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.
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.”
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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
GOLD MEDALS
Ashutsh Mukhrjee Memorial Award – Prof Ajay Kumar Sood
Dr C V Raman Birth Centenary Award – Prof S R Niranjana
S N Bose Birth Centenary Award – Prof Subhash Chandra Parija
S K Mitra Birth Centenary Award – Dr Ranjan Kumar Nandy
H J Bhabha memorial Award – Dr Kaushala Prasad Mishra
D S Kothari Memorial Award – Dr Syamal Roy – Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkota
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Gold Plated Brass Plaque
Prof R C Mehrotra Memorial Life Time Achievement Award – Dr U C Banerjee – Amity University, Mohali
Prof S S Katiyar Endowment lecture Award – Dr Kesturu S Girish – Tumkur University, Karnataka
Prof Archana Sharma memorial Award in Plant science – DrRajiv Pratap Singh – BHU, Varanasi
G K Manna Memorial Award – Dr Basant Kumar Das – ICAR Kolkota
MMActiv Pride of India Award Winners
Most Innovative Awards : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) , Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Most Interactive Awards : National Council of Science Museum (NCSM), Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Best Design Awards : Department of Science & Technology (DST), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Best State : Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST)
Most Informative Awards : Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
Special Recognition Awards : Primus SAM Pvt Ltd, Zoological Survey of India, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
Best Exhibitor of the Year Award : Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Best Startup Award : MAHA 60
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.
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.
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav in numbers:
• Days – 15
• Games — 54
• Venues – 62
• Teams – 2280
• Officials – 5000
• Participants – 54000
• Matches – 12020
• Trophies – 688
• Medals – 11939
• Prize Money – Rs 1,30,87,743
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.
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.”
Cancellation and short termination of passenger trains to execute various types of maintenance blocks.
Central Railway Nagpur Division operates various types of maintenance block in the month of Jan -2023 on every Saturday & Sunday.
Repercussions on Mail/Express/Passenger Trains due to above work as under:
A) Cancellation of train
| Sr. No. | Train no. | From – To | Journey Commence On |
| 1 | 01315 | Wardha – Ballarshah Memu | 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 14.01.2023, 15.01.2023, 21.01.2023, 22.01.2023, 28.01.2023, 29.01.2023 |
| 2 | 01316 | Ballarshah – Wardha Memu | |
| 3 | 01372 | Wardha – Amaravati Memu | |
| 4 | 01371 | Amaravti – Wardha Memu | |
| 5 | 01367 | Badnera – Narkher Memu | |
| 6 | 01368 | Narkher – Badnera Memu |
B) Diversion Of Trains
| Sr. No. | Train no. | From – To | Short Terminated | Journey Commence On |
| 1 | 08804 | Gondia – Ballarshah Memu | Chanda Fort | 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 14.01.2023, 15.01.2023, 21.01.2023, 22.01.2023, 28.01.2023, 29.01.2023 |
All concerned to please note.
Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused.
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.
Gravolite, one of the leading sports mat manufacturers in India, became the official supplier of Professional Mats for the Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023.
Maharashtra Government has organized the Maharashtra Mini Olympic Games 2022-23 from January 2 to January 12 2023. In this event, 39 games are included which will be played in nine districts of the state. The tournament will witness participation of around 1,04,056 people including players, referees and coaches.
Gravolite mats will be used throughout the tournament considering the infrastructural requirement and the safety and well-being of the athletes.
Vaibhav Somani, Director Gravolite, said, “We are excited to be the official supplier of Professional Mats for Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023. Such events create a viable platform for sportspeople to showcase their abilities and for organization’s like us to let the sportspeople experience our technologically advanced mats. We have been manufacturing world-class mats to safeguard the health and well-being of the players. Sometimes, playing such combat sports on ground soil can cause severe injuries or lifelong disabilities to the athletes. But, with Gravolite Kabaddi mats, they get the desired cushion base and floor padding which helps athletes to maneuver moves without having to sustain injury. Further practiing and performing on professional mats enables sportspeople to perform better on international tournaments too.”
He further added that Maharashtra Mini Olympics is a prestigious tournament initiated by the Maharashtra Government, thus providing high-quality international mats is our priority.
A spokesperson from Maharashtra Mini Olympic said, “We are excited to have Gravolite as a professional mats supplier and manufacturing partner in our event, and we look forward to many more associations with Gravolite in the future, too.”
06 January, 2023, Mumbai, India: India’s leading OTT platform, MX Player is recognized for catering to its audiences’ diverse needs with engaging content across genres and formats. With a view towards building a wholesome entertainment ecosystem, MX Studios announces its association with Dubai Economy & Tourism for an adventure-packed three episodic mini-series ‘A Spin Around Dubai’. Starring siblings Jamie and Jesse Lever, the series will stream exclusively on MX Player starting today (5th January 2023).
Popular comedy duo and siblings, Jamie and Jesse Lever who are known for their whimsical content share a passion for adventure during family holidays. On the hunt for their next destination, they choose Dubai, a city that offers timeless experiences and adventures. Only, this journey has a twist as they head to Dubai with no itinerary and just a spinning wheel in hand that decides where they head to in the city. The series explores nine exciting locations and quirky activities that the siblings undertake with their own comical twists. From witnessing a desert sunrise in a hot air balloon to a fountain show with a magnificent view of the Burj Khalifa, or experiencing the edge walk on the 53rd floor of the Sky Views Observatory, to meeting master chef Vineet Bhatia who matches the duo’s vibe, Jamie and Jesse will take the audiences through some of Dubai’s finest locations whilst being their hilarious selves.
TRAILER LINK: https://bit.ly/ASpinAroundDubai_OfficialTrailer
Bader Ali Habib, Head of Region – South Asia, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, commented: “We were thrilled to team up with MX Player to launch its new mini-series, designed to inspire Indian travelers to explore Dubai and all the excitement the city has to offer. As one of the most Instagrammed cities in the world, Dubai offers a diverse range of backdrops, from untouched landscapes to world-class attractions and experiences. Jamie and Jesse are truly a fun duo, popular for their brilliant comedy and we look forward to seeing Indian audiences journey our city in the true ‘Lever’ fashion.”
Elaborating on their adventures, Jamie Lever said, “This is our first series together and we are extremely excited to see how the audiences react. We hope we have managed to create excitement and showcase the true connection with Dubai, its people, and its culture. This series taught me that sometimes, the best experiences are those which are unplanned and I think both Jesse and I can’t wait to come back to Dubai for more such adventures and let that wheel keep spinning”
Jesse Lever further added saying, “Other than getting the chance to discover such a wonderful city and its adrenaline filled activities with Jamie – it was the unique experience that ‘A Spin Around Dubai’ offered us. Dubai has always been known for its innovative experiences and architecture but what we’ve shot is a variety of memorable experiences and I can’t wait for audiences to stream the show and start planning their unplanned vacation.”
MX Player’s branded content arm, MX Studios creates bespoke solutions for various brands.
Unravel the true spirit of Dubai with ‘A Spin Around Dubai’ that will stream exclusively on MX Player from 5th January 2023
Its new year-2023 gift for Nagpuians. Now water consumers, especially senior citizens, working women men, can pay their water bills upto Rs 1 lakh right on a mobile click. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation & Orange City Water have provided the ‘Bhim UPI QR Code payment option right on the water bills of water consumers. With this QR code consumers can make payments through any payment app (Phone Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayTm or any other app) as well as all Mobile Banking Apps and that too right from his home.Earlier the facility was available on the Online portal www.ocwindia.com & Nagpur Water App now QR Code has been printed on the consumers water bill.
OCW Chief Executive Officer, Sanjoy Roy inaugurated the service by scanning QR code on water bills and making payment of his personal water bills. Chief Operating officer Mr Rahul Kulkarni, Director Mr KMP Singh & other senior officials Vinod Gupta, Pravin Sharan, Mr Amol Pande Mr Moloy were present on the occasion. Rather than visiting NMC-OCW zone offices or CCC’s and waiting in queues , water consumers now have various easy options available for paying water bills right from mobiles at their fingertips.
Consumers can also avail Online Billing facility @ www.ocwindia.com & official mobile app ‘Nagpur Water’ . All the services provided are simple and easy to use, safe and provide transparency too.
It must be mentioned here, as part of Essential Services , all of NMC-OCW zonal offices and Customer Service Centre are operating in official timings ,to avoid rush and long queues NMC-OCW appealed to consumers to use BHIM-UPI QR code and other options of online payment of water bills.
For any other information or complaints regarding water supply please contact
NMC-OCW Toll Free Number: 1800-266-9899
Bengaluru – January 05, 2023: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today launched ‘Flipkart Green’, a dedicated virtual store on its app, bringing together lakhs of sustainable products to cater to customers looking to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.
‘Flipkart Green’ aims to provide access to information and better availability of globally certified sustainable products to customers looking for sustainable brands and products. To begin with, a vast selection of fashion, beauty and makeup, grooming, healthcare, food, home and lifestyle products are being made available from over 40 brands. This will further expand to include products from many other categories including healthcare, food, sports and fitness, toys, stationery, electronics and appliances as well.
In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in customers rethinking the impact of their consumption on the health of the planet as well as their own health. With customers starting to adopt sustainable products such as bamboo toothbrushes, reusable grocery bags, reusable water bottles and dishcloths to name a few, the ‘Flipkart Green’ Store will bring shoppers one step closer to having easy access to such sustainable products.
Speaking about ‘Flipkart Green’, Amitesh Jha, Senior Vice President, Category and Marketplace at Flipkart said, “At Flipkart, we view sustainability as a holistic approach that encompasses the environment, individuals, and society. Through the ‘Flipkart Green’ Sustainability Store, we aim to create a sustainable, equitable and a more inclusive e-commerce ecosystem. We have consistently endeavored to integrate sustainability across business functions through initiatives ranging from electric mobility, green buildings, renewable energy to plastic-free packaging. This initiative will continue to bring various mindful brands under one umbrella through a one-stop online destination, for customers. This also aligns with our goal to promote sustainably sourced products towards improving social, economic and environmental well-being of the larger ecosystem.”
Through this introduction, the platform aspires to bring about a positive impact and create shared value for the community and the planet. This step will inspire thoughtful purchase decisions while being informative, consumer-first and environment conscious.
‘Flipkart Green’ will offer an immersive and engaging experience for truly sustainability-inclined shoppers with multiple product options. Given the increased knowledge of the advantages of sustainable products that customers now have, this one-stop destination will aptly help them navigate to eco-friendly choices.
Sustainability has been a core tenet in Flipkart’s vision to democratize e-commerce in India and it has taken several initiatives over the past two years in its effort to protect the planet. A few of these initiatives include:
Mr. DS, was happily attending his son’s marriage in his village about 350 Kms from Nagpur when he developed acute onset of right hemiparesis with inability to speak. He was referred to us but due to the distance he could reach the hospital about 16 hours from the onset. On arrival his symptoms had progressed and he had severe disabling stroke with right hemiplegia, impaired right sided visual field and global aphasia which means complete inability to speak or understand spoken language. He underwent an emergency MRI brain with angiogram which showed occlusion of the left sided blood vessels of brain with patchy infarcts. These imaging findings pointed towards a clear clinicoradiological mismatch which suggested that his brain still had a significant amount of tissue that was not irreversibly damaged and hence could be saved.
Hence patient was taken for mechanical thrombectomy by Dr. Amit Bhatti- Interventional Neurologist and Stroke Specialist at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur and artery was opened using combination aspiration catheter and stent retriever.
Post procedure patient had a remarkable recovery within 24 hours of procedure. After 3 months of follow up, the patient had recovered completely.
Mechanical thrombectomy is a novel procedure in which special devices like retrievable stents and aspiration catheters are used to retrieve clot from the vessels in the brain. This is procedure is usually recommended within 6 to 8 hours from the onset of paralysis, however in selected cases the window period can be extended upto 24 hours. So, if patients experience symptoms of stroke like drooping of face to one side, imbalance, loss of vision, weakness of arms or leg of one side or difficulty in speaking or understanding spoken language then they should immediately rush to a stroke-thrombectomy ready centre which is capable of treating such cases.
About Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd.:
Wockhardt Hospitals is a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals with facilities in Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot, South Mumbai & North Mumbai. All Wockhardt Hospitals have state-of-the-art infrastructure and globally benchmarked processes to enable Patient Care & Safety. Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd. is one of the few professionally managed corporate hospital groups in the country which prioritizes patient safety and quality of care at the core of its strategy. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients.
“Understanding Ecosystem for Health“, was the theme of Children’s Science Congress during the 108th ISC held at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University on 04 January at 10.00 am at the Main Dome. The objective of National Children’s Science Congress programme is to exhibit creativity and innovativeness, more particularly to solve societal problems.
The inauguration programme saw the release of the Abstract Book of Children’s Science Congress at the hands of Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari, Vice Chancellor, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Chief Guest Dr. Satish Wate, Former Director, CSIR NEERI, Nagpur and Former Chairman, Recruitment and Assessment Board (RAB), CSIR, New Delhi. Also present was Dr.Vijay Laxmi Saxena, General President, ISCA , Dr.Manoranjan Mohanty, Head, NCSTC, Govt of India, Dr. R. Ramamurthy, Ex General President, ISCAand Dr. Nishikant Raut, Convener, National Adolescent Science Conference.
Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhary, in his speech emphasized “what we read by itself is not complete education, it is very important to adopt a research culture to complete that education and it is equally important to inculcate the temperament of researchin children”. He added that if the children are shown the scientific direction, then they can easily solve even the biggest of problems.
In this direction, Dr. Satish Wate too commented that it was essential that children are encouraged to participate in science exhibitions which would pave a path to them being selected in big events like Vigyan Bharati. He quoted: “You Learn, You Perform, You Exhibit”. Besides, he also spoke about ‘Self-Reliant India’ in relation to the aspects like the Covid Vaccine success in India, Defence, Agriculture and Space missions. He urged the children to draw inspiration from the former President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Dr. Vijay Laxmi Saxena the next speaker quoted Ravindranath Tagore – “The highest education is that does not merely gives us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence”. She said – “ISC is committed to spreading the concept of SustainabileDevelopment of Research, Production and Environment”. She also spoke on science & technology being important pillars for the sustainable growth of our country.
The ‘Vote of Thanks’ was delivered by Dr. S. Rama Krishna, General Secretary ISA. He also expressed his gratitude to all the students and the guests. The program was conducted by Ankita Moon.
Nagpur@2025 along with Nagpur Municipal Corporation is organizing a Swachh Mohalla Competition under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Under the Swachh Mohalla Competition, any group of citizens can form a unit or locality and will be eligible to compete.
The citizens who are willing to take part in the competition will be having 100% support from the NMC which will be appointing a volunteer for every Mohalla. Other than the volunteers, NMC is keen on providing the citizens with all the logistical help.
The idea behind this competition is that the NMC wants maximum involvement of the citizens. The concept is for Mohallas/RWAs to take ownership of the area and ensure the governance through various arms of NMC as well as their own collective responsibility of making their unit clean, hygienic, and well-managed across the standard parameters.
The NMC team and the Nagpur@2025 team will ensure that participating Mohallas/RWAs receive special support in the form of speedy response through specialized helplines.
Eligibility & Participation:
Period of Competition, Evaluation & Award:
Guidelines and Parameters on which the evaluations will be carried out:
In order to encourage the citizens, the NMC has even kept prizes for the participants which are categorized as follows:
First Prize- (3 groups or units) with a prize of a total value of Rs 75 lakh
Second Prize- (top 5 groups or units) with a prize of a total value of Rs 50 lakh
Third prize- (top 7 groups or units) with a prize of a total value of Rs 35 lakh
The prize amount will be granted in the form of a development fund for each participant Mohalla/ RWA to be utilized in consultation with the winner. Along with the prize money, certificate and medals will also be provided.
In a press conference held on Wednesday, the NMC Commissioner, Radhakrishnan B, Additional Commissioner, Ram Joshi, Past President of the VED Council, Shivkumar Rao, and Convener of Nagpur@2025, Nimish Sutaria have urged the citizens to take part in the competition by participating in large numbers. Radhakrishnan. B said “Sizeable contribution is expected from the citizens. A comparison will be done assessing the before and after look of the Mohalla. Citizens can drop a what’s app message on the number: 8380002025 for any assistance during the competition. Additionally, the citizens should start using the Swachhta App as far as possible.”
Injecting daily dose of insulin before having food is a part of routine for many people living with diabetes, be it type 1 or type 2. Many had to inject the insulin twice or thrice in a day as per requirements. This will soon become the thing of past.
The future insulin will be glucose sensitive and ‘smart’. It will understand patient’s need and release the exact amount of insulin the patient needs. Taking this insulin once in a week will be enough and most importantly, the next level of insulin will be available in the form of a pill to swallow replacing painful injections.
The doctors who spoke about advancements in diabetes and heart treatment told many exciting things about monitoring and treatment of both the lifestyle-based diseases on Wednesday in a plenary session of the 108th Indian Science Congress. Dr. S.G.Vasista, senior pulmonologist, chaired the session.
Interestingly, both the speakers – Cardiologist Dr ShantanuSengupta and Diabetologist Dr Sunil Surajprasad Gupta – and the chairman were from Nagpur.
“Machine learning, artificial intelligence and smart watches are helping doctors in identifying diseases at earlier stages. In India, we have a huge number of people suffering from pre-diabetic and pre-hypertensive conditions. Tests should start from age of 30 years for men and 40 years for women,” said Dr Sengupta, Director, Sengupta Hospital and Research Institute, Nagpur.
He added that it has become easier with the advanced monitoring tools like watches and mobile applications to keep vital records of heart pumping and sugar levels. But, one must apply mind while using this artificial intelligence. “These machines are to help us out and not to add into our stress. So, use them but always apply your mind,” said Dr Sengupta.
Adding into this, Dr Sunil Surajprasad Gupta, Fellow of American College of Endocrinology and FRCP (London, Glasgow & Edinburgh), said that the diabetes has different sub-types and every individual has to be treated with a different set of medicines and mixed therapies. “The Type 1 diabetes has five new subgroups while the type 2 has four. Medicines are different for every sub-group now. Earlier, lifestyle modification was the only remedy for the people having pre-diabetic conditions. But now, we have approved drug Metformin for obese/overweight pre-diabetic persons,” Dr Gupta said.
Both doctors explained how phenotype of Indian people aredifferent from that of Europians or Americans and underlined the importance of local studies. They also quoted several locally-conducted studies and figures during their presentations.
An exhibition of rare ancient artefacts was inaugurated today by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, on the sidelines of the 108th Indian Science Congress being hosted here by Rashtrasant Tukadoji MaharajNagpur University.
The ISC was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Mr. NarendraModi, earlier in the day.
The exhibition is housed in the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology of the university. Amidst the displays of scientific developments the university also put up this expo showcasing the rich heritage of India and Vidarbha.
Vice Chancellor Dr Subhash Chaudhari, Pro VC Dr. Sanjay Dudhe, Registrar Dr. Raju Hiwase and Hod Dr. Preety Trivediwere among those present at the exhibition’s inauguration. The students of the department have put up various stalls in the premises that talk about the rich cultural heritage of India.
On display are stone tool manufacturing techniques of the prehistoric period, rock art, burials etc. Dr. Trivedi while interacting with the media said that the slogan of the exhibition is, ‘Heritage of India- Rich and Vibrant’. The department has worked with two branches of the Archaeological Survey of India.
The museum at the department’s Rai Bahadur HiralalArchaeological Museum established in 1992 by the efforts of late Prof Ajay Mitra Shastri the then head of the department is also open to the public. Dr. Trivedi said that every antiquity in this museum is original and is excavated by the department itself. She also said that the concept of the museum is to develop it into a research and archaeology centre.
Sourav Ganguly, former head of the BCCI, will rejoin the IPL in April’s forthcoming season as director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals.
The former India captain, who left his position as BCCI president in October, will also be in charge of the franchise’s cricket operations, which also include the Pretoria Capitals of the SA T230 league and the Dubai Capitals of the ILT20.
“Yes, Sourav will be back with Delhi Capitals this year. The discussions and modalities are over. He has worked with the franchise, shares a good comfort level with owners and if he would have worked in IPL, it would have always been with DC,” according to the source.
Ganguly was the mentor of the Delhi Capitals during his stint with the franchise in 2019.
It is understood that Delhi Capitals’ recent auction picks had both head coach Ricky Ponting and Ganguly’s footprints.
Mumbai, January 3, 2023: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, is partnering with Microsoft in the next phase of its digital transformation journey and unlocking business value by transforming the application portfolio, modernizing the data landscape and securing the enterprise with Microsoft Cloud.
HDFC Bank as a part of its Future Ready strategy is developing in house IPs as well as partnering with several companies including FinTechs’ to co -create technology IPs.
The bank will leverage Microsoft Azure to consolidate and modernize its enterprise data landscape through a Federated Data Lake to scale its information management capabilities across enterprise reporting, and advanced analytics using artificial intelligence.
Built on Microsoft Azure stack, the solution will enable the bank to democratize and monetize its data landscape catering to several business units, spanning multiple systems, reports and processes. The solution powered by its unified architecture, collaborative engineering environment, industry-leading security and ecosystem of AI/ML based deep learning capabilities.
In addition, the Bank will also leverage Microsoft Power Platform’s industry-leading low code, no code capabilities to set up an App Innovation and Automation Factory. The App Factory will enable the Bank to migrate, modernize and transform its application portfolio.
“Our partnership with Microsoft is a part of our technology transformation agenda by investing in running the bank as well as building the bank of the future. At the heart of this is the ability to offer a neo banking experience to our customers that is second to none. We are doing this by investing in proprietary IP as well through tie ups like these,” said Ramesh Lakshminarayanan, Group Head – Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, HDFC Bank.
Sashi Sreedharan, Managing Director Microsoft India said, “We are delighted to be part of HDFC Bank’s digital transformation journey and to partner with them to create best-in-class products and services. These products and services will adhere to strict security and compliance standards for customers by leveraging Microsoft Cloud Platform and technologies. The partnership will also advance the bank’s digital workplace transformation with Microsoft 365 and will significantly enhance customer and employee experience”.
HDFC Bank will also leverage Microsoft 365, to adopt a modern, integrated and secure Digital Workplace covering three critical areas of transformation – employee collaboration, app modernization and secure remote work. Further, HDFC Bank has embedded Microsoft Security solutions to seamlessly enable secure hybrid work for its employees.
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Nagpur: A total of 34,871 applications were received from aspirants for a total of 429 posts of constables and drivers under the Nagpur Police Commissionerate. With this, 81 applicants have been received for every vacant post.
The physical tests for the recruitment will begin on Wednesday at Police Line Takli in Nagpur. 34,871 online applications were received for 308 posts of constables and 121 posts of drivers. Of these, 7,402 posts are of female aspirants, police sources said. The physical tests for the recruitment will begin on Wednesday. As per the norms, the recruitment is divided into two parts — physical tests of 50 marks and written tests of 100 marks. The date of written tests will be decided in the next week. The physical tests for male candidates include — shot put, 100-metre run, 1600-metre run while shot put, 100-metre run and 800-metre run are for female aspirants.
The police administration is taking efforts to maintain transparency in the recruitment process. The entire process is being videographed at each stage along with CCTV surveillance. The advertisement for the recruitment 2021 was published on November 6, 2022. The last date for accepting online applications was November 30, 2022. Later, it was extended till December 15, 2022 after reports of technical difficulties faced by the candidates while filling online application forms surfaced.
10,828 apply for 179 posts in Nagpur Rural Police
The Nagpur Rural Police received a total of 10,828 applications of aspirants for 179 posts, making it 60 applications for one vacancy. Of these, 2,758 applications are of female candidates. The Nagpur Rural Police published advertisements for 132 vacant posts of constables and 47 posts of drivers.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) (Home) Sanjay Purandare, the physical tests started on Monday. The drivers will have to clear all the technical tests of driving during the recruitment process.
Sony WF-LS900N is the newest true wireless earbuds from the Japanese company. After bringing industry leading noise cancellation with WF-1000XM4 and fully aware design with the LinkBuds (WF-L900), Sony is trying to find a middle ground with the WF-LS900N. In simple terms, Sony took the best from those earbuds and tried to pack it into a mid-range price offering.
The WF-LS900N aims to be a true wireless earbuds that does not have a radical design like the LinkBuds. In other words, it has a conventional design with silicone tips and a comfortable fit for extended listening. It doesn’t reach the level of 1000XM4s with sound quality or noise cancellation but delivers a balance that most people would prefer. Is that enough for WF-LS900N to become Sony’s most versatile TWS earbuds yet?
Sony offers the WF-LS900 in three colours at the launch: beige, white, and black. These earbuds feature a textured finish that offers a great in-hand feel, and to the delight of the consumers, it eliminates fingerprints that are common in these form factors. All three models look sharp, clean with the white model looking minimalist, the black being robust, and beige being fun. This is Sony’s most refined design yet and shows how much the design language of Sony has evolved since WF-1000XM3 days.
This design has a purpose and that purpose is to offer the best fit on any Sony earbuds yet. Each of these earbuds weighs just 4.8 grams, which is remarkably light compared to 7.3 grams of each WF-1000XM4 buds. These earbuds also feel airy and don’t exert any pressure once worn.
Sony is also elevating its use of sustainable materials and the WF-LS900N comes with four pairs (XS, S, M, L) of silicone ear tips in the box. Like every other earbud, it is always recommended that you try different ear tips and mix and match for the best fit.
Once you find that fit, the WF-LS900N comes into its own. The character these earbuds bring to the table, you will be hard pressed to see whether they lean towards 1000XM4s or the LinkBuds. Compared to the WF-1000XM4, these can be worn for longer hours and stay in your ears whether you are talking, eating, running, or walking.
All these are major design wins for Sony and by making the case pocketable, makes for a perfect combo. A few things clearly stand out when you listen to music on the WF-LS900.
These earbuds offer exceptional clarity and a lot of prominence to mids and vocals. You won’t find the vocals to be messy or lack details and even the instrument separation comes out reasonably well. The roominess it tries to achieve is a good example of Sony using its advanced Integrated Processor V1 to beat the laws of physics and squeeze out more from a 5mm driver.
However, it falls short of matching its premium sibling WF-1000XM4 regarding low-end sound. In regular use, you will be delighted with the WF-LS900N and might prefer this over 1000XM4s for its comfort and lightweight design.
It doesn’t suppress sound to the same level as WF-1000XM4 but it does a reasonably good job of drowning out low frequency sound and stopping distractions. The WF-LS900N does manage to edge out its premium cousin when it comes to transparency mode. The ambient sound mode on these earbuds sounds more natural and does not have that robotic feeling.
In a nutshell, Sony has delivered true wireless earbuds with clear vocals, a detailed sound signature, and an ambient mode that is natural. With LDAC support, you can succeed at bringing out more detail when paired to an Android smartphone. The WF-LS900N are the smallest and lightest true wireless earbuds to support hi-res audio. With competitive active noise cancellation, it is hard to argue against them.
The WF-LS900N brings all the goodness one expects from a Sony audio device accessible through the Headphones Connect app. There is Speak to Chat, adaptive sound control, EQ customisation, and other features like “wear to play” and “after call”. At this point, the number of features crammed into the app can overwhelm you.
One thing that won’t overwhelm you for sure is the calling experience. These have a clear calling capability with callers experiencing natural sound and able to separate your voice in noisy environments. Thanks to that mesh covering the external microphone, it also separates the wind distortion very well.
With a battery life of around 20 hours with the case and 6 hours on a single charge, the WF-LS900N offers a good balance between endurance and performance. The fact that you can wear these earbuds and not worry about it is a win for your ears and that alone makes it a worthy consideration even at the price of Rs 16,990.
The chess tournament in KKM5 will be played in the Open group at the Suresh Bhat hall from Jan 9 to 11. The three day tournament will be organised by Nagpur District Chess Association (NDCA).
A total of Rs 80,000 will be distributed in cash which includes prizes in various age groups.
For details and registration contact can be made with NDCA arbiter Pravin Pantawane 9372560695.
Yash Rathi will be performing live in Nagpur city on January 7, 2023, at Casa Unplugged, Hingna Road, near T-Point, Parsodi.
Casa Unplugged is a great place for family gatherings and open mic jamming sessions with the perfect ambience to enjoy the comedy show live.
Yash Rathi is a Delhi-based stand-up comedian who strongly believes in sharing his weirdly funny experiences. He performed last in Nagpur in the month of November at Chitnavis Centre.
The show will be for 1 hour and 30 minutes in Hindi and English. Tickets are available on Book My Show costing Rs 499 and Rs 799.
Other than Nagpur city, Yash Rathi will be performing in other cities too including :
Delhi – January 14, 2023
Gurgaon – January 22, 2023
Pune- January 27, 2023
Mumbai- January 28, 2023
Navi Mumbai- January 29, 2023
Tickets for all other cities are available on Book My Show along with their locations.
Martina Navratilova, a tennis icon who was recently diagnosed with breast and throat cancer, says she is praying for a “positive conclusion.” The 66-year-old American native of Czechoslovakia revealed the diagnosis on Monday but noted that both conditions were curable.
The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion has previously been diagnosed with cancer; in 2010, she was found to have breast cancer, but six months later, the diagnosis was changed to “clean.” The double whammy is significant, but it can be fixed, and she expressed hope for a successful ending. “I’ll fight with everything I’ve got, but it’s going to stink for a while.”
During the tests, a lump was also discovered in her breast, which was later diagnosed as an unrelated cancer. “The prognosis is good and Martina will start her treatment this month,” said her agent.
Navratilova’s treatment in New York has forced her to abandon plans to commentate on the Australian Open although she will appear from time to time remotely. Chris Evert, Navratilova’s great rival on the courts who became her friend, revealed in January 2022 that she had ovarian cancer but was declared to be in remission in May.
As a player, Navratilova brought a new physical dimension to women’s tennis. Her powerful serve and agility at the net made her the dominant payer of her era as she picked up a total of 59 Major titles — 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles adding to her 18 singles titles. Her record at Wimbledon is unparalleled, her nine singles titles more than anyone else – Roger Federer won eight men’s titles while Serena Williams won the women’s title seven times.
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 which airs on Sony Entertainment Television has been an instant hit since the time it started airing! The show has successfully managed to captivate the audience with its fascinating story plot and given rise to television’s new and favourite romantic pair – Ram and Priya, fondly addressed by fans as #RaYa. With the story’s progression, the show has roped in well-known television actor Hiten Tejwani, who will be seen essaying the role of Ram’s brother Lakhan.
Both Ram and Lakhan are unaware of each other’s existence, it will be interesting to see what happens when Ram and Lakhan come face to face.
Elated to join the show, Hiten Tejwani shares, “Lakhan is Ram’s younger brother and how the story evolves with his entry will only be revealed as the show progresses. However, what I can say is that the role is very interesting and an important one as per the storyline. There is much to his background that will lean into the story arc that is being weaved according to Lakhan’s entry in the show. Playing a character who is related to one of television’s most iconic characters, Ram, is daunting for sure, but it also puts me up to a unique challenge, that of making my mark in the hearts of the show’s loyal fans. I’m thrilled to join hands with my dear friend Ekta once again and would like to thank her for letting me be a part of such marquee shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2. There is much to offer and much to learn as well, it’s an iconic show that has won millions of hearts. What more can an actor ask for?”
Tune in to Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2′, every Monday to Friday at 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television
Sony TV’s popular singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’, which promises to bring the best talent from across the country on stage, is currently airing its 13th season. Indian Idol 13 commenced on September 10 and is slowly sailing towards finale.
From top 15 contestants who made their way to the main stage of Indian Idol 13, 5 contestants got eliminated in past weeks. They are Anushka Patra, Rupam Bharnarhia, Sanchari Sengupta, Pritam Roy and Shagun Pathak. The show currently has it top 10 best singers of the season who competing in the race to reach finale and win the precious trophy. Scroll down and have a look.
The judges panel of the show include Vishal Dadlani, Neha Kakkar and Himesh Reshammiya. Aditya Narayan is the host of the show.
Millions across the country celebrate this age-old festival of Makar Sankranti with much vigour and joy. Also known as the festival of kites, Makar Sankranti is celebrated to mark the end of the winter season and commemorate the upcoming harvest season. Largely celebrated in North India, Makar Sankranti is observed to pay homage and thank the Sun God, Surya for blessing the harvest with useful and effective resources. During this festival, the people take a dip into the holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna as they believe it will wash away the human sins and that they will be blessed with a new life, full of prosperity and resources. People prepare scrumptious meals and rejoice the festival together by flying beautiful kites from the terraces of their homes.
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Here’s wishing you and your family a very bliss Makar Sankranti.
May this Makar Sankranti usher in goodness, peace, good health and happiness to your life. Here’s sending my best wishes and greetings.
May the sweetness of gur and the warmth of til bring plenty of happiness to your life. Happy Makar Sankranti!
May you soar high with success just like your kites this Makar Sankranti. Happy Uttarayan!
Wishing you the warmth of the bonfire and the sweetness of til laddo — a very Happy Makar Sankranti to you and your family.
It’s time to enjoy the first festival of the year. Wishing you a prosperous and delightful Makar Sankranti!
On this occasion of Makar Sankranti, may God bless you with good health and wealth.
On this auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, I wish you are blessed with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti!
May you receive all the happiness the world has to offer. Happy Makar Sankranti 2023!
May this Makar Sankranti fill your life with joy, happiness, and love. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Makar Sankranti.
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Makar Sankranti Messages 2023
Aap sabhi ko Makar Sankranti ki dheron shubh kamnayein.
Mere aur mere pariwar ki or se aap sabhi ko Makar Sankranti ki mangal kamnayein.
A beautiful, bright and delighted day, sun entered makar to intense the ray. crop harvested to cheer the smiles, come together and enjoy the life.” — Wishing You A Very Happy Makar Sankranti
Let’s come together and celebrate this day of happiness. Let’s fly the kites and touch the skies of happiness. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti
Ahead of the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, may the Sun god shower you with his choicest blessings.
Here’s wishing you and your family a very bliss Makar Sankranti.
May your life is blessed with love.
May your life be blessed with Lakshmi
May your life be blessed with happiness.
You are the pilot of your plane, so I wish you achieve the energy and motivation to overcome all obstacles in your life. Happy Makar Sankranti 2023!
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Makar Sankranti is a new beginning of a new destination, happiness or sorrow. Wish you a happy Makar Sankranti!
This Makar Sankranti, the sun rises with hope, kites fly in the sky with vigour, and the crops are ready to be harvested – all signifying hope, joy and abundance. Happy Makar Sankranti!
May the Sun God bring fills your life and home with sunshine and happiness. Happy Makar Sankranti!
May we all be blessed with joy and prosperity on this Makar Sankranti. Wish you and your loved ones a happy Uttarayan!
I hope on this Makar Sankranti the Sun God showers his blessings on you and your family. I pray that it marks the end of difficulties and brings in success, joy and peace in your life.
This Makar Sankranti, I wish for a good harvest which brings smiles and a blissful year ahead. Here’s wishing you a happy and prosperous Makar Sankranti!
May your life be filled with the sweetness of til and gur. Wishing you and your family a very happy Makar Sankranti!
I hope your life is filled with the sweetness of jaggery this year. Makar Sankranti 2023 blessings!
May this Makar Sankranti shower you with everything you have wished for. May there be no trace of sorrow in your life. Happy Makar Sankranti!
I hope on this Makar Sankranti, the Surya Devta showers his blessings on you and your family. I pray that it marks the end of difficulties and obstacles in your life. May you get success, joy and peace. Happy Makar Sankranti!
May this festival fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm, and help you get all the happiness and prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti to all!
This Makar Sankranti, the sun rises with hope, kites fly in the sky with vigour, and the crops are ready to be harvested – all signifying hope, joy and abundance. Happy Makar Sankranti!
May the Makar Sankranti fire burn
all the moments of sadness and bring joy,
love with its warmth.
Happy Makar Sankranti
With Great Devotion, Fervor And Gaiety,
With Rays Of Joy And Hope. Wish You And Your family
Happy Makar Sankranti
With Great Devotion, Fervor And Gaiety,
With Rays Of Joy And Hope.
Wish You And Your Family Happy Makar Sankranti
May you always soar high up in lifelike
the vibrant kites that fly in the sky.
Happy Makar Sankranti
Hope the festival of Makar Sankranti
Brings you lots of happiness, bliss.
May this harvest season bring you prosperity
Let us celebrate together.
Wishing you a very Happy Makar Sankranti.
Look Outside, it’s so pleasant!
Sun Smiling For You, trees Dancing for you,
Birds Singing for you, because I requested them all to wish you Happy Makar Sankranti!
May your life be blessed with love.
May your life be blessed with Lakshmi.
May your life be blessed with happiness.
Happy Makar Sankranti!
With great Devotion, Fervor and Gaiety,
With Rays of Joy and Hope, Wish You and Your Family.
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