Nagpur:Wockhardt Hospitals,Nagpur celebrated International Women’s Day through its campaign- “I am fearless”.
This year’s Wockhardt Hospitals theme for the International Women’s Day, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”, celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women face several personal and professional challenges in their day to day lives. To help them manage this pressure, Dr. Sushil Gawande, Consultant- Psychiatry conducted a lecture. This was followed by a lecture by Dr. Riya Mangtani, Consultant- Gynaecology on “Hormonal changes in women in different phases of life”. The event was concluded by various cultural performances.
Watch the Dharm Yoddha Garud on your screens starting 14th March, Monday to Saturday at 7 PM
Indian mythology states that Garud’s wings were mighty enough to flip the turn of the universe. Born to slavery and oblivious of his monarchical lineage, Garud showed extreme dedication and unwavering courage that’s etched in Indian mythology. And it’s time for the world to witness it! Sony SAB brings to you a larger-than-life spectacle in Dharm Yoddha Garud, the untold chronicle of a doting and devoted son. Featuring Indian Television’s much-loved face Faisal Khan in the lead, This reflects on selflessness, honesty, obedience, and bravery which lies at the core of Garud, the devotee and charioteer of Lord Vishnu. Dharm Yoddha Garud premieres on Sony SAB on 14th March at 7:00 PM.
Begins on the premise of Garud’s birth, who despite being born as a bird-human with incredible strength and powers to the great sage Rishi Kashyap and Vinta is compelled to obey the orders of his cunning aunt Kadru and his stepbrothers including Kaaliya and the 1000 snakes. The story showcases a unique aspect of a mother-son relationship and how it blossoms each passing day as they navigate the challenges thrown at them. Being born into enslavement, Garud seeks to uncover the reason for his mother’s plight. Defying all odds, he shows exemplary courage to fight and try to free his mother from the shackles of slavery, but each time she stops him. What is the mysterious secret that Vinta wants to shield Garud from? Garud’s complete devotion to his mother Vinta and abiding by his duty in this universe is what makes him Dharm Yoddha Garud!
Peppered with state-of-the-art tech and VFX,That has been mounted using real-time virtual production technique – Ultimatte which has been used for the first time on Indian television! Illusion Reality Studioz has worked on the amazing VFX for the show which marks the next leap in Sony SAB’s grand attempt at larger-than-life storytelling. Blessed with a stellar ensemble of actors, Dharm Yoddha Garud features, Ankit Raaj, Parul Chauhan, Toral Rasputra, Hrishikesh Pandey, Vishal Karwal, Amit Bhanushali, and more in pivotal roles. Dharm Yoddha Garud is an inspiring story of family bonding, bravery, and grit that’s sure to leave everyone awed and intrigued on Sony SAB.
New Delhi: BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition “Empowerment Ride – 2022” is scheduled to be flagged off from India Gate, New Delhi on 8th March 2022 at 1000 hrs, marking the International Women’s Day. Organized in association with Royal Enfield, 36 members of the BSF Seema Bhawani All-Women Daredevil Motorcycle Team led by Inspector Himanshu Sirohi will embark on a grueling 5280 km ride traversing through major cities all the way to Kanyakumari and onward to Chennai spreading the message of Women Empowerment across the nation.
BSF Seema Bhawani All-Women Daredevil Motorcycle Team was raised in the year 2016, and has some magnificent and stunning performances to its credit including having displayed their skills twice on the occasion of Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, New Delhi in 2018 and 2022.
BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition “Empowerment Ride – 2022” will traverse the length and breadth of the country, covering historical landmarks beginning from India Gate in Delhi, leading to the Wagah Attari Border in Punjab and Statue of Unity in Gujarat before finally culminating at Royal Enfield’s India Technical Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expedition will pass through Chandigarh, Amritsar, Attari, Bikaner, Jaipur, Udaipur, Gandhinagar, Bharuch, Nasik, Pune, Solapur, Hyderabad, Anantapur Bangalore, Salem, Madurai and Kanyakumari before reaching its final destination in Chennai on 28 March 2022.
The team will also be interacting with various riding communities and audiences with an intent to sensitize and bring forth an awareness about the capabilities of women while emphasizing freedom from bias, stereotypes and discrimination. The BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition “Empowerment Ride – 2022” celebrates women’s achievements and aims to forge positive visibility of women, so as to encourage young girls and women across the country in stepping up for taking on major roles in shaping the future of the nation.
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Anuj Dua, Global Brand Head, Classic, Royal Enfield said, “At Royal Enfield, we are proud to be in service to the nation for over 70 years now by making resilient, dependable and reliable machines that have been the trusted ally of India’s armed forces. We have also been consistently working towards breaking the barriers and actively supporting women riders across the country. We have created several opportunities for the community to experience motorcycling at its purest by encouraging more women to pursue their passion. Our association with the Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition is in honor of our long-standing commitment to the armed forces and to enable them in their endeavors. We are happy to partner with the BSF and the Seema Bhawani team and wish them the best in this celebration of valor. ”
Happy International Women’s Day 2022 Wishes Images, SMS, Messages, Status: This special day is celebrated annually on March 8 to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Happy International Women’s Day 2022 Wishes Images, Messages, Status, Photos, Quotes: Every year, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day across the world to promote women’s rights and honor their achievements across the political, economic, social, and cultural spheres. The origins of International Women’s Day can be traced back to the many socialist movements witnessed in the early 20th century.
Adopted by the United Nations in the year 1977 and aided by the second and third waves of Feminism, this day is a reminder of the grit and determination of women all across the world.
Over the years, the UN has celebrated the day based on different themes centered on women’s rights and issues. The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
* To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her what she can!
*Having you in my life makes me grateful and inspired every day! Happy Women’s Day
*Every life begins with a woman. Respect and encourage every woman for what she is. Woman, you are always loved and appreciated. Happy Women’s Day!
*Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.
Nagpur, 5th March-2022: Simpolo Vitrified, one of the leading players in the Indian ceramic industry recognized as most innovative player and pioneers of large format Sintered compact surfaces and 16/20mm thickness outdoor tiles, Kitchen platform, Double charge vitrified tiles and many other categories.
Simpolo Vitrified inaugurated its first exclusive tiles and sanitaryware showroom in Franchisee Model with Om Enterprise (Mayur Tiles), Plot No 20/A, Sardar Patel Timber Market, Main Road, Ghatroad, Nagpur – 440003 spreads in an area of over 1865 sq. ft.
The showroom has on display Simpolo’s best selling products like 1200×2400 Dry Granula first in class along with 1200×1800 Posh Surface adding style statement and enriching indoor space with 16mm Rockdeck series for outdoor applications, Kitchen top, Double Charge & Glazed Vitrified tiles, wall tiles etc.
This showroom meets all the tiling needs of every Classy House Builder and Architect. The showroom exhibits one of the most exquisite collections through state-of-the-art mock-up displays in appropriate ambiance. These mock-ups are designed to give customers a feel of how each tile will look in its actual use and inspire designers to go further from there.
On the grand opening of showroom Mr. Bharat Aghara (CMO) “This showroom promises to take tile shopping to a different level of richness in design and visual experience that will make some of the premium Brands rethink their strategies competing in Nagpur”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jitu Paleja (VP – West B) said “Nagpur is well known for its elite taste and sense of aesthetics. With the showroom, we hope to match up with their requirements by offering an exclusive range of products to them and their clients and customers who always prefer the best when it comes to home décor”
• Mortein’s Louie aims to create awareness on mosquito borne diseases with a focus towards ‘Making India Mosquito Free’ by 2030
• Louie the mosquito raises awareness about the danger from stronger, resilient mosquitoes
New Delhi, March 04, 2022: Mortein, one of the world’s leading pest control brands, announced the relaunch of its age-old nemesis – Louie,in its new avatar as the mosquito. The new and more powerful brand mascot- Louie is re-introduced to the Indian audience after a gap of five years.
Born to parents Marg and Mort,Louie came into existence in 1957 as a fly. He was known as a bad, mean, and mighty unclean fly, spreading disease with the greatest of ease. Mortein launchedLouie the mosquito in India in 2004to spread awareness around pest and mosquito borne diseases and is an adaptation of Louie the Fly, drawn and animated by Geoffrey Morgan Pike having appeared in many animated TV commercials.
With Mortein committed to One Health, One Planet, One Future, itfocuses on making India malaria-free by 2030. More than 95% of Indian population is at risk of contracting mosquito borne diseases today, Louie’s come-back will help Mortein reach out to today’s youth to create more awareness on these pests.
Commenting on the relaunch, Mr. Saurabh Jain, Regional Marketing Director, Hygiene, Reckitt- South Asia said, “Mosquitoes are getting stronger; their menace has significantly increased the spread of vector borne diseases over the past few years. We are bringing back Louie to help create awareness around pests and mosquitoes that have become more resilient and continue to be the cause of disease.Intending to reconnect the mascot with consumers; ‘Louie’; Mortein’s age old nemesis and famous villain will add a nostalgic flavor to its iconic jingle in the latest TVCwhile increasing awareness of managing and controlling pests. This will further help in accomplishing our mission of ‘Making India Malaria free’ by 2030.”
In India, Louie was last seen in commercials in 2017. ‘Louie is back’ in Mortein’s current TV commercial in an all-new meaner, stronger and more menacing avatar- ‘dheeth machhar’, with the iconic ending of Louie not being afraid of anything except Mortein.It’s distinct characteristics including the iconic cap and a big belly resonate with some of the audience till date.
Bobby Pawar, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Havas Group said, “Louie is one of the most iconic characters in the history of advertising. He is a disruptive agent. A creative magnifier that can interrupt, grab eyeballs, and spark curiosity in a meaningful way. Over the years there’s been change in pest perception – they have become more dheet, thus more stubborn. Of which Louie signifies as the strongest of them all. And Mortein is poised to take on these dheet pests.”
Link to view the TVC – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oelrgu5hEz8
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• Almonds’ high Vitamin E benefit is well recognized by Indian Women
• 59% of women consume almonds daily
• 70% of women identify skin glow as main beauty related benefit of eating almonds
INDIA,04 March 2022: In this fast-paced world and with the growing influx of information, women across the country are aware of how nutrition is closely associated with skin health. The food we eat is as important as the products for our skin, as healthy glowing skin is hard to achieve on a poor diet even with the strictest skincare regime. This is evident in the survey that highlights a shift in consumers’ preferences towards a healthy lifestyle and natural alternatives for daily diet.
According to a recent survey conducted between 7th to 22nd December by YouGov, a research consulting firm, 72% of women in India find healthy dietary changes as an important step for beautiful looking skin.
The quantitative survey by YouGov aimed to assess the correlation between beauty and snacking, and understand women’s snacking patterns for beauty benefits. The survey was conducted amongst a sample size of 3,959 women in cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Jaipur,Nagpur, Indore, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Chennai.
As per the survey results, it is important to note that 80% of women in India are of the opinion that beauty shines through by being healthy rather than using topical skincare products. Majority of the respondents feel that having a healthy diet along with relaxing when needed and exercising are key to a balanced lifestyle which thereby results into achieving a healthy skin.
Overall, the results indicate that majority of the females prefer to snack on healthy and nutritious food items such as almonds and fruits as they recognize the beauty benefits of fruits and almonds in particular.
Talking specifically in terms of maintaining a healthy diet, most women see a consequent benefit of achieving beautiful looking skin with home meals, a fibre-rich diet and snacking on nuts like almonds. Almonds have emerged as a top choice amongst Indian women as they associate Vitamin E with better skin health. Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E – thus, almonds are ranked highest on this aspect amongst all nuts. Besides, the survey highlights the fact that 59% of women consume almonds on a daily basis, mostly soaked or raw. This makes almonds the most regularly consumed nut.
Females of the age group 30-39 and Millennials rate almonds highly on aspects such as wrinkle reduction, skin glow and skin protection. Whereas Gen X highly associates consumption of almonds with reduction of wrinkles. This assessment is reinforced by their personal experience as they report having observed positive effects on skin after eating almonds. In fact, those who have been consuming almonds for over 6 months report positive impacts such as skin glow and younger looking skin more than those who started consuming almonds lately.Commenting on the results of the survey Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta, Skin Expert and Cosmetologist said “The popular notion of ‘health from the inside out’ holds true. This can be very well-understood from the survey results which indicate towards a growing awareness amongst Indian women around the relationship between proper nutrition and skin health. I have always stressed upon the need for healthy dietary choices in addition to the topical application of skincare products. For instance, eating a handful of almonds every day can up the Vitamin E intake and other antioxidants which help protect cells – including skin cells – from oxidative damage and are thought to be extremely beneficial for skin. Almonds also provide essential fatty acids and polyphenols thought to help fight the effects of aging on skin. Recent studies suggest, eating almonds daily in place of a typical calorie-matched snack may be an effective means of improving the appearance of facial wrinkles and skin tone among postmenopausal women. My recommendation to women across India would be to take cognizance of these benefits and to add consumption of a handful of almonds to their daily skincare routine., to support their skin’s overall health.
Commenting on the results of the survey, Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, said, “It is great to see survey results indicating stronger adoption of the idea that a healthy lifestyle, including healthy snacking, can elevate one’s skin health. Almonds are known to be a rich source of antioxidant vitamin E and deliver essential fatty acids and polyphenols, which make them a great choice . A recent study suggests that almonds can help improve facial wrinkles and skin tone, a finding that supports the belief that almonds promote skin health among survey participants. I encourage women to include them in their daily diet, to support healthier skin.”
In agreement with the results of the survey, Ritika Samaddar, the Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi, said, “Eating almonds regularly for a variety of health benefits is inbuilt in our traditions and this survey demonstrates that trust in almonds’ health effects remains strong. Additionally, this new survey presents exciting new insights in the area of skin health and stresses on the fact that how most women prefer healthy dietary choices to achieve better looking skin. Thus, I would urge women across India looking for natural ways to support their skin to increase their almond intake and make sure to eat a handful everyday as part of their efforts to care for their skin.”
Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Neha Ranglani, said, “This new survey reveals that participants associate almonds with wrinkle reduction, skin glow, and protection from UV light. In this day and age, where pollution and toxins are taking over our well-being, we must take extra care of our skin. Consuming almonds daily makes for a good way to provide our skin with adequate nutrients and nourish it from within. It is a fantastic way to load up on Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which helps protect your skin against damage caused by free radicals thought to participate in the aging process. Keeping in mind, I would recommend all women, to begin snacking on a handful of almonds every day for better skin health in the long run.”
With time, people have grown more conscious about their health as well as nutrition. This has been rightly reflected on the survey, where the results show that Indian women are concerned about their appearance and are mindful of what they consume to stay healthy. As per the survey, a healthy diet coupled with regular exercise and sleep is a perfect recipe for a healthy and glowing skin.
• भारतातील सर्वात मोठी प्रजनन उपचार केंद्र साखळी असणाऱ्या इंदिरा आयव्हीएफ चे नागपूरमध्ये आपले नवीन तंत्रज्ञानप्रणीत केंद्
नागपूर: भारतातील सर्वात मोठी प्रजनन उपचार केंद्र साखळी असणाऱ्या इंदिरा आयव्हीएफ ने महाराष्ट्रातील नागपूरमधील इच्छुक पालकांसाठी आपले नवीन तंत्रज्ञानप्रणीत केंद्र सुरु केले आहे. भारत सरकारचे रस्ते, वाहतूक आणि महामार्ग मंत्री आदरणीय श्री नितीन गडकरी यांनी इंदिरा आयव्हीएफचे संस्थापक आणि अध्यक्ष डॉ.अजय मुर्डिया यांच्या समवेत या केंदाचे उद्घाटन केले. याप्रसंगी इंदिरा आयव्हीएफचे संचालक आणि सह-संस्थापक श्री नितिज मुर्डिया आणि नागपूर मधील इंदिरा आयव्हीएफच्या टीम समवेत डॉ.मयुरी अस्सुदानी हेही उपस्थित होते.
ही संस्था त्यांनी मिळविलेल्या उच्च यशासाठी आणि जागतिक दर्जाच्या अत्याधुनिक तंत्रज्ञानासाठी ओळखली जाते. संस्थेतर्फे दरवर्षी ३३००० हून अधिक भ्रूणरोपण केले जाते आणि त्यामुळे हे देशातील सर्वोत्तम प्रजनन क्लिनिक्स पैकी एक बनले आहे. मुंबई, नवी मुंबई, ठाणे, पुणे, नाशिक, कोल्हापूर, जळगाव, औरंगाबाद, नांदेड, अकोला आणि सोलापूर यांचा समावेश असलेल्या महाराष्ट्रातील १३ जिल्ह्यांमध्ये संस्थेची केंद्र असून या सर्व केंद्रांनी मिळून ६००० हून अधिक जोडप्यांना त्यांचे पालकत्वाचे स्वप्न पूर्ण करण्यासाठी सक्षम केले आहे.
इंदिरा आयव्हीएफचे संस्थापक आणि अध्यक्ष डॉ.अजय मुर्डिया याप्रसंगी बोलताना म्हणाले, “आजवर ९७००० जोडप्यांना यशस्वी आयव्हीएफच्या माध्यमातून मदत करून आम्ही इथवरचा प्रवास केला आहे हे बघून मला आणि माझ्या टीमला अतीव समाधान मिळत आहे. वंध्यत्वाबद्दलच्या भ्रामक कल्पना दूर करणे आणि त्यासंदर्भातील वैद्यकीय उपचारांबाबत जनजागृती करणे याबद्दलचे आमचे प्रयत्न अखंड सुरूच आहेत. आणखी जोडप्यांना त्यांचे कुटुंब वाढविण्यासाठी मदत करण्याकरता नागपूरमध्ये आमचे केंद्र सुरु करताना आम्हांला खूप आनंद होत आहे.”
भारतात गर्भधारणा उपचारांसंदर्भातील जाणीव खूप मर्यादित आहे आणि बहुतांशवेळेला स्त्रियांना त्या गर्भधारणा करू शकत नसतील तर भेदभाव सहन करावा लागतो. सहा पैकी एका जोडप्याला मूल होण्यात अडचणी येतात आणि हे समजून घेणे गरजेचे आहे की स्त्री, पुरुष किंवा दोघांमधील शारीरिक स्थितीमुळे असे होऊ शकते. सहाय्यभूत ठरणारे प्रजनन तंत्रज्ञान स्त्री आणि पुरुष दोघांसाठी योग्य सुविधा प्रदान करते, पालकत्वाच्या या संपूर्ण प्रवासात त्यांना आवश्यक असलेले पाठबळ देते. इंदिरा आयव्हीएफ वापरत असलेल्या अत्याधुनिक, अद्ययावत तंत्रज्ञान कुशलतेमुळे अनेक जोडप्यांना गर्भधारणा होण्यासाठी त्यांच्या उपचारांच्या पहिल्या प्रयत्नांतच यश मिळाले आहे.
या उद्घाटन प्रसंगी इंदिरा आयव्हीएफ नागपूरच्या आयव्हीएफ स्पेशालिस्ट डॉ. मयुरी अस्सुदानी म्हणाल्या, “२०१६ मध्ये जेव्हा आम्ही नागपूरमध्ये आमच्या कामाला सुरुवात केली तेव्हा अनेकांना आमच्या क्लिनिकमध्ये पाऊल ठेवतानाही अवघडायला व्हायचं याचा अनुभव आम्ही घेतला आहे. वंध्यत्वाकडे कलंक म्हणून बघण्याचा दृष्टीकोन आणि जाणीवजागृतीचा अभाव ही त्यामागील मुख्य कारणे असल्याचे दिसून आले. मग आम्ही विपणन उपक्रम राबवून जोडप्यांचे प्रबोधन केले, योग्य माहिती पुरवली. वंध्यत्व आणि मासिक पाळीच्या वेळी घ्यायची स्वच्छता आणि आरोग्य जपणे याविषयी जनजागृती अभियान केले. यामुळे वंध्यत्व ही एक वैद्यकीय समस्या आहे याची जाणीव जोडप्यांना व्हायला मदत झाली. इंदिरा आयव्हीएफ नागपूर मधील आमची आयव्हीएफ तज्ञांची टीम प्रत्येक इच्छुक पालकांचे स्वप्न पूर्ण करण्यासाठी समर्पित आहे.”
अत्याधुनिक आणि अद्ययावत तंत्रज्ञानाच्या मदतीने इंदिरा आयव्हीएफने अगणित जोडप्यांना त्यांच्या बऱ्याचदा गुंतागुंतीच्या ठरलेल्या वंध्यत्वाच्या समस्येच्या प्रवासात दिशादर्शन केले आहे आणि अखेरीस आपले कुटुंब साकारण्याचे त्यांचे स्वप्न पूर्ण करायला मदत केली आहे. त्याचवेळी केंद्रातर्फे सल्ला-मार्गदर्शनही केले जाते. अनेक जोडप्यांना त्यांच्या चाळीशीच्या आसपास कुटुंब वाढवायचे असते. तोवर कुटुंब नियोजन करण्याचा पर्याय त्यांनी निवडलेला असतो. अशा तरुण स्त्री-पुरुषांसाठी त्यांचे स्त्रीबीज आणि शुक्राणू जतन करून ठेवण्याच्या सुविधाही केंद्रातर्फे पुरविल्या जातात.
New Delhi:PM Modi has asked Indian Air Force to assist in evacuating nationals from war-torn Ukraine, sources said today.
“Leveraging the capacities of our Air Force will ensure that more people can be evacuated in a shorter time frame. It will also help deliver humanitarian aid more efficiently,” sources told NDTV.
Indian Air Force is expected to deploy several C-17 aircrafts as part of Operation Ganga from today.
Earlier today, a flight carrying 182 Indians landed in Mumbai. The flight flew out of Romanian capital Bucharest, as Ukraine has closed its airspace.
At least two other evacuation flights will bring back Indians today – one from Bucharest and one from Hungary’s capital Budapest.
PM Modi has also spoken to his counterparts in Romania and the Slovak Republic, Ukraine’s neighboring countries from where India is planning to evacuate its citizens, about evacuation efforts from their countries.
On Monday, the government said that of the estimated 20,000 Indian nationals who were present in Ukraine about 8,000 have left the country since its first advisory earlier this month.
February 25, 2022, Mumbai:IndianOil, India’s leading energy provider, and Dabur India Limited, India’s leading Ayurveda major, have announced an exclusivetieup to provide direct access of Dabur’s range of trusted products to around 14 crore Indane LPG consumer households across India.
As a part of the tieup, IndianOil’sIndane LPG distributors will become retail business partners for Dabur and will help sell the entire Dabur range of products directly to the crores of Indane LPG consumer households through their network of delivery personnel, creating customer delight. A technological & system integration is being carried out by IndianOil and Dabur to render seamless delight to the entire value chain, especially Indane LPG users.
This initiative will help Dabur to leverage IndianOil’s unmatched reach to Indian households.
“We are extremely happy to tie up with Dabur India Ltd for distribution and supply of their products to our consumers. We are highly appreciative of this new go-to-market route, which will enable convenience and ease of buying for our customers through trusted Indane LPG distributors and their network of delivery personnel,” said Mr. SS Lamba, Executive Director (LPG), IndianOil.
IndianOil, with 12,750 plus Indane distributors and more than 90,000 delivery personnel, caters to 14.3 crore households, in every nook and corner of the country. In Maharashtra this “Direct2Home” service will be provided to more than 45 Lakh customers through 2800 plus delivery boys.
Elaborating on the alliance, Mr. Mohit Malhotra, CEO, Dabur India Limited said, “We are really excited to be the first FMCG Company to join hands with IndianOil for this unique partnership. This will bring us closer to millions of Indane LPG consumers across urban, semi-urban & rural areas and is an integral part of our multi-channel go-to-market strategy. As a company that’s dedicated to the health and well-being of every household, we have always been working towards not only improving our direct reach to consumer households but also enhance their buying experience. The coming together of two of the oldest and largest Indian brands, Dabur and IndianOil, should be able to unlock significant value for both the companies.”
“The pandemic has changed many business models, and we strongly believe that consumers should be given an opportunity to buy our range of products from their homes. We are confident that this tie-up will allow us to ensure availability and easy access of Dabur’s diverse range of products directly to consumer households,”– said Mr. Adarsh Sharma, Executive Director-Sales, Dabur India Ltd.
Share Market Update : सात दिवसांच्या सततच्या घसरणीनंतर, शुक्रवारी भारतीय शेअर मार्केट(share market)थोडी सुधारणा दिसून आली. सेन्सेक्समध्ये (Sensex) शुक्रवारी सकाळच्या सत्रात सुमारे १६०० अंकांनी सुधारणा झाली. सेन्सेक्स ५६ हजारांवर व्यवहार करत आहे. तर निफ्टी (Nifty) ५०० अंकांनी वर जाऊन १६,७०० वर करत आहे. दरम्यान, बिटकॉईन, इथेरियम या क्रिप्टोकरन्सी १७ टक्क्यांनी वधारल्या आहेत.
युक्रेनवर आक्रमण केल्यानंतर अमेरिकेचे राष्ट्राध्यक्ष ज्यो बायडेन यांच्यासह काही देशांनी रशियावर निर्बंध लादले आहेत. यामुळे अमेरिकेसह आशियाई शेअर बाजार गुरुवारच्या घसरणीनंतर शुक्रवारी सावरले. जपानचा बेंचमार्क निक्केई १.४ टक्क्यांनी वाढून व्यवहार करत आहे. दक्षिण कोरियाच्या शेअर बाजार कोस्पीने १.२ टक्क्यांनी वाढून २,६८१ अंकांवर झेप घेतली आहे. (Share Market Update)
रशियाने युक्रेनवर केलेल्या आक्रमणामुळे गुरुवारच्या सत्रात भारतीय शेअर बाजारांची दाणादाण उडाली होती. सेन्सेक्स २७०२ अंकांनी घसरण ५४ हजार ५२९ अंकांवर बंद झाला होता. निफ्टीही घसरला होता. यामुळे गुंतवणूकदारांना १३ लाख कोटींचा फटका बसला होता.
आंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजारात कच्च्या तेलाची किंमत प्रतिपिंप १०० डॉलरवर गेली आहे. हा उच्चांकी दर २०१४ नंतर प्रथमच जगाला अनुभवायला मिळाला आहे. याचाही फटका भारतीय शेअर बाजाराला बसला होता.
Sony SAB’s youth drama Ziddi Dil Maane Na is at a very important crossroad, where our braveheart Sanju (Diljot Chhabra) has been taken captive by her wicked ex-fiancé Kundan (Angad Hasija) and his aid KD. Under Karan’s (Shaalien Malhotra) guidance, Monami (Kaveri Priyam), Faizi (Aditya Deshmukh), Sid (Kunal Karan Kapoor) and the cadets have thus set forward to find Sanjana and release her from getting auctioned. While the stage is set and all the girls are being displayed to international buyers, Koel (Simple Kaul) arrives at the auction pretending to be a very rich buyer and manages to fool Kundan into thinking she is here to bid on the best of the lot.
KD and Kundan have a premonition that Sanju’s friends will try to avenge her and become a huge hindrance to the success of the auction, so they carefully hatch a plan to entrap them. While the cadets are placed at various locations to spot Sanju, she is nowhere to be seen causing Karan and Faizi to move over to the backstage area while Monami, Suman ji and others move to the greenroom. Monami sees Laxmi and other girls and consoles them as they are distraught over the idea of being sold to impish men. Through wire camera, Karan and Faizi find Sanju tied to a bomb. They rush to her rescue but as ill-fated as it can get, it turns out to be her body dummy. As soon as Ziddi Dil Maane Na Karan realizes it was a trap, KD enters the room seizing them at gun point. KD orders Karan to assemble all the cadets who are present. Premji surrenders himself, sheltering Koel who is the one who can save Sanju.
KD uses all his forces to get Karan and the cadets locked in a gas room. The situation deteriorates quickly as none of them can breathe. Karan instructs Koel to handle the situation with Sanju and promises to get the others and himself out of this mess. As the gas flow gets faster, Karan tries his best to knock the door open. Other cadets join him as the situation quickly escalates into one of the most dangerous and life-threatening times of their lives.
Shaalien Malhotra who essays the role of Special Agent Karan Shergill says, “Ziddi Dil Maane Na is going through a life changing sequence. The characters have gone through a lot of key changes in their character, and they have grown wonderfully. The entire team has a motto to live and die for each other and they will go to any extent in order to save their friend Sanjana. The fact is Sanjana would have done the same. What Kundan is planning to do with Sanju and the other girls is not uncommon, we want to send out a message that it is a heinous crime to treat them as commodities as I strongly believe women are far more superior than men. Sony SAB stands out in giving their audience a flavor of everything be it unparalleled happiness or spine-chilling sequences and this plot twist is undoubtedly a sequence to look out for.”
Will Karan and team manage to get out of the gasroom and rescue Sanjana? Stay Tuned and watch Ziddi Dil Maane Na, Mon – Sat, 8:00 PM only on Sony SAB!
Russia-Ukraine war Live Updates : रशियाचे राष्ट्राध्यक्ष व्लादिमीर पुतीन यांनी अखेर युक्रेनमध्ये लष्करी कारवाईची घोषणा केली आहे. त्यांनी युक्रेनच्या सैन्याला शरण या असा इशारा दिला आहे. रशियाच्या राष्ट्राध्यक्षांनी गुरुवारी पहाटे संबोधित करताना म्हटले आहे की रशिया पूर्व युक्रेनमध्ये विशेष लष्करी ऑपरेशन करेल. याबाबतचे वृत्त एपी आणि बीबीसीने दिले आहे.
रशियाने डोन्बास प्रांतात लष्करी कारवाई सुरू केल्यामुळे अखेर युद्ध सुरू झाले असल्याचे वृत्त समोर आले आहे. पुतीन यांनी इतर देशांना इशारा देताना म्हणाले की, “रशियाच्या कारवाईत हस्तक्षेप करणाऱ्यांची काही खैर नाही”. दरम्यान युक्रेनची राजधानी कीवमध्ये स्फोटाचे आवाज ऐकू आले आहेत.
रशियाचे राष्ट्राध्यक्ष व्लादिमीर पुतीन यांनी युक्रेनच्या सैन्याला शरणागती पत्करण्याचा इशारा दिला आहे. त्याचबरोबर या युद्धात हस्तक्षेप करणाऱ्यांना गंभीर परिणाम भोगावे लागतील, असाही इशारा पुतीन यांनी इतर देशांना दिला आहे.
रशियाचे राष्ट्राध्यक्ष व्लादिमीर पुतीन यांनी आज गुरुवारी सकाळी युक्रेनमध्ये लष्करी कारवाईची घोषणा केली. याचे पडसाद आज भारतीय शेअर बाजारात उमटले. शेअर बाजाराचा सेन्सेक्स (Sensex) तब्बल २ हजार अंकांनी कोसळला. तर निफ्टी (Nifty) ६०० अंकांनी खाली आला. दरम्यान, ब्रेंट क्रूड तेलाच्या किमती २०१४ नंतर प्रथमच प्रतिबॅरल १०० डॉलरवर पोहोचल्या आहेत. बिटकॉईन, इथेरियम. डोगेकॉईन या क्रिप्टोकरन्सीमध्ये प्रत्येक ५ टक्क्यांनी घसरण झाली आहे.
पुतीन यांच्या घोषणेनंतर शेअर बाजारात हाहाकार उडाला. सेन्सेक्स आणि निफ्टी कोसळल्यामुळे गुंतवणूकदारांना काही मिनिटांत ७.५ लाख कोटींचा (Investors lost) फटका बसला. यामुळे शेअर बाजारातील मागील सत्रातील २५५.६८ लाख कोटींच्या तुलनेत गुंतवणूकदारांची संपत्ती २४८.०९ लाख कोटींवर घसरल्याने बीएसई सूचीबद्ध कंपन्यांचे (BSE listed) भांडवली मुल्य ७.५९ लाख कोटींनी कमी झाले आहे. टाटा स्टील, भारती एअरटेल, इंडसइंड बँक आणि टेक महिंद्राचे शेअर्स सेन्सेक्सवर सर्वाधिक ३.९६ टक्क्यांपर्यंत घसरले.
Recently, the ED had carried out multiple raids and also took custody of Dawood Ibrahim’s brother Iqbal Kaskar in the same case.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik was today arrested after questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the activities of the Mumbai underworld, fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides.
Defiantly waving his fist in the air to the waiting media persons, Mr Malik said he won’t bow down. “We will fight and win, and expose everyone,” he said as he stepped out of the probe agency’s office. He was then taken by ED officials in a vehicle for a medical check-up.
According to sources, Mr Malik was grilled over alleged transactions with gangster Dawood’s associates and land deals with them. He was evasive and didn’t cooperate with the investigation, the ED said.
Recently, the ED had carried out multiple raids and also took custody of Dawood Ibrahim’s brother Iqbal Kaskar in the same case. According to sources, some evidence related to property purchased by Nawab Malik has surfaced during the ongoing investigation.
The 62-year-old Minister was taken to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office this morning for questioning. ED officials reached this home at 6 am where he was questioned for an hour. He was then brought to the ED office and questioned again for close to eight hours.
While Mr Malik was being questioned, NCP workers protested near the party’s headquarters, located close to the ED office in south Mumbai, and shouted slogans slamming the BJP-led central government and the probe agency. “The protest is against the unjust questioning of Nawab Malik as he was exposing the BJP+NCB+CBI+ED nexus on a daily basis. We will not be cowed down. NCP will keep exposing BJP and all central agencies,” party spokesperson Sanjay Tatkare said.
Mr Malik had recently made headlines for attacking the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede accusing him of several service-related wrongdoings after the anti-drugs officer led the raid on a cruise ship on Mumbai’s shore in October last year and arrested 20 people including superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan.
Mr Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan was also arrested in a drugs case by the NCB’s Mumbai unit last year.
Reacting to the allegations against Mr Malik, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said invoking Dawood was a convenient way to sully someone’s reputation. “I don’t know about the case against him but Dawood’s name has always been invoked to try to defame rivals,” he said. Mr Pawar claimed that he was also accused of having ties with the underworld when he was the state’s Chief Minister. “25 years later, the same trick is being used to harass and defame,” he added.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut and Sharad Pawar have accused the central agencies of being politically motivated and claimed that anyone who speaks against the Centre and its probe agencies is targeted.
The BJP has rubbished allegations of political vendetta and accused Mr Malik of buying land from gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s aide. BJP MLA from Mumbai’s Ghatkopar West Ram Kadam also claimed that since the land was about to get seized by the government, the minister bought it at nominal rates from a bomb blast accused.
नागपूर जिल्ह्यातील कोलारीजवळ मानवी कवठी (Kavathi in Nala near Kolari) सापडली. यापूर्वी चार दिवसांआधी याच भागात महिलेची साडी आणि पेटीकोट आढळले. पाच महिन्यांपासून बेपत्ता असलेल्या महिलेची तर कवठी नाही ना, या दिशेने पोलीस तपासाला लागले आहेत.
नागपूर : भिवापूर तालुक्यातील कोलारी येथील शेतकरी भालचंद्र धनविजे शेतावर जात होते. पंढरी वैरागडे यांच्या शेताजवळून नाला वाहतो. या नाल्याच्या काठावर त्यांना मानवी कवटी (Kavathi in Nala near Kolari) दिसली. त्यांनी याची माहिती पोलिसांना दिली. ठाणेदार महेश भोरटेकर, सहायक पोलीस निरीक्षक शरद भस्मे, पोलीस उपनिरीक्षक प्रकाश चंगोले, गणेश भुरे यांनी घटनास्थळी धाव घेतली. पंचनाम्यानंतर कवटी ताब्यात घेण्यात आळी. कवठी फॉरेन्सिक चाचणीकरिता (Forensic Test) नागपूरला पाठविण्यात आली. चार-पाच दिवसांपूर्वी चाय परिसरात महिलेची साडी (Women’s Saree) व पेटीकोट आढळला होता. या कपड्यांच्या बाजूला जनावराचे मुंडके व हाडं पडलेली होती.
कोलारी येथील प्रमिला मारोती धनविजे ही विधवा महिला गेल्या पाच महिन्यांपासून बेपत्ता आहे. तिचा भाऊ रवींद्र शेंडे याने यासंदर्भात भिवापूर पोलिसांत तक्रार दिली. तेव्हापासून पोलीस प्रमिलाचा शोध घेत आहेत. या महिलेला दोन मुली आहेत. एक सहाव्या, तर दुसरी नवव्या वर्गात शिक्षण घेत आहेत. त्यामुळं ही कवठी याच महिलेची असावी, असा अंदाज व्यक्त केला जात आहे.
हत्या की, आत्महत्या?
या बत्तीस वर्षीय महिलेचे एका तरुणाशी प्रेमसंबंध होते. ती त्याच्यासोबत लग्नही करणार होती. पण, अचानक बेपत्ता झाली. त्यामुळं या महिलेची कुणीतही हत्या केली असावी, अशीही शंका व्यक्त केली जात आहे. कदाचित तिने आत्महत्या केली असावी, असाही अंदाज व्यक्त केला जात आहे. उपविभागीय पोलीस अधिकारी भीमराव टेळे यांच्या मार्गदर्शनात ठाणेदार महेश भोरटेकर, सहायक पोलीस निरीक्षक शरद भस्मे या प्रकरणाचा तपास करीत आहेत.
February 2022, Mumbai: IndianOil, India’s leading energy provider,has ramped up electric vehicle infrastructure, hitting a milestone of 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) across the country. This network provides a seamless charging experience for EV usersin India’s quest for green mobility.
In its endeavour to provide various innovative energy solutions to customers, IndianOilhas also been active in evaluating emerging trends in mobility, identifying relevant areas in the Electric Vehicle (EV) value chain, and exploring all potential business opportunities to be future-ready in the transition.
“With the successful deployment of over 1000 EV charging points, we have achieved the first of our many milestones towards enabling an EV revolution in the country. IndianOil is gearing up to provide EV charging facilities at 10,000 fuel stations in the next three years. This will give confidence to customers for an uninterrupted drive as well as to automobile manufacturers to enhance production of electric vehicles,” said Mr. V Satish Kumar, Director (Marketing), IndianOil.
Having installed its first EV charger for public use in 2017, at Nagpur, IndianOil EV charging points are now present in more than 500 towns and cities including multiple state and national highways. The Corporation is planning to have a base of 3000plus charging stations to convert highways into e-highways across the country, over the next three years.
As per the National Mission for Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, IndianOil is setting up EV charging infrastructure in – Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, and Pune, followedby State Capitals, Smart Cities, major highways, and expressways. The Corporation has collaborated with Tata Power, REIL, PGCIL, NTPC, Fortum, Hyundai, Tech Mahindra, BHEL, Ola for setting up EV chargers at its fuel stations.
IndianOil is also undertaking several other initiatives to minimize its carbon footprint and that of its customers. The Corporation has started ‘Zero Emission Electric Mobility’, a hybrid microgrid enabled clean energy EV charging solution, at IndianOil’s SBT Fuel Station at Neelamangala, Bangalore. The hybrid microgrid used for charging EVs at IndianOil fuel stations comprises solar power, battery storage and grid power. The solution, developed and patented by Hygge Energy, ensures that charging takes place primarily using solar power, thus ensuring zero-emission e-mobility. In addition to EV charging, this solution is an integrated platform that allows energy monitoring, energy optimization and revenue monitoring.
IndianOil is a diversified, integrated energy major with a presence in almost all the streams of oil, gas, petrochemicals, and alternative energy sources with a net profit of 21,836 crores for the financial year 2020-21. With a 33,500 plus workforce and extensive distribution network, IndianOil has provided energy access to millions of people through a network of more than 50,000 customer touchpoints.
Within a week of it’s launch, the most atrangi family in town is already entertaining the viewers in with their quirks and family dynamics. Post an eventful week, the Mauryas are in for another shock as they find out about Mannu (Mohit Kumar) marrying Gargi (Kangan Baruah), the daughter of Daddy Khushwah (Satyajit Sharma). Begrudgingly, they accept; however, Gargi keeps to herself and doesn’t speak to Mannu. Despite their differences, Mannu gives his all to impress Gargi and treat her right. As he goes to buy some sweets for her. Mannu spots Gargi from afar and sees her holding hands and smiling with an unknown man.
On confronting her, Mannu discovers that Gargi has a boyfriend, named Vishwas (Pulkit Bangia) and she is planning to elope with him. Panicked and perturbed, Mannu comes up with a plan and asks Gargi to call Vishwas. He asks them to let Gargi live with him and his family for 7 months and in that time he will return the money to Daddy Khushwah, post which Gargi can leave. He also promises to support Vishwas and Gargi and not be a hindrance to their relationship. While Gargi agrees to these conditions, Vishwas doubts Mannu’s intentions.
Where will this deal lead them to?
Mohit Kumar, essaying the role of Mannu, said, “Mannu at the moment is focused on getting the tent house started, and the only way to do so is by getting the funds from Daddy Khushwah. And according to the deal, he has to keep Gargi happy in the marriage. But things turn south for Mannu when Gargi reveals that she is going to run away with her boyfriend. Mannu is taken aback because he was unaware of the situation, so he tries to deal with it in the best way possible. I feel bad for Mannu because, in such a short span, he has gone through so many mishaps, but he is not losing faith, and I think that is the charm of the character.”
Kangan Baruah, essaying the role of Gargi, said, “Gargi is vulnerable right now considering her father has forced her to marry a stranger. To top that, she feels like a commodity, bought in exchange for a price. Even though the situation is not ideal, Gargi is not someone to give in. She will fight for her love, Vishwas, but at the same time she does grow fonder of kind-hearted Mannu. I would urge the audience to stay with Gargi and Mannu, as they steer through this atrangi marriage because even though the stars are not in their favour now, the story can always take a different turn.”
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Available from March 8, Laptop pre-orders start February 15 through select retail and online partners
New Delhi, February 15, 2022 – Microsoft India today announced that the new Surface Laptop Studio will be available from March 8 via commercial authorized resellers and select retail and online partners. Pre-orders will commence today via authorized retail and online partners.
Starting at INR 1,56,999, Surface Laptop Studio is the most powerful Surface ever. Built as the ideal product for developers, creative pros, designers, and gamers, this device brings you the power of a desktop, the portability of a laptop, and a creative studio all in one. The device features a sleek 14.4” Pixelsense Flow touchscreen, a vibrant 120Hz display, Quad Omnisonic™ speakers, and immersive Dolby Atmos® to help you work, create and play the way you want to.
“We are truly excited to bring the new Surface Laptop Studio to India. This is a culmination of years of Surface innovation and brings the best of the Surface heritage together in one powerhouse device. Designed to light up the best of Windows 11, Surface Laptop Studio promises to help you stay in the flow, be inspired, and get closer to what you love with its incredibly powerful and infinitely flexible form factor,” said Bhaskar Basu, Country Head – Devices (Surface), Microsoft India.
Surface Laptop Studio features a new ultra-durable Dynamic Woven Hinge, allowing it to transition from one mode to another seamlessly.
• In Laptop mode, enjoy a first-class typing experience with a full keyboard and Precision Haptic touchpad.
• In Stage mode, the 14.4”In laptop PixelSense touchscreen display is pulled forward to the perfect angle for gaming, streaming, docking, or presenting to clients. With the keyboard covered, immerse yourself in the display and interact with Surface Slim Pen 2, touch or touchpad.
• In Studio mode, make use of the optimal canvas for uninterrupted writing, sketching, and other creative pursuits in laptop.
In addition, Surface Slim Pen 2 stores neatly underneath the keyboard, where it magnetically attaches and charges for easy access when inspiration strikes. People can set their imagination free when using this versatile laptop, a device for building apps, rendering videos, and streaming ultra-fast games. With 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H35 processors, DirectX 12 Ultimate and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ GPUs, Laptop Studio has the power to get any job done with ease or enjoy PC gaming with graphics that rival reality. The ultimate desktop setup can be created using Thunderbolt™ 4 technology to connect dual 4K monitors, dock additional accessories, and transfer data at lightning speed.
Organizations can reduce complexity by deploying straight to employees and managing down to the firmware layer through the cloud with Microsoft Endpoint Manager , DFCI, and Windows Autopilot—all automatically loaded onto the device. Organizations can also maximize security with Microsoft’s in-depth, chip-to-cloud protection, from the hardened firmware to the operating system and through to the cloud management.
Surface Laptop Studio will be generally available from March 8 in the following configurations in India:
Model
Commercial MRP
Consumer MRP
i5/16/256
i5/16/512
i7/16/512
i7/32/1TB
i7/32/1TB Quadro
i7/32/2TB
i7/32/2TB Quadro
INR 1,56,999
INR 1,74,699
INR 2,01,399
INR 2,54,699
INR 3,07,999
INR 2,90,199
INR 3,43,499
INR 1,65,999
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INR 2,15,999
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Customers booking during the pre-order period (February 15-March 7, 2022) are eligible for a free Slim Pen 2 worth INR 11,399. Offer valid till stocks last. Sold separately, software license required for some features.
Padhega Bharat’s digital educational syllabus(OTT) in regional languages,
Aiming to reach out to 1 lakh students in first year
1 OTT’ and ‘Padhega Bharat’ have jointly announced to launch the syllabus for Std V to X in digital form in various regional languages. The two entities working on the regional languages at the national level by producing the content in these respective languages have announced to make these programs available to all at very affordable price.
Superstar from film and TV industry Swapnil Joshi and leading industrialist and philanthropist Narendra Firodia have jointly founded ‘1 OTT’ which is joined by Vinayak Satpute, founding member Venkatesh Srinivasan, Rajiv Jani, noted banker Satish Utekar, well known personality from entertainment sector Shri Chetan Maniyar and Sandeep Ghuge. Their joint venture ‘1 OTT’ is the digital platform to produce and telecast the entertainment contents from various Indian languages. By producing the programs in various regional languages such as Marathi, Bengali besides Hindi, the platform has, in true sense, become ‘Apne Bharat Ka Apna Mobile TV’. Padhega Bharat, on the other hand, is an educational digital platform with the focus on syllabus in Indian languages. Though the platform avail syllabus in English, Padhega Bharat has been emphasising on the content in regional languages over last three years.
While imparting the information about the joint venture between the two companies, actor Swwapnil Joshi said, “Padhega Bharat’ has already made the syllabus of Std V to X in digital form in Marathi on ‘1 OTT’ platform. In addition to that, they are also bringing the syllabus of Std V to X in other Indian languages including Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi on the online platform. It follows the introduction of the syllabus of IAS, IPS, IRS in digital form. UPSC, MPSC syllabus too will be launched on ‘1 OTT’ digital platform soon. Amar Sable, Mentor of ‘Padhega Bharat’ and his daughter and Managing Director of ‘Padhega Bharat’ Venu Sable have shouldered the responsibility of bringing the syllabus in digital form. The duo has resolved to bring all the syllabus taught in India in digital form.
Both‘1 OTT’ and ‘Padhega Bharat’ are dedicated to work in the interest of the regional languages and both the entities share same ideology and thus both of them have come together on a common thread, said Swwapnil Joshi. “1 OTT’ will avail all the links of all syllabus introduced by ‘Padhega Bharat’. ‘1 OTT’ ecosystem will make all the syllabus available aftermaking the instant payment for them. The parents can download the same immediately for their children. The model syllabus is available on ‘1 OTT’ app for more information. The app also offers many discounts and schemes for syllabus.
After ‘Padhega Bharat’ initiative which is very strong in the sector, joined hands with ‘1 OTT’, the Edutainment vertical we have beenworking onhas been strengthened. This will enable the users to use same forum for education and entertainment without downloading any new app. ‘1 OTT’ subscribers will get 50% discount for some of the ‘Padhega Bharat’ programs. Similarly, the subscribers of some of the ‘Padhega Bharat’ programs will get a few ‘1 OTT’ programs free of cost for a year, said Joshi. We expect 10 lakh subscribers in first year, of which 30% subscribers will of ‘Padhega Bharat’, he added.
New beginning of Edutainment – Firodia
This joint venture is the new beginning of edutainment. The online education has become integral part of our life during the Covid-19 pandemic. The students can learn from anywhere. ‘Padhega Bharat’ has brought the syllabus of all classes in digital form. The blockchain model is being implemented for the first time. Students and their parents are getting this package together by enabling them to get entertainment and education as an integral package, said Narendra Firodia while speaking about the new partnership.
Aim to connect 1 lakh students ; Sable
We have aimed at taking our unique syllabus to at least one lakh students in the first year. We are going to improvise the initiative by taking recommendations from the students. We have been aiming to give quality education at affordable price. This is one-of-its-kind experiment in India of bringing education and entertainment together. The partnership will focus on edutainment and its independent operation, said Sable.
Amar Sable added, “The industrial revolution-4 is happening at the much rapid pace comparing the earlier industrial revolutions.When the entire world is adopting the modern technology, it would not be appropriate for us to be mute spectator of it. Keeping with the true spirit of Digital India policy and taking advantage of fibre optical network, the ‘Padhega Bharat’ initiated to take the modern technology to the next generation students and the last beneficiary involved in the chain. To achieve the target, the entity created syllabus for graduation, post-graduation courses, besides the syllabus for Std 1 to 12, with the value-added features. ‘Padhega Bharat’ has tried, in its unique way, to integrate the conventional education with the modern education by adopting modern forms and thus stimulating the intellectual and social skills of the students. ‘1OTT’ platform will help to take this modern education to the students.”
Education becomes easier – Venu Sable
‘Padhega Bharat’, the e-learning venture has introduced various courses for educational syllabus and skill development. The initiative has successfully integrated with various action based educational programs which are part of the National Education Policy 2020. We have been implementing foreign language programs along with IT courses including Block Chain, SAP and BI. Our e-Content is in the form fo Audio and Visual enabling the students to assimilate even difficult concepts easily, said Venu Sable.
She added, “action-based education, actual use of education in practical life, moral values are the major factors in National Education Policy 2020 adopted by ‘Padhega Bharat’ in its syllabus designed for Std 5 to 10. It has helped ‘Padhega Bharat’ to institute one of the best syllabus in Audio-Visual form. ‘Padhega Bharat’ and ‘1 OTT’ have come together to educate youngsters by giving them education and values and do away with the deficit in the educational merits. We hope that the ‘Padhega Bharat’ syllabus will help in bringing positive changes in the assessment and evaluation of the students.”
About ‘1OTT’
Superstar from film and TV industry Swapnil Joshi and leading industrialist and philanthropist Narendra Firodia have jointly founded ‘1 OTT’ which is joined by Vinayak Satpute, founding member Venkatesh Srinivasan, Rajiv Jani, noted banker Satish Utekar, well know personality from entertainment sector Shri Chetan Maniyar and Sandeep Ghuge. Their joint venture ‘1 OTT’ is the digital platform to produce the entertainment contents from various Indian languages.By producing the programs in various regional languages, the platform has in true sense become ‘Apne Bharat Ka Apna Mobile TV’.The regional languages were not getting adequate representation on digital platforms. The 1 OTT has resolved to give it on its platform. The ‘1 OTT’ has been broadcasting the programs in Indian languages and the content in these languages are widely benefitted of it.
To keep the mugging style of education at the bay by giving the importance to the education system focusing on the concepts-based learning, ‘Padhega Bharat’ launched the syllabus of Std 5 to 10 in the Audio-Visual format in Marathi. The syllabuses are integrated with the daily practice and the syllabus from the books and by pressing upon the experiments using the easily available things in the house. The ‘Padhega Bharat’ initiative has incorporated many guidelines issued in the National Education Policy 2020. The program will undertake the evaluation of the students using modern methods such as Blooms Taxonomy. This has been the best ever syllabus the students from the Marathi medium schools have been getting. ‘Padhega Bharat’ has so far tied up with 21 organisations through colleges, universities and the cable network, OTT platforms available in households.
स्वराज्य संस्थापक, युगपुरुष छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti) यांची आज जयंती. या निमित्ताने पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी यांनी छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांना अभिवादन केले आहे. ”छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांच्या जयंतीनिमित्त मी त्यांना नमन करतो. त्यांचे सर्वोत्कृष्ट नेतृत्व आणि समाज कल्याणासाठीचा आग्रह अनेक पिढ्यांसाठी प्रेरक ठरला आहे. सत्य आणि न्याय या मुल्यांशी त्यांनी तडजोड केली नाही. त्यांची स्वप्ने पूर्ण करण्यासाठी आम्ही कटिबद्ध आहोत.” असे पंतप्रधान मोदींनी ट्विटमध्ये म्हटले आहे.
तसेच खासदार संभाजीराजे छत्रपती यांनीही शिवरायांना (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti) शिवजयंतीदिनी अभिवादन केले आहे. मिळालेल्या राजसत्तेचा वापर लोककल्याणासाठी करत, “सार्वभौम स्वराज्य” स्थापन करणाऱ्या महान युगपुरुषास जयंती निमित्त त्रिवार मुजरा!, अशा शब्दांत संभाजीराजेंनी शिवरायांना अभिवादन केले आहे. ”शिस्तबद्ध लष्कर व सुसंघटित प्रशासकीय यंत्रणेच्या बळावर छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांनी एक सामर्थ्यशाली आणि प्रागतिक राज्य उभे केले. आश्चर्यजनक वेगवान हालचाली आणि बलाढ्य शत्रूंचे मनोधैर्य खच्ची करणारे नेमके हल्ले यांचा वापर करणारे गनिमी काव्याचे तंत्र त्यांनी यशस्वीपणे वापरले.” असे संभाजीराजेंनी ट्विटमध्ये म्हटले आहे.
दरम्यान, किल्ले शिवनेरीवर उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार यांच्या उपस्थितीत शिवजन्मोत्सव उत्साहात साजरा झाला. उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार यांनी बालशिवाजी व राजमाता जिजाऊंच्या पुतळ्यास पुष्पहार अर्पण करून अभिवादन केले.
● As part of Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine strategy, the partnership will transform the modern luxury experience for customers starting in 2025 ● Software experts from both companies will jointly develop AI-powered autonomous driving and connected services for all future vehicles built on NVIDIA DRIVE ● Next-generation safety and unique, brand-focused digital services enabled by NVIDIA
Feb. ,2022: Jaguar Land Rover has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and computing, to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers.
Starting in 2025, all new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will be built on the NVIDIA DRIVE™ software-defined platform—delivering a wide spectrum of active safety, automated driving and parking systems as well as driver assistance systems. Inside the vehicle, the system will deliver AI features, including driver and occupant monitoring as well as advanced visualisation of the vehicle’s environment.
This full-stack solution is based on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion™, which features DRIVE Orin™ centralised AV computers; DRIVE AV and DRIVE IX software; safety, security and networking systems; plus, surround sensors. DRIVE Orin is the AI brain of the car and runs the Jaguar Land Rover Operating System, while DRIVE Hyperion is the central nervous system.
Jaguar Land Rover will also leverage in-house developed data centre solutions with NVIDIA DGX™ for training AI models and DRIVE Sim software built on NVIDIA Omniverse™ for real-time physically accurate simulation. Jaguar Land Rover’s software-defined features and its end-to-end verification and validation architecture will enable the delivery of innovative assisted and automated driving services throughout the life of the vehicle via over-the-air software updates.
Thierry Bolloré, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer, said: “Collaboration and knowledge-sharing with industry leader NVIDIA is essential to realising our Reimagine strategy, setting new benchmarks in quality, technology and sustainability.
“Jaguar Land Rover will become the creator of the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles and services for the most discerning customers. Our long-term strategic partnership with NVIDIA will unlock a world of potential for our future vehicles as the business continues its transformation into a truly global, digital powerhouse.”
Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder and CEO, said: “Next-generation cars will transform automotive into one of the largest and most advanced technology industries. Fleets of software-defined, programmable cars will offer new functionalities and services for the life of the vehicles. We are thrilled to partner with Jaguar Land Rover to reimagine the future of transportation and create the most advanced cars.”
Jaguar Land Rover aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039.
Ahmedabad: Thirty-eight out of 49 convicts have been sentenced to death by a special court in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial Blast case. Nearly 80 accused were on trial. The terror attack in 2008 in the city in Gujarat killed 56 people.
Special court judge AR Patel also sentenced 11 other convicts in the case to life imprisonment till their death.
On February 8, a Gujarat court convicted 49 accused and acquitted 28 others in the case. The court had ended the trial in the more than 13-year-old case in September last year.
Over 200 were injured in 21 bomb Blast that hit Ahmedabad city within a span of 70 minutes on July 26, 2008
The police had claimed people associated with the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), a faction of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), were involved.
It was alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists had planned and executed these explosions as a revenge for the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat.
The trial in the case began in December 2009 against 78 people connected with the Indian Mujahideen after the court merged all 35 first information reports, or FIRs. The number of accused came down to 77 after one of them turned approver.
The word ‘funny’ just got funnier as Sugandha Mishra joins Amit Tandon and Jiya Shankar for a night of burlesque and laughter. Goodnight India brings to the table feel-good, unparalleled humor to be enjoyed by the entire family. While we have seen Sugandha keep the audience rolling with laughter with her patent mimicries and songs, we will see a brand-new side of her on the show- more candid, more personal that ultimately promises more fun and laughter.
Sugandha Mishra is one such jewel in the world of comedy gracing the stage of Good Night India and her impeccable comic timing is going to pave the way for a legendary night. This episode will also bring forth another side of her comic style, as she will embrace herself and express her thoughts in the funniest way possible.
A very excited Sugandha Mishra says, “It feels great to come here and be a part of Sony SAB’s Goodnight India. I have been following this show right from the first episode and the show is so interesting that it would make you want for more. I really wanted to be a part of the show and now that I’m here, I’m very excited. I have watched Amit’s performance on a lot of social media platforms and I really like his acts because he does clean comedy, there are a lot of family connection in his acts. And now that I am married, I can actually relate his jokes to my personal life, and it is so funny when that happens. Meeting him today, in person, was extremely fun! Today, after a really long time I am a part of a segment such as this, and that too in my own skin. It was very tough as I haven’t done any mimicry or sang any songs. Today was just about me expressing my own thoughts and I would urge the audience to tune in to Good Night India and come laugh with us.”
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New Delhi: Celebrated composer Bappi Lahiri’s last rites took place this morning, a day after his death. Bappi Da, as he was known to everyone, was given a warm send-off by family, friends and fans. His final journey, from the family home in Juhu, Mumbai to the Pawan Hans crematorium, featured the two items that Bappi Lahiri was never seen without – his trademark sunglasses were intact and there was a golden chain nestled among the garlands. Bappi Lahiri died of sleep apnea on Tuesday night in a Mumbai hospital where he was being treated for a variety of ailments. He was 69.
The funeral took place on Thursday so that the composer’s son Bappa, who lives in Los Angeles, could attend. After flying into Mumbai with his family, Bappa Lahiri was pictured at his father’s last rites – he and Rani Mukerji’s brother Raja were among the pallbearers.
Police were present at the funeral to manage the crowd gathered and had barricaded the lane to the Lahiri residence. Son Bappa conducted the last rites and greeted the gathered well-wishers and media with a namaste after the cremation. He was accompanied by sister Rema.
The funeral was attended by family and friends, among them actress Vidya Balan, star of 2011 film The Dirty Picture in which Bappi Lahiri sang the song Ooh La La. In a tweet posted yesterday, the actress revealed that Bappi Da used to call her “Bidda” which is the Bengali pronunciation of her name.
Several other members of the Mukerji family were present apart from Raja. The Mukerjis and Lahiris are connected – both are related to the Ganguly family to which Kishore Kumar belonged; Kishore Kumar sang many of Bappi Lahiri’s greatest hits.
Border star Sharbani, cousin of Kajol and Rani Mukerji, was at the funeral as was her brother Samrat. Veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee attended as well – 1985 film Saaheb, in which he starred with Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh, contained one of Bappi Lahiri’s best-known songs, Pyar Bina Chain Kaha Re. Bappi Da also scored several of Biswajit’s son Prosenjit’s films.
Singers Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun, who have sang for several songs composed by Bappi Lahiri, were pictured at the funeral together.
Nagpur: Prostate Cancer- one of the most common cancers in male is also the one which is diagnosed mostly when it is already quite late. As the cancer is not having early signs and symptoms, the diagnosis often gets delayed having an adverse affect on heaths of patients.
Dr. Uday Chandankhede, Consultant- Uro-Onco Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur informs about the disease under hospital’s- Patient Education Initiative.
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds part of the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder).
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in males worldwide as well as the most common cause of cancer-related death. There is a steady rise in its incidence in India, which puts it as the 9th most prevalent cancer.
The incidence of the disease increases after 40 years of age, and most people are diagnosed between 60 and 70 years of age. Unfortunately, prostate cancer usually has no early warning signs, so it can remain unnoticed for quite some time. For this reason, screening for prostate cancer is so important for all men. It is recommended to have a simple screening procedure after 50 years of age with measurement of blood prostate-specific antigen levels (PSA), and if indicated, a rectal examination of the prostate, with your doctor. The screening age is 45 yrs for those with a family history of prostate cancer and other types of cancer.
Early in the course of the disease, a patient may not have any symptoms or may have mild symptoms similar to benign prostatic obstruction, such as increased frequency of urination during the day, night, and slower urine flow. When these symptoms go unnoticed, patients may develop metastatic disease, which means cancer has spread to other organs. In advanced stages, patients will have blood in the urine, urinary retention, perineal pain, backaches, and other bony pain. In this scenario, a complete cancer cure is not possible.
In our country where the proper awareness regarding health issues is lacking, most of the patients are diagnosed in the late stages where the treatment options are limited with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. The complete cure of early-stage cancer can sometimes be achieved with surgery or radiation therapy or both is required in some scenarios.
For prevention of prostate cancer, eat a healthy diet full of vegetables and fruits, exercise regularly, and avoid excessive fat, red meat, alcohol, and smoking. Last but not the least, screening for prostate cancer in case of lower urinary tract symptoms and age more than 50 years, family history of prostate cancer, and age more than 45 years.
IndianOil customers can now earn accelerated reward points for fuel spends with IndiGo’s 6E Rewards Ka-Ching credit card
Mumbai, 16 February, 2022: India’s leading energy provider today announced a partnership with IndiGo, India’s leading airline, to reward Indigo’s 6E Ka-ching credit card holders. Under the partnership, 6E Rewards Ka-ching credit card holders under will earn accelerated reward points of upto 4% on fuel spends at more than 35,000 IndianOil outlets across India. With no restrictions and limits on the earnings, 6E Rewards Ka-ching credit card holders can earn free flight tickets with 6E Rewards with daily fuel purchases.
Sandeep Makker, Executive Director (Retail Transformation), IndianOil said, “We are very upbeat about the alliance with Indigo’s 6E Rewards. Customers are always on the lookout for rewarding experiences and what can be more fulfilling than getting rewarded on your fuel puchase. IndianOil strongly believes in transforming fueling experiences by delivering best value to its customers. This alliance allows both the partners to pool valuable expertise and resources to build seamless and unique offerings for customers. This partnership will help IndianOil and IndiGo further strengthen their brand reach and enhance customer engagement.”
William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo, said, “We are delighted to partner with IndianOil for 6E Rewards program, enabling acccelerated points on fuels spends. This partnership will allow members of the IndiGo 6E Rewards program to convert all their spends into free air tickets, while also unlocking many more privileges. We have observed over time that fuel is one of the highest category spends on Ka-ching credit cards and with this partnership, IndiGo will offer allround earnings on daily spends from grocery, dining, entertainment, travel, and now fuel as well. We believe in providing an unparalleled experience and strive to consistently enhance our engagement through these partnerships.”
मुंबई:बाॅलिवुडचे ज्येष्ठ संगीतकार आणि गायक बप्पी लहरी (Bappi Lahiri) यांचे निधन झालं आहे. त्यांनी ६९ व्या वर्षी अखेरचा मंगळवारी रात्री ११ च्या सुमाराच श्वास घेतला. मागील काही दिवसांपासून ते आजारी होते, त्यामुळे त्यांच्यावर जुहूच्या क्रिटी केअर रुग्णालयात उपचार सुरू होते. मागील वर्षी बप्पी लहरी यांना कोरोनाची लागण झालेली होती.
बप्पी लहरी यांना सोन्याचे दागिने घालणे आणि डोळ्यांवर कायम चश्मा लावणे त्यांना पसंत होते. गळ्यात जाड सोन्याच्या चेन्स, बोटांमध्ये सोन्यांच्या अंगठ्या घालणं त्यांना आवडत होते. अंगावरील दागिन्यांमुळेही त्यांची वेगळी ओळख होती. बप्पी लहरी (Bappi Lahiri) यांना बाॅलिवुडचा पहिला राॅक स्टार असंही संबोधलं जात होतं.
त्यांचा जन्म १७ नोव्हेंबर १९५२ रोजी पश्चिम बंगालमध्ये जलपाईगुडीमध्ये झाला होता. बप्पी लहरी यांना दोन मुले आहेत. या महिन्यात संगीतविश्वाला दुसरा मोठा धक्का बसला आहे. कारण, ६ फेब्रुवारी २०२२ रोजी गानकोकिळा लता मंगेशकर यांचे निधन झाले होते. त्यानंतर मंगळवारी गायक बप्पी लहरींचे झाल्याने बाॅलिवूडला मोठा धक्का बसला आहे.
या गाण्यांनी घातला धुमाकूळ
१९८२ मध्ये आलेला चित्रपट मिथुन चक्रवर्ती यांचा चित्रपट ‘डिस्को डान्सर’मुळे बप्पी यांचे करिअर बहरले. या चित्रपटातील गाण्यांनी धुमाकूळ घातला होता. ‘नमक हलाल, शराबी, हिम्मतवाला, साहेब, गुरू, घायल आणि रंगबाज’ यासारख्या चित्रपटांना संगीत दिले.
२००० नंतरदेखील चित्रपटांमध्ये ते सक्रिय आहेत. ‘टॅक्सी नंबर 9211,’ ‘द डर्टी पिक्चर,’ ‘हिम्मतवाला,’ ‘बद्रीनाथ की दुल्हनिया’ आणि ‘व्हाय चीट इंडिया’ या चित्रपटातील गाण्यांना संगीत दिलं.
Over the last three decades, Zee TV has been a pioneer in shaping the contours of reality television in India, introducing audiences to homegrown non-fiction formats like Antakshari, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Dance India Dance and India’s Best Dramebaaz. These properties have not only emerged as immensely popular talent-based reality franchises, but they also continue to rule the audience’s hearts as cult phenomena, enjoying a robust following even in the current context. After receiving an overwhelming response to the previous four seasons that introduced audiences to some truly exceptional young dancers, the channel is all set to take the show to a whole new level with the launch of DID Li’l Masters Season 5. It was recently announced that popular Bollywood choreographer Remo D’Souza and the gorgeous Mouni Roy would be seen as the judges on the show. However, looks like there’s a new, interesting update! Acclaimed Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre has also joined the show and will be the third judge alongside Remo and Mouni. What’s more, is that DID Li’l Masters will also mark Sonali’s comeback as a reality show judge on Zee TV after 3 long years.
Sonali Bendre has worked in several top films like Hum Saath Saath Hai, Sarfarosh, Diljale, Zakhm, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Lajja, Kal Ho Na Ho and Major Saab, bagging numerous awards along the way. However, post a break, she started working on television, featuring as a judge on various reality shows. After last being seen as a judge on Zee TV’s India’s Best Dramebaaz, she is now making a comeback on Zee TV after 3 years as she joins the panel of judges on the biggest dance reality show franchise – DID Li’l Masters Season 5.
On returning to TV after a hiatus, Sonali Bendre said, “It’s great to be back with Zee TV and with the bachas on set once again! In many ways, it’s like I am coming home to my Zee family after a long break. I have been associated with Zee for a really long time, working on projects that I love and supporting art forms that I am passionate about. As you all know, dance something I have always been a fan of, and I am super excited to be a part of the iconic dance reality show – DID Li’l Masters: not just for the dance…but also because I am excited to see these lil dancers showcase their talent! Watching them come up on stage, to give it their all, is just something so pure and heart-warming to watch.”
The actor added “While this may be my first time on the show, I have followed the show for years now, and I truly believe that this platform has the potential to mould each child and help them break out of their shell, giving them the confidence to face the world. Dance is such a joyous form of art and I am definitely looking forward to watch these children blossom on the show.”
While the judges Remo, Mouni, and Sonali are kicked about the new season, the auditions for DID Li’l Masters Season 5 have already started. Participants between the age group of 3 to 13 years will compete against each other to become the ultimate Li’l Masters. In their journey, each contestant will be guided by four skippers, who will go the extra mile to help these young dancing sensations learn, grow, and impress the audience.
To know more, stay tuned for the extravaganza performance on DID Li’l Masters Season 5, coming soon on Zee TV!
In a first, Moj exclusively hosts the ‘Wildcard’ audition for Sony Entertainment Television ‘India’s Got Talent’
~ From 6th Feb – 27th Feb Moj users can participate in the IGT Wildcard audition by uploading their ‘talent’ videos on the app with hashtag #IndiasGotTalent ~
Mumbai, February, 2022: Moj, India’s number one short video app, has exclusively collaborated with Sony Entertainment Television India’s Got Talent (IGT) to host auditions for the Wildcard entry. From 6th Feb until 27th Feb, Moj users can create multiple videos television showcasing their ‘talent’ and upload it on the app with (hashtag) #IndiasGotTalent. One talented and lucky winner from amongst those who participate will get a chance to be a part of the on-going season of IGT as the Wildcard entry.
Through this collaboration, Moj users will get a one-of-its-kind opportunity to showcase their talent and stand a chance to be a part of Indian television’s biggest talent platform. Currently, Moj nurtures over 160 million active users and creators from across the country on its platform. To support talented users, Moj runs a program called ‘Moj For Creators’ that assists them in building a successful Moj profile through content strategy, grooming, and training.
In its 9th Season, IG Television continues to bring forth unique and unmatched talent from across the country thereby opening a gateway of opportunities for them. This season has seen exceptionally skilled, heart-warming and showstopping performers, right from dancers to singers; magicians, comedians, and rappers; beatboxers, stuntmen, and every imaginable talent in between! Hosted by the effervescent Arjun Bijlani, eminent personalities from the entertainment industry, Kirron Kher, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Badshah and Manoj Muntashir helm the judges’ mantle and celebrate, ‘Gazab Desh ka Ajab Talent!’ week-on-week on IG Television.
India’s Got Talent is an Indian adaptation of the international format titled “Got Talent” that, is created and owned by Syco and Fremantle, has been licensed by Sony Entertainment Television – unmatched broadcast leader when it comes to non-fiction talent-led reality shows. Since the airing of America’s Got Talent in 2006, the format has been successfully adapted in over 70 countries.
Commenting on the association, Ajit Varghese, Chief Commercial Officer, Moj, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the 9th season of India’s Got Talent. Through this collaboration, our Moj creators have the opportunity to showcase their talent and stand a chance to enter the most prestigious talent TV show of India. We are sure to witness the unique skills and entertaining content through the process of auditions. Such collaborations are sure to see more traction in India as our platform will provide equal opportunity to every Indian to showcase their talent.”
Mr. Sandeep Mehrotra, Head – Ad Sales, Network Channels, Sony Pictures Networks India further added, “Short format video apps have seen an incremental growth trajectory and are engaging consistently with digital enthusiasts who are finding more ways than one to express themselves. This collaboration celebrates the synergies between the two brands – firstly by tapping into the talent pool available on Moj followed by curating an experience of a mainstream talent show for the aspirants through India’s Got Talent. Given the ethos of the show, this collaboration is contextual and encouraging.”
~In Disney+ Hotstar Edge of the seat hostage drama is directed by Behzad Khambata and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Premnath Rajagopalan~
Watch the trailer here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O_96yftBRc
Mumbai, February 2022: What happens when a cheerful kindergarten teacher draws a gun and holds the children hostage? A picture perfect day takes a nefarious turn as the perpetrator puts innocent lives at risk! Loaded with suspense and unprecedented situations, ‘A Thursday’ shall keep viewers stuck to their screens till the very end. ! Post a slew of blockbuster hits presented on the platform, Disney+ Hotstar is ready to enthrall viewers with A Thursday, a high stakes hostage drama laced with suspense. Directed by Behzad Khambata, the movie has an ensemble star-cast headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar and veteran actor Dimple Kapadia, Neha Dhupia, Atul Kulkarni amongst others.
The story begins with a joyful backdrop of a kindergarten amidst giggles and innocent glee, when Naina Jaiswal (Yami Gautam Dhar), the teacher, suddenly takes her students hostage. Why has Naina taken such a drastic step? What is her final objective? A million questions to answer with little time to resolve as innocent lives are at stake! A narrative that explores the dark side of human nature, unpredictable turn of events and secretive schemes.Directed by Behzad Khambata, the Disney+ Hotstar feature is produced by RSVP Movies & Blue Monkey Films and shall release on 17th February 2022 and will also be available on Hulu.
Yami Gautam Dhar will be seen in a completely distinct avatar in the movie with varying shades of emotions. Shedding light on different facets of human nature, the movie will take entertainment lovers through a labyrinth of unexpected twists and turns as shocking facts are unearthed about the motive behind the hostage situation. The complex and spellbinding story of ‘A Thursday’ will have the audience constantly guessing what comes next.
Talking about the movie, director Behzad Khambata said, “A Thursday has truly been a unique experience. It explores a different subject and the narrative of the movie will hopefully keep people hooked – A hostage drama that not only dives into the mind of the perpetrator but also in the minds of the people who are resolving it and witnessing is, like the negotiator, the authorities and the people. The storyline shows characters battling with situations in distinct mannerisms. With superlative performances from Yami, Dimpleji, Atul sir, Neha, Karanvir, Maya and the entire team, it’s a complete entertainment package! Right from the casting to the script, a lot of thought has been invested while filming to provide a real world experience to viewers. Interspersed with sudden twists in the storyline, this film, I hope and pray, will be a memorable one”
Actor Yami Gautam Dhar, who is playing the lead character of Naina Jaiswal, in the movie said, “I have never ever played such a distinct character like Naina! She projects so many diverse emotions. I have really put in a lot of effort to portray her in different shades. She is a teacher, who always looks after the children and she has taken them hostage, transforming her from a protector to a threat. That situation itself is so tense with multiple layers to it. A Thursday is an absolute roller coaster ride and I totally loved being a part of it!”
Actor Neha Dhupia, playing ACP Catherine Alvarez said, “When I first read the script, I immediately wanted to be a part of A Thursday. My role of a pregnant police officer is very unique as I am dealing with a hostage situation wherein children are involved and my character too will soon become a mother. I could relate to the character as I too have kids. The movie’s pace will keep viewers engaged to the last minute. The entire team has worked really hard and put together a thriller which will entertain one and all!”
Famed actor Dimple Kapadia shared, “It was wonderful to be a part of ‘A Thursday’. The suspense led narrative of the script and finely etched characters makes this movie stand out in a distinct manner. My on-screen persona is in a bit of a conundrum with the hostage situation and how to resolve it. The movie’s storyline has ample moments of shock and awe which will definitely appeal to the viewers.”
Talented actor Atul Kulkarni shared, “I play the role of a police officer and the one who is trying to negotiate terms with Naina. People are going to be absolutely thrilled due to the suspense of the script and the sudden twists that shape the movie. The tussle between the authorities and the perpetrator is of another level as different facets come forward. The entire crew has done a fabulous job and we can’t wait for everyone to watch the film!”
Disney+ Hotstar offers an unmatched entertainment experience to users with the world’s best stories and LIVE sporting action coming together on one platform. With an annual subscription of Disney+ Hotstar viewers can enjoy mega-blockbuster films that release directly on the platform like Bhuj: The Pride of India, Hungama 2, Maestro, Netrikann, The Big Bull, Laxmii, Lootcase and more, the best of global movies and shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu including Super Heroes (Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Avengers: Endgame), best animation films (Frozen 2, The Lion King), kids favourite characters (Mickey Mouse, Doraemon), exclusive Hotstar Specials shows in seven languages like the recently released Human, The Great Indian Murder, The Empire, The Legend of Hanuman (S1 & S2), Grahan, hugely popular City of Dreams (S1 & S2), November Story, Out of Love (S1 & S2), Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, 1962: The War In the Hills, Special Ops, Aarya, OK Computer, LIVE sporting action and much more!
~ Starring actors Yami Gautam Dhar, Dimple Kapadia, Neha Dhupia, and Atul Kulkarni, A Thursday will be available on Disney+ Hotstar from 17th February 2022 onwards ~
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