Pathaan Teaser Out: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham
The wait is ended after much fanfare and anticipation. On Wednesday, “Pathaan” producers released the first teaser for the action film, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham.
The teaser for the movie, in which the three stars are seen getting into action mode and throwing punches, was shared by SRK on Twitter. John may be seen displaying his toned body in the teaser, but Deepika looks gorgeous in a fresh new style. However, SRK stole the show with his dramatic entrance.
In addition to the teaser, SRK penned “Apni Kursi Ki Peti Baandh Li Jiye… NOW AVAILABLE: #PathaanTeaser On January 25, 2023, commemorate #Pathaan with #YRF50 exclusively at a theatre near you. releases in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.”
The movie “Pathaan” is scheduled to debut on January 25, 2023.
WhatsApp bans 26 lakh bad accounts in India as amended IT rules take shape
Meta-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday said it banned over 26 lakh accounts in India in the month of September in compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021, which are now being amended to put more responsibili- ties on social media platforms.
The messaging platform, which has nearly 500 million users (according to third-party data) in the country, received 666 complaint reports in September in India, and the records “actioned” were 23.
“In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, we’ve published our report for the month of September 2022. This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp, as well as WhatsApp’s own preventive actions to combat abuse on our platform,” a company spokesper- son said in a statement.
The platform banned over 23 lakh bad accounts in India in August. Under the upgraded IT Rules 2021, major digital and social media platforms, with in excess of five million users, have to publish monthly compliance reports.
Meanwhile, in a major push towards an open, safe, trusted and accountable Internet, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has notified some amendments aimed at protecting the rights of “Digital Nagriks”.
Currently, social media intermediaries are only required to inform users about not uploading certain categories of harm- ful/unlawful content. The amendments impose a legal obli- gation on intermediaries to take reason- able efforts to prevent users from upload- ing such content. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that protection of constitutional rights of the Indian citizens is a must.
The show is going to take place in the Bouffage Comedy Club on Friday that is 4th of November at 8:00 pm. Fernandes will be coming to the city and performing for the 3rd time.
Daniel Fernandes said “ Alive & Vaccinated marks my return to the stage after the SECOND lockdown and I have a LOT to say!”
“This show is my second comedy special, fresh out of the pandemic, served hot. It’s spontaneous comic relief for any comedy buff looking to get out of the house and have a good (and safe) time.” Fernandes added.
This event is being organized by the Jibe and Chortle. Jibe and Chortle only organize stand-up comedy shows in the city.
Internet was shocked by Ashneer Grover’s absence in the new Shark Tank 2 teaser
Following the phenomenal success of its debut season, Shark Tank India is back with a brand-new season. The Indian counterpart of the American business reality television series aids aspiring entrepreneurs in obtaining funds to realise their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The essential capital is contributed by seasoned investors and business professionals known as “Sharks.” The show’s debut season was a huge hit with viewers since it gave Indian television some much-needed newness.
The Sharks, who evaluate the concepts put forth by the contestants and decide whether or not to invest, were another element that was essential to the ground-breaking success of Shark Tank India 1.
While each of the Sharks had unique attributes, Ashneer stood out for the audience the most because of his unapologetically direct nature. His theatrical lines were so popular that they were turned into memes.
Ashneer is not depicted in the commercial for Shark Tank India 2, which has confused online viewers.
Ashneer, the Shark who was arguably the most well-liked, has been replaced by Amit Jain, CEO and co-founder of the CarDekho Group.
Following threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which is believed to be behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, the state government has upgraded the security of Bollywood actor Salman Khan to Y+.
Similar cover is being given to actor Anupam Kher, and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife Amruta Fadnavis after assessing their threat perception. This means four armed guards in different shifts will protect each of these personalities. Salman now receives regular protection from the Mumbai police.
The security cover has been categorised by the state’s intelligence department based on the potential risks to the lives of eminent personalities. The state has also provided X category cover for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar—he will be guarded by three personal security officers in three shifts. The cost of the security is borne by the protectees, said sources.
The Mumbai police and the state government have major concerns over Salman Khan following inputs from the Delhi police and the arrest of some members of the Bishnoi gang in connection with the Moosewala murder case by the Maharashtra police. The cops have also shared reports in this regard with the state home department. Salman was recently granted a weapon licence.
Sources said the police from Punjab, Delhi, and Maharashtra have discovered that gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar had planned fatal attacks on Salman Khan in Mumbai. In fact, they attempted twice, one outside his Bandra home during his birthday celebration in 2017 and another at his Panvel farmhouse in 2018. “Security is upgraded or degraded by the state and centre based on threat perceptions. For example, as a result of recent life threats to
businessman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambanis, their security was upgraded to Z+ from the Z category, and their other family members received Z security,” said an officer.
Sources Anupam Kher’s heightened security was the fallout of threats he received after the release of the film The Kashmir Files, while Akshay was granted security as he was being targeted on social media based on his nationality and other threats. Industrialist Ajay Piramal has been given Y+ security based on threats and his relations with the Ambani family. His son Anand, who too will get Y+ cover, is married to Isha Ambani.
Sources said Amruta Fadnavis recently received threats on social media. Also, being a part of the family of deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, who is also a top BJP leader, she has received numerous threats. Uddhav Thackeray’s PA Milind Narvekar’s security has been upgraded from Y+ to Y+ escort, which means two more guards added to his security. He had security cover since 2005 which was made X category in 2019 and later upgraded to Y+. Now, it has been further strengthened based on threat perceptions and the recent Sena revolt.
The 49th Foundation day of Coal Indian Limited was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The Managing Director J P Dwivedi flagged off a rally to mark the beginning of the celebrations. Director (Technical) Anil Kumar Sinh was present.
The staff and officers gathered in front of the Administrative Building and recited Coal India Corporate song. Dwivedi unfurled the CIL flag and congratulated all on Foundation Day. He also talked about the achievements of CIL.
Managing Committee members, divisional heads, senior officers and staff were present.
Tata Group chief responds to Gadkari’s letter, says ready to invest in Mihan
Nagpur: With the political atmosphere in Maharashtra heated up over Tata Group’s proposed Airbus project in Nagpur’s Mihan moving to Gujarat, there is some comforting news for Nagpur. Tata Group is ready to invest in Mihan. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has responded to Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari following his letter seeking an appointment for Vidarbha Economic Development (VED) Council members who would brief him on investment opportunities in Vidarbha region for the Tata Group, according to media reports.
Earlier, Gadkari had sent a letter to Chandrasekaran pointing out there is huge investment opportunity at Mihan in Nagpur. Necessary infrastructure for business expansion is available at Mihan. Road, and Rail services are also available. Therefore, various projects like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Titan Industry Voltas Ltd can come to Nagpur, Gadkari had stated in his letter.
In the letter dated October 19, Chandrasekaran says, “Our teams will definitely be in touch with VED members as we evaluate new investment across the group.” He also expressed a wish to meet Gadkari.
On October 7, Gadkari had written to Chandrasekaran that a number of business opportunities can be explored especially in the Mihan project which has land available in both Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and non-SEZ areas. The letter was based on inputs provided by VED. Gadkari’s letter had referred to the business opportunities in general in Nagpur and not related to the Tata-Airbus project which is being set up in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Gadkari’s letter said there is 3,000 acres of land comprising both SEZ and non-SEZ areas. The Tata Group companies can enjoy the advantages of Nagpur like overnight connectivity to 350 districts in six states, lower rates of land, manpower availability and warehousing facility. Air India, Vistara and Air Asia can cut costs by making Nagpur a hub for operations and night parking. Even as Air India already has an MRO in Mihan, considering Tata Group’s foresight, more MROs can be planned here, the Union Minister had pointed out.
Now, Gorewada Zoo Safari to be a costly affair from Nov 15
Nagpur: Visiting the Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur for Safari will now be a costly affair as the tourists will have to pay more from November 15. The Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) has decided to restore the original fare structure.
When the Indian Safari, spread over 115 hectares, was inaugurated on January 26, 2021, the fares were kept at Rs 300 per person on weekdays, and Rs 400 on weekends and public holidays when there is a huge rush.
According to reports, from November 15, for air-conditioned buses, visitors will be charged Rs 300 on weekdays plus a convenience fee (payment gateway charges), and Rs 400 on Saturdays and Sundays, and public holidays. Similarly, Rs 200 will be charged for canters on weekdays and Rs 300 on weekends.
The park is closed on Mondays for maintenance. The FDCM has appealed to visitors to go in for online bookings to avoid last-minute disappointment. There is a consistent rise in the number of tourists as compared to last year. A month-wise comparison shows that the number of visitors has gone up in 2022 by over 6,000 every month as compared to 2021.
While restoring the original fares, FDCM has also put certain restrictions. If tickets are booked by payment through a debit or credit card, the bank charges will be borne by the tourists.
However, concessions for students will continue. School students will get 50% concession and college students 25% on weekdays only. Besides, coaching classes, homes for the aged, orphanages, and education institutes for divyangs will also get sops, the reports said.
The Mumbai Traffic Police had given time to all vehicle owners who do not have seat-belt facility for all to install them by the deadline of October 31.
The order was issued on October 14 following the amendment to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act’s Section 194(b)(1), which has mandated that any person driving without a seat belt or carries passengers not wearing the same shall be liable for punishment.
From Tuesday, all motor vehicle drivers and commuters in such vehicles on Mumbai roads must compulsorily wear the seatbelts or face punitive action under the laws.
Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) Chairman Emeritus and ex-Member of Parliament, Y.P. Trivedi lauded the move as “very positive from the safety aspect” but feels enough time was not given to the vehicleowners to implement it.
He suggested that the police and transport authorities should adopt a lenient attitude with the offenders at least till December 31, and thereafter clamp down as per laws on the violators as many of the old vehicles still don’t have seat-belts in the rear seats.
Last month, Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari had declared that henceforth wearing seat-belts would be mandatory for all passengers in a car failing which penalty would be imposed.
The price of commercial LPG cylinders have been brought down by Rs 115.50 with immediate effect.
The oil marketing companies have announced the price cut, which is the 7th one, since June amid softening international prices.
RATE OF COMMERCIAL LPG CYLINDER COMES DOWN TO Rs 610/19 KG LPG CYLINDER
City
Old Rate
Revised Rate
Delhi
Rs 1,859
Rs 1,744
Kolkata
Rs 1,959
Rs 1,846
Mumbai
Rs 1,811.50
Rs 1,696
Chennai
Rs 2,009.50
Rs 1,893
The price of domestic gas cylinders will, however, remain the same. After the last revision on May 7, 2022, the price of domestic LPG in Delhi currently stands at Rs 1,053 per 14.2 kg cylinder. In Kolkata, it’s being sold at Rs 1,079, in Mumbai at Rs 1052.5, and in Chennai at Rs 1068.5.
Hardik Pandya and Shikhar Dhawan have been named captain of India’s T20I and ODI squads respectively for the tour of New Zealand, which gets underway November 18.
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested, Rishabh Pant has been appointed vice-captain of both squads, while in a huge takeaway, the T20I set-up sees the return of young pacer Umran Malik. Barring Kohli and Rohit, Dinesh Karthik and Mohammed Shami are the only other big names that are missing, with the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj set to usher Team India into the next era.
Also returning to the T20I fold are Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav. The left-arm chinaman bowler, Kuldeep, last played against South Africa at home where he impressed with his wrist-spin, picking up six wickets from three matches including a best of 4/18. Iyer on the other hand, was drafted in India’s T20 World Cup squad as a reserve and will look to give his career a fresh start as he returns to a country where he performed well on his last tour. Iyer had scored 103, 52 and 62 in the three ODIs even as India were blanked 0-3. In T20Is, he had scored 153 runs from five games, including scores of 44, unbeaten 33 and 58 not out.
Umran’s return is one that takes the cake though. The 22-year-old pace sensation, who was left out of India’s T20 World Cup squad will return having played just three matches for India – two against Ireland and one against England. There has been a huge hue and cry about Umran potentially deserving a place in the World Cup squad but the selectors decided otherwise. With a plethora of legendary fast bowlers – such as Wasim Akram, Brett Lee and Dale Steyn – being vocal in their support for Umran, here is the rookie pacer’s chance to have a crack at the BlackCaps batters in chilly New Zealand conditions.
JSW Paints Launches Vogue to create Fashionable Effects on Walls
MUMBAI – October 31, 2022: JSW Paints, India’s leading environment-friendly paints company and part of US$ 22 billion JSW Group, has introduced Vogue range of finishes that offers curated wall-effects to enhance décor at home. The company extends its “Think Beautiful” promise to Vogue by offering luxurious effects to create fashionable walls for the modern, cosmopolitan Indian consumer. Vogue is inspired by the latest trends in fashion and culture to bring alive walls at home.
Vogue encourages imagination and creativity in creating effects for walls that bring out luxury, style & uniqueness. To kick-start the imagination, Vogue has introduced 8 exclusive wall effects. They are inspired by elements of nature and culture. Bandhej captures the aesthetic beauty of one of the oldest Indian techniques of fabric pattern. On the other hand, the Ikat effect captures the blurry yet charming technique of colouring fabric permeating luxury across the living space.
While the Blaze effect embodies passion & confidence, the Stacks effect infuses a classic, relaxed look that creates a lovely accent on the wall. If one is a fan of pastels and loves the serene look, then Horizon brings forth that feeling.
The Thatches effect gives a country-style décor look. It is rustic, timeless and feels homely. While Thatches helps connect one with their roots, the Orbital effect takes one on an adventurous journey into space. Continuing with love for astronomy, the Meteor effect is meticulously designed to replicate the mesmerising beauty of a meteoroid shower.
A S Sundaresan, Joint MD and CEO, JSW Paints said, “Vogue by JSW Paints is a designer collection of luxurious visual effects for walls. We are delighted to bring forth a curated collection of fashionable effects, inspired by India, Nature and Space. These aim to unleash your imagination and delightfully decorate homes with rich visual effects and textures.”
Vogue is available in a wide range of metallic and non-metallic colours to transform the walls of every Indian home.
About JSW Paints: JSW Paints, India’s environment-friendly paints company and part of the diversified US$ 22 billion JSW Group. JSW Group is India’s leading business group with interests in sectors such as steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, sports and venture capital. Launched in May 2019, JSW Paints aims to inspire consumers to Think Beautiful as beautiful thoughts make the world beautiful. It extends “Think beautiful” to every aspect of the way the Company conducts its business, right from offering environmental-friendly portfolio of water-based paints to its thoughtful disruption of “Any Colour One Price” aimed at bringing pricing transparency to paints. The JSW Paints Buddy is another such initiative wherein consumers are offered personal attention & assistance in colour and product selection. The company currently has two manufacturing units, an Industrial Coatings facility at Vasind in Maharashtra and Decorative Paints facility at Vijayanagar in Karnataka with a combined capacity of 150,000KL per annum. Within a short span of time, it has already become the largest Industrial Coil Coatings company in India. JSW Paints is endorsed by well-known Bollywood actors Ayushmann Khurana and Alia Bhatt.
Almond Consumption May Benefit Some Gut Microbiota Functionality, Study Finds
INDIA, October 2022 – Scientific progress in understanding the human gut microbiome thrills experts in nutrition and gastrointestinal health. Researchers know that diet affects the gut microbiome in ways that benefit health and disease prevention, but they are still discovering the mechanisms of how this happens. New almond research may add another piece to the puzzle. A clinical study investigated how gut microbes break down almonds to produce butyrate, a specific microbiota product associated with several health benefits.
New research found that consuming almonds significantly increases butyrate, a type of beneficial short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), in the colon. Butyrate, which is produced by microbes in the gut when they digest fiber, is the primary fuel source for colonocytes, the cells that line the colon, and may play a role in multiple processes related to human health, including improving sleep quality and fighting inflammation, and has been associated with a lower risk of colon cancer,. Almond consumption also significantly increases stool output. Regular stool output is associated with a well-functioning gastrointestinal system.
A team of researchers led by Professor Kevin Whelan from King’s College London, set out to determine the impact whole almonds and ground almonds have on the composition of gut microbiota, gut microbiota diversity and gut transit time. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California.
“Part of the way in which the gut microbiota impact human health is through the production of short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate. These molecules act as a fuel source for cells in the colon, they regulate absorption of other nutrients in the gut, and they help balance the immune system,” explained Kevin Whelan, PhD, RD, Professor of Dietetics, King’s College London.
In this trial, researchers recruited 87 healthy adult participants, males and females, aged 18 to 45 years, who described themselves as regular snackers enjoying 2 or more snacks daily. Participants were consuming a typical diet that was lower in fiber than recommended and screened extensively for exclusion criteria. Each group comprised 29 participants; group one received 56 g/day (about 2 oz./day) of whole almonds, group two 56 g/day (about 2 oz./day) of ground almonds (almond flour), and the control group ate energy-matched snack muffins (2/day). Participants were required to take their study snacks instead of customary snacks, and they did this twice daily for 4 weeks. They drank at least 100 mL water with each snack.
Measured outcomes included relative abundance of fecal bifidobacteria, fecal microbiota composition and diversity, fecal SCFAs, whole-gut transit time, gut pH, stool output (both frequency and consistency), and gut symptoms.
A subgroup of 47 undertook measurement of gut transit time, pH, and pressure with a wireless motility capsule for baseline; 41 completed the endpoint. Another group of 31 participants were in the mastication analysis, designed to assess the impact of almond form (i.e., whole versus ground) on particle size distribution and lipid release following mastication. The fecal microbiota composition was analyzed, and there were no significant differences in phyla or genera between bacteria groups at baseline. Moreover, almonds in either whole or ground state did not increase the abundance of fecal bifidobacteria when compared to the control snack. However, a previous research study reported that almonds increased microbiome diversity, while decreasing relative levels of potentially harmful bacteria.
For the gut microbiota metabolites, researchers found no significant differences between groups for total or individual SCFAs. In the statistical analysis performed, butyrate was significantly higher among all almond consumers compared to those who consumed the snack muffin. There was no significant difference in whole-gut transit time, neither was a difference observed in small bowel pH or colonic pH. The whole-almond consumers experienced a significant difference in stool frequency with an additional 1.5 bowel movements per week. There were no differences in any of the groups for incidence or severity of common gastrointestinal symptoms.
In summary, Professor Whelan and his colleagues found that study participants who consumed almonds experienced significant increases in butyrate as well as increased stool frequency. Almonds were well tolerated and did not lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, which indicates almond consumption may be a way to increase fiber without causing any adverse effects. This is suggestive of positive alterations to microbiota functionality.
“We think these findings suggest almond consumption may benefit bacterial metabolism in a way that has the potential to influence human health,” said Professor Whelan.
Commenting on this study, Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head – Dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi said, “A healthy gut is crucial for maintaining a good immune system and overall wellbeing. Various factors can lead to imbalance in the gut which can result in the increase of bad bacteria in comparison to the good bacteria. This can have several harmful implications on one’s health. To maintain good gut health, it is important to be cognizant of the foods that we eat. The study indicates almond consumption may be a way to increase fiber which is suggestive of positive alterations to microbiota functionality thereby having a potential to influence human health positively.”
Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy, said, “Butyrate is one of the short chain fatty acids that plays an important role in promoting gut health. It is produced when the bacteria digest the fiber in the gut, and may help in improving sleep quality and fighting inflammation. Butyrate has also been associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. Hence, to improve gut health, we must focus on consuming foods that help in elevating short-chain fatty acid levels, including butyrate levels. The study shows that consuming almonds significantly increases butyrate in the colon. Almonds also give additional benefits such as increased intake of MUFA, total fiber, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients.”
Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach Neha Ranglani said, “Snacking is important to fuel our energy through the day but we need to be careful in terms of choosing the kind of food we eat as snacks. Over-consumption of unhealthy snacks or high fatty, sugary and salty foods can wreak a havoc on our digestive system and lead to several health problems. This study throws light on how diet affects the gut microbiome in ways that benefit health and help to prevent disease. Researchers have found that consumption of almonds are beneficial for the gut as they help in increasing the butyrate levels in human body. Almonds are a source of fiber which is metabolized by the gut microbes to form butyrate. This directly benefits the gut and promotes gut health.
Limitations of this study are seen in both the sex distribution of volunteers, where more than 86% were female, as well as in age. Average age of participants was 27.5 years. The researchers recognize their findings are not necessarily generalizable to males or to older populations.
Almonds provide fiber (12.5 / 3.5 g per 100g / 30g serving) and 15 essential nutrients including (per 100g / 30g serving): magnesium (270 / 81 mg), potassium (733 / 220 mg), and vitamin E (25.6 / 7.7 mg), making them a perfect nutrient-rich snack to promote gut health.
Study at-a-Glance:
The Study
Researchers explored the prebiotic effect of almonds and the potential impact almond processing had on this effect in a free-living, 4-week, 3-arm, parallel-design randomized controlled trial.
Eighty-seven healthy adults participated and received either 56 g/d whole almonds, 56 g/d ground almonds, or an isocaloric snack muffin as the control.
Baseline and endpoint measures included gut microbiota composition and diversity, short-chain fatty acids, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), gut transit time, stool output, and gut symptoms (n=87). A subgroup (n=31) was measured for the impact of almond form, ground or whole, on particle size distribution (PSD) along with predicted lipid release.
Results
Researchers observed no significant differences in the abundance of fecal bifidobacteria following consumption of either form of almond or the control snack. Almond consumers (both ground and whole almonds), had higher butyrate (24.1 µmol/g; SD 15.0 µmol/g) compared to the control (18.2 µmol/g, SD 9.1 µmol/g; p=0.046).
There was no effect of almonds on gut microbiota at the phylum level or diversity, gut transit time, stool consistency, or gut symptoms. Three VOCs increased following almond consumption compared to control muffins, but this change was not statistically significant.
Ground almonds resulted in significantly smaller PSD and higher predicted lipid release (10.4%, SD 1.8%) in comparison to whole almonds (9.3%, SD 2.0%; p=0.017).
Of the subgroup participating in the mastication study, analysis of PSD demonstrated a significant interaction between whole almonds and the particle size on PSD; however, commercially ground almonds did not differ meaningfully in their nutrient bioaccessibility from whole almonds.
Post-hoc testing showed whole almond participants had higher intakes of monounsaturated fatty acids, total fiber, potassium, along with other nutrients when compared to the control participants. Similarly, ground almond consumers had higher intakes of monounsaturated fatty acids, total fiber, and other micronutrients.
Conclusion
Participants who consumed almonds experienced small but significant differences in stool frequency as well as significant increases in butyrate in the colon. Researchers indicate that these findings suggest positive alterations to gut microbiota functionality. The impact of almond consumption on bacterial metabolism has the potential to influence human health.
These results have inspired thinking regarding how almonds may benefit older adults as well as those with constipation, as these populations are known to have lower levels of bifidobacteria than healthy, young adults as well as those without constipation.
Travel Time From Nagpur To Pune To Be Cut Down To 8 Hours: Nitin Gadkari
According to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, travellers will only need to travel eight hours to get from Nagpur to Pune. The Nagpur-Mumbai Samridhi Mahamarg would be connected to the newly projected Pune-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Access Control Green Expressway at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in order to alleviate the current hassle that travellers have when travelling from Nagpur to Pune.
Gadkari, the minister of roads, transport, and highways, stated in a series of tweets that NHAI will take up the construction of this road with a completely different alignment.
This will allow travellers to travel through Samruddhi Mahamarg from Pune to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) in two and a half hours and from Nagpur to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) in five and a half hours, according to the minister.
Raman Science Centre & Planetarium observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2022
Vigilance Observance Week 2022 starts today and till the 6th of November in Raman Science Centre & Planetarium Opposite Gandhi Sagar, Nagpur. The theme for this awareness week is Corruption Free India For a Developed Nation.
The awareness week is organized by the Ministry Of Culture Government of India and Raman Science Centre & Planetarium.
Manoj Kumar Panda, a curator, also delivered a lecture only for the staff on what impacts corruption has on India and how it can be minimized.
Mahendra Wagh, Technical Officer, Planetarium, RSC told The Live Nagpur that the center is organizing various awareness programs to celebrate this week. An integrity pledge by the staff members has already been taken. There is a sensitization lecture for the staff members today.
There will be an online quiz today at 4: 00 pm for the students regarding vigilance.
A poster-making competition will be held on 3rd November.
Bird Week in the city from 5th November to 12th November
Avinash Londhe Bird Expert & Honorary Wildlife Warden Nagpur District organizes Bird week every year. Various programs to create awareness about the importance of the conservation of birdlife and habitats will be held during the week.
November 5th is the birthday of well-known Marathi nature writer Maruti Chitampalli, and November 12th is the birth anniversary of legendary ornithologist late Dr. Salim Ali.
Avinash Londhe who is also the founder of Birds of Vidarbha, says he started BOV in the year July 2013 which only comprised of the core people in the group. Later in the month of August 15th the group was made public.
The Nagpur division of Van Vibhag organizes indoor as well as outdoor programs to create awareness. They also conduct programs around the forest department’s schools and colleges. Maharashtra Forest Department conducts National Level competitions.
The “two-finger test” will no longer be allowed in rape trials, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday, and any who still use it will be found guilty of misconduct. The two-finger test is an unethical and invasive physical examination in which two fingers are inserted into a woman’s vagina to gauge the suppleness of her vaginal muscles and ascertain her “virginity.”
While delivering judgement restoring a conviction in a rape-murder case, Justice Chandrachud on Monday said, “Evidence of a victim’s sexual history not material to case. It is regrettable that it continues to be conducted even today”.
Supreme Court warned that persons conducting the test in rape cases will be held guilty of misconduct and ordered removal of two-finger test from study materials in medical colleges saying the “unscientific invasive method of examining rape survivor retraumatises sexually assaulted woman”.
The apex court overturned the acquittal order of a High Court and sentenced the man to life imprisonment in the rape-murder case that was being heard.
The Supreme Court had deemed the practice unconstitutional in 2013 and held that the test should not be performed.
The two-finger test is an unscientific and regressive procedure that involves the insertion of two fingers into a person’s vagina to gauge the laxity of vaginal muscles, thereby determining her ‘virginity’. It is based on the patriarchal assumption that a woman who is sexually active is less likely to have been sexually assaulted; several judgments and research have shown that a person’s sexual history have no bearing on sexual assault.
Nagpur: The sixth edition of Nagpur Marathon is being organised in Nagpur by Adventures And You, a unit of KA Connect, on November 27, informs Race Director Mitesh Rambhia. This year the event is being promoted with a social cause — ‘Donate Organ – Save Life’. The start and finish points of the Marathon will be Tirpude College, Near Sadar Police Station, Civil Lines, Nagpur.
After the phenomenal response to all the previous events, Rambhia has made sure that Nagpurians and runners from across the country will experience an exciting course. Rambhia claimed that the Nagpur Marathon is the only event in Nagpur which has the 42-km full marathon race category. The marathon has received an overwhelming response. Till now 2500 runners have already registered for the event.
The marathon runs are planned in the following categories: 5kms (dream walk/jog/run) — non-timed run; 10kms (endurance run) — RFID timed run; 21kms (the Orange City run) – RFID timed run and 42kms (Full Marathon) – RFID-timed run. Participants from Police, Air Force, Army, Navy, CRPF, SRPF, Home Guards will be given free entry in the event. Also winners of the 2019 Nagpur Marathon edition and the 2022 Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon edition will not be charged.
Rambhia added that they have been following this tradition right from the first edition of the Nagpur Marathon. The marathon will be a two-day event, with Day One (26-11-2022) as Marathon Expo Day and Day Two (27-11-2022) as the Marathon Race Day. About 8000 conditioned athletes and runners from all walks of life in India will be participating in the marathon. All runners in the 10, 21 and 42kms category will be electronically timed using RFID Timing Chips.
The age categories in all races for both men and women are as follows: 5kms — 5-10, 11-18, 19-30, 31-45, 46-60, 61 plus (men and women). 10kms — 15-30, 31-45, 46-60, 61 plus (men and women). 21kms — 18-30, 31-45, 46-60, 61 plus (men and women). 42kms — 18-45, 46 plus.
Those who wish to register for the event may log on to: www.adventuresandyou.com with the last date being November 15.
I spent the entire shoot by myself, entirely cut off from the outer world”, says Gashmeer Mahajani of Tu Zakhm Hai
Many of the finest and most gifted performers embody their roles through method acting, an approach in which the actor ‘becomes’ the character. Yes, these methods sometimes tend to freak out people on set but what’s a smashing performance without some sacrifice? Gashmeer Mahajani, the lead in the Tu Zakhm Hai – an MX Serial, has a similar story to narrate for his grey character in this long format series that is now streaming on MX Player. The actor, who has been receiving positive comments on his role, opens up about his process of getting into character and what happened behind the scenes in the transformation of becoming Viraj.
On his preparation, Gashmeer said, “Being Viraj was like being caught up in a whirlwind of emotions. I’ve wanted to try my hand at grey shades for a while now and Tu Zakhm Hai was the perfect opportunity to do so. Although Viraj may not always act in accordance with the law, the audience will attest to his capacity to grow as a person. There are so many layers to him, it was quite a process to get it right. I spent the entire shoot by myself, entirely cut off from the outer world. We filmed it far from home in Delhi, which was good for me. From the moment I stepped out of the hotel room until I returned, I was Viraj. The other crew members were in shock most days as well, sometimes wary of approaching me when I was practising my lines or getting into character because I was not Gashmeer but that intimidating, authoritative person who probably scared them. He has so much violence, hurt, and angst inside of him that it wouldn’t have been possible to snap in and out of it effortlessly.”
Tu Zakhm Hai follows the life of Viraj Trehan – a Hawala King who runs his illegal operations with an iron fist while hiding behind the facade of a real estate mogul. Circumstances lead Viraj to hold the fiercely independent and strong Kavya Grewal hostage as a special guest – caged in his dark embrace while love finds mysterious ways to bloom in this otherwise hopeless situation. But when two diametrically different worlds collide, there are consequences beyond imagination. Will Viraj be able to straighten his present and blur his past? Will Kavya and Viraj find common ground that will allow them to coexist in love?
Directed by Aniruddha Rajederkar and Noel Smith, the series also stars Donal Bisht, Nehal Chudasama, Parinita Seth, Jinal Joshi, Sachin Verma, Aparna Kumar, Udhav Vij, Saurabh Man and Abhinav Verma in key roles.
Produced by Inspire Films Private Limited (a Beyond Dreams company), Tu Zakhm Hai – an MX Serial is currently streaming on MX Player
‘Boycott Cadbury’ trends after news of beef being used in Cadbury product
Boycott Cadbury started trending on Twitter on Sunday as apart from the usual fake claims of ‘beef’ being used in Cadbury products, social media users targetted the recent Diwali advertisement of the company.
VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi shared the Cadbury advertisement and objected to the use of ‘Damodar’ as the name of a poor lamp seller claiming that this has been done to show “someone with PM Narendra Modi’s father’s name in poor light”. “Chaiwale ke baap diyewala,” Sadhvi Prachi tweeted while many others started tweeting calling for the boycott of Cadbury products in India.
This is not the first time that Cadbury came under the fire of Indian Twitter users. In 2021, a similar boycott call was given which prompted the company to issue a statement clarifying that all its products in India are 100% vegetarian and the green dot on the wrapper stands for that.
Twitter users who made the ‘Boycott Cadbury’ trend shared a screenshot of the product description page of the Cadbury website, Australia. It said, “Please note, if any of our Australian products contain gelatine in the ingredients, the gelatine we use is halal certified and derived from beef.”
The viral screenshot claiming beef in Cadbury products is not from India. Earlier when the same accusations were brought against Cadbury, Mondelez India, which manufactures Cadbury Daily Milk, its Indian products are 100% vegetarian.
BharatPe launches ‘My Shop My Ad’ campaign for its merchant partners with Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul
BharatPe launches new campaign which enables small shopkeepers to create their own ad with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul
The personalized advertisement can be created in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada, and can be used by shopkeepers to attract more customers
New Delhi, October 28.10.2022: BharatPe, one of India’s leading fintech companies, recently announced the launch of its new and one-of-a-kind marketing campaign called ‘My Shop My Ad’. This first-ever campaign in the fintech industry in India gives millions of offline merchants of BharatPe an opportunity to create their own video advertisement- featuring India’s star cricketers, Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul. The merchants can create customized advertisements for their own shops in multiple languages. Merchants would be able to share their personalized advertisements directly with their customers. BharatPe has partnered with Rephrase.ai to build the technology platform for this offering.
The process of creating the advertisement is simple. Shop owners can create their own personalized advertisements via the BharatPe app by following 3 simple steps. Merchants can go on the BharatPe app and visit the ‘My Shop My Ad’ section. They will be required to submit their business details like shop name, contact, and business category. Post this, they will need to upload a picture of their shop facade in portrait mode. The personalized ad is created and delivered to the merchants within 48 hours.
Speaking on the launch of this new campaign, Mr. Parth Joshi, Chief Marketing Officer, BharatPe, said, “We are excited to announce the launch of ‘My Shop My Ad’ campaign. This initiative will empower the next-door retail shop owners to have their own customized advertisements with famous cricketers and in turn, be able to attract more customers to their shops. I am confident that this initiative will have a positive impact on their business. We tried this with a limited set of merchants in the pilot phase and the response has been overwhelming. I am confident that this initiative will encourage more merchants to join hands with BharatPe and help us expand our reach across the country. It has been a wonderful experience working with the team at Rephrase.ai for the campaign and we look forward to creating more personalized campaigns for our merchants in the near future, as we continue to stay committed to our vision of empowering millions of offline merchants and Kirana store owners in the country.”
“Working with BharatPe, a pioneer in the Fintech space was a great experience for Rephrase.ai and this is only the beginning. With the growing demand for personalization, humanizing customer journeys continue to be Rephrase.ai’s north star and we are anticipating great developments in generative AI in the next year. For BharatPe, we unlocked new levels of personalization with pictures of storefronts as video backgrounds and audio in local languages, which means BharatPe’s 10 million store owners will get to create their shops’ ads with digital avatars of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu based on their preferences ” Ashray Malhotra, CEO and Co-founder, Rephrase.ai.
Wockhardt Hospitals- Lungs of a woman washed with saline water to treat very rare disease
The human body is full of complex mechanisms which often present as anomalies and rare diseases. One such rare disease is Primary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) which affects only 0.2 per million population. A 65-year-old female was treated at Wockhardt hospitals Nagpur for PAP – a disease in which protein gets accumulated inside the lungs leading to decrease in oxygen exchange. The woman had complaints of breathing difficulty and progressive hypoxia (fall in blood oxygen levels). “We performed Whole Lung Lavage of both lungs – a complex procedure of washing the lungs to remove protein deposits.
After 10 cycles of saline instillation and drainage, we were able to wash the left lung with 8 liters of saline and right lung with 8.8 liters of saline. We used the modified WLL to clean the lungs and clear it from most of the protein deposits”, informed, Dr. Sameer Arbat, Consultant- Interventional Pulmonology. The procedure was successful with no adverse events and the patient was discharged with significant improvement in radiological and clinical condition. Interventional Pulmonology is an advanced field of Pulmonology which deals with high end equipments for treating lung diseases.
Wockhardt Nagpur is equipped with advanced Interventional Pulmonology setup led by Dr Sameer Arbat who is pioneer of Interventional Pulmonology in Central India.
BIOFUELCIRCLE IN ASSOCATION WITH BAIF COMMENCES COUNTYRY’S FIRST PROJECT TO ESTABLISH BIOMASS FOCUSED RURAL BUSINESSES’ IN MAHARASHTRA
27 October 2022: BiofuelCircle, India’s first online marketplace for biomass and biofuels, has embarked on an ambitious project to establish 20 Biomass Banks at select locations across Maharashtra.
Biomass Bank, a digitally enabled rural business concept, facilitates biomass collection, aggregation, transport, and processing for green energyusing BiofuelCircle’s digital platform.
The project has BAIF Agro and Bio-Technology Private Limited, as rural implementation partner, under the guidance of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
The first phase of the project includes Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) spread across Amravati, Hingoli, Pune (Ambegaon) and Osmanabad Districts.
Biomass Banks, set up by these FPOs and SHGs will digitally connect farmers and drive collection of agricultural waste from the upcoming harvest season. BiofuelCircle marketplace will further provide market connect and services for end-use of the aggregated residue as industrial fuel.
Sharing his views on the initiative Suhas Baxi, Co-Founder and CEO, BiofuelCircle said “BiofuelCircle’s three-sided marketplace model is designed to drive wide scale rural participation. We aim to address the challenges around bioenergy supply chain and make a positive impact on the environment and the rural community by providing economic value, clean energy and increased rural job opportunities.”
This phase of the project aims to create market linkage for 15,000+ farmers and provide a sustained method for evacuating 100,000 MT Agri-residue biomass annually and create additional rural income of Rs 15 Crores.
Adding to this Mr. Shrinivas Kulkarni, Director, BAIF Agro and Bio Technology said “We work with the farmers at the grass-root level. Dealing with the crop residue is an issue. Its evacuation itself costs money. While burning it down may appear to be the easiest way, it’s not in the best interest of the farmer since it reduces soil nutrients. Biomass Bank is an encouraging move towards simplifying the “farm to industry connect” and helping meet the country’s energy needs with biomass and at the same time benefiting even the smallest farmer. Rural enterprise model generates more rural jobs and provides an additional source of income to the farmers.”
Furthermore, this initiative is a significant step in contributing towards climate change by ensuring sustainability and efficient waste management.
Despite doubting his intentions multiple times to follow through with the $44 billion Twitter acquisition deal, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now in charge of Twitter, CNBC reported.
As per sources, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and finance chief Ned Segal have left the company’s San Francisco headquarters and will not be returning as Musk began the purge of executives after closing the expected deal. Vijaya Gadde, the head of legal policy, trust, and safety was also fired, as per media reports.
In April, Twitter accepted Musk’s proposal to buy and take the social media service private.However, Musk soon began sowing doubt about his intentions to follow through with the agreement, alleging that the company failed to adequately disclose the number of spam and fake accounts on the service.
Earlier when Musk said he was terminating the deal, Twitter sued the billionaire, alleging he ‘refuses to honour his obligations to Twitter and its stockholders because the deal he signed no longer serves his personal interests’, however, he later decided to pursue his acquisition of Twitter at the original price of $54.20 a share, reported CNBC.
Following Musk’s decision, a Delaware Chancery Court judge eventually ruled that Musk had until October 28 to cement the Twitter deal or head to trial.
Musk arrived at the Twitter headquarters earlier this week carrying a sink, and documented the event on Twitter, saying ‘Entering Twitter HQ — let that sink in!’ and also updated his Twitter description to ‘Chief Twit’.
He tweeted a video of him and described his visit as an experience that he was trying to ‘sink in’ as the Tesla CEO has until the end of the week to either close the Twitter deal or face a trial.
In July, in a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk who had long been showing his interest to buy Twitter terminated the deal. The Tesla CEO did so by alleging that Twitter violated their mutual purchase agreement by misrepresenting the number of spam and fake bot accounts on its platform. After Musk put out the deal termination announcement, the market saw a sharp decline. Later, Twitter sued Musk accusing him of using bots as a pretext to exit a deal.
Again, last week, Musk confirmed that he will move forward with the Twitter buyout at the originally agreed price of $54.20 per share. However, the Twitter deal legal proceedings had been put on hold by a judge overseeing the dispute until October 28.
Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik You in new selection committee: BCCI
Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, declared equal pay for male and female cricketers on Thursday.
Harmanpreet Kaur and company will receive the same match money as their male counterparts $15 lakh every Test, $6 lakh per ODI, and $3 lakh per T20I under the present system.
In a historic decision, the BCCI declared on Thursday that all centrally contracted men’s and women’s Team India cricketers would receive equal remuneration. Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, made the announcement on Twitter.
“I’m happy to announce BCCI’s initial effort to combat discrimination. We are putting in place a pay equity policy for the women cricketers we have on contract. As we enter a new age of gender equality in Indian cricket, the match fee will be the same for male and women cricketers “Tweets from Shah
The same match fee will be paid to the female cricketers as it is to their male counterparts. Test ($15 lakh), ODI ($6 lakh), and T20I ($15,000) (INR 3 lakhs). My promise to our female cricket players was pay fairness, and I appreciate the Apex Council’s backing, he continued.
Farhan Akhtar and Zaeden will perform live in Nagpur on October 29 and 30 at Fun Planet on Koradi Road.
The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. Those interested can purchase tickets online.
Rechord Events is in charge of organising the concert. It will feature over ten artists, including Yashraj, the youngest rising pop sensation, and Dikshant, a singer, songwriter, and composer.
“Rechord is a one-of-a-kind event management firm. We are delivering one of Central India’s first major music festivals in Nagpur “Aditya Takrani, Founder of Rechord, stated at a press conference on Tuesday.
Nagpur will hear the young and dashing Zaeden, famous for his trend setter song “Tere Bina’, on October 29. The phenomenal Farhan Akhtar and his Farhan Live band are set to perform on October 30.
“We have brought to Nagpur a great music festival with Giant wheel rides, bull ride, flea market, camping, bonfire, and much more. Audience can look forward to a remarkable music night with fasci nating SFX, sound, and light designs,” said Saumya Kolay, Co-founder, Rechord.
The organisers have ensured COVID-19 protocols to guarantee fan safety. Tickets can also be booked offline by contacting the organisers.
Karishma Takrani, Co-founder, Rechord was also present at the press conference.
Nagpur-Hyderabad distance would be covered in three and a half hours, says Gadkari
Nagpur: The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced that the Nagpur-Hyderabad Road would be widened and thus the distance of about five hundred kilometres could be covered in just three and a half hours. “With this move, Hyderabad will come very close to Nagpur,” Gadkari said while interacting with the media in Nagpur on Wednesday.
Gadkari further said that the Central Government aims to build roads worth Rs 25,000 crore in the country in the coming year. Nagpur and Hyderabad routes are also included in this. At present, it takes at least eight to nine hours by road to cover the distance from Nagpur to Hyderabad. Mumbai-Pune Expressway will be made super fast, he added.
The Union Minister called on the common people to invest in the National Highway Authority of India’s (NHAI) ‘National Highways Infra Trust (NHAI InvIT) bonds claiming that at 8% it would offer better returns than any other institutions, said a report in a local English daily.
This infrastructure investment trust was launched to support the Centre’s National Monetization Pipeline (NMP). India has the second largest network in the world covering about 63.72 lakh kms, as per the NHAI officials.
Gadkari informed that NHAI would raise InvIT bonds of Rs 25 lakh crore for its various projects. He emphasised that common people would be targeted for the sale of bonds apart from institutions and foreign investors. “There has been a massive response to the InvIT since its launch (on October 17). The issue is already oversubscribed four times. We will provide monthly interest to all the investors. The amount will be used to construct highways and bridges on a public-partnership basis,” the Minister said.
Gadkari said the InvIT bonds would soon be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), where investors would get the opportunity for investment and trade. “I would be going to Mumbai for listing these bonds, probably next week,” he said.
Stressing that the country’s economy was on a fast-track growth, Gadkari said highways would play a vital role in it. “We would be constructing 26 green expressways across the country. One of those is the completely new Nagpur-Hyderabad highway. It would significantly reduce the travelling time between two cities. The alignment of the road is already completed, and we would soon come out with a DPR. Once completed, the travel distance between two cities would be just three and half hours,” the report quoted Gadkari as saying.
Gadkari said another project would be the Mumbai-Bangalore Highway which would connect the existing Mumbai-Pune Expressway. “All these highways would be access controlled and 10-12 lanes wide. In Meerut, we have built a 16-lane highway,” he said.
The city MP said that once Samruddhi Mahamarg opens, it would be more convenient to reach Pune through Jalna. “A new road would be constructed from Jalna to Pune, which would be completed in the next one and half years.”
Speaking on the ambitious Inter-Modal Station (IMS), the Union Minister reiterated that the project was scrapped due to stiff opposition from environmentalists who also filed a PIL in Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. “We are exploring whether the same facilities can be built at Khapri. We are also planning to shift the heavy traffic at Sindi Dry Port. We had received Rs 1,200 crore from the centre for IMS, but after opposition by the greens at the Ajni Vann, even the contractor backed out. It has affected the plans to replace the existing British-era bridge at Ajni with a new one,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate Samruddhi Mahamarg & Nagpur’s metro Reach on December 11, 2022
The first phase of 701 km Nagpur Mumbai Samruddhi MahaMarg from Nagpur to Shirdi will be operational by November, said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The CM heads the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation which is the nodal agency for the project. The first phase is 520km between Nagpur and Shirdi between Nagpur and Shirdi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate it. He however, did not divulge further details. The MSRDC vice chairman and managing director Radheshyam Mopalwar confirmed that they are waiting the PM’s confirmation. ”We are in readiness for the commissioning of the first phase by the Prime Minister. It will help improve connectivity and economic growth in the districts adjacent to the first phase of the Samruddhi Marg,” he noted.
The construction of the ambitious Samruddhi MahaMarg was launched during the previous BJP government in 2019. The land acquisition phase for the greenfield project started in July 2017 after it was first announced in 2015.
The project entails a total cost of Rs 55,000 crore and the MSRDC has raised loans worth Rs 28,000 crore. The Samruddhi MahaMarg passes directly through 10 districts namely Nagpur, Amravati, Buldhana, Wardha, Washim, Jalna, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Nashik, and Thane. The first phase will connect eight districts.
RRR wins best foreign film at the 2022 Saturn Awards
RRR, SS Rajamouli’s masterpiece, never ceases to astound Western reviewers and viewers. The blockbuster has now started its promotion at the award ceremonies.
The movie took home the best international feature prize at the 50th Saturn Awards on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
The honours, which recognise works of genre literature, are regarded as the start of the Oscars’ road to the big event, which will take place the following year.
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films awards science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genre fiction in movies, TV shows, and streaming services with the Saturn Award.
RRR won the prize for the best foreign film at the 2022 awards on Tuesday night, defeating films such Downton Abbey: A New Era, Eiffel, I’m Your Man, Riders of Justice, and Silent Night.
In order to promote RRR, director SS Rajamouli provided a video acceptance speech from Japan.
“I am overjoyed that our movie RRR took home the Saturn Award for best foreign film. On behalf of our entire team, I thank the jury. We are overjoyed, he declared.
RRR is currently the second Indian movie to receive this honour. Rajamouli, who also directed the first, made a point of mentioning this in his video greeting. “This is the second Saturn Award for my movie,” he continued.
I initially took home a prize for Baahubali: The Conlusion. I wish I could be there in person, but I’m sorry I have prior obligations related to the release of RRR in Japan.
RRR received nominations for both best action/adventure picture and best film director. In the first, Matt Reeves, who won for The Batman, defeated SS Rajamouli.
The film RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, is a fictionalised portrayal of the early lives of Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, two Indian rebels.
With a global gross of over 1100 crore and climbing, the movie is one of the most popular Indian films of all time. As a result of its favourable reviews in the US, it has also been nominated for an Oscar.
Amway India celebrates ‘Healthy Wali Diwali’ – promotes the importance of good health - in, out and around
21 October 2022: In line with its endeavour to encourage people to embrace holistic well-being and to prioritize health and hygiene in, out and around, Amway India, one of the leading FMCG Direct Selling companies, introduced ‘Healthy Wali Diwali’, to spread festive cheer by organising sessions across healthy living and cooking, beauty, and home hygiene for its direct sellers and their customers across regions. In addition, special expert speaker programs were also organized to commemorate National Ayurveda Day.
The rise of passion-based communities has been a striking trend witnessed recently as people come together to celebrate special moments and occasions. As people gear up for the festivities, Amway is focusing on the importance of health, happiness, and home hygiene while fostering the spirit of togetherness to make the festivities memorable. In the West region, the company introduced organized a series of interventions on healthy cooking, Ayurveda, skincare, and home hygiene aimed at creating awareness about the importance of health – in, out and around under its ‘Healthy Wali Diwali’ campaign.
Commenting on the initiatives, Chandra Bhushan Chakraborty, Sr. Vice President, East & West, Amway India said, “With heightened enthusiasm and celebrations bigger and brighter each year, we, at Amway India, continue to witness the prioritization of health and holistic well-being amongst consumers. In line with this trend and reinforcing our commitment to helping people live better, healthier lives, we have been bringing passion-based communities together to share and exchange knowledge on healthy living, beauty, and home hygiene. The sessions under our ‘Healthy Wali Diwali’ campaign were focussed on health – in, out and around where expert speakers shared easy and healthy recipes, significance of Ayurveda, beauty, skincare and home hygiene tips with our direct selling partners. With festivals right ahead of us, these unique initiatives help people elevate their festive celebrations through engaging product experiences, ensuring the well-being of themselves and their loved ones.”
To encourage healthy choices, Amway organised cooking sessions on scrumptious yet easy-to-make healthy delicacies with Amway’s Nutrilite All Plant Protein using Amway Queen Cookware range, wherein the latter offers excellent cooking performance with almost zero oil usage. Adding to the vigour of the celebrations, the company conducted workshops on how to up the beauty quotient with its make-up and colour range by Attitude while also ensuring care for skin with its range of premium skincare products by Artistry. Further, expert speakers were invited at select locations to share insights on the importance of Ayurveda in our lives, Focusing on home hygiene, interactive sessions on quick tips and tricks for a clean and sparkling home helped people address last-minute cleaning woes.
Embracing the wave of digitization, Amway has scaled up these initiatives by making them virtual and reaching a larger set of consumers to spread awareness. Alongside, the company is also focused on reiterating the importance of healthy living and nutritious eating while fostering the spirit of community building to celebrate differently while helping others.
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