is one of the largest asset financingNBFCs
in India. The company is a leader in the organized financing of pre-owned trucks with a strategicpresence in 5-10-year-old truck lending. The company has Assets on Balance sheet of INR 1.27 trillion(Mar’ 2022) and has a pan-India presence with a network of 1,854 branches, and employs 25,456employees including 19,475 Business teams. The company has built a strong customer base of around2.11 million customers. The company has developed strong competencies in the areas of loan origination,valuation of pre-owned trucks.
TTK Prestige launches the most awaited SBI Student Loan All you need to know Zindagi to make way to Indian tele- Akshay Kumar’s next is Yash Raj Films’ exchange festival ‘Anything for Anything’
vision screens as a DTH offering
first historical, Prithviraj
Zindagi brought us stories that became an irreplaceable part of our lives and actors from across the border that left an indelible mark on our hearts. The path breaking channel is all set to launch on DTH platforms as a value added service and will kickstart its journey with the landmark Zindagi Gulzar Hai, a show that had an entire generation in our country fall in love. Serving the evolved content consumption needs of audiences across the length and breadth of the country, Zindagi
will arrive in our homes, and our hearts via Tata Play, Dish TV and D2H starting today, 23rd May. Continuing its promise of bringing families together with stories that are real, beautiful and powerful; the line-up adds the much loved.
which is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. He is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless i n v a d e r Muhammad of Ghor in this visual spectacle. As Akshay drops the sneak peek to the second song of the film, Yoddha, he reveals that he broke down when he saw the
emotionally charged patriotic song! Yoddha is picturised on the ethereally gorgeous debutant Manushi Chhillar, who plays Princess Sanyogita in the film. She is seen steeling her nerve as she prepares to lead her band of women in this brilliant song. Catch the teaser to the song that one can only see on the big screen when Prithviraj releases on June 3 worldwide – (LINK) Akshay says, “Yoddha is one of the most powerful songs.
Tata’s, recorded a triple-digit growth in April 2022, due to an increase in demand for cooling products given the intense summer experienced across the country. The volumes of April 2022 in the cooling products segment has broken many records. Voltas has been the undisputed market leader in the Room Air Conditioner category since more than a decade, consistently maintaining the No. 1 position and has steadily maintained its lead over competition, with a lead of more than 640 BPS over nearest competitor as on YTD March FY22. The brand is now gearing up to meet its business objectives for FY 23.Commenting on the performance, Mr. Pradeep
summer of April 2022, has helped us gain an unprecedented growth in comparison to the last three years. Our Room AC business has grown up by over 170% in volume. The overall cooling products business has grown by more than 160% while our Home Appliances grew by 75% in volume. In Commercial Refrigeration, the company has grown by 125% in volume in April 22. We believe that our wide presence, focus on the emerging channels, excellent distribution network, strongest brand equity and attractive consumer offers, will help the brand stay ahead of the industry”He further added, “We are well poised to meet the growing demand, and are optimistic.
Tata BlueScope Steel, in its continuing effort to bring to life thebrand promise of ‘colouring lives insteel’ launched a new campaign for its flagship retail brand DURASHINE® under the aegis of “VIPWaali Feeling” with a pan-India presence across mediums including television, print, OTT and digitalplatforms. The protagonist in the campaign film (TVC) aims to further build the brand’s appeal with those whoaspire to upgrade their lifestyle.The campaign aims to
a growing customerbase that takes pride in owning a home built with bestin-class roofing solutions, reflecting theirmotivation for a better life rising above the ordinary. DURASHINE® roofing solutions not onlypromise better performance, superior aesthetics but also provide multiple options to choose fromfor a discerning customer.Anoop Kumar Trivedi, MD – Tata BlueScope Steel said, ‘This campaign is a tribute to the years ofresearch invested incapturing customer insights,enabling better roofing solutions, eversince.
TTK Prestige, India’s leading kitchen appliances company, has launched anexciting ‘Anything for Anything’ exchange offer to empower home cooks to upgrade their kitchens. Consumers can exchange their old kitchenware &appliances for innovative new versions across differentcategories. There are attractive discounts on exchange, ranging from 25 percent to 60 percent. The offerwill run until July 31 st 2022.TTK Prestige is
offering 25 percent to 45 percent discount on pressure cookers. This enables home cooksto exchange their old pressure cooker and upgrade to the Svachh range, which offers innovative spillagecontrol lids. There is a 33 percent to 60 percent discount on cookware, for those that want to upgrade totheCuprus range. The Cuprus non-stick cookware has antibacterial properties enabled by silverIONtechnology.A discount of 33 percent to 45percent is available on gas stoves. Now home cooks canupgrade to the Svachh gas stove comes with liftable burners.
Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, today announced the auction winner of its Tata Punch Kaziranga Edition, held between May 1-3, 2022. The auction took place on the side-lines of the ongoing Tata Indian Premier League, during which Tata IPL fans placed their bids online to win a Tata Punch Kaziranga Edition, at a starting bid of INR 9.49 lakhs. Mr. Ameen Khan, from Pune, was announced as the winner with the highest bid. Furthermore, as a commitment to conserve the biodiversity of the country, Tata Motors will donate the proceeds from this auction towards the wildlife conservation efforts at Kaziranga National Park, Assam. The vehicle key handover
ceremony was organized at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In addition to the car, Mr. Khan received tickets to the Tata IPL league match in Mumbai along with two tickets to the most awaited Tata IPL finals at Ahmedabad. He also received a unique Rhino plaque signed by the captains of all the Tata IPL teams, Tata Punch Kaziranga accessories for his new car along with a refreshing.
AC purchases rise 3x; Refrigerators grow 2x as Indians pull out the stops to stay Voltas, India’s No.1 AC brand, DURASHINE® byTata BlueScope Steel launches records a triple-digit volume all-new pan India campaign forits innovative and aes- Tata Motors announces the Auccool in 2022! Croma, India’s leading Even Fan sales have doubled in growth in April ’22a thetically superior roofing products and solutions tion winner of its Tata Punch & trusted nationwide, omni- 2022 over 2021, 1 in 5 consumer connect with Voltas Limited, India’s No.1 Bakshi, Managing Director & channel electronics retailer was from BangaloreUnboxed Kaziranga Edition millennials, today announced the launch Summer 2022 also reveals that AC brand, from the house of CEO, Voltas Ltd said, “The of Unboxed: Summer 2022 – a set of unique insights that showcase how Indian consumers are keeping cool this summer and highlights rapidly evolving lifestyles shifts across the consumer spectrum.Croma’s Unboxed Summer 2022 report reveals that this year’s persisting heatwave conditions across India have significantly increased the demand for cooling products for the home across categories:Sales of refrigerators have shot up with more than a 100 per cent rise over 2021. Cooling the home has become a priority with AC sales rising by 3xFor the more value conscious, room cooler sales have witnessed a 2.5X jump in demand with the highest sales this summer came from Pune
Indian consumers continue to tread at the leading edge of technology when it comes to choosing the ideal appliance or devices for their use:Cities with smaller homes like Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Kolkata saw the maximum off-take of 1 Ton ACsHorizontally built cities in the north and central India witnessed more interest in 1.5ton ACs during to larger average home sizes (accounting for 60% of all ACs sold).Fifty per cent of all ACs sold across the country were energy efficient with 4-star or 5-star ratings The highest proportion of 5-star ACs were sold in Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Bangalore Fifty per cent of portable ACs were purchased in just 4 cities.
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