Mumbai: A 52-year-old man, who recently travelled to Nigeria, tested positive for the Covid’s fast-spreading Omicron strain after he died of a heart attack at a hospital on the outskirts of Pune.
Asserting that the death was caused by “non-Covid reasons”, Maharashtra’s public health department said in a bulletin that samples of the man that were sent to the National Institute of Virology have tested positive for the new variant.
“A 52-year-old man with a travel history to Nigeria died of a heart attack on December 28, 2021 at Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s Yashwantrao Chavan Hospital. This patient has had diabetes for the last 13 years. The death of this patient is due to non-covid reasons. Coincidently, today’s NIV report reveals that he was infected with the Omicron virus,” the bulletin said.
According to the bulletin issued yesterday, 450 cases of the Omicron strain have been recorded in Maharashtra so far. Of the 198 cases reported yesterday, 30 are international travellers. The bulk of these cases have been reported in Mumbai, 190, followed by the municipal areas of Thane (4) and Satara, Nanded, Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad with one each.
Maharashtra is witnessing a surge in Covid cases over the past few days. The state recorded 5,368 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, 37 per cent higher than the day before. The spike in cases has triggered fear of a third wave of Covid in the state that has reported over 66 lakh Covid cases so far – the highest in the country.
Capital Mumbai accounts for most new cases recorded in Maharashtra as it clocked 3,671 new infections – a 46% spike.
Actor Mehul Kajaria is all set to enter Sony SAB’s Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey in the upcoming episodes as Rajneesh Wadhwa. He portrays the character of a well-known creative head of the YouTube Food channel – Food Tadka. His entry to the show will add exciting twists and turns as he will end up eating the delicious food that Vandana (Pariva Pranati) would prepare for Rajesh (Sumeet Raghavan).
Talking about entering Wagle Ki Duniya, Mehul said, “I think getting an opportunity to work for a show that I absolutely loved watching as a kid gives me sheer happiness, and I am on cloud nine. I can’t thank the makers enough for bestowing their trust on me and giving me a chance to be a part of a show like Wagle Ki Duniya. I have fond memories of coming back from school and watching the first season of the show back then. The concept is real and relatable to the audience at large. In my family, it’s a daily ritual to watch Wagle and to act in a show that my daughter absolutely loves is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I wouldn’t have missed. It is such a well-written show, and sharing screen space with artists like Sumeet Raghavan, Pariva Pranati, Deepak Parikh, Amit Soni is an absolute pleasure. I have grown up watching Bharti ji and Aanjjan ji, and I’m eternally grateful to collaborate with such talented artists. The team is fantastic, and the atmosphere on the set is also great. “
On being asked about his character, Mehul said, “My character Rajnish Wadhwa is the creative head of a food channel. I’m sure everyone will love this character because he is fun-loving and energetic, has no malice in his heart and brings positive energy around. He will definitely add a new flavour to the show. I urge all my fans to watch this show and stay hooked to Wagle Ki Duniya.”
Keep watching Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey every Monday to Saturday only on Sony SAB
Mumbai: When dark secrets of the medical world are revealed, will the brave live to expose the truth or be consumed in a dangerous web of lies and deception? After a year of back to back successes with shows like Special Ops 1.5, Aarya 2, November Story and many others, Disney+ Hotstar kick starts the year 2022 with the launch of Human, a medical thriller based on Human drug trials in India. The series boasts of an absolute stellar cast headlined by National award winning actor Shefali Shah and versatile actor Kirti Kulhari along with Vishal Jethwa, Ram Kapoor, Seema Biswas, Aditya Srivastava and Mohan Agashe amongst others. The suspense thriller, Human, unravels unexpected secrets of the world of medicines and its effect on people with a gripping tale of murder, mystery, lust, and manupilation. Directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Mozez Singh, the Disney+ Hotstar Specials series has been penned by Mozez Singh, and Ishani Banerjee. The forthcoming medical thriller drama produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah of Sunshine Pictures Pvt. Ltd, releases on 14th January 2022 and will also be available on Hulu.
The fictional series enunciates the collateral damage due to fast tracked drug trials for financial gains in a gripping tale that involves innocent lives lost to greed. Touching compelling themes like the value of human life, medical malpractice, class divide and ramifications of a fast-paced medical science, Human brings forth the greed to make money in a compelling tale of power struggles, secretive pasts, trauma and murders.
Talking about the series, producer and director Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, “Human delves into the complexities of human nature with a backdrop of the medical world. It explores the dark and twisted world of unethical human trials in a provocative yet real and gritty manner. It showcases aspects of the unknown medical world laden with suspense at every turn. Mozez Singh and Ishani Banerjee have done a wonderful job with the script and the incredibly talented ensemble starcast makes Human an exciting watch.”
Sharing his experience of working on the script of Human, writer and director, Mozez Singh said, “Human is a series that deals with a very unique take on life and death. It questions the value of human life and the extent human beings will go to run away from their grief, guilt and shame. The repercussions of this can have extreme effects on the lives of the people involved, creating escalating drama and conflict between all of them and allowing the narrative to be truly explosive, especially when you throw in the barriers of class into the mix. Getting to explore all of the above with my co-writer Ishani Banerjee and the rest of the writers room was a true honour and I’m extremely grateful to Sunshine Pictures for giving me the opportunity. This was an intense project for me as it has several elements that resonated with me. On a personal level and therefore I was constantly inspired and determined to give my best. I’m proud of what we have delivered.”
Actor Shefali Shah, who is playing the lead character of Dr. Gauri Nath, in the series said, “Human as a series is extremely relevant and relatable in today’s time. When I read the script, I couldn’t help but imagine our current scenario, a world of hospitals and vaccine trials. It makes one question humanity and everything that transpires to keep it intact. Gauri Nath is someone you rarely come across. It’s one of the most complicated characters I’ve ever played, and completely out of my comfort zone. She is unpredictable and indecipherable. Human is a Pandora’s box of emotions, actions and consequences. And you’d never know what hit you from the dark depths of its complexities.”
Actor Kirti Kulkarni, playing Dr. Saira Sabarwal in the series said,“It has been an absolute pleasure and thrill to play the role of Dr. Saira Sabharwal. It’s the first time that I am playing a doctor on screen, a world that I am not completely unfamiliar with as my sister and brother in law are doctors. I did get a lot of insight by speaking to both of them and other doctors. During that phase, I would get into a conversation with whichever doctor I met which could help me with my character. Apart from that, Human is such a layered and complex story, it immediately pulled me towards it. Also the fact that Shefali Shah would be a part of the same show with me, really excited me. She is someone I really look up to and I have truly enjoyed her work as an actor and I was thrilled to share screen space with her. The show also has other wonderful actors and I also met a psychologist to discuss some aspects of my character. I basically got into the mindsets and world of the doctors, speaking to various people and understanding various aspects of how they function in the workspace and outside of it. It’s the first time I am playing a doctor and it’s a thrilling experience, my fans too are going to really enjoy my role of Dr. Saira Sabharwal. Super excited for Human.”
Synopsis: A pharma giant is using India’s lax clinical trial rules to fast track the development of a new drug, despite lethal side effects. Meanwhile, 35-year-old Dr. Saira Sabharwal lands a dream job in Bhopal’s premier hospital under the mentorship of the iconic 45-year-old Dr. Gauri Nath. Saira grows under Gauri’s tutelage and as the two women start to form a deep bond over their commitment to the medical cause. However a shocking discovery throws their life into chaos as their story becomes intertwined with that of a young migrant worker, Mangu (20 years), who is all set to wreak havoc on the medical system.
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 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 Shefali Shah and Kirti Kulhari, Human will be available on Disney+ Hotstar from 14th January 2022 onwards ~
It is a special time for Sayantani Ghosh aka Daljeet Bagga of Sony SAB’s light-hearted family show Tera Yaar Hoon Main, as the actress completes one year with the show. Audiences have been loving her feisty, outspoken Punjabi at-heart persona as she takes us through her exciting journey with her husband Rajeev and their kids.
Talking about her journey as Daljeet on the show, Sayantani said, “I still remember I was at home in Kolkata on a Christmas break when I got the call to play Daljeet. I have a special equation with Shashi Sumeet Productions, and I got to be a part of Sony SAB for the first time in a light-hearted comedy genre and also play a Punjabi girl, which I’ve never done before, so it was a no brainer for me and I jumped onto the opportunity. I also received an award for ‘The Most Popular Face’ last week, so I’m very grateful that the fans connected with Daljeet and showed her so much love. My entire journey has been absolutely great, and I’ve juggled between two contrasting emotions – getting married in real life and being the happiest that I have ever been, as well as playing a distressed mother in reel life. It was challenging yet a gratifying experience for me as an actor.”
Sayantani further talks about her character Daljeet and her equation with her co-actors, “What makes Daljeet so special is that she wears her heart on her sleeves and speaks her mind. She is a strong independent woman who brilliantly managed being a single mother and a career-oriented woman at the same time. It was beautiful to see that when life gave her a second chance with love, she took it with a stride, and the fans really loved Daljeet and Rajeev’s pair and called them Daljeev. My bond with the cast and crew is fantastic, my director Pushkar and my co-star Sudeep who are both Punjabis really helped me in getting my character right. I think our off-screen bond beautifully reflects on-screen. I also share a special bond with the kids on set, they really look up to me professionally and personally and we have a lot of fun. I feel blessed to see that the love of my fans continues to grow with every new character, they are my strength and I would only wish that this love continues to pour in.”
Keep watching Tera Yaar Hoon Main from Monday to Saturday at 10 PM only on Sony SAB
The new year is when we look back and reflect upon the whole year, what new we have experienced, what great we have achieved and what more to explore. With 2022 is just around the corner, &TV stars Siddharth Arora (Mahadev, Baal Shiv), Shrenu Parikh (Genda Agarwal, Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki), Ambrish Bobby (Ramesh Prasad Mishra, Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai?), Yogesh Tripathi (Daroga Happu Singh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), Aasif Sheikh (Vibhuti Narayan Mishra, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai) and Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai) share their memorable moments of 2021 and their 2022 resolutions.
Siddharth Arora (Mahadev) from &TV’s Baal Shiv shares, “2021 was very special to me. I got an opportunity to play the character of Lord Shiva and mark the beginning of Baal Shiv in my city in the presence of a crowd gathered in lakhs. I have been a part of Dev Deepawali numerous times, but this year it was surreal. Getting on stage in Mahadev’s attire and interacting with the crowd was an experience of a lifetime. I still get goosebumps thinking about it. As for 2022, the only resolution I have is to continue to work harder and emerge stronger. Self-care is important, and in our busy schedules, we often tend to ignore it. But for me, overall wellbeing is crucial. I intend to continue working upon myself – physically, professionally, and mentally. I am planning to welcome this year with my close ones and with the blessings of Mahadev.”
Shrenu Parikh (Genda Agarwal) from &TV’s Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki shares, “2021 has been an amazing year for me. After being affected by COVID, I was very demotivated and felt lost, but with the blessings of my family and fans, I had a great comeback this year. With God’s grace in 2021, my family and I have been safe and healthy, and we have started practising healthy lifestyle habits. That change is the best moment of 2021 for me. As a resolution for 2022, I have decided to focus on health and lifestyle a notch higher by incorporating a proper diet plan for my family and me. And I am excited as I am going to welcome the new year with my family, and what is a better way to celebrate something new than with your family.”
Ambrish Bobby (Ramesh Prasad Mishra) from &TV’s Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? shares, “For me, the best thing that has happened this year will be none other than my show Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? The show has given me a lot of love, fame, and an incredible family away from family. The show will always remain special in my life, and I cannot thank 2021 enough for bringing me this. All I expect in 2022 is to get a lot of joy and happiness in everyone’s life and keep us safe and healthy. As a new year resolution, I intend to be more physically active. I plan to incorporate the habit of walking every day, eating a balanced diet, and ensuring I have some time to focus on myself. A healthy lifestyle is extremely crucial. As for my celebration plans, I will be mostly celebrating with my on-set family and have a small get together with them and then will end the celebration with my wife and children at home.”
Yogesh Tripathi (Daroga Happu Singh) from &TV’s Happu Ki Ultan Paltan shares, “The most unexpected thing that happened this year for me was the mobile game Happu Ki Nikli Savaari! I was always fascinated by games but being featured in one is a next-level achievement. Seeing people play and enjoy the game gave me immense happiness, and when I saw my son playing, it was a very special moment for me. I hope and look forward to great things in 2022 and continue to entertain my beloved audience. My resolution for 2022 is to spend more quality time with my family, and I will be welcoming the new year with them.”
Aasif Sheikh (Vibhuti Narayan Mishra) from &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, shares, “Every year something or the other happens, but 2021 will be forever cherished in my heart as I was honoured with World Book of Records. As artists, we usually do not realize the work we do amidst the journey of creating more and entertaining people, but only when someone recognizes your hard work with such awards is when you know that you have gained something out of it. I am glad to be a part of this industry that is so passionate about the craft and recognizes your contribution. The honour has motivated me to work harder and keep entertaining the people in 2022. I do not believe in resolutions, but one thing I can promise is whatever I do, I will do it with complete dedication.”
Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabi) from &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai shares, “Personally, 2021 has been a good year for me. I can proudly say I have completed my 2021 resolution of eating healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And I will continue to do so in the coming year. My resolution for 2022 is to learn guitar and do an Instagram concert next December for my audience(Laughs). I aim to start the year on a happy and peaceful note. So, my plan for New Year night is to sip on a cup of hot chocolate while watching my favourite movie near the bonfire with my close friends and family. Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year!”
Watch Siddharth Arora as Mahadev in Baal Shiv at 8:00 pm, Shrenu Parikh as Genda Agarwal in Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki at 9:00 pm, Ambrish Bobby as Ramesh Prasad Mishra in Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? at 9:30 pm, Yogesh Tripathi as Daroga Happu Singh in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, Aasif Sheikh as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra and Shubhangi Atre as Angoori Bhabi in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 pm airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV
New Delhi: Resident doctors had a faceoff with policemen at south Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital this afternoon after they were stopped from marching to the Supreme Court. The issue of delayed admissions to medical colleges under the NEET postgraduate exam is being heard by the Supreme Court. Counselling for admissions is on hold.
The protesting doctors have said the delay in college allotments after the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, postgraduate exam was unacceptable. The resident doctors’ groups in Delhi have threatened a complete shutdown of medical services.
The police have shut all the main gates at Safdarjung Hospital, just next to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, or AIIMS, to prevent the protesting doctors from leaving.
The NEET was scheduled in December 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exam was finally held in September this year. But counselling for admissions for entry to medical colleges got delayed, which sparked the protest.
“We are protesting as a last resort. The government is not listening. What should we do?” a resident doctor in a large crowd of slogan-shouting protesters told NDTV.
The doctors have alleged Delhi Police personnel manhandled them during their protest last night. The police have, however, denied they used excess force. Dramatic visuals from last night showed policemen and doctors engaged in scuffles. Earlier in the day the protesters were stopped from marching to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s home.
Orange City Hospital & Research Institute(OCHRI) owned by Ravi Nair
Hospitals Private Limited(RNHPL) which has been the torch bearer of Health
Care as they complete 25 years of serving central India had got NABH fully
reaccredited and became the first hospital in Nagpur and under 50 hospitals
in entire country to get certified as per new 5th edition. It continues to
justify the trust placed on them by central Indians by keeping itself
abreast with innovations and adding plethora of services. Management Schools
depute their students to learn the exemplary synergy of advancements and
expertise merged at OCHRI. Looking into the increasing admissions, OCHRI
enhanced its Critical Care bed strength by expanding into the recently
procured adjacent Deep flats. Arch.Rajesh Ramteke has designed this new
division while Sr. Sindhu Rao- CCU II Ward Section Supervisor received the
new division. OCHRI upgraded CCU Complex not only boasts of all desired
advanced life support paraphernalia and round the clock stationed trained
qualified Critical Care Specialists but also backup of invertors, hi-tech
fire safety system, 2 fully loaded generators, Inox Oxygen storage tank and
self-generating Oxygen plant to safeguard the interests of admitted
patients. As per precedence in OCHRI; ritualistic induction of this property
was conducted by Shri.Varadrajan Iyer assisted by Shri.Doraiswamy. A havan
was conducted to cleanse the environment and gathering prayed that the
scourge of Covid be wiped off from face of the earth. Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair
– NAIRSONS Chairman was the Yajman of this Pooja.
Dr. Usha Nair- RNHPL Managing Director, Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director, Dr.
Smita Harkare- OCHRI OT Complex Coordinator and Dr. Mohit Gharpure- OCHRI
CCU Complex Coordinator partook in this spiritual proceedings along with
Smt.Priya Sashi, Sr. Jessy Abraham and Shri.Sunil Sure to bless OCHRI’s new
division. Shri.Simha Chalam led team of Sawant Waghmare, Ramesh Pande,
Sachin Gajbhiye, Ganesh Iyer, Durga Joshi, Naresh Tiwari and Ravindra Dhande
for smooth execution of this sacred induction ceremony.
“Every year, I resolve to be more honest and work on becoming a better version of myself- a better human, actor, son and father. For me, the ideal way to celebrate is to just be with family and friends and keep it close-knit. I really hope everyone celebrates safely and responsibly, we’ve seen some of the toughest times this year, and it’s even more important to be safe and with the near and dear ones. Love yourself, love others and be a better you this new year!”
“This year has been a complete rollercoaster for me, both personally and professionally. As I look back, I feel every experience has taught me something new and that takeaway has changed me as a person and as an actor. This year, my resolution is to focus on self-care, achieve my fitness goals, be healthier and travel whenever and wherever I can. I wish everyone a Happy New year! May this new year bring a lot of joy, positivity, and abundance to your life. And don’t forget to live in the present and live your life to the fullest.”
“This year has only been about memories, with my loved ones and especially with my on-screen Shubh-Laabh family. My only mantra is to re-invent, unlearn, and learn new things, every year. My goal is to be fitter and healthier in the coming year. I only wish that everyone is happy, healthy, safe and with their families – that’s the best way to ring in the new year.”
Simple Kaul as Koel from Ziddi Dil- Maane Na:
“I don’t believe in resolutions anymore as I fail to keep up with it. I believe in one day at a time and going with the flow. For me it is about celebrating togetherness and ringing in the New Year with positivity and with the energy of love. I always celebrate New Year’s with my friends and family, and we go for a nice dinner. I wish everyone a very Happy and Safe New Year!”
Aditya Deshmukh aka Special Agent Faizi from Ziddi Dil – Maane Na:
“Last year, I got to spend a lot of time with my family, we watched a lot of movies, played games and spent memorable moments together. It was also a special year on the professional front as I got to be a part of Ziddi Dil Maane Na and my character Faizi has taught me a lot. With every year, my resolution is to work hard and live up to everyone’s expectations and keep entertaining my fans with my performances. I wish to continue that in the coming year with Ziddi Dil and travel to Maldives to have good quality time. My only learning year after year has been that no matter what, you should always stay humble and keep the humility alive. I have a friend whose birthday is on 31st December, so every year we just go to his place and celebrate his birthday and New Year’s Eve together. We cut a cake, share gifts with each other and have a good time. I hope everyone out there is enjoying the festive cheer and truly living it up, but with utmost safety! I wish everyone a great start to the year.”
Angad Hasija aka Kundan from Ziddi Dil – Maane Na:
“This year was really good for me, it brought a new change in my life as I ventured into movies for the first time with my Punjabi film which will release soon. If I had to give 2021 a label, I would call it ‘Different Opportunities.’ An actor grows a lot in life so if I compare myself from who I used to be and who I am now, and there is a lot of change. I always celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Gurudwara and celebrate with my friends on 1st Jan. This is something I have been doing for years and hope to do it this year as well. I will be coming to television very soon as Kundan Ji with a different look in Ziddi Dil Maane Na, so I urge everyone to watch it and tell me how you liked my performance.”
Sumeet Raghavan as Rajesh Wagle from Wagle Ki Duniya:
“It’s been really long since I stopped New Year resolutions. I will be celebrating New Years on the sets of Wagle Ki Duniya because we are shooting, which is great because last year we were at home, so this year it is great to be back to work. I want to tell my fans to take care of themselves and stay safe from the new variant and keep showering all your love on the Wagle’s.”
Sumit Arora is born and brought up in Delhi and then shifted to Kota, Rajasthan. Some of his best works includes Akbar Birbal, Hum Paanch Fir Se, Pavitra Rishta, Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma and Saavdhan India amongst others. Dablyu is Pushpy’s elder son. He is a gentleman and he has a daily routine of going to the shop in the morning and goes home in the evening. An obedient son and caring son, he obeys his mother and worships his wife. He is still in his honeymoon period; he is romantic and always in a spot for holding his wife’s hand.
Here, Sumit Arora talks about his new show and more.
What made you say yes for this show?
Ans. – Concept of the show and superb storyline for Azaad.
How did you prepare for the role?
Ans. -I give full credit to my director Rahul Mevawala, he helps each and every actor a lot.
If there is one thing you would like to change about your character in the show, what would it be?
Ans. – Actually I don’t want to change anything.
What was your first reaction when you were finalised for the show?
Ans. – Felt happy and blessed to have such wonderful producers Kinnari Mehta Ma’am and Jay Mehta Sir and was excited to be on Azaad that caters to rural audiences.
How do you’ll deal with creative differences on the set while shooting?
Ans. – There is no such creative differences on set because our creative Ajay Bhardwaj is very cool and understanding person. We work as a team. So, no differences.
Watch Hari Mirch Lal Mirch Ek Teekhi Ek Karaari at 8:30 PM, every Monday to Saturday, on Azaad. The channel is available on Tata Sky 183, DD FreeDish Channel no 36, Siti Cable 134 and free on MX Player.
Nagpur: Smiling with their innocent faces and dancing to the holiday beats, children of Shri Shradhanand orphanage got a happy holiday cheer by a team of Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur. Hospital team visited the kids to celebrate Christmas with them which made their holidays merry indeed.
To spread happiness during these unprecedented times the event “Be a Santa” was conducted by Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur. In this a donation drive was organized and people donated clothes, books, toys and blankets to the hospital. These donated items were distributed among the children.
“We are trying to give to the society with such events and we consider this as our responsibility to contribute for such causes”, said Mr. Abhinandan Dastenavar, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur. “The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. Following the same, we have conducted this event hoping for a better life full of happiness for these kids who are not as privileged as us”, he added.
Adding on, the patients admitted in the hospital were greeted by the hospital Santa and were given special food to bring joy to them during their hospitalization. The hospital team met the patients to make them feel comfortable and happy in the troubled times.
Mumbai: After the resounding successes of Hotstar Specials on the platform, Disney+ Hotstar announces its upcoming spine-chilling medical drama, Human. Starring National award-winning actor Shefali Shah alongside the supremely talented Kirti Kulhari, the power packed series has been produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah of Sunshine Pictures Pvt. Ltd and directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Mozez Singh. Mozez Singh and Ishani Banerjee have written the gripping series. Human as a series unravels unexpected secrets of the world of medicine. The series dives into the world of medical drama and its effect on people.
Talking about the series, producer and co-director Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, “Human, I had worked on this subject as a film script for 3 years and then I felt that this subject is too vast to be encapsulated in a film script which is only going to be 2-2.5 hours and that’s when I approached Mozez Singh and gave him the script. He read it and found it interesting. Mozez Singh got Ishani Banerjee on board, followed by Stuti Nair and Aasif Moyal and they started writing this particular show. We wanted to make the series to rightfully represent the medical world and also wanted to portray the personal relationships and conflicts of the characters to offer a wholesome presentation of this world. We are confident and hopeful that viewers will be intrigued by this story.”
Disney+ Hotstar offers an unmatched entertainment experience to users with the world’s best stories and LIVE sporting action coming together on one platform – where subscribers can enjoy mega-blockbuster films, directly releasing on the platform, the best of global movies and shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, best animation films, kids favourite characters, exclusive Hotstar Specials shows in seven languages, LIVE sporting action and much more!
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प्रतिनिधी : “कु’ स्वदेशी अॅपवरील पोस्टमुळे टायगर श्राॅफच्या “गणपत’ची आतापासूनच चर्चा आहे. खरे तर हा चित्रपट पुढील नाताळला म्हणजे २३ डिसेंबर २०२२ रोजी प्रदर्शित होणार आहे. पण, “कु’ अॅपवरील टिझरमुळे टायगरचे चाहते आणि प्रेक्षकांची उत्सुकता आतापासूनच शिगेला पोहोचली आहे. टायगर “कु’वर नवा व्हिडीओ कधी पोस्ट करतो याची त्याचे चाहते वाट पाहात असतात.
टायगर अॅक्टिंग इतकाच त्याच्या डान्ससाठीही फेमस आहे. “कु’मुळे त्याच्या जगभरातील चाहत्यांत वाढ झाली आहे. कोरीयन पाॅप डान्सर काईने टायगरला एका गाण्यावर डान्स करून दाखवण्याचे चॅलेंज केले. आणि टायगरनेही ते सहज स्वीकारीत पूर्ण केले. काईने दिलेल्या गाण्यावर डान्स करतानाचा व्हिडीओ टायगरने “कु’वर पोस्ट केला आहे. पाहता पाहता लाखो लोकांपर्यत व्हिडीओ व्हायरल झाला. सध्या सर्वत्र या व्हिडीओची चर्चा आहे.
Mumbai: With digitization ruling the roost in the post-pandemic era, YouGov, one of the world’s leading full-service market research companies, surveyed to understand the consumer sentiment and interest towards the availability of alcohol beverages through home delivery channel in Maharashtra. The extensive survey received around 2,000 responses from consumers across five states in the country. With a strong inclination towards purchasing alcohol beverages online, one in five respondents in Maharashtra indicate a major trend shift towards home delivery of alcohol, setting benchmarks for other states.
The survey findings brought to life the fact that 90% of consumers in Maharashtra have had a positive experience while purchasing alcoholic beverages online. In fact, in terms of an alcohol buying experience, the online mode outperforms other channels in Maharashtra. The survey further highlights that 61% of consumers in Maharashtra recognize the primary advantage of shopping online for alcohol due to the availability of more payment options. This sentiment is relatively higher than other states opening inroads for high-decibel opportunities in product innovation and premiumization.
From a state-to-state comparison perspective, Maharashtra has the highest percentage of consumers (62%) who order alcoholic beverages through existing home delivery channels. The numbers clearly show that consumers in Maharashtra want the government to continue to allow the home delivery channel for selling alcoholic beverages in their state, especially after the pandemic has highlighted the importance of social distancing. This data also highlights the state’s potential to further drive growth of the home delivery model in the AlcoBev sector while also paving the way for more states to follow this channel based on its success. Capitalizing on trends induced by the pandemic, Jharkhand became the first state in India to adopt the home delivery and/or e-commerce model of alcohol last year, followed by Odisha and West Bengal with the method showing promise.
The survey findings indicate that the Indian consumer and the alcohol beverage industry is waiting for policymakers to offer the ecosystem and the much-needed efficiency by adopting international best practices through a revolutionary shift towards e-commerce. Globally as well, the pandemic has catapulted the value of the home delivery and e-commerce channel for alcohol.
Survey Demographics:
2000 responses were received from five key states Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. 70% of respondents were men, while 30% were women. YouGov’s online panel of 200,000 Indian panellists and all participants have validated citizens who had to be registered with YouGov to participate in this survey.
New Delhi: TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, once again re-affirms its ‘segment-first’ reputation by announcing the launch of yet another blockbuster smartphone from its popular camera-centric CAMON series, the CAMON 18. The smartphone heralds the transition to higher camera pixels, Super Night powered by TAIVOS™ technology, Eye Autofocus and Professional Video shooting experience. Going with the popular trend of short form media consumption habits of India’s Gen-z audience, CAMON 18 offers unique video capabilities of Film mode in eight themes.
TECNO once again is stepping-up the overall smartphone camera experience targeted specifically fast-paced digital natives who are looking for top of the line specs at affordable pricing. The TECNO CAMON 18 becomes the first and only smartphone in the sub-15K segment to offer such disruptive videography and photography camera capabilities with the combination of the first-ever 48MP AI front camera and a 48MP AI Triple rear Camera. CAMON 18 flaunts a 6.8 FHD+ Dot-in display and houses the ‘dazzling-fast’ Mediatek Helio G85 processor along with 7GB RAM Virtual Memory extension that makes it the perfect device for binging content.
Cameras and mobile technology have always been symbiotic and have heavily influenced the development of modern smartphones. TECNO’s proprietary mobile imaging technology TAIVOS™ has enabled users to analyze and recombine photos on a pixel level, bringing out the best photos for our users. With the all-new CAMON 18 smartphone, this technology has been extended to video as well. Hardware is only half the battle. TAIVOS lab has worked incessantly to improve camera software to bring the best user experience to our customers.
Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India, said, “We always seek for disruptive products and technologies that inspire our consumers to unlock the world of possibilities. Fitting well with the fast paced lifestyle of our Gen-z audiences, as well as the explosion of various forms of digital content creation and consumption over the past year; the trend of short form videos has continued to gain substantial popularity. The all-new CAMON 18 has been designed keeping in mind the need of the hour requirements of our new-age consumers and offers pro-grade camera capabilities with the combination of a big screen and a powerful processor that gives a seamless smartphone experience. Brand TECNO is already strong in the sub-10K segment by being consistently among the Top 5 smartphones in the last two quarters, and with the latest CAMON series smartphones the brand continues to increase its focus in the 10K and above segments as well.”
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Nagpur: The world’s number one direct selling company, Amway, has continued its growth trajectory in India powered by its nutrition and wellness portfolio along with its thriving community of entrepreneurs. The company is now set for the next-level transformation, further building on the growth strategy charted out by global CEO Milind Pant. Aligned with the focus on unleashing entrepreneurship and creating long term value in the health and wellness category, Amway has earmarked a global investment of over USD 300 million through 2024 to boost innovation and science, digital technology, and entrepreneurship.
Among the 100 plus markets that Amway operates in, India is one of the key growth markets. Further, India is among the top three preferred investment destinations for Amway with a focus on digital, manufacturing automation, innovation, and nutrition segment. Known for its quality health and wellness products and unparalleled business opportunities, Amway has established a strong foothold in India over the last two decades of its operations in the market. The leading entrepreneur-led health and wellness had announced an investment of over $20 million (INR 170 crores) to boost research and development, manufacturing automation, innovation & science and strengthen digital capabilities in India.
Amway Global CEO, Milind Pant said, “Amway’s global growth trajectory is focused on health and wellness and entrepreneurship. Today, entrepreneurship is being democratized like never before. And, at Amway, as an entrepreneur-led social idea, our vision is to unleash the next generation of entrepreneurs with our all-inclusive business opportunity, making it 10x easier for them to acquire and retain a community of engaged consumers. With unprecedented changes in the employment landscape and the rise of the passion economy, entrepreneurship is becoming one of the preferred choices, especially for women and the youth. Amway has been capitalizing on this growing trend by creating a robust ecosystem, providing avenues for those aspiring entrepreneurs to own and operate their business based on interests and passion they follow, irrespective of the background, education, or financial circumstances. Amway is for everyone! We have made significant strides towards driving entrepreneurship, especially among women and young millennials, through various initiatives like Nari Shakti and AmYoung to help them power their passion and create successful business ventures, thereby turning them into Passionpreneurs”.
A recent report by McKinsey stated India will be required to create 150 million jobs by 2030 to fast-track growth and meet expectation of the aspiring workforce. This clearly is an opportunity for an entrepreneur-led company like Amway which has immense potential to generate self-employment opportunities. Currently, with more than 550,000 direct sellers and retailers, Amway is poised to make a formidable impact by creating alternative employment opportunities, and thus contribute towards the economic and entrepreneurial progress of India.
“Alongside, with the rising health-conscious consumers around the world owing to the heightened awareness for health and wellness, the market is growing significantly. Being the market leader in the nutrition category, Amway has been at the forefront, aggressively innovating and indigenously developing health and wellness product solutions to meet the ever-evolving consumers’ needs. We have also witnessed a startling shift in consumer behavior in India. A recent consumer survey indicated that 85% of Indians are making a positive change to improve their current health status which clearly underlines the tremendous market potential for the nutrition category in the country. India is one of the potential markets to drive work in digital innovation and research to meet Amway’s global business needs. Aligned with this, our India team is relentlessly working on products and experiences while focusing on simplifying nutrition with differentiated formats. Through this we are targeting the masses, especially the youth. Lastly, we are also strengthening scientific capabilities with digital innovation, research and development center, and nutrition labs in the country,” he added.
As a global leader in the health and nutrition space, Amway is eyeing a global contribution of 65% from the nutrition category to drive business growth by 2024. Also, with the growing spirit of entrepreneurship in the country, Direct Selling today plays a significant role in fueling the rise of the gig economy and for Amway, this will be a key area of investment to build and offer a value proposition to these home entrepreneurs. The move to entrepreneurship is being further fueled by the rise in the passion economy, as people are increasingly turning their passions into businesses using social platforms and technology.
As India’s burgeoning millennial population ushers in the era of creator economy and social commerce, Amway is empowering the new-age entrepreneurs with digital tools and mentorship programmes. With this, Amway aims to help them better engage with their community and turn their passions into prosperity.
The global CEO of Amway, Milind Pant, took charge of the overall leadership of the company in 2019. As the first non-family CEO in Amway, Pant joined a select league of Indians to head large global firms. Under his leadership, Amway continues to build a disruptive enterprise that is customer-centric, agile, and future-oriented. He also serves as the vice-chair on the U.S-India Business Council Global Board of Directors.
Nagpur – True to its vision of ‘Transforming India Through Agriculture’, India’s leading agro-chemical company Dhanuka Agritech Limited is making large investments to promote the use of drone technology in the agriculture sector as part of its efforts to boost crop production and contribute in fulfilling the Prime Minister’s mission of making India a $ 5 trillion economy.
“Modern technology like Drones will play a pivotal role in transforming India’s agricultural sector and holds the key for uplifting the condition of farmers and increasing agricultural productivity,” said Mr. R. G. Agarwal, Group Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd while addressing a press conference on the theme of ‘Transforming India Through Agriculture‘.
“Dhanuka is also adopting and encouraging modern agriculture technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Robotics and precision agriculture along with cutting edge crop protection technology in a big way,” he added.
The company harps on empowering farmers and break the technology fatigue and has joined hands with Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology for the same purpose and doing more such tie-ups .
Mr. Agarwal pointed out that the crop productivity and production in China is much higher than India although the area under cultivation in the two countries is almost at similar levels.
“Although there is hardly any difference in the area under cultivation between India and China, the farm sector output of China is three times higher. Productivity is high in China mainly because it uses quality inputs. On the other hand, a large chunk of spurious products is used in India resulting in lower productivity and production,” he said.
“There is utmost need to adopt technology in the agriculture segment and Drone technology will have an extremely important role in the future particularly in spraying pesticides,” Mr Agarwal said.
Usage of Drone in spraying pesticides will help in optimal usage of crop protection molecules, reduce the requirement of water and time for application. It will also reduce manpower requirements, thus helping in limiting exposure to hazardous chemicals, he said.
True to its Vision of ‘Transforming India Through Agriculture’, Dhanuka Agritech has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies,” Mr Agarwal said.
About Dhanuka Agritech Ltd
Dhanuka Agritech Limited is one of India’s leading agro-chemical companies and is listed on BSE & NSE. The company has 3 manufacturing units located in Gujarat, Rajasthan and J&K. The company is present across the country via 39 warehouses and a network of over 8 branch offices catering to 6,500 Distributors & around 75,000 Dealers.
It has international collaboration with the world’s leading agro-chemical companies from US, Japan and Europe which helps them to introduce the latest technology in Indian farmlands.
Dhanuka’s workforce with more than 1,000 techno-commercial staff, supported by a strong R&D division and a robust distribution network helps it to reach out to approximately 10 million Indian farmers with its products and services.
Mumbai: World’s #1 selling Cough and Cold brand*, Vicks announced today that it has roped in Bollywood Superstar Ranveer Singh as its new brand ambassador in India to build a deeper youth connect and inspire youngsters to speak confidently ‘khich khich’ free.
Today’s youth actively seek newer ways to express themselves in a way that is true to them without any khich khich or irritation. Go-getter Ranveer, with his mass appeal and strong youth connect, is admired for his quirky style, infectious energy, and his unwavering zeal to achieve what he sets his mind to. Leveraging on Ranveer’s outspoken personality and cool quotient, the brand aims to reinforce its message of urging the younger generation to bid farewell to khich khich and face the world with confidence, resonating its ethos to a wider audience.
Sharing his thoughts on the new collaboration, Ranveer Singh shared, “Vicks has always been a part of my home and growing up, I have often turned to Vicks Cough Drops to get relief from a sore throat. I’m excited to associate with a brand that has been a part of my childhood and continues to be my go-to till date. I hope together we can encourage the youth to speak khich khich free, and to face the world in their best form.”
Sahil Sethi, Senior Director and Category Head, Personal Healthcare, Procter and Gamble added, “Vicks ki Goli is beloved for its timeless and iconic communication, recognizable across the country for relieving khich khich and enabling one to speak with confidence without any throat irritation. Signing Ranveer Singh as our ambassador complements this ethos as he is an inspiration to many for his exuberance and eminence. Ranveer has the natural ability to connect with a wide audience and through this partnership, we aim to establish a stronger connect with consumers around Vicks Cough Drops and its benefit of alleviating sore throat irritation.”
*Nicholas Hall’s global CHC sales database, DB6
About Vicks® – Vicks offers a portfolio of trusted products that are used by millions of people in more than 70 countries around the world. The Vicks family includes – Vicks VapoRub™ Ointment™, NyQuil™, DayQuil™ and Vicks® VapoDrops™. As one of the most globally recognized brands, Vicks is proud to have helped relieve cough, cold, and flu symptoms for generations. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Vicks is owned and distributed by Procter & Gamble.
New Delhi: Microsoft India and WhiteHat Jr today announced a collaboration to provide students and teachers access to personalized and immersive learning experiences with Minecraft.
Whitehat Jr, the leading live one-on-one online learning platform with courses on coding, math, and music, will offer a Code with Minecraft course for students on its platform.
The collaboration is part of Microsoft and WhiteHat Jr’s joint vision to reimagine learning in India with technology to unlock new possibilities for learners and empower educators. The Code with Minecraft program will provide students an opportunity to master important coding concepts through highly curated curriculum based on Minecraft. As part of this collaboration, Microsoft will also help upskill WhiteHat Jr educators through special workshops delivered by the Minecraft Education Edition Teacher Academy.
The Code with Minecraft course is available in multiple packages for students aged 6-14 years. Students start with game-based learning on Minecraft where they can build their own game heroes, game worlds and play multiplayer games within Minecraft’s rich, ever-evolving environment, while learning foundational coding concepts such as commands, sequences, variables, loops and conditionals. As students progress through the curriculum, they will learn advanced coding concepts and languages.
Trupti Mukker, CEO, WhiteHat Jr, said, “Young learners experience the joy of creating with technology through our coding courses. Students love our classes as they work on live projects and develop new skills with the support of a live teacher. For years, Minecraft has fascinated children across the world. We are very excited to be able to collaborate with Microsoft India and bring such an engaging learning experience to children.”
Speaking about the initiative, Navtez Bal, Executive Director, Public Sector, Microsoft India, said, “The skills of the future will look very different from the skills that exist today. Platforms like Minecraft are ensuring students have deep, immersive learning experiences that unlocks both creativity and critical thinking. Our partnership with WhiteHat Jr is a strong step in making learning engaging and preparing young adults with the skills they need to thrive in a digital economy.”
Benefits from learning through ‘Code with Minecraft’
Minecraft is a sandbox for unlimited creativity in which students are presented with fundamental blocks to imagine and create various shapes, items and entire worlds. Students use simplified block code editing to modify anything, from how characters look to the physical laws that govern them. The guided, hands-on approach of designing rich, 3D environments further customizes the learning experience. Additionally, Minecraft gives students access to a thriving 140-million-strong global community of gamers and creators.
Sony SAB’s Ziddi Dil – Maane Na has become the audience’s favourite with its gripping storyline around the cadets of the Parakram SAF. The upcoming episodes will witness actor Angad Hasija’s entry in the show, as Kundan, and his character is all set to bring exciting twists to Sanjana (Diljot Chhabra) and Sid’s (Kunal Karan Kapoor) budding relationship.
Angad Hasija expressed his excitement on entering the show and said, “This is my first show with Sony SAB, and I’m really excited to be a part of it. It has been fascinating so far, the vibe on the set has been absolutely lovely, and everyone has been very warm and welcoming. I feel blessed to have bagged opportunities that have always helped me expand my reach as an artist and learn new skill sets, and this role is another feather to the cap.”
While talking about the anticipation, Angad said, “My fans have been messaging me on social media, and it’s amazing to see the curiosity regarding my role in Ziddi Dil. I am excited to play this character because it is important to get variations as an artist, and when you’re set up and the team is great, the outcome is even better.”
Talking about the concept of the show, Angad said, “The concept of the show is very unique, and everyone is portraying their character really well. When the people you work with are great, there is a lot of positivity that comes in. I am sure that my journey on the show will be amazing, and I’m looking forward to working with everyone.”
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Nagpur: Dr. Nitin Tiwari, Senior Consultant- Cardiology, Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur has been awarded with prestigious Human Rights Award on the occasion of “World Human Rights Day”. The reputed award was given to him by National Human Rights Resources Development Association. Only five individuals from the country are given this honor every year. This makes Dr. Nitin Tiwari the only awardee in the state of Maharashtra.
The award has been given for his extraordinary contribution in the field of Interventional Cardiology and saving scores of life in his career of more than 20 years.
Dr. Tiwari was given this significant honor to also mark the contribution the doctor community has given in the field of medicine during this pandemic. “I feel highly obliged and thankful to the organization for being so thoughtful about our contributions”, said Dr. Nitin Tiwari.
“We are giving this award to Dr. Tiwari for saving valuable lives and contribute in making lives better”, said Dr. Anmol Tembhurne, National General Secretary, National Human Rights Resources Development Association, Nagpur.
The announcement of the above prize was made on World Human Rights Day in Sarnath, Varanasi.
The award was presented to Dr. Tiwari in a ceremony conducted at Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur in presence of team members of NHRRDA- Dr. Anmol Tembhurne, National General Secretary, Mr. Dilip Bahariya, Maharashtra President, Mr. Pradeep Trivedi, Secretary- Maharashtra and Dr. Gunwant Dhote, member. Cardiac team of Wockhardt Hospitals along with Dr. Rakesh Shah, Head- Clinical Administration was also present at the event.
आगळ्या आणि वैशिष्ट्यपूर्ण अदाकारीने बॉलिवुडमध्ये मुद्रा उमटवणारे नाव म्हणजे अनुपम खेर. खेर यांनी आज कू वर पोस्ट केलेला ‘काश्मिर फाइल्स’ या आगामी सिनेमाचे मोशन पोस्टर लक्ष वेधून घेते आहे.काश्मिरी फाइल्स सिनेमाचे मोशन पोस्टर आले समोर. विवेक अग्निहोत्री लिखित आणि दिग्दर्शित हा सिनेमा प्रदर्शनाआधीच चर्चेत आहे. यात काश्मिरी पंडितांच्या संघर्षावर प्रकाश टाकण्यात आलाय. याआधी अग्निहोत्री यांची ‘द ताश्कंद फाइल्स’ फिल्म चर्चेत होती.
‘कू’वर सिनेमाचे मोशन पोस्टर शेअर करताना खेर यांनी म्हटले आहे, ‘हा सिनेमा, त्यातला माझा परफॉर्मन्स, मी माझ्या वडिलांच्या स्मृतीला मी अर्पण करतो. माझ्यासाठी हा सिनेमा नाही तर काश्मिरी पंडितांचं ते वास्तव आहे, जे 30 हून आधिक वर्षे लपवलं गेलं. हे सत्य आता तुमच्यासमोर येईल 26 जानेवारीला.’ सिनेमात अनुपम खेर पुष्कर नाथ पंडित नावाचं पात्र साकारत आहेत. पुष्कर नाथ हे तत्वज्ञानाचे निवृत्त प्राध्यापक असतात. 19 जानेवारी 1990 च्या एका भयाण रात्री त्यांना काश्मिरहून आपला मुलगा, सून आणि दोन नातवंडांसह परागंदा व्हावे लागते. पुढे जे काही होते त्याचे चित्रण सिनेमात केले आहे. कू वर पोस्ट करताना खेर यांनी #RightToJustice आणि #Pushkar असे हॅशटॅगही दिले आहेत.
विशेष म्हणजे, अनुपम खेर यांनी ‘कू’वर आज 20 लाख फॉलोवर्स पूर्ण केले आहेत. खेर ‘कू’वर सक्रीय असलेल्या सेलिब्रिटीजपैकी असून ते सतत खासगी जीवनासह कामाबाबतही पोस्ट करत असतात.
New Delhi: As a brand that has always celebrated the spirit of those who push themselves in the face of fear to achieve extraordinary results; Mountain Dew® is all set to inspire the youth of India to push boundaries and move beyond fear and self-doubt through its Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai campaign this year.
The beverage brand has unveiled its new power packed TVC today featuring Bollywood superstar and brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan. Taking the excitement up a notch, the film has been shot on the top of the world’s tallest building – Emaar’s Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The TVC is a reiteration of Mountain Dew®’s belief that in the face of any challenge there are 2 choices; either succumb to fear & turn back or overcome the fear & move ahead – it is this choice that sets the real heroes apart from the rest.
Based on the powerful life insight of ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’ the film opens to a birds-eye view shot from the top of the Burj Khalifa where Hrithik gears up to perform a daring stunt in front of a huge audience while representing India in making a world record. The film captures both the dilemma & the determination of Hrithik Roshan as he evaluates the choice in front of him. Hrithik takes a ‘himmat ka ghoonth’ (sip of Mountain Dew®), a resolute look crosses his face as he plunges off from the edge of Burj Khalifa on his bike defying all odds.
Speeding down from his bike from Burj Khalifa on a slim runway, Hrithik leaves the audience on-ground gasping with disbelief and fear as he falters and skids mid-way. However, with an unwavering spirit, Hrithik successfully makes his way to the end of the runway and emerges as a winner as audience applaud him for this jaw-dropping action.
Speaking about his experience of shooting the TVC, brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan said, “Mountain Dew’s philosophy of “Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai” is in line with my belief that no matter who you are or where you are from, it is an individual’s courage in the face of fear that makes him/her a real hero. It was a thrilling experience to shoot this TVC on Burj Khalifa and I am confident that this adventurous film will resonate strongly with my viewers. With this campaign, we are striving to reach new heights – quite literally and hope to inspire the youth to uphold their confidence and face their fears head on.”
Vineet Sharma, Category Director- Mountain Dew & Sting, PepsiCo India said, “Mountain Dew has always saluted the spirit of risk taking and pushing boundaries to achieve success beyond fear & self-doubt. This year, the brand reiterates that real heroes are those who face challenges head-on and emerge as winners. We are confident that the ‘Darr Se Daroge Toh Kuch Bada Kaise Karoge’ narrative in our new campaign will strike a chord with the consumers and the action-packed sequence featuring Hrithik on top of the world’s tallest building – Burj Khalifa will reinstate our ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’ philosophy.”
The Mountain Dew® TVC will be amplified across TV, digital, outdoor, and social media with a 360-degree campaign. Mountain Dew® is available in single/multi serve packs across modern and traditional retail outlets as well as on leading e-commerce platforms.
Pune: 189 year old legacy jewellery brand, PNG Jewellers, pursues an art form that is a testament to our proud heritage. Every year, for the bridal season, the brand creates a collection that is an ode to the rich history of Maharashtra as well as the rest of India. These collections go beyond jewellery design itself and speak a language of the arts, culture and traditions.
This year, PNG Jewellers has introduced a collection created in reverence to our timeless traditions, “Pratha”. The “Pratha” collection is an Anthology of timeless traditions etched into the history of India, expressed through the craft of jewellery making. These bridal sets which include Heavy Bridal sets, necklaces, chokers, stunning diamond pieces, earrings, rings, maangtikas, Kadas etc. have been created keeping in mind the choices of today’s brides. For every bride to be, her wedding is one of the most important days of her life. The wedding jewellery is a symbol of her entering a new future. “Pratha” includes finely crafted gold jewellery for all wedding occasions, from the Engagement, Haldi ceremony, Sangeet ceremony, the Wedding and the Reception! The collection was launched by Marathi film and television actress, TejaswiniPandit at the brand’s flagship Laxmi road store in Pune.
Past collections include “Nakshi”, a beautiful array of designs inspired by motifs on Paithani sarees, while “Katha” was a collection reviving 100 year old jewellery designs by utilizing moulds from that era. Every year, to make the bridal season special, PNG Jewellers introduces collections that wow the audience and help revive traditional jewellery art forms.
Speaking on the occasion, Tejaswini said,” No jeweller in Maharashtra understands the art of jewellery making, quite like PNG. To create timeless classics year after year to wow brides all across is a phenomenal achievement. I tried some of the pieces at the store today and I must say I am stunned by how beautiful they are. All brides-to-be will love these.”
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers said,” Young couples today want to not only express their modern views but also want to remain attached to their traditions. They want to express their roots and culture through fashion and style relevant to today especially on occasions that demand a traditional approach yet seek individual style sensibilities. Our “Pratha” collection for the 2022 wedding seasonconnects our present to our golden past. We have tried to capture our rich traditions as well as the warmth of our relations through this collection. Every single piece in this collection comes from the timelessness of traditions followed in Indian weddings. Brides can also avail customization of pieces as per their needs and preference of styles to match their wedding trousseau. “Pratha” will be available across all PNG Jewellers stores in Maharashtra and Goa.”
Bengaluru: Techurate Systems Pvt Ltd, a Global Smart Banking technology company has implemented digital services for The Nagpur Nagarik Sahakari Bank. Techurate’s Digital Banking SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) offering is designed as an accessible solution to help banks to modernize their operations. Designed specifically for the banking sector, the platform has already seen adoption by banks in Africa and The Middle East.
The cost-effective SaaS offering by Techurate is designed to help banks reduce cost, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver world-class customer experiences. Techurate implemented this project jointly with the Finacle Core Banking team who implemented their Finacle 10 core banking platform for the bank.
Commenting on the same, Mr Rajesh Edlabadkar- Head IT NNSB said, “Techurate, has successfully implemented the Retail and Corporate Banking Digital banking modules (internet banking and mobile banking) seamlessly by integrating it with our Finacle (10) core banking system. The Techurate team was responsive, professional in their approach and showed good domain knowledge application in making our launch a success.”
Commenting on the same Harshavardhan Pusala Founder and Managing Director at Techurate Systems Private Limited said, “Working with the NNSB team has been a great privilege. It is encouraging to see co-operative bank adopting technology not only to enhance customer experience but also to reduce costs. As a company we have learned a lot from this project which is reflected in the quality and functionality of the software we are developing for them and for our clients going forward.
The e-banking suite launched by the bank on Ganesh Chaturthi day is the bank’s maiden step in its Digital Transformation journey. Internet banking channels are expected to reach its customer base, spread across Nagpur thereby enhancing service reach, complementing its physical branches.
Customers will also be experiencing the convenience of Mobile banking helping the bank onboard more customers digitally and provide them a full spectrum of services at the click of a button. NNSB is effectively leveraging best technologies in core and digital banking in pursuing growth and enhanced customer experience.
About Nagpur Nagarik Sahakari Bank (NNSB)
Nagpur Nagarik Sahakari Bank is one of the oldest and leading Cooperative bank in Vidarbha. The Bank started with a meager capital amount of Rs. 26000/- and has grown to a capital base of Rs. 1493.46 lac with 60521 members as on 31st March, 2010. The Bank was awarded Scheduled bank status on 22nd May 1999 after fulfilling the criteria of desired deposit base. The bank has also acquired Multistate Scheduled Bank status on 21st March 2001. Today, the area of operation of the bank is entire state of Maharashtra , Madhya Pradesh and Raipur, Durg in the state of Chattisgarh.
The Bank has 45 Nos of fully computerized branches with one Service branch and Head Office. Out of the above, the bank own’s premises for its 19 branches with modern interiors. For further information visit the website https://www.nnsbank.co.in/
About Techurate
Techurate is a Global Smart Banking technology company with a fine blend of technology skills, strong domain knowledge, 500+ years of industry experience in IT. Techurate has worked in several highly under-banked nations and has successfully leveraged the power of Digital in bringing a vast audience into the organised banking fold. Headquartered in Bangalore, the company has served around 250+ Banks and Financial Institutions across 15+ geographies globally in a short span.
With its flagship products and services the company has scripted several success stories in emerging markets like Zambia , Cameroon, Botswana, that they are looking to repeat in Latin America and India.
Techurate provides highly customised Digital Banking Technology Solutions for Banks and Financial Institutions that systematically deliver greater agility, measurable business value and enhanced customer experience. For further information visit the website http://www.techurate.com
Mumbai: Widely known for his bestseller books Catalyst and Get Better at Getting Better, the late Chandramouli Venkatesan’s third book titled TRANSFORM was completed just before he succumbed to pancreatic cancer. It was intended to be a part of a longer series of books he wanted to write to help guide people to better navigate their careers. In this new book, published by Penguin, Mouli does what he does best, highlighting the most important ways to grow and improve through a key skill – people management.
Having a proven 29-year track record across companies like Asian Paints, Onida, Mondelez (erstwhile Cadbury) and Pidilite, Mouli has worked across multiple disciplines and brings all his experience to life through the insights he provides in this book.
During his career, Mouli observed that people management skills are a near universal requirement in all industries, and their impact in making a person successful is high. He also found that the people at the top are not necessarily the most technically competent or the most creative, but they were almost always good leaders and managers – making them good at people management. He viewed people management as one of the four key levers to achieving success in one’s life & work.
We often view people management to be the actions that “leaders” and “managers” take, and many of us dream of being “leaders” one day ourselves. Mouli’s writing style, however, makes you rethink concepts such as leadership and management and how they actually aren’t one dimensional in nature.
This book is based on a development program Mouli used to run called “Lead & Manage”. The book aims to bust certain myths we have – such as “leaders” only being those with leadership built into their role, like a CEO. In fact, he argues that no matter your role, your actions must be to both lead and manage simultaneously.
What makes Transform different is that Mouli has developed a practical work plan for his readers. By completing the few simple exercises in the book rigorously, you can learn to drive various behavioural and action based shifts in the way one approaches their career.
On book, Mr. Anand Kripalu, Managing Director & CEO, EPL says, “Mouli has been one of my best reportees. The book shares insights on people management to help young managers move up the corporate ladder fast. I am sure the book will leave a lasting impact and accelerate the careers of those who read it.”
Dr. Ranjan Banerjee, Dean – BITSoM, says, “How do you grow your people and in doing so, grow yourself? As somebody who has been both CEO and HR head, Mouli is/was uniquely placed to speak about this. Clear, simple and actionable, this is a must read for both aspiring and current leaders.“
Insightful and practical, TRANSFORM is a comprehensive book on leadership and management which covers many important concepts to improve chances of corporate success.
Available at book stores and on Amazon.in
Hardcover | Non-fiction | Rs. 399
Bhushan Shukla belongs to Delhi and some of his best work includes Saam Daam Dand Bhed, Hum Paanch Phir Se, in films like Haider, Tanu weds Manu Returns, Sultan, Poster Boys, Lucknow Central etc and web series like Ye Meri Family, The Insiders, AK-47, Breathe, Taj and many Ads with some of the best brands. PP Singh is an ex-gangster turned politician who also happens to a be pehelwan. There are tales galore of PP Singh winning bouts against wrestlers considered as stalwarts. His greed for power and money has got him into crime and politics and, here too, he has carved a niche for himself in the world of crime. He knows to get the work done by hook or crook. In his greed for power, he jumps into politics and has a strong-hold in the local elections. But beyond his outwardly appearance as a dabang goonda-turned neta lives a doting father whose daughter, Tia, is the apple of his eye. Since his wife passed away after giving birth to Tia, he has raised her in his own dabang way. PP Singh may be a terror to the people of Patna but Tia is someone who can terrorize him.
Here, Brij Bhushan Shukla Talks about his character PP Singh and more.
What made you say yes for this show?
Ans- The producers, the director and the team of artistes (have worked with them previously as well)
How did you prepare for the role?
Ans- It’s not only the lines written in the script; I try to read between the lines. The emotions, the situation and my inter-personal relations with other characters. When all fall in place the action begins.
If there is one thing you would like to change about your character in the show, what would it be?
Ans- As of now. Nothing
What was your first reaction when you were finalised for the show?
Ans- ‘Happy’. When its comedy I am always on. That’s what I love performing in it.
How do you’ll deal with creative differences on the set while shooting?
Ans- Discussions always works. Whenever I have any doubt or suggestion about the scene or dialogues, I always discuss it with the director and the creative team.
Watch Hari Mirch Lal Mirch Ek Teekhi Ek Karaari at 8:30 PM, every Monday to Saturday, on Azaad. The channel is available on Tata Sky 183, DD FreeDish Channel no 36, Siti Cable 134 and free on MX Player.
Sony SAB’s Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey has become audiences’ favourite through its refreshing, relevant and optimistic storylines based on classic family tales. The upcoming episode is sure to strike a chord with the audience as it delivers an important message. With Sakhi (Chinmayee Salvi) taking centre stage, she stands up for the right and tells why ‘No means No’ with sheer brilliance.
As the Wagle family goes away from home, Gungun (Prapti Shukla) decides to stay at Sakhi’s place until the Wagle’s are back. While conversing with two of her friends, Gungun mentions about her stay at Sakhi’s home and her guy friends self-invite themselves despite Gungun and Sakhi constantly telling them ‘NO’. Rajesh (Sumeet Raghavan) and Harshad (Amit Soni) return home unannounced and are shocked to see the Gungun’s friends. The strong resistance highlights that ‘NO’ means ‘NO’ in every sense of the term.
Shocked and agitated, what will Rajesh and Harshad do next? Will they believe Sakhi and Gungun or take some action? Tune-in to the episode to find out!
Chinmayee Salvi, essaying the role of Sakhi, said, “With every storyline, our effort is to bring to light some prevalent and thought-provoking issues that need to be addressed. The need to respect women’s dignity and their choices has never been more imperative, and with this narrative, we are doing our bit to send out an important message. I would urge my fans and all the viewers to watch this episode and help spread the positive word around it.”
Stay tuned to Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey every Monday to Saturday 9 PM only on Sony SAB
PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in collaboration with RMI and RMI India hosted the first City Electric Vehicle (EV) Accelerator workshop to fast-track electric vehicle adoption in Pune.
During the workshop, the city government showcased ongoing electric mobility initiatives and encouraged key industry stakeholders to share their recommendations. Discussions covered topics such as charging infrastructure, urban freight, first and last-mile connectivity and governance & awareness campaigns. PMC shared its vision and roadmap for the newly established city EV cell, a first-of-its kind governing mechanism for EVs in the country.
Shri Aaditya Thackeray, Cabinet Minister Environment and Climate Change, Tourism and Protocol, Govt. of Maharashtra attended the event and reiterated the state’s climate agenda. He highlighted Maharashtra’s commitment to reducing transport sector emissions and hailed Pune’s leadership in translating ambition of the state’s EV policy into ground-level actions. “City EV Accelerator initiative will help Pune redefine and future proof its mobility system. Pune’s EV cell model will set an example for the rest of Maharashtra and should be replicated to meet the state’s EV targets for 2025,” said the Hon’ble Minister.
Also attending the workshop were stakeholders from the civic administration and representatives from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), charging infrastructure manufacturers and operators, fleet aggregators, start-ups, academia and civil society.
The workshop saw participation of senior leaders from the state including Additional Chief Secretary (Transport), Shri Ashish Kumar Singh. Shri Vikram Kumar, Municipal Commissioner, PMC and Dr Kunal Khemnar, Additional Municipal Commissioner, PMC, were present along with the members of the Pune EV Cell.
Shri Ashish Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Transport), Government of Maharashtra, said, “We are hoping that the incentives offered under the state EV policy can help Pune in leapfrogging towards an EV ready infrastructure and ecosystem.” Rapid deployment of EVs in Pune will be crucial for its pledge to the United Nations Climate Change Race to Zero Campaign and its 10-year carbon neutrality goal. Shri Vikram Kumar, Municipal Commissioner, Pune, during his remarks said, “Pune is among the first Indian
cities to operationalise an EV Cell to drive adoption of EVs. We are preparing an actionable city EV readiness plan and aim to implement projects over the next one year that will set Pune for mass uptake of EVs, thus reducing the air pollution and carbon emissions from fossil fuel based transportation systems.”
Ms Akshima Ghate, Senior Principal, RMI India, said, “RMI India is inspired by the progressive actions of the Maharashtra government. We are committed to support the clean mobility transition in Pune and look forward to working with more cities to develop new strategies to foster the EV ecosystem.” The City EV Accelerator platform will continue to engage stakeholders to address implementation challenges towards EV adoption.
About Pune Municipal Corporation
The Pune Municipal Corporation (Puṇe Mahānagarpālikā) is the civic body that governs the inner limits of Pune, India. It oversees the civic needs and infrastructure of the metropolis, which is spread over an area of 516 sq. km. and has 5 million residents (after merger of new villages). Established on 15 February 1950, the executive power of the PMC is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the Government of Maharashtra. The position is held by Vikram Kumar, IAS.
About RMI
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5 C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policy makers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
About RMI India
RMI India is an independent think tank. RMI India takes inspiration from and collaborates with RMI, a 40-year-old non-governmental organisation. RMI India’s mission is to accelerate India’s transition to a clean, prosperous, and inclusive energy future.
It is that time of the year again when the mercury dips a little lower and evenings get longer. The air, although cold, is filled with the warmth of love and laughter. It is the time for Christmas where the days are merry. While Christmas is celebrated differently in various parts of the world, the essence and spirit is universal. The festival is all about coming together of communities and appreciating and merry making of one another. Houses are decorated with glittering lights and Christmas trees; loved ones are showered with gifts and treats.
Christmas is also the time when people indulge in scrumptious and appetizing meals with family and friends along with a variety of sweets. However, the multiple feasts and parties, while tantalizing to the taste buds, are not so great for the family’s health. But it is entirely possible to celebrate a healthier Christmas by simply adding nutritious foods to the mix. Almonds are a perfect example of one such food – they satiate our hunger pangs and are good for our health. Additionally, they are known to be the gift of good health, as they provide a variety of benefits across heart health, diabetes and weight management. Almonds are also a very versatile gift as they can be consumed in a variety of ways: plain, roasted or flavored and at any time of the day, with or between meals. So, make sure to treat your guests and gift your family and friends’ almonds, this Christmas.
Speaking of balancing the healthy with the not-so-healthy foods, Leading Bollywood Actress, Soha Ali Khan said, “Christmas for me is all about spending time with the family, and sharing gifts. This year, I plan on sharing thoughtful gifts that will add to my friends and family’s health, and almonds are on the top of the list. The advantages of doing this are twofold. One, they serve as a delicious snack, and two, they are known to be a source of several nutrients required for a healthy life, which makes them an apt gift.”
According to the well-known Fitness and Celebrity Instructor, Yasmin Karachiwala, “Christmas time for many means a week of overindulgence in baked goods and merrymaking which in turn can often lead to bloating and weight gain. Break this cycle by changing the approach to the festivities and gifting healthy foods like almonds instead, which can be used in dishes prepared during the parties or eaten as a snack anytime. Almonds are known to have satiating properties, and provide energy. Added to that, global and Indian research also suggests that daily consumption of almonds supports heart health and weight management and may have benefits for those with type 2 diabetes, which makes them a great gift to share with loved ones.”
Ritika Samaddar, the Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi mentioned, “Christmas is a good time to reflect on the year gone by and begin to make resolutions for the next year. One of the most important lessons a lot of us have learned this year is the need to take care of our family and our own immunity. Be sure to imbibe this learning into your gifting plan. Instead of sharing calorie laden sweets or chocolates with loved ones, opt for almonds as they are known to be a source of immunity supporting nutrients like zinc, folate, vitamin E and copper .”
Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant said, “Through Christmas time and year end, a lot of us tend to freely consume sweets which often are gifted by loved ones. A good strategy is to avoid this to change our own attitude towards gifting. This year, gift healthy foods like almonds instead as they make for a nutritious and beneficial choice. In fact, research suggests snacking on 42 grams of almonds everyday can help in reducing central adiposity (belly fat) and well-established heart disease risk factors .”
Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Neha Ranglani mentioned, “Come Christmas time, everyone is looking for gifts to share with loved one’s – especially younger people who love to celebrate the occasion. But sharing chocolates or cakes, isn’t the best for their health. Therefore, instead of gifting unhealthy foods, choose to share almonds. Almonds make for a healthy snack and can be consumed anytime when hunger strikes. Additionally, snacking on almonds can also be a good way to improve glucose metabolism in adolescents and young adults with prediabetes. In fact, a recent study suggests that snacking on almonds can be a beneficial food-based strategy to help improve blood sugar levels, therefore helping prevent or delay the development of diabetes in younger people .
So, make this Christmas merrier by adding some crunchy and nutritious almonds to the family’s daily diet!
New Delhi: TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, is back to doing what it does best – break the mould with segment first features that have enabled the company to consolidate its position among top 5 smartphone players in the 5-10k segment. Launching yet another all-rounder smartphone under its most popular ‘Spark series’ portfolio, the all-new Spark 8T is priced at an aggressive Rs. 8,999. Equipped with disruptive features such as a segment-first 50MP AI Dual Rear High-resolution camera, 6.6 FHD Display, Helio G35 Processor which is specially created for gaming, and a massive 5000 mAh battery. SPARK 8T is designed to give an all-rounded entertainment experience to its Gen Z customers across India.
Smartphones in the SPARK series are known for their superior camera, display, and overall smartphone experience in the affordable segment. The TECNO Spark 8T is a major upgrade of the Spark 7T, the introduction of this new smartphone will further elevate the entertainment quotient of TECNO smartphones. The all-new Spark 8T becomes the first in this segment to offer 50MP AI Dual Rear Camera with Quad Flash a premium camera design with Integrated FP sensor for HD Clear Photography with features like 1080P time lapse and 120fps Slow motion for a professional photography experience. Along with that Spark 8T flaunts a 6.6FHD+ Display, with 5000mAh battery and an 8MP Selfie Camera, all this packed in a premium attractive design in vibrant colors.
Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India, said, “At TECNO, we are constantly pushing the boundary to make cutting-edge mobile camera technology available to everyone at affordable prices. With the SPARK series, our strategy is to continue to focus on smartphones that disrupt the budget and mid-budget segments with industry-leading specifications at unmatched price points. The latest Spark 8T has been designed keeping in mind the need of the hour requirements of the Gen Z. We are confident with the all-new Spark 8T we will be successful in meeting the entertainment needs of the aspirational Bharat. “
Spark 8T will be available in four new colors namely Iris Purple, Atlantic blue, Turquoise Cyan and Cocoa Gold
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