Controversial Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’, earlier titled ‘Padmavati’, which has released in India after a struggle, is now barred from opening in cinemas in Malaysia over concerns regarding “sensitivities of Islam”. Malaysia’s National Film Censorship Board (LPF) has barred filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s ‘Padmaavat’ from getting released in the country.
Malaysia‘s film censorship board (LPF) chairman said the film’s storyline is our concern as “Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country”. Malaysia has a history of banning movies that are widely distributed elsewhere in the world. The distributor in Malaysia is expected to appeal against the LPF decision on Tuesday.
The chairman of National Film Censorship Board Mohd Zamberi Abdul Aziz has said the lavishly-mounted film was not cleared as it might offend the Muslims in the country.
“The storyline of the film touches on the sensitivities of Islam. That in itself is a matter of grave concern in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country,” Aziz was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today.
The film faced controversy at home as well after various Rajput groups accused Bhansali of “distorting historical facts” with the portrayal of queen Padmavati, a claim repeatedly denied by him.
According to the report, Aziz said the distributors of the film had filed an appeal against the ban which would be taken up by the Film Appeals Committee on January 30.
In Pakistan, the censor board had cleared film without any cuts for screening with a ‘U’ certification.
“The state government has approved a plan of Rs. 750 crore for Maharashtra Law University at Nagpur and work on the first phase costing Rs. 200 crore would begin soon,” Devendra Fadnavis said in Nagpur.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government had approved a plan of Rs. 750 crore for a law university.
Devendra Fadnavis, along with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, also laid the foundation stone of a flyover connecting Ujjwal Nagar to Manish Nagar, with a railway over bridge and underpass, on the Nagpur-Hyderabad section of National Highway 47, to be built at a cost of Rs. 130 crore.
The Nagpur peri-urban water supply scheme for 10 villages under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme, built at a cost of Rs. 232.75 crore and expected to benefit 3.5 lakh people, was also inaugurated.
He expressed happiness at the water scheme being completed in two years. Congratulating the team that was working on the Manish Nagar flyover, Devendra Fadnavis said that he had been struggling with the project for many years now.
He added that the government was working towards making Nagpur airport a world class one with cargo hub facilities.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has congratulated the team behind the Maharashtra tableau which won the first prize at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The certificate issued by the Ministry of Defence says that the tableau on the coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, presented by Maharashtra at the Republic Day parade 2018, has been awarded the first prize.
Various states and Union Territories had put up their tableaux during the parade on January 26 in the national capital. Fadnavis in a tweet said, “It was a great news and proud moment.” “Congratulations to the entire team who worked hard and achieved this,” he said in the tweet. The tableau was created by well known art director Nitin Desai and his team. The coronation ceremony was enacted on the tableau by 10 artists.
Great News!
Proud Moment!
Maharashtra’s Tableau on Coronation Ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at #RepublicDay Parade wins the 1st prize!
Congratulations to entire team who worked hard and achieved this !
जय भवानी, जय शिवाजी…!
जय महाराष्ट्र…! pic.twitter.com/Uws7DHgk2o
Mission Impossible Fallout, The impossible seems, well, possible when Tom Cruise is in control.
One day after announcing the title for the sixth entry in the Mission Impossible Fallout franchise,Tom Cruise shared a spine-tingling photo from the set showing the actor leaping from a dangerously high scaffolding toward the edge of a building.
As he shared the shot on Instagram, Cruise also promised the upcoming film, titled Mission: Impossible – Fallout, will be “the most thrilling mission yet” in the action series, which launched in 1996 as a reimagining of the 1966 TV series of the same name.
On Thursday, Cruise shared another sneak peek at the film, showing off a still of himself hanging from the side of a helicopter.
Though specific plot details are still under wraps, director Christopher McQuarrie told Empire that “the title has multiple meanings in the film, from the literal to the figurative,” further explaining that “there is the threat of nuclear terrorism hanging over the movie, which is the literal threat.”
“There’s [also] the notion that what’s happened in the movie is the end result of choices that Ethan Hunt has made in his life,” he continued, referencing Cruise’s character. “It’s Ethan’s past come back to haunt him. It’s the fallout of all his good intentions.”
Mission Impossible Fallout Cast – Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett, Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames, and Vanessa Kirby will join Cruise and McQuarrie when Mission Impossible Fallout hits theaters on July 27.
Ever seen an uncaged tiger up close? Doesn’t it send shivers down your spine just thinking about it? In an appalling incident in a forest near Nagpur, Maharashtra, two men on a bike found themselves in a baffling situation when they saw two full-grown tigers just a few feet away from them. A video of the same, shot at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, shows the men with a tiger right in front of them, and a few minutes later, notice another one behind. Quite interestingly, the tigers did not attack the two men and left them unharmed.
The 4.18-minute clip captures the scene with two men on their bike when a tiger walked right in front of them and stared at them for a while. A few minutes later, it left them unharmed while they continued to remain stationary. Soon, another tiger appeared from behind and in the clip, the two men can be seen looking back at the second tiger in shock. Fortunately, even the second tiger left the two unharmed. Reportedly, the video was shot by people who were in a car just a few meters away from the bikers.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has rescheduled his two-day visit to Nagpur in view of Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot being “busy with the preparations” for the office-of-profit case in the Delhi High Court on Monday. An official said that Gahlot was also to accompany the chief minister during his visit to see development projects initiated by BJP-ruled Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).
The day-to-day hearing will start in the Delhi High Court in the disqualification case of 20 AAP MLAs for allegedly holding office-of-profit as parliamentary secretaries from Monday, the official said. Gahlot is among the 20 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs who have been disqualified by the president on the recommendation of the Election Commission. The party has challenged the decision in the high court.
“As the transport minister is busy with preparations of office-of-profit case, the chief minister’s Nagpur visit has been rescheduled,” the official.
At the insistence of Union Surface Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari, Kejriwal was to embark on a two-day Nagpur visit on Saturday. Official also said that the new dates of chief minister’s visit to Nagpur, a home town of Gadkari, will be announced soon.
As complex and impressive computers are becoming, they still don’t hold a candle to the human brain. Sure, we can’t instantly recall every piece of data that ever gets saved into our memory banks, and we’re not as good at playing board games, but we have the ability to adapt and reason that a computer simply can’t emulate.
Even advanced computer brains are unable to deal with concepts that don’t fit into their existing programming, while organic brains (in most circumstances) are much better at the classic human trait of just making up plans as we go along. That said, humanity’s time as the grand champions of winging it might be coming to a close.
A team of scientists at MIT have completed a successful initial test of a computer modeled after brain synapses rather than binary 1’s and 0’s, which could well lead to robot brains that are structured like our own – thereby giving our adaptability to computers so that we become truly obsolete.
Computers are limited by their dependency on binary inputs – if a code doesn’t come in those 1’s and 0’s, it won’t make any sense to a machine. Conversely, humans have a hundred billion neurons within our brains, along with a hundred trillion synapses that can fire out packets of analogue data, where a different strength of signal will affect the meaning of the message that’s being sent.
According to Jeehwan Kim, who is working on the project:
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“Once you apply some voltage to represent some data with your artificial neuron, you have to erase and be able to write it again in the exact same way. But in an amorphous solid, when you write again, the ions go in different directions because there are lots of defects. This stream is changing, and it’s hard to control. That’s the biggest problem – nonuniformity of the artificial synapse.”
Computers literally aren’t designed to put up with these kinds of complex messages, and as such, the scientists behind this new emerging technology have had to return to the drawing board, completely building hardware from scratch that’s able to interpret a matrix of different inputs all controlled by the amount of electricity that’s sent in each burst.
Essentially, this emulates the human brain, while also making allowances for the ways that computer technology can’t quite manage to live up to our own processing power.
All of this has culminated in a relatively simple initial test: a computer that’s able to correctly identify different people’s handwriting at 95% accuracy. This is a small victory (traditional computers are already capable of managing 97% accuracy at present), but it’s indicative of a major change that could revolutionize computer in the near future.
It’s probably also worth noting that this test was conducted entirely within a simulation, so we’re not able to see the actual results of such an experiment just yet. The initial successful computer model, though, suggests that this is worth exploring future in our quest to build bigger, better, more adaptable robots.
These efforts aren’t designed to replace the way that current computers are designed, but rather, they’ll work with emerging machine learning technology in order to produce a computer that can think like a human, and also process numbers like a calculator.
This best of both worlds approach will mean that the future of computing will make most human beings entirely obsolete. At least we’ll always be better than computers when it comes to eating cake. It’s not much, but it’s something.
Nagpur’s oldest & biggest walk & foot race (Walkathon & Dream Run 2018) is back with a new mission and enthusiasm to inspire the paramount importance of health in the minds of the young & the elderly.
Jointly presented by Rotary Club of Nagpur and Arneja Heart & Multispeciality Hospital along with Dinshaw’s, Calderys and Gorewada International Zoo as associate sponsors, Walkathon & Dream Run 2018 is a Walk & Run for Life to be held on Sunday, 4th February 2018 at Ramgiri, Civil Lines, Nagpur.
The event will be marked by exciting prizes worth Rs. 4, 00,000/- to be won on 3, 5 & 10 KM walk race and 5 & 10 KM run race. Interested candidates can register online at www.rcnarnejawalkathon.com or fill forms available at Dinshaw’s outlets close to Residency Road, Gittikhadan, Gandhi Sagar Lake, and Nirmal Nagari-Taj Baug. Besides, the forms are also available at Dinshaw’s Cream Studio, Dinshaw’s Factory, and Ajit, Sadar. The registration charges (including all taxes) are Rs. 200/- for Walkathon and Rs. 500/- & Rs. 750/- for 5 KM & 10 KM Dream Run respectively.
Dinshaw’s Carnival of Food & Fun, from 3rd to 4th February, will be another highlight of the event, where Dinshaw’s Food Court will serve lip-smacking dishes at 20% discount to the participants and public both. All participants must also collect their free caps, t-shirts, bibs (for runners only), and gifts on 3rd February between 9 am to 7 pm.
Walkathon is one of the celebrated projects of Rotary Club of Nagpur started in 2005. Where the participation was 500-1000 persons in the initial years, it has significantly grown now to 5000-10000 persons hailing from the various regions of Vidarbha. Arnjea Heart & Multispecialty Hospital, Central India’s most advanced cardiac care facility in Nagpur, has also been the strongest proponent and partner of the event for years. For the first time now, the event is also promoted alongside its own mascot – an animated tiger wearing a Rotary cap and a Heart-badged t-shirt.
The proceeds of Walkathon & Dream Run 2018 will be utilized to shape other social causes of Rotary Club of Nagpur, like Udaan, a fun-filled sports day for Differently Abled children, and Hemalkasa Surgical Camp to provide medical aid to the tribal and underprivileged population.
This project is been executed under the able guidance and support of The Current president of the Club Rtn Rina Sinha, Past President Dr. Sanjiv Chugh, : Rtn Kapil Bahri, President Elect & Director Walkathon
Rtn. Namita Sharma, Rtn Sarang Kale Chairpersons : Rtn Mahendra Kamat, Rtn Rajendra Jaiswal, Rtn Navneet Jain, Rtn Nivedita Pendharkar , Rtn Shweta Singh and the entire team of Rotary Club of Nagpur
For registration, visit the website or call 0712-6464936 or 8766833859. Office Address: Bishop Cotton School, Sadar, Nagpur.
New Delhi: Lauding the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) approval on accessing mobile and internet services on flights, the Broadband India Forum (BIF) said it would be largely beneficial to mobile consumers, as it would expand broadband access.
“BIF believes that this will largely benefit air travellers in India and help garner additional revenues for the service providers. We welcome these recommendations by TRAI on in-flight connectivity and believe that this would be very beneficial to the consumers,” said TV Ramachandran, President-Broadband India Forum.
“In-flight connectivity and access to the internet is available today in many parts of the world. More than 10,000 domestic and international flights go across India every day carrying more than 10 lakh travellers who will now have access to broadband connectivity. We urge the telecom department for an early acceptance and implementation of these recommendations in coordination with the Ministry of Civil Aviation,” he added.
The TRAI on Friday gave green signal to access mobile and internet services onboard flight and recommended allowing mobile and internet services through both satellite and terrestrial network.
In its recommendation, the authority said the internet and mobile communication on aircraft service should be permitted as in-flight connectivity in the Indian airspace.
The move comes after the department of telecom had sought views of the TRAI in August last year over the proposal to introduce voice, data and video services over Indian airspace for domestic, international and overflying flights.
The authority also recommended that the operation of mobile communication on aircraft services should be permitted with a minimum height restriction of 3,000 meters, adding that internet services through Wi-Fi onboard be made available when electronic devices are permitted to be used only via in-flight or airplane modes.
The Indexpo Nagpur is a leading industrial exhibition which gets enlightened by the presence of industrial goods and services, electrical gods and services, tools and technologies, steel products, trading products, electronic goods and services and allied products and services.
This expo will be held on 15-18 Feb 2018 at Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur, India. These cities are upcoming and developing industrial towns in the country provide you great opportunities. We have been organizing these exhibition since 2009 and now very popular and result oriented exhibitions in Central India’s B cities.
It is an ideal platform that looks forward to the best buyer and seller relationship and both buyers and sellers are equally benefitted.
The event also presents the latest technologies and innovations and allows the exhibitors to interact with new customers. More focus on machine tools, hand tools, industrial and engineering equipments.
Exhibitor Profile
Indexpo Nagpur draws in a large number of professional exhibitors, looking to showcase different varieties of industrial machine tools and accessories.
Profile of exhibit are CAD, CAM & Software Engineering, CNC & Special Purpose Machines, Machine Tools, Environmental Engineering, Cutting Tools, Dies & Moulds, Electrical/Electronics & Instrumentation, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy Resources, Automobile Components manufacturers and suppliers, Forming Technologies, Food Processing Machinery & Plants, Foundry & Casting Engineering, Gears, Motors & Drives, Industrial Safety Equipments, Material Handling Equipments, Pumps & Valves, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipments, Power Engineering, Testing & Measuring Equipments, Welding Equipments & Consumables, Cold Storage Equipments, Electrical Panels & Switches.
Some of the main items of exhibit at the show are CNC machines, infrastructure tools, welding equipments, generators and diesel engines. Rolling mills, power plant equipments, material handling tools, testing and measurement instruments, control panels, packaging solutions, compressors, cranes, safety appliances, consultancy services and automation systems are showcased here as well. Steel equipments, trolleys and valves, motors, bearings, EPC machines, mining tools, control panels and industrial castings are exhibited during the show as well.
The list of exhibitors at the show features many leading companies, including Neeshu Enterprises and Satvik Trading Corporation and others.
Flipkart is currently hosting its ‘Flipkart Republic Day sale’ and is offering heavy discounts on popular smartphones. The sale started on January 21 and will end on January 23. From Apple iPhone X, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 to Samsung Galaxy S7 edge mobiles are up for grabs at affordable prices. Meanwhile, Amazon is also hosting its flagship sale which is known as “Great Indian Sale.” Check out the top 6 deals on smartphones on Flipkart Republic Day sale.
1) Apple iPhone X: The flagship phone was launched in November last year. The 64 GB variant is up for grabs at Rs 84,999. iPhone X is originally priced at Rs 89,000 with a four percent discount. The exchange offer (up to Rs 18,000) is also valid on the purchase of the iPhone X.
2) Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (32GB storage, 4GB RAM) The e-commerce website has brought down the price of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The premium smartphone which was originally priced at Rs 41,900, can be bought at Rs 35,990. The exchange offer on the Galaxy S7 edge will further reduce Rs 18,000 on the device. R
3) Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 The Mi Mix 2 is a fantastic smartphone, and Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale has provided with you the best opportunity to own the bezel-less phone for Rs 29,999. While it’s fairly pricey, this is Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone in India. Add, another Rs 21,000 (maximum) off with an exchange offer.
4) Apple iPhone 7 32GB During the sale, Apple iPhone 7 is available for Rs 40,999, down from Rs 49,000. So you will save Rs 8001 on the purchase of the iPhone 7. Customers can also avail an exchange offer of up to Rs 18,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 7. If you own an iPhone 5s then you can probably think about upgrading to the iPhone 7.
5)Google Pixel 2 XL Google Pixel 2 XL is available for a massive discount of Rs 48,999, from its original price of Rs 73,000. The discount includes Rs 10,000 cashback for those who purchase the device using a HDFC bank credit card. And if a customer wants to exchange your old smartphone, you can get an additional R 18,000 off on the purchase of the Pixel 2 XL.
6) Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (64GB storage, 4GB RAM) The Redmi Note 4 price has been reduced, making the device available for as low as Rs 10,999 (down from Rs 12,999). This is the model which comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Additionally, the exchange offer (up to Rs 10000) reduces the price of the Redmi Note 4 even further.
The NMC (Nagpur Municipal Corporation) standing committee on Friday approved the proposal to launch audio advertisements in five gardens on a pilot basis. It will be installed in remaining gardens in phased manner after seeing citizens’ response.
Standing committee chairman Sandip Jadhav told the proposal has been approved as a new revenue model. “We will discontinue it if received complaints from citizens. I think the model will work out. We have made mandatory for the private agency to also play devotional and classical music as per requirement. Directives also given to play NMC’s schemes, projects and programmes. It can be a good medium for taking the NMC’s initiatives to the people,” he said.
As per the advertisement department’s proposal, revenue of Rs25,000 per annum will come from five gardens — Tulsibagh, Cotton Market, Gandhisagar Lake, Lakadganj and Balaji Nagar.
Audio advertisements will be played out in the five gardens for one minute every 15 minutes for 2.5 hours each in the morning and evening hours.
The standing committee did not fix any rate for advertisements or any system to screen contents of advertisements.
In the meeting, lucky draw was held to decided eight of 16 members of the standing committee whose terms would expire. As per norms, remaining eight members can continue for next one year. The political parties may not continue them and replace with new members.
Eight members who will exit include seven from BJP— Sangeeta Girhe, Rita Mule, Usha Pilot, Durga Hattithele, Bhagyashree Kantode, Manisha Kote, Sarita Kawre and one from Congress— Harish Gwalbanshi.
Though Jadhav escaped in lucky draw system, BJP sources told TOI he would not continue as chairman for second year.
Today India successfully test-fired its nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 – the most advanced missile in the Agni series with a strike range of over 5000 kms – from a test range off Odisha coast.
The user associate test-flight of the missile has further boosted indigenous missile capabilities and deterrence strength of the country.
All radars, tracking systems and range stations monitored the flight performance, defence sources said.
All radars, tracking systems and range stations monitored the flight performance, defence sources said.
Describing the trial as “fully successful”, the sources said, the sophisticated missile travelled for 19 minutes and covered 4,900 km.
The sleek missile was test-fired from a canister launcher, mounted on a mobile platform, at about 9.54 am from No. 4 launch pad of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Abdul Kalam Island, earlier known as Wheeler Island, they said.
“After four successful developmental trials, this was the first user associate test of ballistic missile Agni-5,” the sources added.
ballistic missile ‘Agni-5’ is most advanced missile in the Agni series with new technologies incorporated in it in terms of navigation and guidance, warhead and engine. It has a range of over 5000 km.
The missile is so programmed that after reaching the peak of its trajectory it will turn towards Earth to continue its journey towards the intended target with an increased speed due to the attraction of the earth’s gravitational pull, he said.
Its path is precisely directed by the advanced on-board computer and inertial navigation system, the official added.
The first two successful flights of ballistic missile Agni-5 in 2012 and 2013 were in open configuration
India has at present in its armoury of Agni series,ballistic missile Agni-1 with 700 km range, Agni-2 with 2000 km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with 2500 km to more than 3500km range.
A green plant from the cabbage family, broccoli is a superfood. It is one of the healthiest cruciferous vegetables, whose large flowering head is often eaten for its nutritional properties. It is often consumed boiled or steamed, but can also be eaten raw.
Is Broccoli Good For You?
Of course, it is! This vegetable is extremely rich in vitamin C (has twice the amount as in orange), calcium (contains as much as in whole milk), and selenium (nutrient important for preventing cancer).
Eating broccoli also detoxifies your body after exposure to food or airborne carcinogens and other oxidants. This activity can be attributed to sulforaphane, an important phytochemical in broccoli. In fact, one study proved that ingesting cruciferous veggies like broccoli can protect cells from DNA damage.
There are many other reasons broccoli can be amazing for you (which we will discuss in detail in a little while). But before that, let’s get into a bit of history
Any Interesting Facts About Broccoli?
Broccoli gets its name from the Italian word “broccalo”, which means “cabbage sprout”.
The most common type of broccoli is Calabrese broccoli – named after Calabria (Italy), its place of origin.
If you want to eliminate the smell of broccoli, you can add a slice of bread to the pot.
California produces almost all of the broccoli consumed in the United States.
And though available all year round, the vegetable is most nutritious from October to May.
The American sign language has no sign for broccoli. You only have to spell it out.
Broccoli was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson. In fact, in 1767, he imported the seeds from Italy and planted them in his own garden
One cup of broccoli (cooked) has the following important nutrients:
100 mcg of vitamin K (270% DV)
101 mg of vitamin C (168% DV)
120 mg of vitamin A (48% DV)
165 mcg of folate (42% DV)
4 mg each of vitamin B6 and manganese (16% DV)
457 mg of potassium (14% DV)
105 mg of phosphorus (10% DV)
33 mg of magnesium (8% DV)
62 mg of calcium (6% DV)
And one stalk of broccoli contains just about 45 calories.
And now, let’s head to the benefits of Broccoli
What Are The Health Benefits Of Broccoli?
The antioxidants in broccoli play a major role in preventing inflammatory diseases like cancer and diabetes. Broccoli also improves liver health and aids body detoxification. Find out about the potential benefits of Broccoli for your overall health.
1. Helps Prevent Cancer
The National Cancer Institute has spoken about the link between cruciferous vegetables (especially broccoli) and cancer in great detail. These vegetables contain glucosinolates, chemicals that have sulfur. During cooking, chewing, and digestion, these glucosinolates are broken down to form biologically active compounds – one of them being indole-3-carbinol, a compound with potent anticancer properties (1).
And yes, there is research that broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables can help prevent various forms of cancer – notably, cancers of the prostate, lungs, breast, and colon.
Another compound in broccoli bagging the credit for cancer prevention is sulforaphane, or naturally occurring organic sulfur. Sulforaphane supports normal cell function and division and even promotes apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells. Research says that just 3 servings of broccoli a week can cut cancer risk by 60 percent.
Broccoli also contains decent amounts of fiber, which enhances immunity and fights inflammatory diseases like cancer
2. Detoxifies Your Body
Often called the dynamic trio, glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiin, and glucobrassicin in broccoli neutralize and eliminate the unwanted chemicals from your body.
3. Improves Bone And Teeth Health
Do you have bone issues or know anyone who does? Well, we can understand what a pain it can be. You can’t just move around. And that’s terrible. But you sure might find some solace in broccoli. Being an excellent source of vitamin K, calcium, potassium, and magnesium – broccoli plays a role in maintaining bone mineral density (it contains good levels of iron too).
4. Promotes Heart Health
Broccoli keeps the blood vessels strong, which is one of the ways it improves heart health. The sulforaphane in the vegetable can prevent and even reverse damage to blood vessel linings caused by chronic sugar issues.
5. Might Promote Weight Loss
Broccoli is low in calories, and hence can be an ideal addition to a weight loss diet. And yes, broccoli is a good source of fiber – it keeps you full for a long period and discourages binging. This could simply make your path to weight loss a little smoother.
6. Improves Brain Health
The two crucial nutrients in broccoli that improve brain health are vitamin K and choline. While the former enhances cognitive abilities, the latter improves memory. And more importantly, broccoli contains a decent amount of folic acid that helps prevent Alzheimer’s and depression
7. Improves Metabolism
The calcium and vitamin C in broccoli, together, can boost metabolism. And the fiber in broccoli increases TEF (also called the Thermic Effect of Food, or your metabolic rate after eating).
The fiber in broccoli is also responsible for healthy metabolism and maintenance of the major body functions
8. Boosts Immunity
The number one reason broccoli works best for the immune system is its vitamin C content. And studies have found that broccoli can also boost the aging immune system. The sulforaphane in the vegetable interacts with Nrf2, a protein that regulates the body’s overall antioxidant response. This protein can switch on hundreds of antioxidant and rejuvenating enzymes and genes
9. Improves Men’s Sexual Health
Men need to thank the folate here. According to a Spanish study, an increased intake of folate can enhance semen production, leading to stronger orgasms and improved fertility. And the vitamin A in this veggie can enhance the sperm count.
What Are The Benefits Of Broccoli For Skin?
The same antioxidants improve skin health and help slow down aging. Vitamin C in the vegetable aids collagen production, ultimately making the skin look younger.
10. Promotes Skin Health
Broccoli contains a substance called glucoraphanin that gets converted into sulforaphane, aiding skin repair and resulting in healthy skin. Thus, eating broccoli renews your skin more quickly and gives your complexion a beautiful natural glow.
11. Helps Slow Down Aging
One compound in broccoli, called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), has been found to offer anti-aging benefits of Broccoli. NMN produces another compound important for energy metabolism – this compound fuels energy in our bodies, potentially eliminating some of the signs associated with aging .
And the vitamin C in the veggie fights free radicals that otherwise tend to speed up the aging process. Vitamin C also contributes to collagen production, which improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles.
Broccoli is often considered better than sunscreen in protecting the skin against skin cancer. In fact, you could smear broccoli extract over your skin before bath. The sulforaphane in it works wonders on your skin.
What About Broccoli Benefits Of Broccoli For Hair?
The B vitamins and vitamin C make your hair stronger and strengthen the hair follicles. Vitamin C also combats free radicals that otherwise cause hair loss.
12. Improves Hair Health
Dark green vegetables like broccoli are loaded with vitamins A and C that help produce sebum – a natural scalp oil that keeps the hair conditioned.
13. Treats Hair Loss
The vitamin C in this wonder veggie eliminates free radicals and helps make your hair thicker and healthier. It also is a good source of B vitamins, which reduce stress and in a way combat hair loss
Nagpur: HCL Technologies, a global leading IT company, today announced the launch of HCL Campus at MIHAN in Nagpur, which was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra in the esteemed presence of Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Guardian Minister, Nagpur and Minister for Ministry of Energy, New and Renewable Energy Maharashtra.
The inauguration was attended by senior Government officials and the leadership team of HCL. First batch of scholars along with their families were also present at the launch.
The state of the art 50-acre HCL Campus at MIHAN Nagpur aims to create more than 2000 jobs after starting operations at the centre. HCL’s foray in Nagpur is driven by quality local talent pool in the city and scalable infrastructure.
HCL had launched its ‘Stay Rooted’ campaign for engineering and non-engineering students to be equipped with global IT skills in June last year (FY 2017). HCL has already rolled out 300 offer letters to candidates and the first batch of nearly 100 scholars is currently undergoing training.
Speaking at the launch, Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation said “Nagpur has emerged as a significant talent hub over the few years and we are pleased to be a part of the launch celebrations of the HCL Campus at MIHAN. The state of the art HCL campus would offer locals an opportunity to develop global careers right in their own city, without having a need to migrate from their hometown. We wish HCL the very best in their endeavour to bring about change and positively impact quality of life in the city of Nagpur.”
The creation of the centre in Nagpur is in line with HCL’s strategic vision to expand and create opportunities in smaller cities across India. Nagpur has developed as a pivotal talent hub over the last few years, thereby promising a sustainable pipeline of high quality talent.
Gracing the occasion, Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra said “The Maharashtra Government is committed to economic development and providing more opportunities to the young workforce of the State. The HCL campus in Mihan will offer a great platform to local talent in the city providing them growth opportunities. I would like to congratulate HCL on being a part of this important journey and investing in the upskilling and employment of the local youth.”
Once the MIHAN centre becomes operational, it will deliver a spectrum of services including Infrastructure Management, Application Development, Product Engineering, BPO, IT Services Management and HCL’s internal enabling functions.
At the launch of HCL campus at MIHAN, Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Executive Vice President, HCL Technologies said, “HCL has always been at the forefront of bringing new avenues across strata and geographies. With the launch of the HCL Campus in MIHAN, we hope to reach out to the local talent, unlock immense potential, enhance their skills and prepare them for Global IT careers. By optimization of the skilled talent resource available in the city through the HCL Nagpur Campus, we aim to put Nagpur on the global IT map. I thank the Government of Maharashtra for their continued support in realizing our goals.”
Apart from giving opportunities to both engineering and non-engineering graduates, this centre also aims to have a gender-equal workforce, and giving women returning to work after a break an opportunity to utilize their skills set and contribute meaningfully towards a bright future by working with a global IT company.
Nagpur: Two Farmer cousins allegedly killed a leopard in self-defence when the animal attacked them in their field at Lohara village in North Umred forest range in Nagpur on Sunday morning. “The cousins, Ravindra and Rajendra Thakre, had gone to their farm around 8 am when a leopard attacked Ravindra(50). On hearing the cries of Ravindra, Rajendra (48) rushed to help. To defend themselves, the two apparently hit the leopard with an axe and a stick leading to his death,” Assistant Conservator of Forest Mangesh Thengdi said.
The two brothers were grievously hurt and have been admitted in hospital. Their condition is stable. The leopard was a male about five years old. No charges will be brought as it is apparently a case of self-defence, he said.
An IndiGo passenger bound for Indore ended up in Nagpur after he boarded the wrong aircraft from the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning. The mix-up occurred because both the flights were scheduled to depart around the same time.
The airline has taken cognisance of the “security breach” and initiated a probe. Three airline staffers have also been temporarily taken off work.
“IndiGo regrets a security breach intercepted by its security staff, wherein a passenger of flight 6E-656 (Delhi-Indore) wrongly boarded flight 6E-774 (Delhi-Nagpur) and travelled to Nagpur. The passenger’s baggage was retrieved from flight 6E-656, after which it was released. His baggage was later sent to Indore on flight 6E-733. The passenger has been sent to Indore from Nagpur on flight 6E-509,” said an airline spokesperson.
People familiar with the development said the incident occurred because the passenger mistakenly boarded the bus meant for the Nagpur flight. The airport’s terminal 1, which hosts IndiGo operations, does not have aerobridges.
“The passenger boarded the flight without checking if it was the right one. The staffers at the rear entrance did not verify the details printed on his boarding pass either. He fell asleep soon afterwards, which is why he did not hear the in-flight announcements,” said an airport official on the condition of anonymity.
The mix-up could have been detected at the outset if the seat number printed on his boarding pass was allotted to another passenger, the official said. However, that particular seat happened to be unoccupied.
The IndiGo spokesperson said the incident was being probed by the safety department. “The security personnel involved (security lead, second lead and skipper) have been taken off the roster pending an internal inquiry. The security of passengers, crew members and the aircraft is IndiGo’s top priority, and there can be no compromise on that,” he added.
Earlier this month, a parliamentary panel had slammed IndiGo employees for their “discourteous and rude” behaviour towards passengers, terming it as an “institutional” problem.
Wedding is almost like a festival, the festivities and celebrations all around, create an aura of joy and excitement. In such an environment, one’s happiness knows no bounds. Exchange of gifts. When we talk about gift there is always confusion for to give. find something that offers beauty, quality, and utility. So, today we are with the Gifting Ideas For Wedding.
1. a mixer-grinder or a sandwich maker. It is one of the most needed appliances in a kitchen
2. You can also give them the new-age equivalent – shopping vouchers from popular e-commerce portals which can be exchanged for items of use.
3. Tech gadgets are also a good idea, if the couple is interested in gadgets – fitness trackers, sound docks, headphones and external hard disks which are versatile gifts that are also useful.
4. Be Creative !
If you really are looking to raise the bar higher this year with your gifting ideas, go for something handmade. Put together something of your own, make something by hand that signifies your love and affection for your friends. That’s right, handmade wedding gifts are in this season and they make for the perfect gift when you want to tell your friends just how special they are for you.
5. Get Personal !
Being creative also gives you more ways than one to make your gifts far more personal than they would ever be otherwise. You can gift them with spontaneous gifts like a collection of candid shots of their wedding planning process but for this you might want to stick around for a while. You can invest in personalized photo frames.
6. Handmade Glasses Or Crystal-Ware !
One unique gift that actually does make the happy couple even happier is personalized stuff that is meant for them and only them. The married couple’s names engraved or embossed onto matching or complimenting toasting glasses, mugs, and coffee jars, etc. are the perfect gift this wedding season.
7. Handcrafted Picture Frames!
These are just out of this world and without a doubt one of the most ideal gifting options for the newly married. You can get their names engraved or printed on them for a gift that they are going to cherish for years to come.
8. Homemade Goodies Gift Basket !
This is one wedding gift that will make your friends feel absolutely lavish and rejuvenated any time they use it. You can put in their favorite scented homemade bath products such as organic or herbal soaps, bath salts, shampoos and conditioners, soft towel sets or other bathroom accessories like scented candles or incense sticks.
9. Initial Necklaces !
This is certainly a gift that spells your love and undying friendship all at once to the onlooker. You can give them a pair of neck pieces or bracelets with their initials stamped on them making for a beautiful and highly personalized gift. This way you can gift your friend something really sweet and thoughtful and also pay a tribute to your unconditional friendship.
NAGPUR: IIM Nagpur completed the summer placement process for its third batch of students enrolled in its flagship Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP 2017-19) on the 3rd of January, 2018. More than fifty recruiters, including many first time participants, from across sectors like FMCG, Analytics, IT Consulting, BFSI, Consumer Durables, Logistics, Media and Broadcasting, participated in the process. The highest stipend on offer was Rs. 1.8 lakh, and the average was Rs. 60,176.
Prominent recruiters included VLCC, GroupM, Yes Bank, ICICI Lombard, BPCL, TATA Power, Blue Star, Sutherland Global, Capacloud, TVS, Mahindra Logistics, Gati, and Reliance Jio Studios, among many others.
According to a statement from IIM Nagpur, in this placement season, the institute witnessed enthusiastic participation from the social sector as well. Notably, Tata Trusts and Teach for India participated in the recruitment process, said the statement.
Further, Nagpur being the logistics hub of the country, many logistics companies expressed keen interest in fostering strong long-term relationships with IIM Nagpur.
The number of companies expressing interest in offering summer internships to IIM Nagpur students increased by twenty-five percent as compared to the previous year’s figures.
BFSI, followed by Logistics and FMCG recruited more than thirty percent of the batch.
The average stipend offered for the top quartile of the batch was Rs. 1.3 lakh, and the median stipend for the same group was Rs. 1.5 lakh. The median stipend, thus reported, increased by twenty-five percent as compared to last year. Marketing, consulting, and analytics, were the most sought after roles, closely followed by finance, and operations, among students.
This year IIM Nagpur also witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior executives of companies like Fractal Analytics, HDFC AMC, TCS, JPMorgan Chase, HUL, Marico, Godrej, and Stellar Value Chain, among others, in the form of open seminars and guest lectures.
“IIM Nagpur is deeply committed to contribute to the supply of high quality managerial resource to the industry besides creation of contextually relevant knowledge base,” said Prof. L S Murty, Director, IIM Nagpur, who took charge of IIM Nagpur in March last year.
“This is a constant journey. And our endeavor is to constantly review and reinvent our curricula, pedagogies, resources that delivers higher value to the society. We welcome the corporate world to take part and help us in our journey. It is at the confluence of leading management thought and practice that great ideas can be generated and great management talent nurtured.” Prof. Murty added.
As part of its industry engagement activities, IIM Nagpur has already signed an MoU with one of its leading recruiters to develop case studies based on specific business challenges faced by the recruiter.
The case study once published is expected to form an integral part of the core academic curriculum at IIM Nagpur.
“The idea is to blur the boundary between academia and industry. We have a lot to learn from the industry and a lot to contribute to the industry at the same time; it is a partnership that can have a range of positive effects on contemporary management education.” said Prof. Rahul Kumar Sett, Chairperson, Career Development Services (CDS) at IIM Nagpur.
The U.S. places India at Level 2 on Wednesday issued a new travel advisory for countries including India, which its officials said is “user friendly” as it is based on ready-to-understand level of advice ranging from one to four.
India has been ranked Level 2 (exercise increased caution) while Pakistan has been places in Level 3 (reconsider travel). Level 1 advises travellers to exercise normal precaution, while Level 4, which has countries like Afghanistan, recommends “Do Not Travel“.
“These improvements will provide US citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide,” the State Department said.
Now every country has a travel advisory based on this system, which has replaced all the previous such advisories.
Placing India on Level 2, the State Department identified “crime and terrorism” for Americans to exercise increased caution. However, it asks Americans not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir, except for eastern Ladakh and Leh and not to venture within 10 miles of the India-Pakistan border due to the “potential for armed conflict“.
The State Department explained that while it will issue an overall travel advisory level for every country, levels of advice may vary for specific locations or areas within a country.
“Indian authorities report rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has occurred at tourist sites and in other locations,” the new India travel advisory said.
Terrorists or armed groups are active in east-central India, primarily in rural areas, it added.
“Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities,” it said.
Ranking Pakistan on Level 3, the State Department asked Americans to reconsider travel to this country due to terrorism.
It advises Americans not to travel to travel to Balochistan province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) due to terrorism.
Americans are also advised not to travel to Pak-Occupied Kashmir due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.
“Over the past six months, there have been at least 40 significant terrorist attacks across Pakistan, resulting in over 225 deaths and 475 wounded, most of which occurred in Balochistan, KPK, and the FATA. In the past, there have been large-scale terrorist attacks resulting in hundreds of casualties,” it said.
In a India vs South Africa 2nd Test match build-up, few elements make for a juicy debate the way dissecting a combination of the playing eleven does. Why this batsman and why not that. Why a five-bowler attack at the cost of an extra batsman. Why risk a debutant in place of an experienced Test cap.
Experts rarely come to an agreement on these issues with opinions alone adding to the build-up of a game like little else. The Cape Town Test, one that India lost to South Africa by 72 runs in almost four days, with one of those days getting robbed by rain, led to one such build-up. The young debutant Jasprit Bumrah’s selection over the more experienced Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav wasn’t spared either, except that the bowler with the unorthodox action, mere 24 years of age, put an end to this one debate after bowling the spell of the Test match.
Benching Lokesh Rahul to open with Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay; benching Ajinkya Rahane at No. 5 and opting for Rohit Sharma; and not roping in the tall Ishant Sharma to take advantage of the Newlands wicket still remain a topic of discussion and will continue to, perhaps, until the start of the second Test.
The case for India vs South Africa 2nd Test match Rahul being included in the first Test itself looked justified, given that the 25-year-old was in good touch, barring the last Test match he played in Nagpur. With both Dhawan and Vijay not doing themselves any favours, especially the former for having been sloppy in the field too, the team management can be expected to take some stern decisions.
India vs South Africa 2nd Test match Rahul could make his way back at the cost of Dhawan and not Vijay, given that the latter still happens to be a more experienced hand given the conditions in South African. Yet, it’ll have to be seen what skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri have in mind after they visit Centurion on Thursday.
“Nothing is more beautiful than freedom, and nothing more grotesque than its molestation.” -Bryant McGill.
Nagpur: The city that’s given life to many beautiful souls, some people that reside here I’m very close to. The city that carries the love letter of life, the essence of it in every breathe we take. It’s heartbreaking to witness such a monstrous act that took place in this soulful city of ours on 29th of December.
29th Dec surely didn’t turn out the day like other days. Where the townspeople felt at home, no matter in whatever part of the city they were. But, on 29th Dec the scenario changed. Two monstrous incidents surfaced in Nagpur that day, turning the city upside down thus bringing the Vale Of Shadows upon it.
According to the sources, the first incident took place at around 1:30pm on Friday afternoon. It’s a case of child abuse and molestation. Coming to the point, the 10 year old girl was asked to go to a grocery shop for the purchase of murmura (puffed rice). The girl and her mother are the residents of Shantinagar. So, the girl went to the shop of accused Dilip Kisan Parse (45), who’s a resident of Telipura, Pevtha.
There, at his shop, the girl asked Dilip for murmura (puffed rice), but instead he took advantage of the situation and took her to his house and molested her by indulging in vulgar, obscene acts.
After she returned to her home, she tried to put all that happened to her into words, with tears in her eyes she narrated the nasty incident to her mother. Who instantly headed to Shantinagar police station and registered a case.
The police feeling the tyranny of the incident, acted almost instantly, and arrested the accused Dilip Parse. ASI Kushwaha who’s handling the case, booked the accused under sections 354 (A) (1) of the IPC read with sub-sections 6, 8 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCOS). The police is further investigating the matter.
The second incident did take place in Mankapur on Friday at around 10pm. The 30 year old claimant told the police that whilst she was sitting at the gate of her house, accused Devendra Shyamlal Pandey (28) suddenly caught hold of her hand and resorted to indecent acts. Further adopting the inhuman form he even hurled abuses at her family members and also threatened to kill them.
According to the survey conducted by Humanitarian Aid Organisation World Vision India, in India, one in every two children become victim of sexual abuse. The organization also revealed that one in every five do not feel safe because of the fear of being sexually abused. Despite one in every two children being a victim of Child Sexual Abuse, there stands a huge silence.
Speaking of the Capital of India, in Delhi, an average of 6 rapes and 15 molestations blanket the city with darkness each day. The statistics of 2015 are most likely the highest if we consider the span of last 15 years. In 2015, Delhi witnessed 5,192 cases of molestation, 2,095 cases of rape and 82 cases that comes under POCSO Act. And, other lots that haven’t been reported. You feel the horror of it?
There are a few things that’d possibly help minimize the rate and if we raise a long term resolution to its full potential the picture would change soon.
(1) Cut poverty.
(2) Improve education. And, encourage mixed classrooms. For people mostly have same sex friends, and thus they tend to be repressed about sex and related issues. Too much of it turns to perversion and crime.
(3) Provide sex education at elementary and senior school level.
(4) Promote the welfare of a girl child.
(P. S. Don’t accept an evil you can change.)
Vidarbha capped off their 2017-18 season in style by beating Delhi in the final to lift their maiden title at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Chasing a paltry target of 29, Vidarbha got home with nine wickets to spare as veteran Wasim Jaffer hit the winning runs to win his ninth Ranji Trophy, the previous eight being for Mumbai.
Fast bowler Rajneesh Gurbani was awarded the Man of the Match for his eight-wicket haul in the match.
Opting to field, Vidarbha bowled out Delhi for 295 in the first innings with Rajneesh Gurbani picking up six wickets.
In reply, Vidarbha notched up a mammoth 547 all out, as Akshay Wadkar struck his maiden century in first-class cricket.
Overnight 528 for seven with wicketkeeper Wadkar unbeaten on 133, Delhi quickly picked up the remaining three wickets in the morning.
Young pacer Navdeep Saini was the most successful bowler for Delhi, returning figures of 5 for 135 after bowling a marathon 36.3 overs.
Delhi were a bowler short through the Vidarbha first innings as left-arm spinner Manan Sharma remained off the field due to a knee injury. Manan, though, batted in the second innings.
In their second innings, Delhi were all out for 280 with Shorey scoring another half-century, a 142-ball 62, while Nitish Rana struck 64.
Vidarbha chased down the 29-run target with a day to spare at the Holkar Stadium, which hosted the title clash of the tournament for the second successive time.
Trailing by 252 runs, Delhi lost opener Kunal Chandela with just 32 runs on the board. And a bigger blow was dealt on the seven-time winners when their most experienced campaigner, Gautam Gambhir, in what looked like a debatable decision, was adjudged out lbw off Gurbani to a ball that seemed to be heading down the leg side.
The out-of-favour India opener looked in good touch during his quick 36 off 37 balls (32 coming in boundaries), and could have helped Delhi’s cause had he stayed longer.
First-innings centurion Shorey and Rana then added 110 runs for the third wicket.
The second session saw Shorey and Rana playing freely, hitting some lovely drives and flicks. However, as the team score reached 164, Delhi lost Shorey, who was given a reprieve by Wasim Jaffer in first slip, to the left-arm spin of Aditya Sarwate.
Rana followed suit as he nicked the impressive Gurbani to Wadkar behind the stumps. Like in the first innings, Gurbani was again bowling his heart out and swung the new ball to good effect.
Himmat Singh, who had a fifty in the first essay, was bowled by off-spinner Akshay Wakhare before he could open his account.
And then came a reckless shot by skipper Rishabh Pant (32), an attempted heave off Siddhesh Neral leading to his dismissal as Delhi ran out of batting options. This was an over after Pant was let off by Wadkar, who missed an easy stumping chance.
GM announces exit from Indian domestic market on May 18
Recently General Motors (GM) announce that it is pulling out of selling cars in India and the current manufacturing plant would be used for exports. GM’s Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra is scrapping a $1 billion investment in India and halting sales of Chevrolet models there altogether. Currently GM has less than 1% of share in total car market. Remember GM came into India in 1994 before Toyota, Volkswagen and even before Hyundai. But GM was lost somewhere in crowed space So GM announces exit from India domestic market on May 18.
General Motors (GM) announced last month that it will stop the domestic sales of its cars in India, but will continue its export operations from the country. GM, that operates through the Chevrolet brand, however said that it will continue its domestic sales till December end this year. It further assured its customers that they will continue its after-sales operations for its existing customer base long after.
The announcement came on May 18, mid month and seems that the news of its exit from the Indian market has resulted in customers choice for Chevrolet cars. This was as the company sold the least number of cars in a year during May.
The company’s dealers are distraught. They warn of job losses (around 15,000) and potential losses of thousands of crores, mostly from around 18,000 GM vehicles in stock that will probably not find any buyers now.
Equally distraught are customers. Tanveer Alam, an Indore-based businessman, is worried about the resale value of his Chevrolet Cruze (automatic), a premium sedan, for which he paid Rs17.5 lakh only a month and half ago.
The suddenness of the announcement has taken everyone by surprise. According to a communication from GM Announces exit to its dealers, the company’s service arrangement with the latter will end on 31 December. Mint has seen a copy of the communication.
Mohit Arora, a partner at Singapore-based investment consulting firm, Mondriaan Group, said, “GM should have given a longer runway to its India operations. The transition cannot be so abrupt,” said Arora, citing the instance of Suzuki Motor Corp. which took three years to wind up its operations in Europe.
In an email response, a spokesperson at GM India said, “Last week’s announcement was a difficult one for GM Announces exit and a decision that was not taken lightly at all. It came after a lot of careful considerations and planning and after we assessed many different options.”
With monthly average sales of less than 900 vehicles, GM has been a laggard in the Indian market. The Tavera recall of 2013, when the company recalled 114,000 vehicles over problems related to emissions was a flashpoint. But hopes rose with the India visit of GM’s chief executive Mary Barra, in July 2015 during which she announced closing of company’s Halol, Gujarat facility, and a fresh investment of a billion dollars to breathe life into the company’s sputtering India operations.
GM dealers Mint spoke to are angry. They allege that executives at the India subsidiary were aware of the exit plan but kept them in the dark. “They kept giving us false assurances whenever we confronted them on the rumours,” one dealer who asked not to be identified claimed.
The GM India spokesperson said the final decision was made very recently (before last week’s announcement) and until then it proceeded with the previously stated plans. “As soon as the business decision was made, we updated all our stakeholders as early as we possibly could,” she said.
On 19 May, this dealer and many others received a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) from GM. Mint has a copy of this document that speaks of a “transition assistance programme” to prepare the dealers for expiration of retailer sales and service agreement on 31 December 2017.
Two dealers, including the one cited in the first instance, said they would not sign the agreement. They said the company’s dealers have asked FADA (the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations) to intervene on their behalf.
GM Announces exit from India, spokesperson cited earlier said the company is meeting dealers individually and working through a plan that addresses their concerns while it fulfils obligations to its customers. “Given the commercial nature of these discussions, these discussion are confidential,” she said.
“How do they expect us to honour the service commitment when we are incurring such a huge loss?” a third dealer asked, speaking on condition of anonymity. Owners such as Alam fear being caught in the cross-fire between the company, which will soon leave and its aggrieved dealers.
Best Street food in Nagpur is the term that signifies the widely available range of ready-to-eat foods and beverages sold and sometimes even prepared in public places, notably streets. Best Street foods In Nagpur and fast foods are low in cost compared with restaurant meals and offer an attractive alternative to home-cooked food.
So, here we have the Best Street food in Nagpur.
1.Tarri Poha at Ramji-Shyamji Pohewala, Sita Nagar
If you are planning to Visit in Nagpur then make your stomach ready for Pohe’s at the Breakfast. This puffed rice, mixed with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, sev and peanuts makes the taste of it to another level. Ramji-Shyamji Pohewala is one of the finest places to try the Poha’s. Poha’s are available in Nagpur just as Vada Pav in Mumbai. If you are visiting for the first time to the Nagpur, then you will become fan of amazing Poha’s.
2. Samosas at Samosawala, Vayusena Nagar
Nagpur is quite famous for its Samosas and if you miss that then your trip would remain unsuccessful. If you want to eat the finest Samosas in the city then Samosawala at Vayusena Nagar is the best option to have. They have the crunchiest and very well stuffed Samosas which surely give you Mouth-watering taste. Must try the delicious Samosas of Nagpur!
3. Patodi and Kadhi at Patodiwala’s Joint, near Nagpur Tehsil Office
It’s a famous Maharashtrian Besan Sabzi served with red spicy gravy. Nagpur is famous for spicy food and Patodi and Kadhi gives you lot of spices. It’s eaten with Roti, Naan or Bhakri. If you never tried this before then we assure you that you will gonna love it. If you like to eat Spicy Sabzi then Patodi is made for you. Patodiwala’s Joint is the most famous place to try the Patodi. If coming to Nagpur, add this to your list! one of the best Street food in Nagpur.
Going to Nagpur? Get ready to eat the yummiest Pani Puri in the city. You will get one of the finest Pani Puri’s in Nagpur at cheap prices. Bombay Chaat Centre is the best place to try the Pani Puri’s. Even they are good in other items like Sevpuri and Pav Bhaji. If you are planning to visit to Nagpur then must try the Pani Puri’s at least as you will get Pani Puri’s like Nagpur anywhere else!
5. Biryani at Babbu’s Biryani Centre, Sadar Lines
It’s the most special food item of Nagpur and you just can’t miss this one!!! In Nagpur, you will get country’s best Biryani and which is only here. The Biryani of Babbu Biryani’s Centre is the most delicious Biryani you will eat ever. If you ever come to Nagpur, must try the Biryani as its very essential best street food in Nagpur. To all the Foodies, all must try the Biryani of Nagpur and you will become FAN of it!
6. Tandoori Chicken at Hyderabad Tandoori Chicken, Chandni Chowk
If you are in Nagpur and a Non-vegetarian then Hyderabad Tandoori Chicken is the best place for you in whole city. This shop is very famous and the masala’s they use to make the Chicken is just so amazing. They have the Finest Tandoori Chicken in the Whole Universe!!!!! You all must come to this place to try the best and juiciest Tandoori Chicken of Nagpur. Especially the chutney they give you with Tandoori Chicken is just out of the world.
7. Sheermal and Rott at Hafeez Bakery Mohammad Ali Rd, Mominpura
Sheermal( Safforn color Bread) and Rott (Large Biscuit) are the finest items to eat in Hafeez Bakery Since 1927. They have the finest bakery items at very cheap rates and the people of that place are very nice to talk with. If you are planning to visit Nagpur then come to this place as it will make your heart feel good. They have the finest breads, biscuits and other bakery products. Must come here!
8. Paan’s at Sunita Pan and Juice, Dhantoli
If you are in Nagpur how can we let you go without having Paan. Sunita Pan and Juice is the finest place to have tasty and flavored Paan’s that you can’t miss. This shop is very old and has the finest Paan’s at genuine prices. If you ever Visit to Nagpur, must try the amazing PAAN!
9. Ice Cream at Dinshaw’s Ice Cream, Gandhi Nagar
If you are thinking the best place to try the Ice Creams then Dinshaw’s is where your search would stop. They have very genuine prices and yummiest Ice Creams. Vanilla, Pista, Badam are some of the most famous Ice Cream at Dinshaw. They have a vast variety of Ice Creams and lots of branches too. Public loves to go for Ice Creams after their dinner.
10. Jalebi at Haryana Special Jalebi, Dobi Nagar
After trying all the spicy food of Nagpur it’s the time to have the dessert and nothing is better than Jalebi!!! You will get best Jalebi’s of Nagpur at Haryana Special Jalebi. They have affordable price and best part is that they serve you the hottest Jalebi’s. You just can’t miss this Jalebi’s. If you are planning to visit to Nagpur, then you must try the Delicious and Mouth-watering Jalebi’s!
Even vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu has not been spared from the menace of fake advertisements.
During a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, initiated by Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Aggarwal, on adulteration of food articles, Naidu, who is the House chairman narrated how he was duped by an advertisement and ended up losing Rs1000.
Naidu told members that shortly after becoming the vice president, he came across an advertisement of a medication that promised to help lose a certain amount of weight in 28 days. It was priced at Rs1230, he said.
“I paid the money but after some days received a packet. When I opened it, there was a note which said that I have to pay some Rs1000 again to get the original medicine,” Naidu said.
It was then that Naidu shot off a letter to Union consumer affairs minister Ram Vilas Paswan highlighting his experience.
The latter immediately ordered an inquiry and informed Naidu that the company that issued the advertisement was based in United States. “There should be something done about such advertisements,” he said.
Paswan replied that his ministry is working on a new legislation to take action against companies that make false promises through advertisements.
The Maharashtra government has given its nod to the development of the Nagpur airport on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with a private player operating it for 60 years with an expected investment of Rs1,700 crore. The airport will have two runways, one with the capacity to operate cargo aircrafts. It will also have an additional terminal building and commercial facilities, making it the second most important airport in the state after Mumbai. The proposal is expected to get the cabinet’s nod in the next few weeks.
The decision to move the proposal before the state cabinet for Request For Proposal (RFP) of the airport’s development was taken in a board meeting of Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The developed airport will have an additional runway of 4,000 meters X 45 meters, besides the existing runway to enable the operations of the cargo and military operations.
“The finalised bidder will have to invest Rs1,600 crore in first phase and Rs 100 crore in the second to design, finance, build, operate the airport for 30 years on PPP model. The contract, which has the revenue sharing clause, will have the provision of its renewal for 30 more years. The Nagpur airport is the second busiest after Mumbai and the cargo activities are likely to go up once the MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) is fully operational. The new runway will also facilitate operations of the Indian Air Force, which has a base in Nagpur,” said an official privy to the development.
The airport in the CM’s hometown Nagpur will be the first airport owned by the state to be handed to a private player for construction and operation. “We have given five small airports owned by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for their operation to Reliance Airports. This will be the first airport owned by the state to hand over to the bidder for development and operations thereafter. This enables the private players to bring in their expertise, complete the project in stipulated period and make necessary modifications whenever needed,” the officer said.
Suresh Kakani, vice-chairman and managing director of MADC, said the project is expected to be completed in four years after the award of the bid. “We have completed the process of Request For Quotation with good response from the bidders. The CM has directed us, on Thursday, to put up proposal for RFP in the next 15 days for the cabinet nod.”
An eight-year-old male tiger was killed in a road accident on Friday evening, about 35 km from Nagpur near Bazargaon on the Nagpur-Amravati four-lane highway on National Highway 6. While wildlife experts identified the tiger as Bajirao, one of the most famous and oldest tigers from Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, the forest department refused to confirm its identity.
Officials from the forest department said the incident took place between 7pm and 7.30pm.
Members of Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) said that the tiger was T2 or Bajirao. The Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, which spans 138.12 sq km and is located 60km from Nagpur in Wardha district. “Our field officers who went to the spot identified the tiger as Bajirao. Bajirao was the most dominant male at Bor, who had a massive territory in the area, and fathered eight to nine cubs. It is a huge loss to the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary and Maharashtra,” said Nitin Desai, director, central India, WPSI adding that Bor has close to 10 tigers.
However, forest officials did not confirm the identity of the tiger. “As of now, we are not confirming or denying whether the tiger was Bajirao. However, it is a male tiger, between seven to eight years old, who came from Bor Wildlife Sanctuary,” said G Mallikarjuna deputy conservator of forest, Nagpur. “The animal received severe injuries to his head and hind legs, and was killed due to the impact of the speeding vehicle. We have rushed the animal to a treatment centre in Nagpur for a post-mortem. We will only be able to declare the identity of the tiger after the post-mortem is conducted and camera trap images are matched.”
Mallikarjuna added that CCTV footage from the highway would be monitored to track the vehicle that killed the animal.
Friday’s incident takes the toll of tiger deaths this year in the state to 24, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Anish Andheria, president, Wildlife Conservation Trust, also said the tiger was Bajirao. “It is a huge loss to the state as the tiger had a huge territory, right from Bor to Kalmeshwar in Nagpur, which is over 150 sq kms,” he said. “The tiger could have been saved if there were underpasses at this location or any other mitigation measures at these killer roads.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed officials of Maharashtra Airports Development Company (MADC) to extend airstrip of Greenfield International Airport at Shirdi from existing 2500 metres to 3200 metres. Fadnavis took review status of airports including Amravati, Solapur and Chandrapur apart from Shirdi. He also instructed runway extension of Akola airport.
In a meeting of board of directors of MADC, Fadnavis also reviewed progress of UDAN – the regional connectivity scheme (RCS) of airports.
He also ordered setting up of a Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) cell in the Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd (MADC). MADC is a Special Purpose Company (SPC) constituted in 2002 by the state government to play a lead role in the planning and implementation of the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) project.
MADC is also supposed to take up development of other airports in the state not managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Indian Air Force (IAF) in order to provide air connectivity between district headquarters and state capital, Mumbai. Fadnavis chaired 62nd meeting of the board of directors of Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd (MADC) at Mantralaya, Mumbai this afternoon. Amravati, Gondia, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Nanded, Nasik, Solapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg comes under RCS.
He approved commercial complex at the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) and appointment of consultant for the same. Development of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) campus in MIHAN, central facility building phase-2 in MIHAN, construction of approach road to Nagpur Ring Road and rehabilitation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) also got discussed in this meeting.
Affordable Accommodation, Nightlife, Festivals, Places to Eat. The best budget hotels in nagpur provides facilities at hotel which help guests relax and enjoy their stay, amazing places to spend weekend. Different types of guests have different accommodation requirements, for example leisure travellers need more information on hotel facilities and local attractions, while business travellers might place more emphasis on work space, task lighting and communications facilities (such as Wi-Fi). So, here we have list of best budget hotels in nagpur to fulfill the budget hotel demand of all customers.
1. Hotel Midland.
Hotel Midland in Nagpur is a budget hotel, located at a distance of 3 km from the Nagpur Railway Station and 7 km from the Seminary Hills. The hotel has 38 AC and non-A/C rooms spread across 3 floors.
Each room has an attached bathroom, color TV, and telephone. The economy hotel in Nagpur provides 24-hour room service, laundry, elevators, luggage storage, and 24-hour security.
2. Hotel Blue Diamond.
Blue diamond is nestled in Nagpur which is known for its historic past and rich culture. Nagpur houses several ornate temple, serene parks, verdant forest and picturesque lakes. Hotel Blue Diamond is an earmark property that offers comfortability and affordability at its best. It is situated at distance of 10.5Km from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport and 700m from Nagpur Railway Station.
3. Flexistays.
Flexistays is a shared room hostel located at heart of city and close to railway stations and airport. We have clean rooms with hygienic beds with amenities such as free wifi, air condition / central air cooling, etc.
4. Hotel Shree Vaibhav.
Hotel Shree Vaibhav, Nagpur is a tasteful abode with a perfect blend of comfort and style. It has exclusive interiors exhibiting fascinating color scheme of walls.
5. Hotel North View.
Situated in major and commercial and political center, Nagpur. Hotel North View is a budget property located at a distance of 7.6 km form Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, 1.9 km from Nagpur junction.
6. Hotel Asian Inn.
Hotel Asian Inn is located Near Haj House, Sandesh Dawa Bazar, Rajwada Palace Nagpur. Situated barely 8 Km from Airport, 1 Km from Railway Station and 1 Km From Bus Stand, Hotel Asian Inn is the most ideal place to stay in Nagpur and one of best budget hotels in nagpur.
They have 32 luxurious air conditioned deluxe and suites rooms with all facilities for comfortable stay. They provide 24Hrs room service, L.E.D Colour television connected to cable network of 200 channels, direct dialing, Travel desk, Doctor on call, Courtesy Coach for pickup and drop from Airport and Railway Station. After getting confirmed reservation with mode of arrival.same day laundry, fax, Photocopy and internet facility, safe deposit lockers and luggage room and 24Hrs Checkout.
Hotel Pritam is a Luxury Business Hotel. It has well decorated designed rooms & suites. Every Room is provided with a color TV, 24 Hours Room Services. Our staffs will be pleased to make your stay simple and agreeable and also assist you with all Flights & Railways booking and Luxury Taxi arrangements for sightseeing, Tours & Group Bookings. The Rooms are located on the upper floors of the hotel in Nagpur, standard amenities and bestows the added pleasure of complimentary Breakfast. It is the Perfect place to return to after a brisk day of business or leisure.
Amenities for easy, enjoyable travel lacking at other hotels in Nagpur await Orange City visitors at Hotel Pritam, Services include a Luxurious Rooms, fabulous dining and exclusive Business Class Meeting Hall.
The list continues with 24-hour front desk, security guard and travel desk. They have many air conditioned air cooled and suites rooms with all facilities for comfortable stay. They provide 24 hrs room service, colour television connected to cable network of 70 channels, direct dialing, travel desk, doctor on call, courtesy coach for pick up from Railway station, Airport and Bus stand, after getting confirmed reservation with mode of arrival . Dropping after check out same day laundry, photocopy and internet facility, safe deposit lockers & luggage room and 24 hrs.
8. Hotel India Sun.
This luxury Hotel India Sun located on the prestigious Union Square in the heart of Nagpur City combines classic heritage with contemporary elegance and has been the discerning travellers ideal getaway for close to a hundred years.
9. Hotel Royal Regency.
Hotel Royal Regency is a executive deluxe hotel located in the MIDC Butibori. The luxury 2 storey hotel offers a total of 40 guest rooms. It’s famed for its unique character, a combination of atmosphere, ambience and facilities. The hotel offers excellent leisure facilities, online reservation, luxurious rooms, deluxe rooms for conference events, Bed and breakfast, drinks, food bars, Tours guides to various places in & around Nagpur City like – Ramtek, Khindsi, Water Park, Deekshabhoomi, Ambakhori etc.
First class facilities rooms with internet, cabs, bars, car parking, shopping malls, high standards of comfort and excellent rooms for business leisure travellers for a memorable stay, Hotel Royal Regency is one of best budget hotels in nagpur.
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