NEET-PG 2023 Internship completion date extended till June 30 by National Board of Examination (NBE)
On March 5, 2023, at various examination centres across the nation, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the NEET-PG 2023 on a computer-based platform. The deadline for completing an internship in order to qualify for the NEET-PG 2023 was originally set for March 31, 2023, but the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, has revised that deadline to June 30, 2023.
The cut-off date for completion of internship as mentioned under “important dates” of the information bulletin for NEET-PG 2023 therefore should be read accordingly. Rest of the terms and conditions as detailed in the bulletin shall remain unchanged.
The last date for submission of online applications is January 27, 2023 (Till 11:55 PM).
The online applications for NEET-PG 2023 currently being invited at https://natboard.edu.in or https://nbe.edu.in
For any query, please contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support at 022 – 61087595 or write to NBEMS at its helpline portal accessible through applicant login or NBEMS Communication Web Portal https://exam.natboard.edu.in/communication.php?page=main
The festival of Makar Sankranti is very much loved and celebrated across India. The festival brings people of different communities together and is most enjoyed in groups. Every year, a huge crowd of people can be seen gathering together at the terrace and enjoying the festival of kites along with various sweet delicacies.
This year, it is no different. Bharatvarsh Nature Farms is organizing a Sankranti Utsav on January 14 and 15, 2023 at Post Virli, Taluka Umred District, Nagpur from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
The entry fee for the festival is Rs 200/- per person per day. Interested people can bring their own kite and Manja (Nylon/Chinese Manja is strictly prohibited). Additionally, there will be a kite and Manja stall available at the location.
Attractions for this Utsav will be:
Activities for all age groups
Playzone for the kids
Punjabi Dhol
Food stall/ Buffet available
Outside food is strictly not permitted on the premises. Interested people can contact on 8603214214
GST Nagpur II Commissionerate detects non-payment of Rs. 1.92 crores in GST
The GST Commissionerate Nagpur II’s Anti Evasion Department has found an evasion of Rs 1.92 crore GST under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) of ineligible input tax credit (ITC) of compensation cess on the purchase of raw cotton.
The Department gathered the information from its staff engaged in intelligence gathering about the evasion. They found that inspection was conducted at the declared principal place of business (PPOB) of M/s Shri Ratan Ginning and Pressing Factory situated at Plot no: 1, Survey No. 70/1A, Mouza- Dattapur, Dhamangaon, Amravati, recently.
During the inspection, the statement of Ravi Ratan Lal Bhutada, Partner of M/s Shri Ratan Ginning and Pressing Factory was recorded.
Bhutada accepted that his company had not paid the Goods and Services Tax (GST) under the RCM on the purchase of raw cotton as per Notification No. 43/2017( CT)- Rate dated November 14, 2017 read with Notification No. 4/2017 dated June 28, 2017.
The total tax liability for the period November 15, 2017, to March 2020 was found to be Rs 1,92,72,171.
On January 14, the Ayyappa Temple will host the Makaravilakku festival
On January 14, a Makaravilakku festival will be held at the Shree Harihara Dharmasastha Temple in Harihar Nagar, Besa, to commemorate “Makar Sankranti” Day.
The Harihara Dharmasastha Temple team will perform a ‘bhajan’ at 9.30 am, followed by ‘Neyabhishekam’ and ‘Usha Pooja’ at 6.30 am, ‘Maha Ganapath Homam’ at noon, and ‘Sasthapreethi’ (food distribution) at 12.30 pm.
The Makaravilakku will be lit at 6:15 pm. Fireworks, “Chendamelam,” and “Deeparadhana” will come after. ‘Genamela’ (‘Utsava Raavu’) by Shruthilaya, Nagpur is presented at 7:00 pm. At 9:00 pm, “Athazha Pooja” and “Mahaprasadam” distribution will take place.
According to a press release issued by R.R. Pillai, President, and Santhosh Nair, General Secretary, the managing Committee of the temple has urged all devotees to attend all pooja and programmes and seek the blessing of Lord Ayyappa and other deities on the auspicious day of “Makar Vilakku.”
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), in association with Vigyan Bharati, will organize a Public Outreach Programme on 13 January 2023 as a precursor event of India International Science Festival (IISF)-2022.
Prof. Chetan S Solanki, Professor, IIT-Bombay, Founder, Energy Swaraj Foundation and Brand Ambassador Solar Energy M P will be the Chief Guest and deliver a talk on ‘Understanding of Climate Change and Corrective Actions’ in the NEERI Auditorium at 3.00 pm. Various programmes have been organised to mark this occasion including competitions for students of schools and colleges, theme based briefing and practical demonstrations at CSIR-NEERI Laboratories, scientist-student interaction, etc.
Nagpur : Its finally here!! Comp-Ex of Nagpur once again under the clear skies of Nagpur. The 29th edition of Central India’s largest IT Event Comp-Ex’ 2023 was opened for the IT infrastructure and knowledge seekers. The Guest of Honour Dr. Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation formally lighted the traditional lamp and declared the four-day expo as open in the presence of Mr. Vinay Dharmadhikari, President, VCMDWA, Mr. Dinesh Naidu, Vice President, Mr. Lalit Gandhi, Secretary, Mr. Jayant Patel, Treasurer, Mr. Ranjit Umathe, Joint Secretary, Executive Members Sanjay Chaurasia, Rohit Jaiswal and Shahzad Akhtar besides other VCMDWA members and thronging visitors.
Dr. Dixit in his address to the audience stated that the work which used to take ten years to finish now gets rapidly over in just one year due to the technological advancements in the field of Information Technology. Dr. Dixit emphasized on the two lost years due to the pandemic and said that yet India is lucky to be back untouched and the life is back to as normal as it was in 2019 before covid struck. Having started the first phase of Mahametro Rail in Nagpur, the daily ridership of metro users is two lakhs which is growing fast and will touch three lakhs very soon. With the second phase approved, the ridership will double when the second phase gets completed.
Dr. Dixit thanked the people for Nagpur for the support and co-operation extended to the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation in completing the project on time and providing people the commutation option which saves time, money, is safe and is also environmentally congenial.
Nagpur being the central city of India, Dr. Dixit envisages his vision for Nagpur to become the fifth metro city of India after the existing four metros.
Mr. Vinay Dharmadhikari, President, VCMDWA in his address lauded the team efforts and the participants response to Comp-Ex over its long 32 years of hosting this IT Extravaganza. The 29th edition is indeed a commendable, sustained, noteworthy and highly successful enterprise of VCMDWA. The core objective of Comp-Ex’ thus far has been to keep people abreast of the dynamics of IT industry, inform about the revolution going on in the IT world, to introduce the latest products, applications and services to the people and to also make sure that the visitors enjoy some attractive bargains, offers and schemes.
Driven at a neck-breaking speed fueled with need and desire, the advancement in the field of Information Technology has been always in a state of constant and rapid upgradation. With the unexpected, sudden pandemic that had engulfed the world, new IT need-based solutions, apps and helplines emerged. Thus, the Comp-Ex 2023 promises showcasing newer technology, new hardware and new software that would impact human lives in terms of needs, benefits, safety and entertainment.
With Internet services and mobile phones technology all set to see an enhanced usage with highly improved 5G technology the opportunities, services and convenience to the users across the cross section will have an immense impact. Wide-ranging products at wide ranging price bands suitable for all pockets will be there with low-cost machines, tabs, laptops, low-cost printers. One can get high configuration laptops and desktops at a very good bargain.
Over the four days of Comp-Ex’ 2023 from 12th to the 15th of January, the event at the sprawling Reshimbagh Grounds promises surely promises to be an enriching experience for the avid visitors. With more than 75 participants, there would be more than 200 brands and thousands of products on display and for know-how interaction from the IT industry giants like HP, Canon, Epson, Asus, Brother, Dell, Digisol, D-Link and Lenovo just to name a few.
This much awaited flagship event from VCMDWA is being backed in its efforts by Government of Maharashtra and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation.
MG Motor India unveils Next-Gen Hector with Autonomous Level 2 (ADAS) Technology
MG Motor India today unveiled the Next-Gen Hector which has a host of exciting new technologies, intuitive features and driving comfort. The Next-Gen Hector is built to further enhance the on-road experience with even better levels of safety and driving convenience. The new SUV, with its all-new striking bold exterior and mesmerising interiors, evolved safety features, and elegant design elements offer an unprecedented drive and user experience. The Next-Gen Hector, which is being offered in 5, 6, and 7-seater configurations, offers intelligently designed seating options, plush interiors, and ample space.
THE MG HECTOR 2023 was unveiled by Mr. Akshit Nangia and Mr. Abhimanyu Nangia of Nangia Cars at Nagpur. The Autonomous Level 2 SUV offers 11 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features including Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Auto Turn Indicators to deliver complete peace of mind, safety, and comfort. The intelligent Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) ensures minimal effort and maximum safety in a traffic jam situation by keeping the vehicle in the middle of the lane and maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
The newly introduced Smart Auto Turn Indicators in Next Gen MG Hector also offer a hassle-free and safe driving experience. Based on the steering angle, the respective indicator light automatically gets ON/OFF. This automatic signal will be useful when the driver fails to put on the indicator while entering the road from a parking space or during a U-turn.
The new SUV has India’s largest 35.56 cm (14-inch) HD portrait infotainment system along with a brand-new user interface. The technological innovation is also manifest in the first-in-segment Digital Bluetooth® Key and Key Sharing capability. In case of an emergency or loss of a key, the Digital Key can be used to lock, unlock, start, and drive the vehicle. Using the Remote Lock / Unlock feature, the car can be unlocked from anywhere. With the key-sharing function, one can share an additional key with up to two people.
Moreover, the Next-Gen Hector now has more than 75 connected features including 100 voice commands, thanks to the revolutionary i-SMART technology that combines hardware, software, connectivity, services, and applications for smarter, enjoyable drives.
The Next-Gen Hector’s voice commands, included with the i-SMART tech, include segment-first features such as touch-screen control for the sunroof, voice commands for ambient lights, navigation voice guidance in five Indian languages,50+ Hinglish commands, and other helpful apps such as Park+ for parking discovery and booking and the Jio-Saavn App for music. The premium audio system by Infinity comes enabled with wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay and delivers truly immersive, 360-degree rich sound.
The Next-Gen Hector also has other key safety features such as 6 airbags, a 360-degree HD camera, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Assist Control (HAC), all four-wheel disc brakes, a 3-point seat belt for all seats, electric parking brake (EPB), and front parking sensors.
The Next-Gen Hector Plus, which is being offered in 5,6, and 7-seater configurations, offers intelligently designed seating options, plush interiors, and ample space. The interiors are available in a dual-tone argil brown and black theme with a wooden finish. The 6-seater SUV seats come in a captain configuration while the 7-seater vehicle is offered with bench seats.
The Hector, India’s first Internet SUV, was introduced by MG Motor India in 2019 and has since set a new bar for SUVs in India by giving shape to its philosophy of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric mobility. The Next-Gen Hector brings with it the unique car ownership program “MG SHIELD” after-sales service options. Also, customers will be offered a standard 5+5+5 package i.e., a warranty of five years with unlimited kilometers, five years of roadside assistance, and five labour-free periodic services.
A handful of almonds for mindful eating and prioritizing family health
Nagpur, 12th January 2023:With an aim to educate consumers on the importance of mindful eating, Almond Board of California, today, hosted a session around ‘Prioritising mindful eating: the new mantra for holistic family health’. The discussion focused on the importance of eating healthy foods to ensure holistic health for our families and us. The session featured well-known Film and TV Actress, Mrinal Kulkarni, as well as Neha Ranglani, Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, andwas moderated by RJ Anushree.
In the fast-paced lifestyle we live in, we often see people binge eating sometimes due to work stress, sometimes due to the way consumption patterns have been since ages, and sometimes itis just habitual. Intake of calorie-dense foods like sweets and sugar-based foods is also a routine when it comes to certain delicacies or occasions. Hence, mindful eating becomes even more necessary as it aids in gaining control over one’s eating habits. Mindful eating helps in maintaining an in-moment awareness while consuming food. Foods such as almonds have been a part of the Indian traditions and food habits for thousands of years now, and their health benefits have been widely quoted in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha texts. However, a lesser-known fact of almonds is that a handful of almonds may have satiating properties that promote feelings of fullness, which may keep hunger at bay between meals. Snacking on healthy foods like almonds not only keeps us from munching on junk foods but also ensures that our body gets nutrition, as almonds are a source of 15 nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc, etc.
A handful of almonds for mindful eating and prioritizing family health
Speaking about the benefits of regular almond consumption, the panellists spoke about howalmonds, which are a source of protein and are high in dietary fiber, can help in maintaining blood sugar levels, may improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes and help lower the blood sugar impact of carbohydrate foods, which affects fasting insulin levels.Nutrients like zinc, folate and iron, that are present in almonds and other foods, contribute to normal functioning of the immune system. Focusing on the significance of healthy eating, the panellists discussed the multiple lifestyle disorders likeweight management, type-2 diabetes and heart health,and that making minor alterations like adding a handful of almonds as part of one’s daily routine can easily help in maintaining good health, and in staying fit consistently. Through the session, the panellists also urged families across the city to inculcate healthier eating habits and inspire other friends and extended family members to instil this change. During the discussion, both panellists also shared anecdotes from their personal lives, how they also consume almonds through festivealmond dessert recipes,as well as suggestions for dietary and lifestyle adjustments that families can make towards a holistic health.
Film and TV Actress, Mrinal Kulkarni said, “For the health of your family and yourself, one must be cognisant of the kind of lifestyle and eating habits that we practice at home. Any habit that does not add up to your health
goals must be avoided and even better, be replaced by something healthy or nutritious. For instance, when I leave for my shoots,
I make sure to keep a small tin of almonds in my handbag as they are convenient to store and carry. The reason why my family and I prefer to eat almonds regularly is because almonds are known to have satiating properties and keep us full for a long time. It also helps us to keep a check on mid-meal hunger and at the same time remain energetic through the day. Hence, I would recommend everyone to ensure eating a handful of almonds regularly so that even you are able to reap their several health benefits.”
Neha Ranglani, Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, said, “Awareness of good food choices and snacking habits is key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Studies suggest that intervention techniques that enhance mindful self-awareness improve well-being, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders, food cravings, and weight loss.A study conducted by the researchers at King’s College London found that almond snacking led to improved heart rate variability in response to mental stress. My top recommendation for mindful snacking is to includenutrient-rich foods like almonds, a variety of fruits, and vegetables.Almonds are a source of nutrients such as protein, vitamin E, magnesium, riboflavin, zinc etc., and are known to provide energy through good fats, which makes them a healthy yet tasty treat.”
Although habits are hard to break, modifying dietary habits and making corrective lifestyle adjustments is one of the best ways for families to ensure holistic health in the long term. Besides feeling lighter and energetic, a healthy lifestyle sustained over time will also help in reducing the risk of chronic and lifestyle diseases, which are on the rise in India. Smalldietary and lifestyle changes like incorporating nutritious foods such as a handful of almonds everyday,can make a healthy difference to our lives.
ASCI’s EdNext study lays down a progressive and responsible approach to advertising for the EdTech industry
Mumbai, 12 January 2023: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) released a comprehensive report on advertising in the education technology sector (EdTech) and the impact it has on parents and students. The report aims to decode the challenges and opportunities for EdTech sector advertising. The report also identifies ways in which the sector can shape a more responsible narrative, and move away from opportunistic advertising which many consider problematic.
EdTech as a sector holds immense promise in being able to address the infrastructural and learning challenges in India, hence it is critical that the advertising of the sector does not undermine its potential. The study, done with the active participation of both industry and non-industry stakeholders identifies opportunities and challenges and proposes a framework that could guide advertisers to more balanced advertising.
The EdNext study was undertaken by ASCI with Sprint Studio.ai as the research partner and UNICEF as the knowledge partner. A total of 100 EdTech advertisements across print, TV, digital video and static mediums were analysed by a wide set of stakeholders including parents, students, policymakers, educationists, child development experts, as well as representatives of the industry from the marketing and creative fields. The study was conducted across the cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Indore, Kanpur, Patna, Kolhapur, Warangal and Bardhaman.
The analysis revealed that:
Ads have a huge impact on parents’ choice of EdTech platform, with 49% of parents choosing platforms based on advertising
Like traditional education ads, Ed-Tech ads too, have a huge focus on marks and ranks. Math and science dominated the subjects depicted
While 81% of parents trust EdTech ads, 73% felt that ads showed high pressure of studies
None of the endorsers/ role models were from the academic field
Stereotypes of gender, physical appearances, and mother’s roles crept in to these ads
The findings also noted some positives. Some of the key positives identified were:
Ads featuring parents represented them as supporting partners to students, and thereby provided positive role models for progressive parenting (21 out of 23 ads)
Parents and experts also felt that ads that focused on conceptual learning were progressive and enjoyable
The EdNext study proposed a framework to elevate the communication around EdTech mindfully. Titled ‘RAISE’, the framework provides stakeholders a set of lenses to evaluate the creatives and develop messages that could be considered more progressive. Following the checklist guide provided in the framework will help marketers and creative experts review concepts at the inception stage of the ad itself.
The framework is based on five principles which include:
R – Relationship of the student with learning
A – Authenticity of situations, promises and claims
I – Inclusive representation of characters to depict diversity in gender, age, physical attributes, personality types, learning styles and pace along with regional inclusion
S – Spectrum of pedagogy where there is information on learning methods and how they contribute to holistic learning outcomes
E – Excellence markers to focus on overall development as a measure of success over ranks and marks
Manisha Kapoor, CEO and Secretary General, ASCI, said: “EdTech has emerged as a very important sector in recent times, especially in the pandemic era where parents engaged with these companies to supplement their children’s education. Ed-Tech has the ability to solve some fundamental infrastructure and content challenges and revolutionize Indian education. However, given the particular asymmetry between vulnerable parents and students on the one hand, and large organizations on the other, it is critical to ensure that advertising is responsible and does not exploit these vulnerabilities. EdTech advertising has a massive opportunity to build a positive and future-facing narrative, which makes for compelling brand stories that also build confident and multifaceted learners.”
Mayank Kumar, Chair at Indian Ed-tech Consortium, and Co-founder UpGrad said: “The EdNext report shines light on the sheer scale of the EdTech sector and highlights the need for raising the bar on advertising in the industry along with providing a roadmap on how that can be achieved. The report also shows huge acceptance of the benefits of EdTech products by students, parents and teachers. The in-depth research we undertook along with ASCI will help the industry get a clear picture of how the sector can benefit through responsible advertising, which it is already constantly working towards.”
Divya Gokulnath,Co-chairat Indian Ed-tech Consortium and Co-Founder BYJU’S said: “The EdNext report highlights that almost all parents are appreciative of the ads which show children enjoying the process of learning, which is something we live by, work for, and showcase in our ads. We prioritize building strong and sustainable relationships based on first principles. While it’s natural for advertisers to highlight the best outcomes achieved by their users, the EdTech industry strives to present a balanced picture at all times. As a nascent industry that is constantly evolving, we must adapt in our effort so that we can make learning effective for everyone. This initiative by ASCI will help us design even more responsible and effective ad campaigns as we continue to grow and improve.”
Read the full study here: https://ascionline.in/ednext-study.pdf
Mastercard, LEAF and BASIX digitally empower over one million smallholder farmers in India
New Delhi, 12January 2023: Mastercard today announced that it has reached the milestone of benefiting over one million smallholder farmers in India through Farm Pass, its scalable rural and agriculture digitization solution. Leveraging Farm Pass, Mastercard processed agricultural produce sales worth nearly INR 180 crores in 2022. Working with Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF) and BASIX Social Enterprise Group, the payments technology firm has now set a target of covering 10 million farmers by 2025.
Since 2020, Mastercard, LEAF and BASIX have partnered to improve digital access and financial inclusion for farmers in four Indian states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. With its rich experience and expertise in digital and payments technology as well as agritech, in 2023, Mastercard will extend its Farm Pass solution to five more states including Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, and West Bengal.
Mastercard’s Farm Pass is a digital ecosystem platform for rural areas that also works offline in remote unconnected areas and encourages stakeholders in the agriculture sector to come together and serve the farmer community. The platform enables digitization of agricultural marketplaces and farmer data to create a commercially sustainable ecosystem, enabling farmers to be part of the formal economy.
Mastercard and its ecosystem partners are committed to empowering farmers by directly connecting them to buyers, enabling them to achieve greater value for their products, providing access to agronomic knowledge and services, and supporting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Farm Pass is part of Community Pass, a shared, interoperable digital infrastructure for rural populations. It facilitates access to critical services and reduces the cost to serve them for all stakeholders, including governments, banks, agricultural entities, and NGOs.
Tara Nathan, Executive Vice President, Humanitarian & Development, Mastercard, said, “Community Pass, which includes Farm Pass, is designed to help smallholder farmers get paid more and faster. Mastercard is proud to have supported one million farmers in India last year. In line with the Government of India’s vision to ensure financial inclusion and double farmers’ income, Community Pass addresses the barriers smallholder farmers face when trying to access reliable markets and financial services.”
Palat Vijayaraghavan, Founder & CEO, LEAF, said,“Leveraging our deep expertise in agritech, this partnership with Mastercard has led to the development of several digital products and solutions that have transformed the lives of smallholder farmers. Through comprehensive training and capacity building programs, we will continue to further empower farmers and make them more resilient.”
D Sattaiah, CEO, BASIX, said, “We are proud to collaborate with Mastercard in our endeavor to empower Indian farmers. BASIX’s Farmers Market (BFM) uses Mastercard’s technology to ensure complete transparency in agriculture transactions and enable greater price realization for farmers.”
Last year, Mastercard announced plans to expand its Farm Pass program to more markets in Asia Pacific in 2023. The company is also in the process of launching a unique agricultural invoice discounting platform, a rural financial inclusion card, as well as additional solutions to digitize the rural ecosystem.
South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) is conducting the 29th Orange City Crafts Mela-cum-Folk Dance Festival from January 13 to 22 at SCZCC premises in Civil Lines, informed Dr Deepak Khirwadkar, Director, SCZCC in a press conference.
Handicraft from all over the country will be exhibited during the exhibition whereas tribal and folk artist from every corner of India will participate in this 10-day event.
Dr Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maha Metro will inaugurate the exhibition on January 13 at 6 pm. Ravindra Thakre, Additional Commissioner, Tribal Development Board, Nagpur and Sanjay Dashpute, Chief Engineer, PWD will be the guests of honour.
The exhibition will remain open for public from 2 pm to 9:30 pm daily. The folk dance programme will be held from 6:30 pm daily. More than 150 varieties of handicrafts will be displayed for the visitors and
they canbuy it also. More than 200 artists from every corner of the country will participate in this event.
Saungi Mukhwate, Dangi dance, Hojagiri dance, Bihu dance, Bhapang song, Chitkor dance, KaksarGodi will be held during the January 13 to 17 at 6.30 pm onwards. On January 18, a fashion show by Divyang students of SVK Shikshan Sanstha will be the major attraction of the event.
Siddhi Dhamal dance, Raif Dance, Teratali, Gusadidance, Chhau dance, Khapri dance and Rannapappa dance will be performed by artists from January 19 to 22.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Commences Bookings for The Iconic Hilux
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the opening of bookings for its iconic lifestyle utility vehicle – The Hilux. Needless to mention, since its launch in early 2022, the Hilux has received overwhelming customer response, appreciated for its great styling, and driving comfort.
Owing to Hilux’s high demand and various factors impacting the supply, the bookings for legendary Hilux was temporarily halted. However, with today’s announcement, the order taking for the much-celebrated global legend have commenced at the dealer outlets as well as on-line bookings are accepted.
Globally, the Hilux sales have surpassed 20 million units winning hearts of many discerning customers from over 180 countries. Through more than five decades and eight generations, the Toyota Hilux has created extraordinary experiences and an unbreakable bond with those who desire awesome drives, whether they are on business or with their families.
Hilux’s global reputation as a powerful performer is attributed to its rigid Innovative Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform. It is the same platform (body-on frame chassis construction) that underpins the Fortuner which has been a runaway success in India and across many countries.
Toyota Hilux is aimed to fulfil the needs of customers seeking an awesome lifestyle utility vehicle that is best suited, not only for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains, but also for everyday city use. Furthermore, this versatile machine, is perfectly suited for multiple purpose usages that can cater to new emerging business customers be it campervan, farming, defense, mining, construction, rescue van, etc.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Atul Sood, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Marketing – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce that we have begun the bookings for Hilux – an iconic vehicle which has been accepted by generations world over. Our desire is to excite our customers with lifetime experiences to fulfil their aspiring needs by providing greater mobility choices. We are confident that the globally celebrated Hilux will continue to set new standards of unmatched toughness & awesomeness in India market to suit varied lifestyle utility requirements be it
personal or business.
We at Toyota truly understand that for who owns Hilux, the purpose of life is to do more than the normal, to be able to go on adventures, to be able to make memories and to utilise every opportunity and go forth. It is as much function as it is form. It is as much utility as it is exploration to lead a complete life, full of memories. With our flagship model Hilux, we aim to call on our valued customers to do everything they wish to, to Live a Fuller Life.
As a brand that continually evaluates market trends and evolving preferences, we recognize the increasing aspiration for a rugged, sturdy lifestyle utility vehicle and the Hilux ticks all the right boxes. Being a fine example of world-class engineering with unparalleled safety, and best-in-class comfort, Hilux is perfectly channelled to aid seamless mobility in difficult road conditions. We strongly believe that our patrons will carry on the legacy of this vehicle on Indian terrains, for many years to come.”
The Hilux with its powerful powertrain system of 2.8 L Four Cylinder Turbo-Diesel Engine, is available in option of 6- Speed Automatic and 6-Speed Manual Transmission. All the variants of Hilux are equipped with 4X4 drive capabilities along with many first-in-segment features such as Drive modes options (Power & Eco), Tire Angle Monitor & Front Parking Sensors for a smooth drive. In addition to a variety of remarkable features coupled with a robust engine, the Hilux also offers exceptional endurance, low maintenance cost, and great practicality for a variety of usage purposes. Furthermore, the Hilux’s water wading capability of 700mm makes it suitable for driving through Indian trails, setting new standards in its off-road capability.
Further, to supplement the amazing experience of Hilux, we are much excited to offer the specialised range of accessories for adventure-oriented customers’, truly reflective of the design concept. These range of recommended accessories will amplify the versatility of the Hilux. To know more about such accessories, we urge the customers to visit and explore at their nearest Toyota touchpoints.
The details of the Ex-showroom Price (grade-wise), are as follows:
Grades 44 MT Standard 44 MT High 4*4 AT High
Ex-showroom Price Rs. 33,99,000/- Rs. 35,80,000/- Rs. 36,80,000/-
Bookings for the Toyota Hilux opened today. Customers can make their bookings online on www.toyotabharat.com or also visit their nearest Toyota dealership. With Toyota’s virtual showroom, now the customers can seamlessly get a 360-degree external and internal views, check out all the available variants and colours and experience the key features as well.
Cabinet approves low-value promotional incentives for the Rupay debit card, transactions using BHIM-UPI
As per sources, the Union Cabinet has approved promotional incentives for BHIM (UPI) low-value transactions and Rupay debit cards.
As per multiple information, incentives of around Rs 2,600 crore have been approved for FY2022-23. These incentives will be given in exchange for using BHIM UPI and Rupay debit cards on a P2M (Person to Merchant) basis.
The Union Cabinet presided over by PM Modi, had earlier in 2021 approved a reward program to encourage the use of RuPayDebit cards and low-value (up to Rs 2,000) BHIM-UPI transactions (Person-to-Merchant (P2M)) across the nation.
What is a RuPay Debit Card?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established RuPay, a global financial services payment network in India, in 2012 with the goal of transitioning away from a cash-based economy.
A RuPay debit card is a plastic card that the bank issues to a customer who has an account with them and is used as a form of payment. There are many different varieties of RuPay debit cards, including the RuPay Classic, RuPay Platinum, RuPay Select, Contactless, and Government Schemes Debit Cards.
What is BHIM-UPI?
In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the locally created payment software BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money). It is a biometric payment system software that relies on the Aadhar platform and a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to enable e-payments made straight to banks.
Any mobile device, including smartphones, feature phones, and phones without an internet connection, can utilize it.
Panel Discussion on “Challenges of HR in MSMEs – Bharat Aatma-Nirbhar” on Jan 13
VIA HRD Forum, IMT Nagpur, Global Talent Company & NIPM Nagpur Chapter are jointly organizing a panel discussion on “Challenges of HR in MSMEs – Bharat Aatma-Nirbhar” on Friday, 13th January, 2023 from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001
Chief Guest, D K Bakshi, Chief Mentor & CEO of Global Talent Company, New Delhi. Other eminent panelists will be Dr Suresh Pandilwar, Co-Chairman of VIA HRD Forum, Dr Smita Singh, Associate Professor of IMT Nagpur, Shalu V Pillai, Leader HR OD of Global Talent Company, Harsh Kumar, OD Specialist of Global Talent Company will moderate the discussion.
The discussion will be held on Global Perspective & Challenges, Leadership Challenges in India & Opportunities for MSMEs; Challenges Faced in MSME VIDARBHA Region, Importance and Role of Industry & Academia Interface and Employee Engagement Leading to Cultural Transformation.
The event is supported by Ankur Seeds, Nagpur. For details & registration contact VIA : 0712-2561211 / 9922386398 or Suresh Pandilwar, Co-Chairman of VIA HRD Forum (9881012443) or Neelam Bowade, Convener of HRD Forum (9860264860), Saurabh Singh NIPM (9096464942).
Program is open for industrialists, Entrepreneurs, HR Professional / Managers, Management Students are cordially invited to attend the session at VIA Hall, says press note issued by Paramveer Sancheti, Chairman of VIA HRD Forum.
Watch Doordarshan in the coming days without set-top boxes
With the aid of digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners, viewers will soon be able to watch all free-to-air channels of official broadcaster Doordarshan without set top boxes.
These tuners would make it possible to receive free-to-air TV and radio channels by simply connecting a dish antenna with an LNB mounted on the building’s roof or side wall.
On Monday, the release of specifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for digital television receivers with integrated satellite tuners. These requirements would have to be followed when creating such television sets by television manufacturers.
Currently, set-top boxes must be purchased in order for television viewers to access both paid and free channels.
Even for the reception of Doordarshan’s non – encrypted free-to-air channels, the viewer must use a set-top box.
Right now, analogue transmission is being phased out by Doordarshan. Doordarshan will continue to use digital satellite transmission to broadcast free-to-air channels.
Tata Motors commences deliveries of the Ace EV to start a new era in last-mile deliveries
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today marked a significant leap forward in offering sustainable mobility solutions for intra-city cargo transport by commencing deliveries of the all-new Ace EV,India’s most advanced, zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle. The first fleet of the revolutionary Ace EVwas delivered to leading e-commerce, FMCG and courier companies, and their logistics service providers: Amazon, Delhivery, DHL (Express & Supply Chain), FedEx, Flipkart, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, MoEVing, Safexpress andTrent Limited.
The new Ace EV, unveiled in May 2022 and co-developed in rich collaboration with its users, has successfully completed stringent real-world market trials. Supported by a diligently curated ecosystem, the Ace EV comes with a holistic solution for hassle free e-cargo mobility and 5-year comprehensive maintenance package. Its robust performance with 100% uptime received an overwhelming response from customers. The Ace EV’s supporting ecosystem includes development and deployment of charging infrastructure, setting up of dedicated Electric Vehicle Support Centres for maximum fleet uptime, deployment of Tata Fleet Edge – the next-gen optimal fleet management solution, support of Tata UniEVerse, the proven enabling eco-system of relevant Tata Group companies, and partnerships with the country’s leading financiers for availing funding.
Flagging the first fleet of Ace EVs, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “The introduction of the Ace EVs on Indian roads marks a big step forward in the journey towards zero-emission cargo mobility. The holistic solution co-created with our partners effectively caters to a variety of intra-city distribution needs and delivers a superior value proposition to all stakeholders.We are grateful for the trust and support of our customers. Their encouraging response to Ace EV inspires us to accelerate our endeavour of sustainable mobility and support the nation’s net-zero aspirations.”
The Ace EV is the first product featuring Tata Motors’ EVOGEN powertrain that offers an unparalleled certified range of 154 kilometres. It delivers a safe, all-weather operation with an advanced battery cooling system and regenerative braking system to boost the driving range. The vehicle allows regular and fast charging capabilities for high uptime. It is powered by a 27kW (36hp) motor with 130Nm of peak torque, to ensure highest cargo volume of 208 ft³ and grade-ability of 22% allowing easy ascend in fully loaded conditions. The Ace EV’s container is made of lightweight, durable materials that perfectly suit the requirements of e-commerce logistics.
UIDAI sets guidelines for entities performing offline Aadhar verification
On Tuesday, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) called on a number of hygiene-related concerns and provided Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) a set of guidelines regarding enhanced safety precautions at the user level and techniques to further boost residents’ trust while using Aadhaar voluntarily for legal purposes.
OVSEs are the entities that do offline verification of an Aadhaar number holder for a valid purpose.
Offline verification is the use of Aadhaar for carrying out identity verification and KYC processes locally, without connecting to the Central Identities Data Repository of UIDAI.
“Entities have been informed to perform verification of Aadhaar after explicit consent of the Aadhaar number holder. These entities need to be courteous to residents and assure them about the security and confidentiality of their Aadhaar while conducting offline verification,’ the authority said in a press release.
According to the press release, entities are required to keep a log or record of the citizens’ express consent for any upcoming audits by UIDAI or other relevant legal authorities.
Instead of accepting Aadhar in physical form, the UIDAI asked OVSEs to verify Aadhaar via the QR Code present on all four forms of Aadhaar (Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, m-Aadhaar, and Aadhaar PVC card).
The authority insisted that as far as a person is able to prove their identity through other acceptable methods, no resident will be refused services because they choose not to or are unable to submit to offline Aadhaar verification.
It has been underlined that OVSEs need to provide residents with viable alternative means of identification in addition to Aadhaar, for rendering service.
“Verification entities, generally should not collect, use or store the Aadhaar number of the resident after having conducted offline verification of Aadhaar, UIDAI has informed OVSEs. Post verification, if the OVSE finds it necessary for any reason, to store a copy of Aadhaar, the OVSE must ensure that the Aadhaar number is redacted/masked and irretrievable,” UIDAI said.
Tampering with Aadhaar documents can be detected by offline verification, and tampering is a punishable offense and is liable for penalties under Section 35 of the Aadhaar Act.
In cases of misuse of information, verification entities need to inform UIDAI and the resident concern within 72 hours.
UIDAI has cautioned OVSEs not to perform offline verification on behalf of any other entity or person and ensure full cooperation with the Authority or law enforcement agencies in case of any investigation involving the misuse of Aadhaar.
Government establishes quality standards for digital TV receptacles and USB Type-C chargers
Standards for USB Type C plug, cables, and receptacles have been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in an effort to provide uniform charging options for smartphones and other electronic devices sold in the nation.
Three “significant” Indian Standards in the field of electronics have been published by the BIS, according to a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. For digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners, the first standard is the Indian Standard. A specification for televisions with built-in satellite tuners called Indian Standard IS 18112:2022 has been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards’ technical committee. When using a dish antenna with an LNB mounted in a suitable location on the building’s roof or side wall, TVs made to this Indian standard can receive Free-To-Air TV and Radio channels.
Indian Standard for USB Type C plugs, receptacles, and cables is the second norm. The Indian Standard IS/IEC 62680-1-3:2022 USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Speci?cation has been made available by the Bureau of Indian Standards. According to the statement released on Monday, this Indian standard is an adoption of the current international standard IEC 62680-1- 3:2022.
“This standard provides requirements for USB Type-C port, plug, and cables for use in various electronic devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, notebooks, etc.,” as per the the statement.
For the smartphones and other electronic devices available for purchase in the nation, this standard would offer standard charging solutions. As a result, consumers would need fewer chargers overall because they wouldn’t need to purchase a different charger each time they bought a new device. According to the statement, this would aid in the Government of India’s mission to reduce e-waste and advance sustainable development.
Previously, consumers had to keep a variety of chargers for the various electronic devices they owned, which resulted in additional costs, an increase in e-waste, and a great deal of inconvenience. Worldwide efforts are being made to address these issues, it said.
As per the statement, “The third Standard is Indian Standards for Video Surveillance Systems. Bureau of Indian Standards, through its technical committee on Alarms and Electronic Security Systems has developed a series of Indian Standard (IS 16910) on Video Surveillance Systems for use in Security Applications. IS 16910 series of Standards is an adoption of the International Standard IEC 62676 series.”
The standard provides a detailed outline of all the aspects of a Video Surveillance System such as requirements for its components like camera devices, interfaces, system requirements and tests to ascertain the image quality of the camera devices and also speci?es guidelines on e?cient installation of the system,” the statement said.
“Considering the constantly evolving technology in the security industry and the abundant options of VSS to choose from it has become cumbersome for the common person, be it the installers/ specifiers/ users, to pick the right set of VSS that exactly ?ts his intended use. This series of Standards would assist customers, installers and users in establishing their requirements, determining the appropriate equipment required for their intended application, and also provide means of evaluating objectively the performance of the VSS. This will also help in making the surveillance system more secure, robust and cost effective,” it said.
“Video Surveillance System (VSS) is an essential security component that is used almost everywhere to capture any unwanted activity. Due to the multitude of video cameras o?ered for sale in the marketplace, and the seemingly in?nite variety of camera features and options available, e?orts to procure the right video surveillance system that produce images of suitable quality for the intended use have become confusing and technically challenging. Also, the owners and or installers do not have a clear idea of the purpose of each video surveillance system and the level of detail needed to achieve that purpose,” it added.
The action follows the ministry’s actions regarding the common charge issue. An interministerial task force had been established by the ministry to address the problem.
A “broad consensus” had emerged among stakeholders on adoption of USB Type – C as a charging port for electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, during a meeting of the task force on November 16, 2022.
Nagpur’s Joshi sisters shines at Maharashtra State Olympic Games 2023
Nagpur’s Joshi sisters Snehal and Sanjana once again proved their dominance in the Triathlon events in the state, clinching the gold and silver medals respectively in the Maharashtra State Olympic Games 2023 here at the Balewadi Stadium here on Saturday.
The Joshi sisters, who had last year competed in the Asian Triathlon Cup in Nepal, trailed Pune’s Manasi Mohite after the swimming and cycling rounds but took charge in the 5000m road run to push the local favourite to the third spot.
Wardha’s Angad Ingalekar topped the men’s triathlon standings ahead of Pune’s Parth Mirge and Kolhapur’s Hrishikesh Patil.
In Aurangabad, which is hosting the fencing competition, local favourites Sayyad Ambir and Vaidehi Lohiya clinched the Men’s and Women’s Foil gold medals respectively. Ambir defeated his teammate Tejas Patil in the Men’s final while Lohiya got the better of Mumbai’s Vaibhavi Ingale in the Women’s summit clash.
In the archery events being held in Amravati, Nashik’s Men and Amravati’s Women clinched the Recurve Team gold medals while Pune’s Men and Women grabbed both golds on offer in the Compound category.
A Nylon Manja got caught in train’s pantograph at Lokmanya Nagar Metro Station in Nagpur, causing a Metro Train travelling between the Sitabuldi-Hingna Route to arrive at a halt.
The incident was brought to light by the travellers on this stretch of road after they recorded a video of it. Social media users have shared a video of the entire episode, which has gone viral and attracted criticism from the public.
Celebrate a healthy and mindful harvest festival with almonds
INDIA, 09 January 2023: Harvest festival is celebrated across the globe and occurs around the main harvest period of different regions. India, with its diversity, celebrates this festival in various ways. However, the essence of it remains the same.It is called Maghi and is preceded by Lohri in North India, Magh Bihu in North-east, Uttarayan in the West, Pongal in the South and Makar Sankranti in the South and East. Celebrating this festival is a way of thanking for the successful harvests and feasting with one’s family and friends, with foods that are drawn from the crops.
During these occasions, as tradition dictates, we tend to indulge in a lot of sweets and savories. However, it is possible to modify them a little and make these celebrations a healthier one. For instance, instead of gifting a box of sweets to your friends and family, you can share a box of assorted almonds. Moreover, almonds are a “gift of good health” which can make for a healthy gifting substitute for these occasions. Almonds are known to be a source of nutrients like magnesium, copper and dietary fiber, and are rich in proteinsalong with immunity-enhancingantioxidant vitamin E. Almonds are also high in unsaturated fats which are good for one’s health. Research supports multiple benefits of eating almonds, including heart health, type 2 diabetesmanagement and enhancing satiety.
According to well-knownFitness Expert and Celebrity Master Instructor, Yasmin Karachiwala,” Festivities are a time for feasting and celebrations, and it is natural to indulge in them.My mantra in life is to balance things, which is why I enjoy these festivities fully but ensure to add a healthy twist to them. I would suggest the same for you given thathealth is a precious thing. So, while exchanging giftswithyour loved ones, I would recommend you swap the calorie-laden sweet boxes with a healthy substitute like almonds. These healthy nuts are also known to be a gift of good health and are a perfect gifting option for such occasions. Including almonds as a part of your daily diet can go a long way in ensuring good health and may keep several health concerns at bay. Almonds also contain satiating properties which may also help you to manage your weight!”
Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultantsaid, “Festivals are a great time to bond with your loved ones and express feelings of love, affection and care, but they are also a time when we throw caution to the wind and overindulge in festivefoods. To counter this, we can make mindful changes to the usual celebrations by substituting the traditional sweets and savories with a healthier option. One such option is almonds. Almonds are easily adaptable in many traditional Indian recipes and are also a good choice for snacking between meals. The best part about almonds is that they are easy and quick to flavour and go with just about any masala/spices making them a tasty and yet healthy addition to your festival food. Research suggests that almonds can help lower the blood sugar impact of carbohydrate foods that they are eaten with, which affects fasting insulin levels. Eating almonds as part of a healthy diet has also been shown to help lower total and LDL cholesterol and reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation.”
Talking about the various benefits of almonds, Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head –Dietetics, Max Healthcare –Delhisaid,”During Sankranti, a lot of us give way to our temptations, and tend to indulge in sweets and other deep fried snacks. A good way to control this, is by switching to gifting healthier items like dried fruits or nuts like almonds, which also make for good snacking. Replacing ultra-processed snacks, with dry, roasted or salted variants of almonds will not only help in keeping you satiated through the festivities, but also aid in your overall health. Research also suggests that regular consumption of almonds may reduce harmful LDL cholesterol levels and help maintain protective HDL cholesterol when included in a healthy diet. It may also help reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation for individuals with type-2 diabetes.”
Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Neha Ranglani mentioned,”While it is natural to indulge in some traditional delicacies during festivals, it is always wise to know when to draw a line. Sweets and savories, although gratifying in the short-term, have a far-reaching negative impact on our health in the long term. This makes it imperative to eatas healthilyas possible. This harvest festival, I would urge you to start your new year right by making some mindful changes to the traditional snacking. It can be simply substituting the traditional sweets with a handful of almonds.Almonds are a healthy addition to your diet as they have a host of essential nutrients such as vitamin e, iron, magnesium, zinc among others. Research suggests that consuming almonds daily may help control the progression of conditions such as pre-diabetes, and keep your heart healthy.”
Almonds from California are a natural, wholesome and quality food. The Almond Board of California promotes almonds through its research-based approach to all aspects of marketing, farming and production on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond growers and processors in California, many of which are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit www.almonds.in
Pre- Budget expectations for the Plastic & Polymer Industry 2023-24 By Jigish Doshi, President, Plastindia Foundation
Plastindia Foundation urges the government to lower the import on polymer and increase the custom duty on finished plastic products in Union Budget 2023-24 to support the domestic plastic industry
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24.Plastindia Foundation is hopeful that the hon’ble Finance Minister will frame the budget keeping in mind the overall growth and development of the entire plastic industry – from raw materials, and converter to machinery manufacturers. Plastindia Foundation’s motto is to put the Indian plastic industry on a high growth path – from USD 5 trillion in 2025 to an ambitious USD 25 trillionby 2045.
To drive this growth and to make India the global sourcing hub for plastic,Plastindia Foundation wholeheartedly supports the Make in India andAatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.However, we need support from the government to make this a reality:
⮚The import duty on polymer should bebetween 5 – 7.5 %. India does not produce enough polymer and import is inevitable. Import duty on polymer needs to be lowered to make the Indian plastic industry more competitive
⮚Custom duty on the finished plastic product should bea minimum of 20% or moreto support the domestic plastic processing industry
⮚The government is focusing on renewable energy, and this presents an opportunity for the plastic industry. However, at present90% of the components for solar panels and windmills are imported and the products are only assembled in India.Toencourage the local manufacturers, thecustom duty on the import of components likeEVA, back sheet, metal frame, solar glassetc., should be at least20%.The plastic industry can play an important role in manufacturing EVA and back sheets
To promote industrialization in India, I would also request the hon’ble Finance Minister to consider the following:
⮚Make uninterrupted power available at less than Rs 5 per unit. India has a high electricity rate and power fluctuation is also very high. This rate is at par with neighbouringcountries that makes uninterrupted power available to industries at a low cost
⮚India should have a free labour law however the wages should not be so high that it makes the manufacturing industry globally uncompetitive.Labour law should come under the purview of the Central government and wages across the country – in tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 cities, should be uniform
⮚GST should not be higher than 12% across product categories
⮚Government should make land acquisition easy by identifying zones of land that are non-agricultural.Land from those zones should be made available easily without industries having to go through the formality of converting agricultural land to non-agricultural land. Also, the Government should start a new formula wherein developed land should be made available to industries on long-termleases. This will significantly lower the investment on land and make Indian industries globally competitive. Currently, the price of land is so high that project costsskyrocketed.China is using this formula for a very long time
⮚Easy financeat reasonable interest rates from both banks and NBFCs should be made available to the industry
⮚Compliances should be kept minimum. Also, if there areany technical errorsin following these compliances then it should be handled by a separate court. It should not be treated as criminal activity
Overall, we are expecting a budget that is industry-friendly and makes the domestic plastic industry more dynamic and globally competitive
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2023 exam date. The state has issued the MAH CET Exam calendar 2023 and has announced the tentative exam dates of various courses.
Candidates can download the MAH CET 2023 Time Table from the official website– mahacet.org. MHT CET 2023 exam will be conducted from May 9, 2023. Candidates can check the complete MHT CET Exam 2023 schedule below.
As per the CET Exam date 2023, the MHT CET 2023 PCM exam will be held from May 9 to 13, while the PCM paper will be held from May 15 to 20.
Along with the Engineering courses, Maharastra state cell conducts the CET for various other programs like Law, Arts, BEd and others.
As the state cell has announced the MHT CET 2023 exam date, candidates can expect the registration window to open soon.
MHT CET exam is held for admission to BE and BTech courses in various participating colleges of Maharashtra and the candidates are required to answer questions of Class 11th and 12th syllabus in the CET exam.
The sale of kites and manja is increasing as the Festival of Kites approaches. To put a comprehensive ban on the lethal nylon manja, the Nagpur police asked for assistance from the public. The police established a mobile hotline (9823300100) to solicit information directly from the public regarding the sale of illicit nylon manja.
In addition to this, the public can reach the police by dialling the 100 or 112 emergency numbers.
According to a senior police official, police teams would undertake raids on store owners selling nylon manja throughout the city after getting personal information from locals.
Meanwhile,Tehsil and Shanti Nagar police teams conducted separate raids at two places in the city and collectively seized 658 nylon manja reels and arrested five persons.
The Tehsil police seized 120 reels of Nylon Manja and arrested three persons from Gandhibagh market.
The accused have been identified as Rakesh Punitram Sonboir (25), a resident of Plot No. 9, Bajrang Chowk, Bhavani Nagar, Pardi; Neeraj Kishore Baralia (25), a resident of Balaji Nagar and Gaurav Balkrishna Kumbhre (23), a resident of Marar Toli.
Acting on a tip-off, the police team raided the shop of the accused in Sut Market area
on Saturday and seized the Nylon Manja worth Rs 72,000. The cops also seized an Activa moped (MH- 49/AD-2433) from the accused.
A case under Section Sections 5, 14 of The Environment (Protection) Act read with Section 188 of Indian Penal Code was reg- istered against the accused.
Shanti Nagar police seized 658 manja reels collectively worth Rs 2.18 lakh from a Mini Truck and arrested two persons in this connection. The accused have been iden- tified as Habib Sheikh Rafique Sheikh (20), a resi- dent of Itwari and Rajesh Prabhu Dhurwe (30), a resi- dent of Bhaldarpura.
The Mini truck was also seized by the police. Truck driver Kalyani and his accom- plice Sonu are absconding, police said.
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Season 5 in Nagpur from Jan 8 to 22
Nagpur: The Season 5 of country’s first multisport grassroots festival Khasdar Krida Mahotsav, conceptualised by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, will begin in Nagpur City on January 8. The fifth edition of this multisport discipline will be played at almost all corners of the city from January 8 to 22, 2023.
The event will be inaugurated at the synthetic track of the Divisional Sports Complex, Mankapur at 5.30 pm by the President of the Indian Olympic Association, former sprinter P T Usha and Mithali Raj, former Captain of Indian women’s cricket team. The function will be presided over by Union Minister Nitinji Gadkari. Former Energy Minister of Maharashtra State BJP President Chandrasekhar Bawankule and Maharashtra Sports Minister Girish Mahajan will be present.
This information was given by the Organizer of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Sandeep Joshi in a press conference on Friday held at Hotel Centre Point in Ramdaspeth. Dr. Sudhir Dive, Secretary, of the Sports Festival Committee, Piyush Ambulkar, Dr. Vivek Avasare, Dr. Padmakar Charmode, Ashish Mukim, Ashfaq Shaikh, Amit Sampat and others were present.
Khasdar Krida Mahotsva, which is an important platform for sportsmen in Nagpur, will run from 8th to 22nd January 2022. As many as 55 sports will be played in this Sports Festival at 63 grounds or sports venues in different parts of the city. Interestingly, the decision to hold Vidarbha level competition in this year’s festival has also been taken by the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Committee.
The games that would be part of the fifth edition comprise football, kho-kho, lawn tennis, basketball, carrom, athletics, swimming, volleyball, badminton, hockey, chess, kabaddi, table tennis, cycling, girls box cricket, wrestling, bodybuilding, divyang games, archery, taekwondo, boxing, rifle shooting, fencing, malkhamb, gymnastics, bench press powerlifting, yog kriya, judo, soft ball, sepak takraw, handball, cricket, tug of war, marathon, marshal art, karate, aatya patya, pittu, langdi and many Indian games.
Under 16 boys and girls basketball tournament will be held at the local level. The tournament will be held at Hanuman Nagar Sports Club and Players Basketball Gymkhana, Gadikhana from January 9 to 14. The Maharashtra Invitational Basketball Tournament matches will be played between January 15 and 21 at the courts of Nutan Bharat Yuvak Sangh and Nagpur Amateur Sports Association. A total cash prize of Rs 3.88 lakh will be given to the winners in basketball.
Climbing the Everest beyond the Everest; that’s how Ada Yonath describes her ‘Ribosome’ journey
Expecting humans to develop resistance in any case, most pharmaceutical companies have stopped searching for new antibiotics, said Nobel Laureate, Dr. Ada Yonath, in her talk at the 108th Indian Science Congress.
Dr. Yonath, has developed a technique called ‘cryocrystallography’ in which protein crystals are rapidly cooled thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional X-Ray crystallography techniques. She was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for her research into atomic structure and function of cellular called ribosomes. Her later research was concerned with determining the atomic structure of antibiotics.
She presented her work as “a modest contribution” towards controlling or combating antibiotic resistance. “Most pharmaceutical companies have stopped searching for new antibiotics,” she said. The human body will develop resistance to existing antibiotics because “apparently bacteria want to live.” Her research for combating this antibiotics resistance is therefore of utmost importance.
On her journey in science, she said “Curiosity and passion brought me to where I am now, while enjoying the work.” There is a need to foster curiosity-based research, she stressed. “When I became a young scientist, I thought that the translation of the instructions embedded in the genetic code into proteins is one the most interesting life processes. Therefore, I focused on it,” she said.
She said, there are about 25,000 different types of proteins in an adult human body. Each of the 100,000 billion cells in human bodies contains around a billion protein molecules, and these are produced constantly.
Taking lessons from the bear’s winter sleep, she said their ribosomes are orderly packed on the inner side of their cell membranes, indicating that Ribosomes can be orderly packed. Ribosomes had been considered non-crystallizable. The solution was crystallisation of ribosomes from bacteria that live under extreme conditions, since they are more robust and may possess the tendency to pack orderly, she said.
Revealing the human behind the scientist, Dr. Yonathdescribed being ‘awarded’ “The Best Grandma of The Year” by her granddaughter as her life’s “biggest achievement,” to loud applause from the enthralled audience.
Earlier, Dr. Subhash Chaudhari, Vice Chancellor, RTM Nagpur University felicitated Dr. Yonath with a ceremonial gold medal and made the opening remarks. Dr. Prashant B. Maheshwari, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, RTMNU, introduced the eminent speaker. Dr. Shyam Koreti, Associate Dean, Humanities, conducted the programme and proposed a vote of thanks. Prominently present were Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sajay Dudhe, Registrar Dr. Raju Hiwase, Deans Dr. Sanjay Kavishwar and Dr. Dattatray Wathode, and the Nobel Laureate’s daughter, Dr. Hagitha Yonath.
No need to visit bank to update KYC if you have done this already; Check what RBI said for banks’ verification process
According to the RBI, bank account holders who have already submitted valid documents previously and haven’t changed their residence need not any longer go to their bank branches to update their “know your customer” (KYC) information. They can instead submit a self-declaration through an email address, a registered mobile number, ATMs, or any other digital channel if there hasn’t been a change in their KYC information. Following Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das’ remarks that banks shouldn’t demand branch visits for KYC updates, the central bank released recommendations for the same on Thursday.
“As per the present guidelines, if there is no change in KYC information, a self-declaration to that effect from the individual customer is sufficient to complete the re-KYC process. “The banks have been advised to provide facility of such self-declaration to the individual customers through various non-face-to-face channels such as registered email-id, registered mobile number, ATMs, digital channels (such as online banking/internet banking, mobile application), letter, etc., without need for a visit to a bank branch,” it said.
Customers can provide a revised or updated address through any of these methods if there is only a minor address change, and the bank will verify the declared address within two months of receiving the revised or updated address. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002 requires banks to keep their data current and relevant by conducting regular checks and updates, according to the RBI (PMLA).
If the KYC documents found in bank records do not comply with the current list of officially recognised documents—passport, driver’s licence, evidence of Aadhaar number ownership, voter identity card, NREGA employment card, and letter from the National Population Register—a fresh KYC process is required. Additionally, it is required in situations where the earlier-submitted KYC document’s validity may have run out.
“Individual customers of banks are encouraged to get more information on the different options available to them from their bank for (a) completing re-KYC (such as submission of self-declaration through various non-face-to-face channels); or (b) completing fresh KYC by visiting a bank branch or remotely through V-CIP.”
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Promotes Holistic Approach to Clean and Green Vehicle Mobility on the ‘World Biofuel Day 2024’
06 Jan 2023, Bengaluru: In line with its mission of “Producing Happiness for All”, which seeks to contribute towards establishing a ‘future-proofed’ sustainable society that is in harmony with nature, Toyota has been developing green and clean technologies promoting sustainability across regions. Being pioneers in electrified and other green vehicle technologies, the company strives to offer array of electrified and alternate fuel vehicles to minimize CO2 emissions by taking into consideration the energy generation, infrastructure readiness and consumer adoption of each country/region. Further, globally Toyota is committed to Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and aims to achieve Net Carbon Zero in Manufacturing Operations by 2035.
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are powered by hydrogen which produce no tailpipe emissions, being the cleanest fuel. Green hydrogen is generated from renewable energy sources and can provide storage requirements for solar and wind energy which is critical for their rapid take off at a greater scale. Hydrogen has higher energy density over batteries, can store energy for a longer duration and is portable, thus making it an excellent energy carrier for diverse applications. With these advantages, hydrogen can play a significant role in our country’s goal toward achieving energy self-reliance and mitigating carbon emissions.
On a broader perspective, Toyota continues to focus on the hydrogen technology and promotion of the fuel cell module usage across various sectors to enhance wider adoption and achieve scalability. The hydrogen fuel cell module provides energy source to serve various applications which is essentially the key to realise competitiveness and creation of future sustainable hydrogen society. Further to achieve zero CO2 emissions in more challenging applications such as trucks and heavy transport, trains, buses, aviation, shipping, forklifts, and industrial processes, hydrogen will play an important role. Towards this direction, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the supply of its Fuel Cell Module (one unit) to Ashok Leyland to build fuel-cell commercial vehicle in India for proto examination and feasibility study purpose.
When it comes to hydrogen based electrified vehicle technology, fuel cell module is the heart which powers the hydrogen electric power train. Toyota given its strong technological capabilities intends to move forward in sure-footed steps to promote and enhance the use of fuel-cell modules in India, to develop zero carbon emission vehicles.
Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell-based technology can help enable faster shift away from fossil fuels, promoting renewable energy, achieving energy self-reliance, and mitigating carbon emissions. Moreover, given India’s energy mix, its unique consumer profile and needs, infrastructure readiness, and the Government’s diversified efforts towards becoming ‘Atma Nirbhar’ in energy by 2047, Toyota is advancing mobility solutions with greater agility, thereby introducing, and supporting multiple clean technology pathways by joining hands with other stakeholders with mutual interest and aim to contribute to our nation’s carbon neutral targets.
Commenting on this clean mobility initiative, Mr. Sudeep S. Dalvi, Senior Vice President and Chief Communication Officer of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said “We are extremely happy to supply Hydrogen Fuel Cell Module to Ashok Leyland for building Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle for proto examination and feasibility study purpose. Reducing tailpipe emissions and carbon footprint has always been extremely important for us at Toyota and we are also committed to contribute towards the national target of energy self-reliance. Globally, the energy industry is working on the technological innovations of carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and biofuels. Through this initiative, we hope to promote wider use of hydrogen as a fuel which can help to create a hydrogen society in harmony with nature.”
The Government of India announced the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) in the Union Budget for 2021-2022. NHM has drawn a road map for the usage of hydrogen as an energy source. This mission aims to push for the implementation of hydrogen energy that will drive the country in the right direction of making the best out of the renewable energy sector. Aligning with this, Toyota is enhancing its technological strengths to capitalize on the most abundant elements on earth for a better, safer, and cleaner alternative fuel option.
Toyota provides products that inspire customers to think, “this is practical to use” based on a sustainable and realistic approach. Based on the idea that cleaner vehicles contribute to the environment only when they come into widespread use, TKM are continually enhancing the line-ups of electrified vehicles (recent offerings of strong hybrid electric vehicles as Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross) and conduct pilot studies of alternate fuel-based vehicle technologies (such as Mirai and Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Mobility) to promote awareness on sustainable mobility.
Talking on this move, Dr. N. Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer of Ashok Leyland, said “Ashok Leyland is excited to collaborate with Toyota Kirloskar Motor to bring their globally renowned and proven fuel cell module system to the commercial vehicle sector in India. Ashok Leyland’s track record in bringing innovative and differentiated products combined with Toyota’s technology leadership in fuel cells has created a massive opportunity to conduct proto examination and feasibility study towards decarbonizing both goods and people transportation.”
The fuel cell electric vehicles use a propulsion system like that of electric vehicles, where energy stored as hydrogen is converted to electricity by the fuel cell. These FCEV are fuelled with pure hydrogen gas stored in a tank. Similar to conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, FCEVs are equipped with other advanced technologies to increase efficiency, such as regenerative braking systems that capture the energy lost during braking and store it in a battery.
Globally, Toyota is implementing various initiatives to realize a hydrogen society, promoting fuel cells utilization for commercial vehicles, and increasing industrial uses. Toyota FC Modules are used by Commercial OEM to manufacture FC Truck, FC Bus in Japan, Europe, China, North America and presently in India.
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