Sony SAB’s show Dharm Yoddha Garudenters its last leg! Actors reminisce their memories from the show
Family-oriented Hindi Entertainment Channel,Sony SAB and Producer Abhimanyu Singh came together to bring viewers a mythological drama- DharmYoddhaGarud, depicting the story of the divine creature,Garud. The show revolves around a mighty warrior striving to rescue his mother from the slavery of her evil sister while fighting for the greater good. The mythological show became a fan favourite because of its intriguing story and magnificent graphics. Having showcased the untold story of Garud, the show is close to culmination, leaving the viewerseagerly awaiting the final episode. After a successful run, the last episode of the show will air on 10th December 2022 at 7:30 pm.
The show starsFaisal Khan, Toral Rasputra and Parul Chauhan in the lead and isproduced by Contiloe Entertainment. The story captured various instances from the well-known mythological extravaganzas like the fight between Mahisasur and Katyayani, the story about Sati and Mahadev and their unrequited love, and much more. In the coming episodes, Garud progresses to become Narayan’s Vahan, and completes his journey from Naaglok to Vaikunth.
Sony SAB’s show Dharm Yoddha Garudenters its last leg! Actors reminisce their memories from the show
In an emotional setup talking about the show ending soon, Faisal Khan, portraying the role of Garud:“This show has been an integral part of my journey as an actor and has taught me a lot about mythology and the power of love and forgiveness. While it was sometimes challenging to shoot long hours in the heavy costumes and make-up, I enjoyed working on the show as it taught me to be selfless, honest, and obedient just like Garud. It has been a fun journey with my co-actors off-screen, and our bond is incredible. I would like to thank our audiences for the love they have bestowed upon us and the show, and I shall definitely miss this feeling.”
Toral Rasputra portraying the role of Vinta:“I had absolutely fallen in love with my role. It has been an honor to be a part of this amazing storyline with a compelling plot. The show helped me extend my knowledge of mythology, making me curious about the goddess’ existence and anxious to visit the set day after day. I feel happy that the audience appreciated my performance and I have been equally happy to portray a compassionate and affectionate character. I would like to thank my fans for giving me and my character so much of love”
Parul Chauhan Thakkar recalls her days:“Playing Kadru has left an indelible mark on my heart. I am grateful that the producers trusted me and allowed me to improvise and create my own look. I am also thankful to the audience for showering immense love and affection for our show and the characters. Also, thanking the co-stars for making me feel at home whenever I was on the set”.
Watch the last episode of DharmYoddhaGarud on 10th December 2022, 7:30PM, only on Sony SAB.
Airtel launches ‘World Pass’ – One pack for travel across 184 countries
2022: As the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic ebb, we are beginning to witness a massive surge in international travel both for work and leisure. India, in fact, has seen a jump of 3X in international traveller’s this year, which is likely to double next year.
In order to make staying connected easy, intuitive and compelling, Airtel has launched ‘Airtel World Pass’. The World Pass re-volutionise’s the experience for all international travel because it works seamlessly across 184 countries. So even if you are en-route at an Airport or travelling to two or more countries one pack now covers all your roaming needs.
This change comes on the back of extensive customer research conducted by Airtel that showed that many customers find International Roaming packs in general confusing across the whole global Telco industry. As a result, many are not connected when they want to be Or they seek complex alternatives of temporary connections abroad. Airtel has now solved this problem structurally with the launch of the Airtel World pass.
Commenting on the launch of the Airtel World Pass, Shashwat Sharma, Director Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel said, “At Airtel, our mission is to solve customer problems so that our experience speaks for itself. The feedback that we have heard on international travel related concerns has compelled us to launch a defining proposition for our customers – the Airtel World Pass. This offers our customers one pack for the globe, significantly greater value, allows them to control what they use on the app and allows for emergency data usage long after the pack allowance is over.”
“With Airtel World pass, we have set a new standard in the global telecom industry. I am certain our customers will benefit hugely from it as they travel the world, keeping their phones switched on, no matter where they are. As a matter of fact, our new plans offer significantly better value than travel or local sims in most countries.” Sharma added.
RBI monetary policy : 7 key announcements by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday continued with interest rate hikes as it raised the repo rate by 35 bps to 6.25%. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized that India’s economic growth at 6.8% has been robust and amongst one of the best in the world. With a good monsoon, increase in manufacturing activity and robust services growth, economic growth outlook looks stable. However, the MPC still cut FY23 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%. Das emphasised that the policy has ‘Arjuna’ eye on inflation, and is focused on withdrawal of accommodation while being committed to ensuring adequate liquidity to support growth. Given the continued global headwinds, RBI ensured that it will remain nimble, and take action wherever warranted.
RBI Monetary Policy;
Rate hike continues: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised policy repo rate by 35 basis points to 6.25%, with immediate effect. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate stands adjusted to 6.00%, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.50%. The MPC also decided to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target going forward, while supporting growth.
FY23 growth forecast cut: The real GDP growth for 2022-23 is projected at 6.8%, down from 7.1% projected earlier. GDP growth is seen at 4.4% and 4.2% for Q3 and Q4 respectively. The risks are evenly balanced, according to the MPC. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.1% for Q1 of 2023-24, and 5.9% for the subsequent quarter. Despite the downward revision, India will still be among the fastest growing major economies in the world, said RBO governor Shaktikanta Das.
Inflation forecast unchanged: Food inflation is likely to moderate going forward with the usual winter softening and the likelihood of a bountiful rabi harvest. However, pressure points remain in the form of prices of cereals, milk and spices in the near-term. Overall, the CPI price momentum remains high, and risks from adverse weather events add to uncertainty in the outlook. Assuming an average crude oil price (Indian basket) of $100 per barrel, headline inflation is projected at 6.7% in FY23, with Q3 at 6.6% and Q4 at 5.9%. CPI inflation for the subsequent two quarters is projected at 5.0% and 5.4% respectively.
Focus on withdrawal of accommodation: System liquidity remains in surplus with an average daily absorption under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) of Rs 1.6 lakh crore in November. Since then, it has risen to Rs 2.6 lakh crore as on 5 December. “The overall monetary and liquidity conditions remain accommodative and hence, the MPC decided to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation,” said RBI Governor.
RBI ready to conduct LAF operations: The Reserve Bank believes that in the period ahead, liquidity conditions are likely to improve due to several factors which would include moderation in currency in circulation in the post-festival period, pick up in government expenditure in the last few months of FY23 and higher forex inflows due to the return of portfolio investors. “The Reserve Bank remains nimble and flexible in its liquidity management operations to meet the requirements of the productive sectors of the economy. Therefore, although the Reserve Bank remains in absorption mode, we are ready to conduct LAF operations that inject liquidity as may be needed through our main operations,” Shaktikanta Das said.
Money market hours restored: As part of a gradual move towards normal liquidity operations, the RBI MPC has decided to restore market hours – from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM – in respect of call/notice/term money, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and repo in corporate bond segments of the money market as well as for rupee interest rate derivatives.
Hedging of Gold in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC): India residents are currently not permitted to hedge their exposure to gold price risk in overseas markets. With a view to providing greater flexibility to these entities to hedge the price risk of their gold exposures, resident entities will now be permitted to hedge their gold price risk on recognised exchanges in the IFSC. “This measure will benefit importers/exporters of gold such as jewellers and industries which use gold as an intermediate or raw material,” Shaktikanta Das said.
World Record created by the Nagpur Metro for Longest Double-decker Viaduct
Nagpur Metro in Maharashtra entered the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the longest double-decker viaduct metro measuring 3.14 km on Wardha Road.
Brijesh Dixit, Maha Metro MD received a certificate for the achievement from judge and adjudicator of Guinness World Records Rishi Nath at an event at Metro Bhawan on Tuesday.
The double-decker viaduct has already been certified as the longest structure in Asia and India by the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records respectively.
Dixit said that “Executing the project on Wardha Road was a major challenge. It is part of a three-tier structure, with the metro rail on top, a highway flyover in the middle, and the existing road at the ground level.”
As per an official release, the double-decker viaduct measuring 3.14 km is the longest such structure across any metro rail system in the world and has a total of three stations.
Maha Metro had earlier entered Asia and India’s Book of Records not just for the longest double-decker viaduct, but also for the maximum number of metro stations constructed on a double-decker viaduct.
Ola Electric Launches ‘December to Remember’ Offers, Announces Multiple Benefits
Ola Electric has launched ‘December to Remember’ deals for Indian customers. Customers can own the Ola range of electric scooters with no down payment thanks to this year-end discount package. Other advantages include low monthly EMIs of Rs 2499, interest rates starting at 8.99%, no processing fee, and additional discounts on select credit cards. These advantages are only available during the month of December.
The company also offers same-day delivery at all of its experience centers, as well as free use of its rapidly expanding Hypercharger network for up to a year. Customers who purchase an Ola electric scooter in December will also receive a year of free service. Not only can Ola’s existing customers benefit from the ‘December to Remember’ offers, but also from the #EndICEage Referral Program with rewards.
The Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup is also giving away ten free S1 Pro scooters, with the winners determined by a raffle. Customers who want to participate must go to their nearest Ola Experience Centre and take a test ride on the scooter.
Anshul Khandelwal, Chief Marketing Officer, of Ola Electric said, “The EV momentum in India is at an inflection point and the customer preference for EVs is irrevocable. Best products and strong word of mouth have helped us achieve the leadership position. We are now introducing our first-ever referral program with great rewards every month. Customers can also now take immediate deliveries of their Ola scooters at zero down payment and enjoy additional benefits including one year of free usage of our fast-growing hyper charger network, free service for a year, etc. As the market leader, we will drive and accelerate EV adoption even further.”
Mumbai, December 6, 2022: HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank will hold a nation-wide ‘Blood Donation Drive’ on Friday, December 9, 2022. The annual campaign is HDFC Bank’s leading healthcare initiative under its flagship CSR program #Parivartan. In its 14th year, blood donation camps will be organized at over 5,500 centers in 1,150 cities across India. This includes large corporates, colleges and bank branches.
Those who wish to donate blood can locate the center nearest to them by checking the bank website at the following link:
Over 4.5 lakh donors are expected to participate in this year’s drive. The Bank has tied up with local hospitals, blood banks and, colleges across these cities for technical and functional assistance. Over 1,200 colleges across the country have been assigned as donation centers.
“It is the 14th year of our All-India Blood Donation campaign – an initiative that we have been
proud to support since 2007,” said Mr. Bhavesh Zaveri, Group Head – Operations, HDFC Bank. “Medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from donors, as one in seven people entering the hospital needs blood. Medical professionals have confirmed that it is safe to donate blood if Covid and other general precautions are in place. Let us do our small part to make a genuine difference in the lives of the communities around us by donating blood this Friday, December 9, at a blood donation camp near you.”
“HDFC Bank #Parivartan is committed to bringing about a positive change in society. The all-India Blood Donation Drive is our sincere effort in this direction and is aimed at creating awareness about the importance of Blood Donation. A single unit of blood can save up to 3 lives. Blood Donation can save millions of lives, and it is the next generation that needs to drive this message in the years to come. I would like to extend my deepest regards to all people involved with this initiative over the years in making this initiative such a huge success,” said Ms. Ashima Bhat, Group Head – Business Finance & Strategy, Administration, Infrastructure, ESG & CSR.
The initiative has been recognized and certified by Guinness World RecordsTM as the ‘Largest (single-day, multiple venue) Blood Donation Drive’ in 2013. The initiative was started in the year 2007 with just 88 centres and 4000 donors.
Sony India introduces the new SRS-XV900, its loudest and most powerful wireless party speaker in Sony’s X-Series
New Delhi, 5thDecember 2022: Sony India today announced the launch of the new SRS-XV900, the most powerful and loudest Bluetooth party speaker in the wireless speaker X-series range. The speaker forms part of the “LIVE LIFE LOUD” vision to deliver exciting sound entertainment experiences to music lovers around the world. Life should be lived at full volume and that means being able to enjoy clear, rich sound from Sony’s new SRS-XV900 speaker to make the most of every single moment.
Omnidirectional party soundwith X-Balanced speaker
Sony India’s new SRS-XV900 lets you enjoy powerful omnidirectional party sound. This wireless speaker is designed to fill the space with sound. The non-circular diaphragm of the X-Balanced speaker unit gives more sound pressure and less distorted sound by maximizing the area of the speaker and jet bass boosterdelivers deep, punchy, powerful bass. The midrange drivers provide excellent vocals while the 6 tweeters on the front, side and back spread high frequency sound all around.
TV Sound booster connectivity for better TV sound experience
The SRS-XV900 speaker features Sony’s unique function, TV Sound booster that lets you enjoy enhanced sound when watching TV. Deep bass and realistic high-frequency sound from the SRS-XV900 fills the room and boosts your TV’s sound to provide a rich audio-visual experience, whether you are watching live performance videos or movies. Simply connect the optical cable (included) and select TV Sound Booster function irrespective of the TV brand or model
Quick charging with long lasting battery life of 25 hours allows to enjoy your party
You can now take your sound anywhere around your home with 25-hour battery life on the SRS-XV900 that will keep the music going day and night. If you find your speaker’s running out of battery, there’s no need to worry. With the speaker’s quick charging, you can get 3 hours of playing time with just 10 minutes of charging. With the Battery Care Mode feature, you never have to worry about overcharging your speaker, making it more dependable for longer.
Mega Bass and Live Sound for enhanced music experience
The Mega Bass feature allows you to dial up the bass on your speaker, providing you with deep and punchy bass. With the new SRS-XV900 speaker, you can enjoy your music like it is live. With the Live Sound mode, you can recreate that unique atmosphere and re-live your favorite music experiences, over and over again. LIVE LIFE LOUD and create memorable moments with the SRS-XV900.
Convenient carry handle and wheels
The product comes with a convenient handle.Whenever you want to move the speaker you can hold the carry handle and tilt it back. Sturdy castors let you roll all the way to the party!
Fun and Entertaining features with karaoke double tracking
SRS-XV900 speaker is loaded with fun and entertaining features making it perfect for your party with friends. Plug in your microphone, pick a song, and sing your heart out. With two inputs (mic & guitar), you can even plug in a guitar and use the speaker as an amp. Further enrich your singing vocals with the Double Tracking feature via the Fiestable mobile app. You will also always have complete control of the speaker with the intuitive top touch panel that allows you to change function settings and lighting with just a touch.
Bluetooth connectivity andParty Connect
Party Connect via Bluetooth® allows you to connect upto 100 compatible Sony Bluetooth speakersto enjoy synchronized sound and lighting for an extra-large party and to make sure everyone’s dancing to the same beat. In addition, the speaker allows you to plug in and play music with USB connectivity. And if your smartphone is running low on battery, you can even plug it into the speaker and have it charged directly.The SRS-XV900 also allows you to instantly connect the speaker to your smartphone using Bluetooth fast pair for Android.
Sony Music Center and Fiestable
The new SRS-XV900 is compatible with both Sony Music Center and Fiestable apps. With SonyMusic Center you can select playlists, cue the next song, change lighting patterns, and sound modes all from the dance floor. Fiestable allows you to access fun features to help create the ultimate party atmosphere, such as making a party playlist, karaoke functions including Voice Changer and Echo, plus DJ control to add sound effects.
Sustainability matters
Sony India products are designed to deliver industry-leading sound quality with the environment in mind. Sony’s originally developed recycled plastic is used in the front and rear panels and internal parts of SRSXV900, reflecting how Sony strives to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
Price and Availability
The SRS-XV900 speakerwill be available across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores and e-commerce portals in Indiafrom5thDecember 2022 onwards
IIT Gandhinagar crosses Rs 100 crore milestone in philanthropic fund receipts since its inception
In a landmark feat, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has crossed Rs 100 crores in philanthropic fund receipts since its inception. Starting with modest donations in 2008, the 14-year young Institute has been consistently raising more than Rs 10 crores annually over the past five years.
IITGN has reached this remarkable milestone in such a short span with generous philanthropic support from its well-wishers spread across the globe, who have responded to its far-sighted educational innovations and institutional governance practices over the years. Most of its contributors are non-IITGN alumni donors, predominantly of Gujarati origin, based in India or abroad.
Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN, said, “IITGN is a trailblazer that has opened many new horizons for its contemporaries. Crossing Rs 100 crore in philanthropic receipts, principally from non-alumni well-wishers, is a tribute to not just its ideas and vision, but also to their transformation into actions and results. We thank our donors for their trust and their support for excellence in various areas, and commit ourselves to embracing new challenges and championing innovative ideas for the advancement of science and technology for societal good.”
Lauding the extraordinary achievement, Mr. Ruyintan Mehta, President of the IITGN Foundation in the US and an ardent, long-term well-wisher of the institute, said, “For a young IIT, raising 100 crore rupees in such a short period of its existence is a huge achievement. It speaks volumes about the unique culture, academic rigour and the wonderful infrastructure at IIT Gandhinagar. I am proud to serve as President of IIT Gandhinagar Foundation in the US.”
Congratulating the Institute, Mr Maulik Jasubhai, Chairman, Jasubhai Group, Mumbai, who has supported several programmes at the Institute, praised the institute’s leadership and governance, and said, “This milestone achievement is a great reflection of the innovative and purposeful leadership of IIT Gandhinagar. Knowing IIT Gandhinagar, this landmark will only accelerate and motivate this Institution to achieve far greater heights in the service to our nation.”
The sentiment was echoed by Shri Mukesh Shah, Managing Partner at Ahmedabad-based Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros (AAAG India), who has set up an endowment to support academic and research excellence at IITGN, said, “With advanced infrastructure and strength to conduct world-class research, it is no wonder that IITGN has earned reputation around the world and achieved this landmark in less than 15 years. We are proud to be associated with this premier Institute and I can confidently say that this is just the beginning of a much larger success story for IITGN.”
While a large proportion of the philanthropic support to the institute so far has come from non-alumni donors, IITGN alumni have also shown a strong commitment to giving back to their alma mater. Although in the early phases of their professional career, more than 50% of them contribute to the Institute’s annual giving, which is among the highest proportion in the world, and several have established endowed scholarships to support current students.
Philanthropic contributions to the institute support financial aid to students, scholarships for academic excellence, research support, faculty and programme-specific Chairs, community welfare initiatives, etc.
IITGN is widely recognised for its commitment to academic and research excellence with a global outlook through its carefully crafted educational programmes and initiatives on leadership, critical-thinking, creativity, project-oriented and experiential learning, interdisciplinarity, entrepreneurship, and societal engagement. Many of its pioneering programmes, such as the Foundation Programme, Explorer’s Fellowship, and dignified housing for campus construction workers have been adopted nationally.
Sri Lanka to resume flights from Jaffna to Chennai next week
Sri Lanka will resume flights from the northern Jaffna peninsula to Chennai by next week, a senior minister has said, a move that will help the cash-strapped country’s tourism sector and provide a fillip to its beleaguered economy.
The tourism sector is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for Sri Lanka.
However, the onset of the pandemic in 2020 severely crippled the tourism sector and was one of the major reasons for Sri Lanka’s economic travails.
The island nation’s earnings from international tourist arrivals for November touched USD 107.5 billion, with the cumulative tally in the first eleven months of the year notching up a whopping USD 1129.4 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
“The flights to India from Palaly will resume soon, most probably by December 12,” Sri Lanka’s Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told Parliament on Monday.
Flights will be operational between Jaffna and Chennai, the minister said.
“There are still some improvements to the runway that are needed,” he added.
The present runway can only accommodate 75-seater flights.
The airport was named the Jaffna international airport in October 2019.
The first international flight to land there was from Chennai.
The 2019 redevelopment of the airport was funded by both Sri Lanka and India.
Earlier, India’s Alliance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, operated three weekly flights from Chennai to Palaly. However, after the government changed in Sri Lanka in November 2019, flight operations were halted.
Sri Lanka is currently facing its worst economic crisis since its independence from Britain in 1948.
There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the government since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis.
In September, the IMF announced a USD 2.9 billion bailout package to help the country tide over its worst economic crisis.
A crippling shortage of foreign reserves has led to long queues for fuel, cooking gas, and other essentials while power cuts and soaring food prices have heaped misery on the people.
India’s Largest Retail Finance NBFC is Here – Shriram Finance Limited. Shriram Transport Finance and Shriram City Union Finance are now Shriram Finance
Mumbai (India) Dec 5, 2022 – Shriram Transport Finance Company, the largest financier of commercial vehicles, and Shriram City Union Finance, the largest two-wheeler financer and leader in micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) lending, have been merged to form Shriram Finance Limited (Shriram Finance). Shriram Finance will be a diversified player with a robust net worth of Rs 40,900 Crs and Assets under Management (AUM) of Rs 1,71,000 Crs, the Company caters to over 6.7 million customers across India. The growth strategy for the Company will be focused on driving the self-employed and the MSME economy.
India’s Largest Retail Finance NBFC is Here – Shriram Finance Limited. Shriram Transport Finance and Shriram City Union Finance are now Shriram Finance
Mr Umesh Revankar, a long-serving Shriram veteran, will serve as Executive Vice Chairman of the merged entity. Commenting on the merger he said, “It is the natural culmination of a journey of 43 years. With the balance sheet strengthened through the merger, we can serve the needs of the market better than ever before. As a customer-focused company, we can bring more products and assist them with access to credit faster. We have invested heavily in technology to improve efficiency and customer service levels. We are looking forward to an exciting phase of sustained double-digit growth.”
Mr YS Chakravarti, MD & CEO, Shriram Finance commented, “The timing of the merger is brilliant. As India is growing, we are seeing robust demand for credit among MSMEs. We are always close to the market with our 3600+ locations. All our business segments– financing commercial vehicles, MSMEs, Personal Loans, Gold Loans, or Vehicle Loans – are poised to grow.”
Shriram Finance further announced the appointment of Mr Jugal Kishor Mohapatra as Chairman of the Company and Mrs Maya Sinha as an Independent Director.
The company also announced its growth strategy – Driving the Self-employed and Small Business Economy and has chalked out five strategic pillars to drive future growth:
To be the country’s most preferred financial services destination
Focus on self-employed, small businesses and new-to-credit customers
Diversified product portfolio across credit, insurance and investing to capture a larger wallet share
Generate an industry-leading Return on Asset (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) in the long term
Delivering customer delight in rural and semi-urban areas by leveraging technology and through empowered employees
Founded in 1979 by the legendary Shri R Thyagarajan, Shriram always worked with a social consciousness that business must first and foremost serve the people. It is particularly proud of the fact that it has brought credit to millions of people who were otherwise denied access. The contrarian view has helped build one of India’s foremost financial institutions. Shriram Finances’ 57,000-plus employees will attest to this.
India’s Largest Retail Finance NBFC is Here – Shriram Finance Limited. Shriram Transport Finance and Shriram City Union Finance are now Shriram Finance
Airtel Business wins IoT solution mandate for Smart Meters from Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited, (TPWODL)
2022: Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s premier communications solutions provider, today announced that it has won a cellular IoT solution mandate with TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited, (TPWODL), a Joint venture between Government of Odisha and Tata Power. The mandate will see Airtel power 200,000 Smart Meters with IoT solution, of which 70,000 will be delivered in the first phase.
The connectivity mandate will be augmented with Airtel’s proprietary IoT platform, “Airtel IoT Hub” which will help the utility track and monitor these smart meters with advanced analytics while maintaining extremely high reliability augmented with telco grade security. Smart metering is one of the most rapidly advancing use case for cellular IoT in India with several power distribution companies looking forward to invest in this space to prevent revenue leakage.
Smart metering is also one of the fastest growing service lines within IoT business portfolio for Airtel. The company is working with multiple state utilities in Punjab, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar. The Government of India has a big ambitious vision of replacing 300 million conventional meters with Smart Meters in the next 5 years as part of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) initiative. Airtel IoT aims to play a pivotal role in enabling this vision of government with its unique capabilities. Power sectors digitisation aided by Government of India’s push to usher in transparency and consumer friendly measures in this sector will see innovation such as Smart Meter become commonplace.
Speaking about the partnership, Mr Gajanan Kale, Chief Executive Officer, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited said, “We want to create a customer focussed, technology savvy and future ready distribution company that’s sustainable. We believe that technology can provide us a lot of answers as we step out to create such a company. We are looking forward to deploying smart meters for billing in partnership with Airtel and making best use of their IoT technology to deliver reliable and customer friendly services.”
Speaking about the partnership, Mr Siddharth Talawadekar, Business Head – IoT at Airtel said, “Airtel is delighted to partner with TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited in their attempt to bring best in class technology to consumers across the state. As India’s electricity sector embraces changes ushered in by new reforms, we look forward to set an example demonstrating how technology can enable efficient service delivery solutions for companies that are customer friendly. With capabilities of remote network feasibility, advanced diagnostics and a future-ready IoT platform with readily available APIs for seamless integration, we are confident to serve our customers well in this space.”
Airtel IoT is one of the fastest growing businesses for Airtel Business. The company counts several leading Indian companies across domains such as electric vehicles, automotive, utilities, logistics and fin-tech as its clients.
MOC, the largest chain of cancer daycares enters Nagpur
Mumbai Oncocare, the largest chain of cancer daycares in Mumbai and Maharashtra launched its new cancer daycare in Nagpur today, 4th December 2022, Sunday; at the esteemed hands of Hon. Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari. The senior most oncologist and the director of National Cancer Institute, Nagpur, Dr. Anand Pathak was invited as a Guest of Honour and was present at the ceremony. Chief Oncologist at MOC Nagpur, Dr. Makarand Randive, Director of Mumbai Oncocare, Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dr. Vashishth Maniar, Dr. Pritam Kalaskar and Dr. Kshitij Joshi along with oncologists of MOC, Dr. Chandrashekhar Pethe, Dr. Smit Sheth, Dr, Asmita Pethe, Dr. Mangesh Mekha and Dr. Pradip Kendre were present to bless the occasion.
MOC, the largest chain of cancer daycares enters Nagpur
Dr. Anand Pathak mentioned that he is overwhelmed with the entry of MOC in Nagpur. He mentioned, “Cancer incidences in Nagpur and peripheries are increasing rapidly. All these patients deserve timely diagnosis and world class treatment in an affordable cost. Hence I welcome MOC that they have come to Nagpur with a genuine intent to help all these patients. Dr. Anand Pathak congratulated Dr. Makarand Randive who is chief oncologist at MOC Nagpur, who will ensure patient care in the most convincing fashion.
Dr. Makarand promised to deliver cancer care of highest standards on this occasion. He mentioned while speaking to our reporters that 90% of the chemotherapies can be delivered on a daycare basis and patients do not require 24-hour hospital admission in that case. Treatment compliance improves in the process while MOC ensures all the safety protocols are maintained at all their cancer daycares. Patients can be given absolute comfort, physically, mentally and financially in this process.
MOC is a five year old organization that has dedicated all their services to the utmost care of cancer patients. MOC has 14 cancer daycares across Maharashtra, 18 medical oncologists in the current capacity and they have a legacy of treating over 2 lakh cancer patients so far.
In the East Nagpur neighbourhoods of Pardi, Punapur, Bha-ratwada, and Bhandewadi, the Smart City project’s halted construction will resume. 165 crore worth of tenders have been floated for unfinished road and bridge construction projects.
It was resolved to appoint new contractors at the most recent meeting of the Smart City board of directors on behalf of the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL). This came after cancelling the contract for development work with Shapoorji Pallonji Company Pvt Ltd. In accordance with this, the Smart City’s contractor appointment process has begun. The tender sure approach will be used for all development work.
The road construction work is in progress on 1,730 acre premises in Pardi, Bhan dewadi, Punapur and Bha ratwada areas of East Nag pur under the tender sure project on behalf of the Smart City.
ED seizes unaccounted Betel nuts worth Rs 11.5 crore in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Enforcement Directorate has seized unaccounted betel nuts of 289.57 MTs valued at roughly Rs 11.5 Crore under PMLA at Nagpur. While searching 17 premises of various persons involved in the smuggling of Betel nuts of Indonesian origin across Nagpur and Mumbai, ED reportedly confiscated Rs 16.5 lakh cash and Betel nuts worth Rs 11.5 crore, sources informed.
The agency informed on Twitter, “ED has searched 17 premises across Mumbai and Nagpur under PMLA, 2002, covering office and residential premises of various persons involved in smuggling of Betel nuts of Indonesian origin, smuggled mostly via Indo-Myanmar Border.”
According to the news agency ANI, an ED investigation has revealed that there was a well-organized syndicate of suppliers of Indonesian betel nut, commission agents, logistic providers, transporters, hawala operators, and buyers who were smuggling Indonesian betel nut into India via India-Myanmar Border.
Earlier, in a press release on December 1, the ED said that it provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs. 82.77 Crore belonging to Pooja Singhal, IAS in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The properties include one Super Speciality Hospital namely ‘Pulse Super Speciality Hospital’, one diagnostics centre namely ‘Pulse Diagnostic and Imagining Centre’ and two land parcels situated in Ranchi, the statement further read.
Dwayne Bravo on Friday announced that he has decided to retire from the Indian Premier League and continue with Chennai SuperKings as their bowling coach.
Bravo was let go by the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL 2023 auction after being an integral part of the championship winning sides under MS Dhoni. CSK has announced the West Indies all-rounder as their new bowling coach with Laxmipathy Balaji taking a break for a year. Bravo opened up on his excitement in taking the role and said he was happy to be a part of IPL history.
“I’m looking forward to this new journey because it’s something I see myself doing after my playing days is fully over. I enjoy working with bowlers and it’s a role I’m excited about. From player to coach, I don’t think I have to adjust much because while I’m playing, I always work with bowlers and try to come up with plans and ideas on how to have that one step ahead of the batsmen. The only difference is I will no longer be standing at mid-on or mid-off!
Nagpur to Bilaspur train to be the sixth Vande Bharat express in the country. In a matter of pride for the city, the South East Central Railway (SECR) will be launching one of the high-tech trains from the city to Bilaspur.
The Vande Bharat Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat express will be the sixth train in the series to run in the country. The train will run on all days except Saturdays.
The Vande Bharat train will have halts only at Raipur, Durg, and Gondia. The other five Vande Bharat trains are Delhi Varanasi, Delhi-Katra, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Delhi –Chandigarh, and Chennai- Mysuru.
It will start from Bilaspur at 6:45 am and reach the city at 12:15 pm. From Nagpur, it will start at 2:05 pm and reach Bilaspur at 7:35 pm.
It will cover a distance of 412 km in just five and a half hours. Till now all superfast trains cover this distance in 6 to 7 hours. The Vande Bharat trains run at speed of 130 km/h. Out of the 412 km run the SECR Nagpur division has already upgraded the track between Nagpur and Durg.
Sources in railways say that the train may be commissioned on December 11 at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will be here to inaugurate the Samruddhi Mahamarg between Nagpur-Shirdi and Maha-Metros two sections in the city.
Sony WH-1000XM5 one of the best in noise cancelling headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5, the successor to popular and best-selling WH-1000XM4 was launched in India recently. The new wireless headphones from Sony bring a new design and industry leading noise cancelling experience.
The biggest change with WH-1000XM5 comes in the form of a complete redesign and looks distinct from previous 1000X series. The headband of WH-1000XM5 is thinner than its predecessor and there is a single stem now holding the ear cups at both sides. This redesign makes WH-1000XM5 more comfortable to wear but does impact the mobility offered by XM4s.
The minimalism and refined design means the ear pads are a bit wider and the memory foam material also improves overall comfort. The ear cups still pivot and turn just like their predecessor but they don’t fold anymore. They also bring support for wearing detection enabling instant pause and instant play on the headphones.
With WH-1000XM5, Sony is balancing the act between extended comfort and premium design.
Another change with the 1000XM5 is Sony’s decision to switch from 40mm drivers in the XM4 to new 30mm drivers providing good sound quality and ANC. While this switch is not a big one, it brings a slight change in sound profile. The most significant change is visible with XM5’s ability to bring more details to the forefront.
They are even among the most natural sounding headphones in this segment. Sony WH-1000XM5 excel at bringing a refined, detailed sound profile and also sound spacious. You can even use the Headphones Connect app available on Android and iOS to bring the energetic sound profile of XM4.
A dual processor now aids the natural sounds of XM5 to improve the noise cancellation. It is more adept at cancelling street noise or ambient noise than its predecessor while maintaining the benchmark performance of noise suppression on a plane. If noise cancellation on XM4 was great then this brings subtle but noticeable improvement to that experience.
Another area where WH-1000XM5 brings marked improvement over its predecessor is voice calling experience. The 1000XM5 has a total of eight microphones and four of those are used for voice. The microphone performance paired with AI-powered noise reduction, XM5 delivers big improvement over XM4.
The WH-1000XM5 supports LDAC, Sony’s codec for high-resolution audio, with or without wires. Though limited to Android, the feature allows users to listen to hi-res music on streaming music platforms like Apple Music. It also brings support for multipoint, which comes handy in hybrid work environments allowing you to connect to two devices at once.
Sony WH-1000XM5 also supports 360 Reality Audio to deliver an optimised and immersive listening experience by analysing individual ear shape.
With the XM5, Sony has also improved its “speak to chat” feature which can detect when you are talking and automatically pause the music and enable transparency mode. The feature seems to trigger more naturally now than its predecessor. The operation is similar to XM4 wherein you control them with taps and swipes on the right ear cup.
Sony claims the XM5 will last for 30 hours with noise cancellation and it’s hard to argue against the claim. However, you can stretch that endurance further by disabling some of the AI-powered features and noise cancellation. It also supports quick charge offering three hours of playback time after just 3 minutes of charge.
Sony WH-1000XM5 breaks from tradition with its refined design and comfortable wearing experience. It also retains its industry leading noise cancellation while offering a clear and natural sound. It may not be a huge upgrade over XM4 but they are undoubtedly the best noise-cancelling headphones out there.
The group stage of the Qatar World Cup is coming to an end. But this means that the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 are set to kick off on December 3. Netherlands take on USA in the first round of 16 clash.
Here is the full knockout round schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Nations Qualified for the knockout round
Group A
Netherlands – Qualified as group winners
Senegal – Qualified
Group B
England – Qualified as group winners
USA – Qualified
Group C
Argentina – Qualified as group winners
Poland – Qualified
Group D
France – Qualified as group winners
Australia – Qualified
Group E
Japan – Qualified as group winners
Spain – Qualified
Group F
Morocco – Qualified as group winners
Croatia – Qualified
Brazil – Qualified
Group H
Portugal – Qualified
Match Day 3 Results
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar; Ecuador 1-2 Senegal; Wales 0-3 England; Iran 0-1 USA; Australia 1-0 Denmark; Tunisia 1-0 France; Croatia 0-0 Belgium; Canada 1-2 Morocco; Japan 2-1 Spain; Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Round of 16
December 3, 2022 (Saturday)
Netherlands vs USA | 8.30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Khalifa International Stadium
December 4, 2022 (Sunday)
Argentina vs Australia | 12:30 AM IST. 8:00 PM CET | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
France vs Poland| 8:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Al Thumama Stadium
December 5, 2022 (Monday)
Engalnd vs Sengal |12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET | Al Bayt Stadium
53 – Japan vs Croatia| 8:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Al Janoub Stadium
December 6, 2022 (Tuesday)
54 – Winners of Group G vs Runners-up of Group H | 12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET | Stadium 974
55 – Morocco vs Spain | 8:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Education City Stadium
56- Winners of Group H vs Runners-up of Group G | 12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET | Lusail Iconic Stadium
Quarter-finals
December 9, 2022 (Friday)
58 – Winners of 53 vs Winners of 54 | 8:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Education City Stadium
57 – Winners of 49 vs Winners of 50| 12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET| Lusail Iconic Stadium
December 10, 2022 (Saturday)
60 – Winners of 55 vs Winners of 56 | 8:30 AM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Al Thumama Stadium
59 – Winners of 51 vs Winners of 52 | 12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET | Al Bayt Stadium
Semi-finals
December 13, 2022 (Tuesday)
61 – Winners of 57 vs Winners of 58 |12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET | Lusail Iconic Stadium
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
62 – Winners of 59 vs Winners of 60 |12:30 AM IST, 8:00 PM CET | Al Bayt Stadium
December 17, 2022 (Saturday)
63 – Third place play-off | 8:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET | Khalifa International Stadium
Final
December 18, 2022 (Sunday)
64 – The World Cup final | 8:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM CET| Lusail Iconic Stadium
MX Player brings viewers a stellar line-up this December - From an MMA reality series to enthralling international content
The end of the year is here, and that mostly means great travels, great company and great weather. To add to this, the leading entertainment super app MX Player is releasing some great binge-worthy international shows with its slate of VDesi shows – in your preferred language as well as a first-of-its-kind MMA reality series hosted by Suniel Shetty ! Now, that’s ALL we want for Christmas!
Immerse yourself into different worlds this December with:
Hot Stove League – 7th December
The award-winning show is based on a baseball team named Dreams, which has been the poorest in the league for four straight years., which results in their current manager resigning. The team appoints a new general manager, Seung Su, who has no experience in baseball. Will he be able to lead them to the championship? Tune in to find out. All 16 episodes of the show will be available on MX Player 7th December onwards in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam as well.
Warrior Hunt – 10th December
Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt is India’s first reality series based on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). It is a highly competitive combat sport that demands a strong hold over both the mind and body. This MX Studios Original will be hosted by MMA aficionado Suniel Shetty, and will feature 16 of the best male and female MMA champions in India battling each other in the ring – all competing to be the nation’s ultimate Kumite 1 warrior. Beginning on December 10th, 2022, stream Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt on MX Player.
Love Script – 10th December
Xuan Wen abandons all of his everyday responsibilities and passes over management of his business to others so that he may concentrate on creating a castle for himself and running his thriving empire. People close to him seek expert assistance on his behalf, as they’ve run out of options but then entrust the care of her companion to Luo Kai Huai, a mental health professional whose desperate need for cash prompts her to take on Xuan Wen’s peculiar case. All 24 episodes of the Mandarin drama will now be available in Hindi on 10th December.
Dance of the Sky Empire – 14th December
The story is set against the backdrop of the prosperous Tang Dynasty in an era where humans and demons co-existed. The arrival of Li Xuan, a human and demon hybrid, breaks the fragile peace of the dynasty. What happens next? Watch the show to find out, now available in hindi launching 14th December.
MX Player brings viewers a stellar line-up this December – From an MMA reality series to enthralling international content
Here to Heart- 17th December
The Mandarin drama is sure to sway your hearts with a tale of unending love. The story is about a young couple who were separated due to a family tragedy. But even a tragic break-up cannot alter this young, immature, but intense love. The two couldn’t heal their injured hearts even after having found new companions. Will they decide to lure each other back? Watch all episodes streaming on MX Player to find out. All episodes available in Hindi 17th December onwards.
Don’t Dare to Dream – 21st December
The drama depicts romance as well as intense competitive rivalry between an anchor and a weather forecaster working together for a television news channel. The series touches base on career, family, love and jealousy – making it a relatable and engaging show. Catch all 24 episodes of this charming Korean series that will be available in Hindi on 21st December.
MX Player brings viewers a stellar line-up this December – From an MMA reality series to enthralling international content
My Unfortunate Boyfriend – 24th Dec
Yoo Ji Na is a young professional who has no problem lying to achieve what she wants. She starts to fall for the sincere to a fault, Yoon Tae Woon. Their blossoming romance ends up being a burden for Ji Na’s competitive corporate employment. Will the lovers succeed in maintaining their commitment to one another? The drama will demonstrate if their unlikely romance turns out to be true love. Watch all 16 episodes of the Korean series to find out. Episodes available in Hindi from 24th December.
A Love to Last – 28th Dec
The plot centres on Andeng and Anton, two distinct characters who will test whether or not two damaged hearts can rekindle their romance. The Filipino drama is sure to get you hooked/invested in the storyline leaving you wanting for more every week. Watch the show in Hindi on MX Player, 28th December onwards.
The One and Only – 31st Dec
The One and Only is a romance drama showcasing the lives of three terminally ill women who meet at a hospice. They decide that before they die, they want to take down one bad guy before they go — and in their attempt to do so, one of them ends up meeting “The one and only” most valuable person of her life. Tune in to find out what happens next as all 16 episodes will be available on 31st December in Hindi.
Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik You in new selection committee: BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India have announced a fresh Cricket Advisory Committee on Thursday, 1 December 2022. Former selectors Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik have been named in the panel, which is expected to take the big call on the new selection panel for men’s cricket.
The BCCI pulled the plug on the earlier selection panel under the guidance of Chetan Sharma, who were responsible for the selection of the India squad that went to 2021 T20 World Cup, Asia Cup 2022 and the recently concluded T20 World Cup in Australia. India suffered shock 10-wicket defeats in both of their last two World Cup outings, one against Pakistan and one against England.
The Indian side were knocked out in the 2021 edition of the tournament from the Super-12 stages, failed to make it to the final of the continental competition and then were knocked out from the 2022 edition of the ICC tournament in the semi-final against England.
In a statement released on their official website, the BCCI announced the appointement of Malhotra, Paranjape and Naik in its new Cricket Advisor Committee.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday, announced the appointment of its Cricket Advisory Committee.”
“The three-member committee comprises Mr Ashok Malhotra, Mr Jatin Paranjape and Ms Sulakshana Naik.”
“Mr Malhotra has represented India in 7 Tests and 20 One-day internationals and recently served as the President of the Indian Cricketers’ Association. Mr Paranjape has played 4 ODIs for India and was part of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee.” “Ms Naik, who played two Tests, 46 ODIs and 31 T20Is for India in a career spanning 11 years, continues to be a part of the three-member CAC,”
Bangladeshi National gets a new lease of life in Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur
Nagpur: Complex cardiac procedure of rotablation was recently conducted on a patient from Bangladesh at Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur.
The 64-year-old patient was admitted under Dr. Nitin Tiwari, Consultant- Interventional Cardiology with a previous cardiac history.
He was diagnosed to have coronary artery disease along with hypertension.
Dr. Nitin Tiwari treated the patient with rotablation technique which needs high skills.
This is where a guide wire is passed into an artery in your heart that has become narrowed by a build-up of plaque. A tiny balloon is inserted along the wire and then inflated to squash the plaque to the sides and improve the flow of blood through this section of the narrowed artery.
Wockhardt Hospitals is known for handling high end cases and this was one of them.
Nagpur‘s Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines overcomes intense competition to qualify for the Semi-Finals of HistoryTV18 CBSE Heritage India Quiz 2022
It took a lot more than just knowledge, as the students of Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur put on an exemplary display of teamwork, strategy and steely nerves to book their place in the semi-finals of HistoryTV18 CBSE Heritage India Quiz 2022 by coming out on top in the regional round that took place at Nalanda Public School, Mumbai.
Launched in 2001 by CBSE, the Heritage Quiz today is the benchmark for pan-India inter-school quizzes and attracts the brightest and the sharpest young minds from various prestigious CBSE schools. Its success can be gauged by the fact that more than 8049 students participated in the preliminary elimination rounds followed by regional rounds, where 90 students from 30 schools faced the challenging questions from quizmaster Ajay Poonia.
Representing Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur the winning team of Aaditya Agrawal, Harshal Dorkhande and Madhura Dani put on a display of harmony and synergy that kept them on the front foot right from the beginning. Competing against teams from 30 prestigious schools for a spot in the semi-finals, the team from Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur held on to its nerves under pressure to emerge victorious.
Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur will now be competing with 3 other schools in their semi-final round in their quest to be grab a spot in the National Finale of the quiz competition.
Schools from all over the country were invited for the quiz competition with the central theme of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. The inter-school quiz competition was divided across 16 zones under which 2683 CBSE schools sent their entries via online registration.
More than 550 groups have enrolled for Wall Painting Competition, to be held from December 3 to 5. The competition is a part of the 75th year of Independence.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Ram Joshi has informed that the competition was announced in an effort to beautify the walls of government buildings. The competition is being held for the students and professionals groups. In all 32 themes related to the Swachha Bharat Abhiyan have been selected for the competition. The material for the painting will be supplied by the sponsors. The wall should be at least 10 meters long.
Those wishing to participate may register their names with the Government Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, near Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur.
More information can be had from Convenor Rajkumar Bombate, ph 9923594771, 9518581003, or Suryakant Mangrulkar , ph 9422810934, 8208873825.
Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate Samruddhi Mahamarg & Nagpur’s metro Reach on December 11, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Nagpur city to inaugurate Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg and the First Phase of Nagpur Metro on December 11, 2022.
The programs will be held at two different places. The first program will be held at Nagpur Airport Metro Station. The prime minister will dedicate two routes of Metro Phase 1, thereafter he will depart for the inauguration of Samruddhi Mahamarg at Waiphal Toll Post.
Although a proper schedule and program haven’t been announced yet, the arrival of the Prime Minister is certain. The preparations and arrangements for his arrival and inauguration have been started.
The inauguration of Samruddhi Mahamarg and Nagpur’s Metro Reach 4 that is Central Avenue has been on hold for many days.
Out of the 520 km first phase of Samruddhi Mahamarg, the 491 km stretch between Nagpur and Shirdi is ready for vehicular traffic. The 210 km stretch between Nagpur and Shelu Bazar has been completed. A 281-km stretch between Malegaon and Shirdi is also ready.
The 700-km long Expressway between Nagpur-Mumbai has a total of eight wildlife overpasses and twenty-two wildlife underpasses. The expressway passes via Bor Tiger Reserve and many other sensitive zones.
The speed limit has been set by MSRDC of 120 km/h for the expressway which will bring travel time between Nagpur- Mumbai to 8-10 hours from the existing 16-18 hours.
MSRDC has proposed a toll of Rs 1212 as one way for light motor vehicles like cars and jeeps. The entire stretch of the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway will have 26 toll booths.
Final touches are being given to Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway by MSRDC for the inauguration.
Infosys Foundation Diabetes Care Program to help in remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Nagpur – November 30, 2022: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, today announced the opening of the second Diabetes Reversal Counseling Center in Nagpur, in collaboration with the Association for Diabetes and Obesity Reversal (ADORE). Earlier, Infosys Foundation had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADORE to help in remission of type 2 diabetes in patients through lifestyle modifications. A sum of INR 2.4 crore was pledged towards this initiative, covering two centers in Pune and Nagpur for a period of three years. The Pune center started operations on 21st November this year to mark World Diabetes Day.
The initiative is aimed at benefiting 12,000 patients over 3 years. Through lifestyle modifications, ADORE will assess the progress of patients based on parameters like reduction in blood sugar levels and weight, among others. Additionally, it intends to reduce the dose of diabetic medicines for a minimum of 50 percent of the patients.
The Diabetes Reversal Counseling Center in Nagpur, which is scheduled to commence operations from 1st December, will provide free counselling services to patients. The center will also conduct a free HbA1c testing camp for ten days from 5th to 14th December where people can register themselves for free testing. For name registration,Please WhatsApp on 88308 25209, 88308 24438 this number.
Center Address is as below:
Pingle Niwas, City Survey No. 948, Hingana Road, Deendayal Nagar, Nagpur
Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “We are extremely delighted to collaborate with ADORE to mitigate the effects of type 2 diabetes in thousands of patients. This synergy is driven by our shared vision to improve lives of patients by encouraging and enabling minor changes in their lifestyle. We are confident that these small steps, coupled with ADORE’s supervision and guidance, will bring about a colossal difference in their health.”
“We appreciate the support of Infosys Foundation as we strive to eradicate type-2 diabetes for patients in Pune and Nagpur. The soon-to-be-operational Nagpur center, manned with a diabetologist and counselor, will provide individual counseling and guidance. We hope to take this endeavor to greater heights to help better as many lives as possible”, said,Dr. Jagannath Dixit, Chairman of Association for Diabetes and Obesity Reversal (ADORE).
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Aakash BYJU'S Students breathe life into Walls with art in Nagpur, send out the message of Environmental Awareness
Nagpur, November 30, 2022:In its continuous efforts to give back to the society, Aakash BYJU’S, the national leader in test preparatory services,today embracedthe responsibility of environmental awareness by beautifying city spots in Nagpur with hand-painted wall art. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Aakash BYJU’s students, faculty, branch staffconducteda ‘Social Wall Painting’ campaignat Law College, Law College Square, Amravati Road, Nagpur here.
Aakash BYJU’S Students
The initiative aims tocreate awareness amongst students and citizens to contribute towards the environment and social well-being of the city by painting relevant images and slogans on the walls.
Nearly 200 students and faculty members and branch staff from the two branches of Aakash BYJU’S in Nagpurrevampedthese walls while making art accessible to the public and creating awareness about important social issues.
Speaking about the campaign, Mr.Amit Singh Rathore, Regional Director, Aakash BYJU’S said, “Viewers often relate in some way to social art and are sometimes even influenced by it. This initiative of Aakash BYJU’S to paint slogans pertaining to environmental awareness on the most popular and busiest intersections in Nagpur is a reflection of our belief and responsibility to respect, protect and preserve our environment. Moreover, thecampaign also helps in bringing together young minds who are craving to make a difference to the society by making the city a brighter and better place to live in.”
Aakash BYJU’S Students
About Aakash BYJU’S
Aakash BYJU’S provides comprehensive test preparatory services for students preparing for Medical (NEET) and Engineering Entrance Examinations (JEE), School/Board Exams and Competitive Exams such as NTSE, KVPY, and Olympiads. The “Aakash” brand is associated with quality coaching and a proven student selection track record in various Medical (NEET) and JEE/Engineering Entrance Examinations, Scholarship exams & Olympiads.
With over 34 years of operational experience in the test preparatory industry, the company has a large number of selections in Medical & Engineering Entrance Exams and several Foundation level Scholarship exams/Olympiads, a pan India network of 295+ Aakash BYJU’S Centers (including franchisee), and an annual student count of more than 3,30,000.
The Aakash group has investment from Think & Learn Pvt Ltd (BYJU’S) as well as by world’s largest Private Equity firm Blackstone.
Special programme ‘Vande Mataram’ designed for inauguration.
This year’s Khasdar (Member of Parliament) Mahotsav or festival which is being held in the city from December 2 to 11, 2022 is all set to win the hearts of the Nagpurians. It is expected to bring a huge number of young artists including theatre artists, singers, dancers etc from the city as well as the national front together.
It will be held at the Ishwar Deshmukh ground near Government Medical College, an initiative of Union Minister and MP from the city, Nitin Gadkari.
For the inaugural function this time all the artists have been practising for a long together. The musical drama will highlight 75 years of independence. More than 1000 artists from the city alone are taking part in the Vande Mataram, said Anil Sole, chairman of the organizing committee.
Hundreds of artists will be singing 22 patriotic songs. A unique feature of the festival is that every day the first performances will be by local artists which will be followed by invited artists.
The schedule of the festival is as follows
Dec 2- Inauguration and Vande Mataram programme.
Dec 3-Live concert by veteran singer Hariharan.
Dec 4-Amit Trivedi-Singer and composer’s concert
Dec 5-Chanakya, solo act play by theatre veteran Manoj Joshi.
Dec 6-Tathagata based on the life of Lord Buddha by Magnum Opus
Dec 7-Punyashloka, Mega drama on Ahilyabai Holkar
Dec 8-Ma, Mati Aur Mohabbat , lyrical event by Manoj Muntashir
Dec 9-Actor Poet Shailesh Lodha’s event on Hindi poetry.
Dec 10-Singer Kavita Krishnamurthy’s live concert
Dec 11-Mohit Chauhan’s concert and concluding function.
“Golden Boys” entered the Big Boss season 16 as a new wild card entry
The Golden Boys: Sunny Nanasaheb Waghchoure and Sanjay Gujar, entered the Big Boss season 16 as the new wild card contestants.
Big Boss 16 has brought a new and surprising twist to the show with the entry of the wild card contestants. Golden Boys have entered the show and brought in a new chance for the contestants to their Rs 25 lakhs back.
The Golden Boys are native of Pune city and are known for their love for gold ornaments and can be seen donning heavy gold necklaces and bracelets etc. Fan following of the Golden Boys is pretty good on social media.
The boys have brought a very interesting twist along with their entry as they will bring Rs 25 lakh with them. The contestants lost Rs 25 lakh from their prize money during a task.
Introducing the Golden Boys the Colors Tv Show wrote “ Khoye hue 25 lakhs wapis pane ka mauka lekar aaye hai hum golden guys.”
Mc Stan was the most delighted contestant amongst all the others after the entry of Golden Boys. Mc Stan expressed how he feels inside the Big Boss house. He told Sunny that he is not suitable for Big Boss as everyone quarrels over minor issues.
Happu Ki Ultan Paltan celebrates 900 episodes completion!
&TV’s gharelu comedy show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan has completed its 900 episodes. The show narrates the escapades of DarogaHappu Singh (Yogesh Tripathi), his Dabangg Dulhaniya Rajesh (Kamna Pathak), an obstinate mother, Katori Amma (Himani Shivpuri), and his nine notorious children, has been successfully entertaining the audiences with its rib-tickling tracks. To celebrate their success, the entire team cut the cake on the sets. Speaking about 900 episodes completion, Yogesh Tripathi, aka DarogaHappu Singh, says, “Making someone laugh is not easy, and comedy is said to be the toughest genre. I feel lucky to be a part of the show, which has consistently managed to tickle viewers’ funny bones. Happu Ki Ultan Paltan has given me an opportunity and gratified me as an actor, but also, the character’s popularity has made me a household name. Everywhere I go, my fans call out to me using the phrase‘ Arre Dada’. I feel proud when fans across the country refer to me as Happu instead of Yogesh. During my recent trip to Varanasi for Dev Deepawali with Kamna, I decided to explore the city as Yogesh. However, I was surprised at how many people recognised me without my costume and insisted on taking selfies while telling me how much they enjoyed our show. Achieving another milestone by completing 900 episodes is a testament to the team’s hard work. Darshakon ne hamparapna jo pyaarnyochavarkiyaunkabhautshukriya!
Kamna Pathak, aka Rajesh Happu Singh, adds,“I cannot thank my fans enough for helping us achieve another benchmark. Completing 900 episodes showcases the entire creative and support team’s hard work to present one of the finest comedy shows for the audience. While talking about the show and its success, I am having flashbacks to the first time I saw myself as Rajesh. I was nervous and excited at the same time. It has been a wonderful journey so far, and I hope it continues forever”. Himani Shivpuri, aka Katori Amma, says,”I would like to thank the entire team for their never-ending efforts to make our audience laugh. I am thankful to the audience for their love and respect for Katori Amma. This kind of success gives artists a sense of accomplishment. Congratulations to the channel and our producers on reaching 900 episodes, and I can’t wait to cut a 1000-episode cake”.
Happu Ki Ultan Paltan celebrates 900 episodes completion!
Continue watching your favourite Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, airing every Monday to Friday at 10:00 pm only on &TV!
Equity Markets may bring year end cheer for investors says DSP Mutual Fund
November 28, 2022: After a poor show in the first ten months of 2022, the equity markets finally look like they may have year-end cheer for investors says DSP Mutual Fund in its monthly report Netra which tracks the latest economic trends and insights.
The November issue of DSP Mutual Fund’s Netra mentions that factors like central banks expected to moderate interest rate hikes in the future, easing of supply-chain costs, squeezing of systemic liquidity and fall in natural gas prices along with a possible return of FII buying may ease volatile equity markets in the near future. Already, global container shipping rates, one of the biggest sources of supply side inflation, are down 67% from their peak of last year and are approaching pre-covid levels. The freight rates for container ships is now down 68% to $1,486 per container. With inflation under control the pressure on the RBI to hike interest rates would reduce. If this interest rate hike cycle is shorter, then Nifty valuations could remain higher than in the past, adds DSP Mutual Fund.
Less volatile markets will create more opportunities for active stock picking. Even in the first ten months of this calendar year; while the Nifty index itself rose less than 5%, the Nifty Bank index rose almost 17.5% over the same period. “The equity market seems poised to move up in line with its long term secular trend, as FIIs seem less bearish on Indian equities, valuations as evidenced by the price earnings ratio have become more attractive and Indian investors continue regular investments in equity mutual funds via SIPs,” said Sahil Kapoor, market strategist and head of products at DSP Mutual Fund.
DSP Mutual Fund believes that the banking sector still offers attractive potential for appreciation. Banks now have much less dud loans on their balance sheet and demand for loans is showing a sharp increase in line with the revival in the economy. This means their income levels will rise without a commensurate increase in defaults. For some large banks net non-performing loans have fallen to decade lows and bank balance sheets remain robust.
Another sector showing promise in line with PM Modi’s focus on ‘Make in India’ is the defence sector. Domestic firms are manufacturing more equipment in India both to meet our own needs and for exports. As a result, defence exports have risen more than 6 times in the last 7 years. With a mindful blend of respectable valuations and thoughtful earnings, investors can reap benefits from this sector, adds DSP Mutual Fund
As demand for goods rises, factories are running near to capacity. To meet growing demand, industries will now have to buy more machines. Capital goods companies that manufacture such machinery are seeing a big increase in orders. This will mean an increase in their sales and profits offering investors yet another chance at good returns cites Netra.
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