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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Commences Bookings for The Iconic Hilux

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Commences Bookings for The Iconic Hilux
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Commences Bookings for The Iconic Hilux

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the opening of bookings for its iconic lifestyle utility vehicle – The Hilux. Needless to mention, since its launch in early 2022, the Hilux has received overwhelming customer response, appreciated for its great styling, and driving comfort.

Owing to Hilux’s high demand and various factors impacting the supply, the bookings for legendary Hilux was temporarily halted. However, with today’s announcement, the order taking for the much-celebrated global legend have commenced at the dealer outlets as well as on-line bookings are accepted.

Globally, the Hilux sales have surpassed 20 million units winning hearts of many discerning customers from over 180 countries. Through more than five decades and eight generations, the Toyota Hilux has created extraordinary experiences and an unbreakable bond with those who desire awesome drives, whether they are on business or with their families.

Hilux’s global reputation as a powerful performer is attributed to its rigid Innovative Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform. It is the same platform (body-on frame chassis construction) that underpins the Fortuner which has been a runaway success in India and across many countries.

Toyota Hilux is aimed to fulfil the needs of customers seeking an awesome lifestyle utility vehicle that is best suited, not only for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains, but also for everyday city use. Furthermore, this versatile machine, is perfectly suited for multiple purpose usages that can cater to new emerging business customers be it campervan, farming, defense, mining, construction, rescue van, etc.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Atul Sood, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Marketing – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce that we have begun the bookings for Hilux – an iconic vehicle which has been accepted by generations world over. Our desire is to excite our customers with lifetime experiences to fulfil their aspiring needs by providing greater mobility choices. We are confident that the globally celebrated Hilux will continue to set new standards of unmatched toughness & awesomeness in India market to suit varied lifestyle utility requirements be it
personal or business.

We at Toyota truly understand that for who owns Hilux, the purpose of life is to do more than the normal, to be able to go on adventures, to be able to make memories and to utilise every opportunity and go forth. It is as much function as it is form. It is as much utility as it is exploration to lead a complete life, full of memories. With our flagship model Hilux, we aim to call on our valued customers to do everything they wish to, to Live a Fuller Life.

As a brand that continually evaluates market trends and evolving preferences, we recognize the increasing aspiration for a rugged, sturdy lifestyle utility vehicle and the Hilux ticks all the right boxes. Being a fine example of world-class engineering with unparalleled safety, and best-in-class comfort, Hilux is perfectly channelled to aid seamless mobility in difficult road conditions. We strongly believe that our patrons will carry on the legacy of this vehicle on Indian terrains, for many years to come.”

The Hilux with its powerful powertrain system of 2.8 L Four Cylinder Turbo-Diesel Engine, is available in option of 6- Speed Automatic and 6-Speed Manual Transmission. All the variants of Hilux are equipped with 4X4 drive capabilities along with many first-in-segment features such as Drive modes options (Power & Eco), Tire Angle Monitor & Front Parking Sensors for a smooth drive. In addition to a variety of remarkable features coupled with a robust engine, the Hilux also offers exceptional endurance, low maintenance cost, and great practicality for a variety of usage purposes. Furthermore, the Hilux’s water wading capability of 700mm makes it suitable for driving through Indian trails, setting new standards in its off-road capability.

Further, to supplement the amazing experience of Hilux, we are much excited to offer the specialised range of accessories for adventure-oriented customers’, truly reflective of the design concept. These range of recommended accessories will amplify the versatility of the Hilux. To know more about such accessories, we urge the customers to visit and explore at their nearest Toyota touchpoints.

The details of the Ex-showroom Price (grade-wise), are as follows:
Grades 44 MT Standard 44 MT High 4*4 AT High
Ex-showroom Price Rs. 33,99,000/- Rs. 35,80,000/- Rs. 36,80,000/-
Bookings for the Toyota Hilux opened today. Customers can make their bookings online on www.toyotabharat.com or also visit their nearest Toyota dealership. With Toyota’s virtual showroom, now the customers can seamlessly get a 360-degree external and internal views, check out all the available variants and colours and experience the key features as well.

Cabinet approves low-value promotional incentives for the Rupay debit card, transactions using BHIM-UPI

Cabinet approves low-value promotional incentives for the Rupay debit card, transactions using BHIM-UPI
Cabinet approves low-value promotional incentives for the Rupay debit card, transactions using BHIM-UPI

As per sources, the Union Cabinet has approved promotional incentives for BHIM (UPI) low-value transactions and Rupay debit cards.

As per multiple information, incentives of around Rs 2,600 crore have been approved for FY2022-23. These incentives will be given in exchange for using BHIM UPI and Rupay debit cards on a P2M (Person to Merchant) basis.

The Union Cabinet presided over by PM Modi, had earlier in 2021 approved a reward program to encourage the use of RuPayDebit cards and low-value (up to Rs 2,000) BHIM-UPI transactions (Person-to-Merchant (P2M)) across the nation.

What is a RuPay Debit Card?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established RuPay, a global financial services payment network in India, in 2012 with the goal of transitioning away from a cash-based economy.

A RuPay debit card is a plastic card that the bank issues to a customer who has an account with them and is used as a form of payment. There are many different varieties of RuPay debit cards, including the RuPay Classic, RuPay Platinum, RuPay Select, Contactless, and Government Schemes Debit Cards.

What is BHIM-UPI?

In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the locally created payment software BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money). It is a biometric payment system software that relies on the Aadhar platform and a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to enable e-payments made straight to banks.

Any mobile device, including smartphones, feature phones, and phones without an internet connection, can utilize it.

Panel Discussion on “Challenges of HR in MSMEs – Bharat Aatma-Nirbhar” on Jan 13

Panel Discussion on “Challenges of HR in MSMEs – Bharat Aatma-Nirbhar” on Jan 13
Panel Discussion on “Challenges of HR in MSMEs – Bharat Aatma-Nirbhar” on Jan 13

VIA HRD Forum, IMT Nagpur, Global Talent Company & NIPM Nagpur Chapter are jointly organizing a panel discussion on “Challenges of HR in MSMEs – Bharat Aatma-Nirbhar” on Friday, 13th January,  2023 from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001

Chief Guest,  D K Bakshi, Chief Mentor & CEO of Global Talent Company, New Delhi. Other eminent panelists will be Dr Suresh Pandilwar, Co-Chairman of VIA HRD Forum, Dr Smita Singh, Associate Professor of IMT Nagpur,  Shalu V Pillai, Leader HR OD of Global Talent Company, Harsh Kumar, OD Specialist of Global Talent Company will moderate the discussion.

The discussion will be held on Global Perspective & Challenges, Leadership Challenges in India & Opportunities for MSMEs; Challenges Faced in MSME VIDARBHA Region, Importance and Role of Industry & Academia Interface and Employee Engagement Leading to Cultural Transformation.

The event is supported by Ankur Seeds, Nagpur. For details & registration contact VIA : 0712-2561211 / 9922386398 or Suresh Pandilwar, Co-Chairman of VIA HRD Forum (9881012443) or Neelam Bowade, Convener of HRD Forum (9860264860), Saurabh Singh NIPM (9096464942).

Program is open for industrialists, Entrepreneurs, HR Professional / Managers, Management Students are cordially invited to attend the session at VIA Hall, says press note issued by Paramveer Sancheti, Chairman of VIA HRD Forum.

Watch Doordarshan in the coming days without set-top boxes

Watch Doordarshan in the coming days without set-top boxes
Watch Doordarshan in the coming days without set-top boxes

With the aid of digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners, viewers will soon be able to watch all free-to-air channels of official broadcaster Doordarshan without set top boxes.

These tuners would make it possible to receive free-to-air TV and radio channels by simply connecting a dish antenna with an LNB mounted on the building’s roof or side wall.

On Monday, the release of specifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for digital television receivers with integrated satellite tuners. These requirements would have to be followed when creating such television sets by television manufacturers.

Currently, set-top boxes must be purchased in order for television viewers to access both paid and free channels.

Even for the reception of Doordarshan’s non – encrypted free-to-air channels, the viewer must use a set-top box.

Right now, analogue transmission is being phased out by Doordarshan. Doordarshan will continue to use digital satellite transmission to broadcast free-to-air channels.

Tata Motors commences deliveries of the Ace EV to start a new era in last-mile deliveries

Tata Motors commences deliveries of the Ace EV to start a new era in last-mile deliveries
Tata Motors commences deliveries of the Ace EV to start a new era in last-mile deliveries

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today marked a significant leap forward in offering sustainable mobility solutions for intra-city cargo transport by commencing deliveries of the all-new Ace EV,India’s most advanced, zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle. The first fleet of the revolutionary Ace EVwas delivered to leading e-commerce, FMCG and courier companies, and their logistics service providers: Amazon, Delhivery, DHL (Express & Supply Chain), FedEx, Flipkart, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, MoEVing, Safexpress andTrent Limited.

The new Ace EV, unveiled in May 2022 and co-developed in rich collaboration with its users, has successfully completed stringent real-world market trials. Supported by a diligently curated ecosystem, the Ace EV comes with a holistic solution for hassle free e-cargo mobility and 5-year comprehensive maintenance package. Its robust performance with 100% uptime received an overwhelming response from customers. The Ace EV’s supporting ecosystem includes development and deployment of charging infrastructure, setting up of dedicated Electric Vehicle Support Centres for maximum fleet uptime, deployment of Tata Fleet Edge – the next-gen optimal fleet management solution, support of Tata UniEVerse, the proven enabling eco-system of relevant Tata Group companies, and partnerships with the country’s leading financiers for availing funding.

Flagging the first fleet of Ace EVs, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “The introduction of the Ace EVs on Indian roads marks a big step forward in the journey towards zero-emission cargo mobility. The holistic solution co-created with our partners effectively caters to a variety of intra-city distribution needs and delivers a superior value proposition to all stakeholders.We are grateful for the trust and support of our customers. Their encouraging response to Ace EV inspires us to accelerate our endeavour of sustainable mobility and support the nation’s net-zero aspirations.”

The Ace EV is the first product featuring Tata Motors’ EVOGEN powertrain that offers an unparalleled certified range of 154 kilometres. It delivers a safe, all-weather operation with an advanced battery cooling system and regenerative braking system to boost the driving range. The vehicle allows regular and fast charging capabilities for high uptime. It is powered by a 27kW (36hp) motor with 130Nm of peak torque, to ensure highest cargo volume of 208 ft³ and grade-ability of 22% allowing easy ascend in fully loaded conditions. The Ace EV’s container is made of lightweight, durable materials that perfectly suit the requirements of e-commerce logistics.

UIDAI sets guidelines for entities performing offline Aadhar verification

UIDAI sets guidelines for entities performing offline Aadhar verification
UIDAI sets guidelines for entities performing offline Aadhar verification

On Tuesday, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) called on a number of hygiene-related concerns and provided Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) a set of guidelines regarding enhanced safety precautions at the user level and techniques to further boost residents’ trust while using Aadhaar voluntarily for legal purposes.

OVSEs are the entities that do offline verification of an Aadhaar number holder for a valid purpose.

Offline verification is the use of Aadhaar for carrying out identity verification and KYC processes locally, without connecting to the Central Identities Data Repository of UIDAI.

“Entities have been informed to perform verification of Aadhaar after explicit consent of the Aadhaar number holder. These entities need to be courteous to residents and assure them about the security and confidentiality of their Aadhaar while conducting offline verification,’ the authority said in a press release.

According to the press release, entities are required to keep a log or record of the citizens’ express consent for any upcoming audits by UIDAI or other relevant legal authorities.

Instead of accepting Aadhar in physical form, the UIDAI asked OVSEs to verify Aadhaar via the QR Code present on all four forms of Aadhaar (Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, m-Aadhaar, and Aadhaar PVC card).

The authority insisted that as far as a person is able to prove their identity through other acceptable methods, no resident will be refused services because they choose not to or are unable to submit to offline Aadhaar verification.

It has been underlined that OVSEs need to provide residents with viable alternative means of identification in addition to Aadhaar, for rendering service.

“Verification entities, generally should not collect, use or store the Aadhaar number of the resident after having conducted offline verification of Aadhaar, UIDAI has informed OVSEs. Post verification, if the OVSE finds it necessary for any reason, to store a copy of Aadhaar, the OVSE must ensure that the Aadhaar number is redacted/masked and irretrievable,” UIDAI said.

Tampering with Aadhaar documents can be detected by offline verification, and tampering is a punishable offense and is liable for penalties under Section 35 of the Aadhaar Act.

In cases of misuse of information, verification entities need to inform UIDAI and the resident concern within 72 hours.

UIDAI has cautioned OVSEs not to perform offline verification on behalf of any other entity or person and ensure full cooperation with the Authority or law enforcement agencies in case of any investigation involving the misuse of Aadhaar.

Government establishes quality standards for digital TV receptacles and USB Type-C chargers

Government establishes quality standards for digital TV receptacles and USB Type-C chargers
Government establishes quality standards for digital TV receptacles and USB Type-C chargers

Standards for USB Type C plug, cables, and receptacles have been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in an effort to provide uniform charging options for smartphones and other electronic devices sold in the nation.

Three “significant” Indian Standards in the field of electronics have been published by the BIS, according to a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. For digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners, the first standard is the Indian Standard. A specification for televisions with built-in satellite tuners called Indian Standard IS 18112:2022 has been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards’ technical committee. When using a dish antenna with an LNB mounted in a suitable location on the building’s roof or side wall, TVs made to this Indian standard can receive Free-To-Air TV and Radio channels.

Indian Standard for USB Type C plugs, receptacles, and cables is the second norm. The Indian Standard IS/IEC 62680-1-3:2022 USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Speci?cation has been made available by the Bureau of Indian Standards. According to the statement released on Monday, this Indian standard is an adoption of the current international standard IEC 62680-1- 3:2022.

“This standard provides requirements for USB Type-C port, plug, and cables for use in various electronic devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, notebooks, etc.,” as per the the statement.

For the smartphones and other electronic devices available for purchase in the nation, this standard would offer standard charging solutions. As a result, consumers would need fewer chargers overall because they wouldn’t need to purchase a different charger each time they bought a new device. According to the statement, this would aid in the Government of India’s mission to reduce e-waste and advance sustainable development.

Previously, consumers had to keep a variety of chargers for the various electronic devices they owned, which resulted in additional costs, an increase in e-waste, and a great deal of inconvenience. Worldwide efforts are being made to address these issues, it said.

As per the statement, “The third Standard is Indian Standards for Video Surveillance Systems. Bureau of Indian Standards, through its technical committee on Alarms and Electronic Security Systems has developed a series of Indian Standard (IS 16910) on Video Surveillance Systems for use in Security Applications. IS 16910 series of Standards is an adoption of the International Standard IEC 62676 series.”

The standard provides a detailed outline of all the aspects of a Video Surveillance System such as requirements for its components like camera devices, interfaces, system requirements and tests to ascertain the image quality of the camera devices and also speci?es guidelines on e?cient installation of the system,” the statement said.

“Considering the constantly evolving technology in the security industry and the abundant options of VSS to choose from it has become cumbersome for the common person, be it the installers/ specifiers/ users, to pick the right set of VSS that exactly ?ts his intended use. This series of Standards would assist customers, installers and users in establishing their requirements, determining the appropriate equipment required for their intended application, and also provide means of evaluating objectively the performance of the VSS. This will also help in making the surveillance system more secure, robust and cost effective,” it said.

“Video Surveillance System (VSS) is an essential security component that is used almost everywhere to capture any unwanted activity. Due to the multitude of video cameras o?ered for sale in the marketplace, and the seemingly in?nite variety of camera features and options available, e?orts to procure the right video surveillance system that produce images of suitable quality for the intended use have become confusing and technically challenging. Also, the owners and or installers do not have a clear idea of the purpose of each video surveillance system and the level of detail needed to achieve that purpose,” it added.

The action follows the ministry’s actions regarding the common charge issue. An interministerial task force had been established by the ministry to address the problem.

A “broad consensus” had emerged among stakeholders on adoption of USB Type – C as a charging port for electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, during a meeting of the task force on November 16, 2022.

Nagpur’s Joshi sisters shines at Maharashtra State Olympic Games 2023

Nagpur’s Joshi sisters shines at Maharashtra State Olympic Games 2023
Nagpur’s Joshi sisters shines at Maharashtra State Olympic Games 2023

Nagpur’s Joshi sisters Snehal and Sanjana once again proved their dominance in the Triathlon events in the state, clinching the gold and silver medals respectively in the Maharashtra State Olympic Games 2023 here at the Balewadi Stadium here on Saturday.

The Joshi sisters, who had last year competed in the Asian Triathlon Cup in Nepal, trailed Pune’s Manasi Mohite after the swimming and cycling rounds but took charge in the 5000m road run to push the local favourite to the third spot.

Wardha’s Angad Ingalekar topped the men’s triathlon standings ahead of Pune’s Parth Mirge and Kolhapur’s Hrishikesh Patil.

In Aurangabad, which is hosting the fencing competition, local favourites Sayyad Ambir and Vaidehi Lohiya clinched the Men’s and Women’s Foil gold medals respectively. Ambir defeated his teammate Tejas Patil in the Men’s final while Lohiya got the better of Mumbai’s Vaibhavi Ingale in the Women’s summit clash.

In the archery events being held in Amravati, Nashik’s Men and Amravati’s Women clinched the Recurve Team gold medals while Pune’s Men and Women grabbed both golds on offer in the Compound category.

Nylon Manja in Nagpur stops a metro train

Nylon Manja in Nagpur stops a metro train
Nylon Manja in Nagpur stops a metro train

A Nylon Manja got caught in train’s pantograph at Lokmanya Nagar Metro Station in Nagpur, causing a Metro Train travelling between the Sitabuldi-Hingna Route to arrive at a halt.

The incident was brought to light by the travellers on this stretch of road after they recorded a video of it. Social media users have shared a video of the entire episode, which has gone viral and attracted criticism from the public.

Celebrate a healthy and mindful harvest festival with almonds !

Celebrate a healthy and mindful harvest festival with almonds
Celebrate a healthy and mindful harvest festival with almonds

INDIA, 09 January 2023: Harvest festival is celebrated across the globe and occurs around the main harvest period of different regions. India, with its diversity, celebrates this festival in various ways. However, the essence of it remains the same.It is called Maghi and is preceded by Lohri in North India, Magh Bihu in North-east, Uttarayan in the West, Pongal in the South and Makar Sankranti in the South and East. Celebrating this festival is a way of thanking for the successful harvests and feasting with one’s family and friends, with foods that are drawn from the crops.

During these occasions, as tradition dictates, we tend to indulge in a lot of sweets and savories. However, it is possible to modify them a little and make these celebrations a healthier one. For instance, instead of gifting a box of sweets to your friends and family, you can share a box of assorted almonds. Moreover, almonds are a “gift of good health” which can make for a healthy gifting substitute for these occasions. Almonds are known to be a source of  nutrients like magnesium, copper and dietary fiber, and are rich in proteinsalong with immunity-enhancingantioxidant vitamin E. Almonds are also high in unsaturated fats which are good for one’s health. Research supports multiple benefits of eating almonds, including heart health, type 2 diabetesmanagement and enhancing satiety. 

According to well-knownFitness Expert and Celebrity Master Instructor, Yasmin Karachiwala,” Festivities are a time for feasting and celebrations, and it is natural to indulge in them.My mantra in life is to balance things, which is why I enjoy these festivities fully but ensure to add a healthy twist to them. I would suggest the same for you given thathealth is a precious thing. So, while exchanging giftswithyour loved ones, I would recommend you swap the calorie-laden sweet boxes with a healthy substitute like almonds. These healthy nuts are also known to be a gift of good health and are a perfect gifting option for such occasions. Including almonds as a part of your daily diet can go a long way in ensuring good health and may keep several health concerns at bay. Almonds also contain satiating properties which may also help you to manage your weight!”

Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultantsaid, “Festivals are a great time to bond with your loved ones and express feelings of love, affection and care, but they are also a time when we throw caution to the wind and overindulge in festivefoods. To counter this, we can make mindful changes to the usual celebrations by substituting the traditional sweets and savories with a healthier option. One such option is almonds. Almonds are easily adaptable in many traditional Indian recipes and are also a good choice for snacking between meals. The best part about almonds is that they are easy and quick to flavour and go with just about any masala/spices making them a tasty and yet healthy addition to your festival food. Research suggests that almonds can help lower the blood sugar impact of carbohydrate foods that they are eaten with, which affects fasting insulin levels. Eating almonds as part of a healthy diet has also been shown to help lower total and LDL cholesterol and reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation.”

Talking about the various benefits of almonds, Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head –Dietetics, Max Healthcare –Delhisaid,”During Sankranti, a lot of us give way to our temptations, and tend to indulge in sweets and other deep fried snacks. A good way to control this, is by switching to gifting healthier items like dried fruits or nuts like almonds, which also make for good snacking. Replacing ultra-processed snacks, with dry, roasted or salted variants of almonds will not only help in keeping you satiated through the festivities, but also aid in your overall health. Research also suggests that regular consumption of almonds may reduce harmful LDL cholesterol levels and help maintain protective HDL cholesterol when included in a healthy diet. It may also help reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation for individuals with type-2 diabetes.”

Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Neha Ranglani mentioned,”While it is natural to indulge in some traditional delicacies during festivals, it is always wise to know when to draw a line. Sweets and savories, although gratifying in the short-term, have a far-reaching negative impact on our health in the long term. This makes it imperative to eatas healthilyas possible. This harvest festival, I would urge you to start your new year right by making some mindful changes to the traditional snacking. It can be simply substituting the traditional sweets with a handful of almonds.Almonds are a healthy addition to your diet as they have a host of essential nutrients such as vitamin e, iron, magnesium, zinc among others. Research suggests that consuming almonds daily may help control the progression of conditions such as pre-diabetes, and keep your heart healthy.”

Almonds from California are a natural, wholesome and quality food. The Almond Board of California promotes almonds through its research-based approach to all aspects of marketing, farming and production on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond growers and processors in California, many of which are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit www.almonds.in

Pre- Budget expectations for the Plastic & Polymer Industry 2023-24 By Jigish Doshi, President, Plastindia Foundation

Pre- Budget expectations for the Plastic & Polymer Industry 2023-24 By Jigish Doshi, President, Plastindia Foundation
Pre- Budget expectations for the Plastic & Polymer Industry 2023-24 By Jigish Doshi, President, Plastindia Foundation

Plastindia Foundation urges the government to lower the import on polymer and increase the custom duty on finished plastic products in Union Budget 2023-24 to support the domestic plastic industry

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24.Plastindia Foundation is hopeful that the hon’ble Finance Minister will frame the budget keeping in mind the overall growth and development of the entire plastic industry – from raw materials, and converter to machinery manufacturers. Plastindia Foundation’s motto is to put the Indian plastic industry on a high growth path – from USD 5 trillion in 2025 to an ambitious USD 25 trillionby 2045.

To drive this growth and to make India the global sourcing hub for plastic,Plastindia Foundation wholeheartedly supports the Make in India andAatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.However, we need support from the government to make this a reality:

⮚  The import duty on polymer should bebetween 5 – 7.5 %. India does not produce enough polymer and import is inevitable. Import duty on polymer needs to be lowered to make the Indian plastic industry more competitive

⮚  Custom duty on the finished plastic product should bea minimum of 20% or moreto support the domestic plastic processing industry

⮚  The government is focusing on renewable energy, and this presents an opportunity for the plastic industry. However, at present90% of the components for solar panels and windmills are imported and the products are only assembled in India.Toencourage the local manufacturers, thecustom duty on the import of components likeEVA, back sheet, metal frame, solar glassetc., should be at least20%.The plastic industry can play an important role in manufacturing EVA and back sheets

 

To promote industrialization in India, I would also request the hon’ble Finance Minister to consider the following:

 

⮚  Make uninterrupted power available at less than Rs 5 per unit. India has a high electricity rate and power fluctuation is also very high. This rate is at par with neighbouringcountries that makes uninterrupted power available to industries at a low cost

⮚  India should have a free labour law however the wages should not be so high that it makes the manufacturing industry globally uncompetitive.Labour law should come under the purview of the Central government and wages across the country – in tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 cities, should be uniform

⮚  GST should not be higher than 12% across product categories

⮚  Government should make land acquisition easy by identifying zones of land that are non-agricultural.Land from those zones should be made available easily without industries having to go through the formality of converting agricultural land to non-agricultural land. Also, the Government should start a new formula wherein developed land should be made available to industries on long-termleases. This will significantly lower the investment on land and make Indian industries globally competitive. Currently, the price of land is so high that project costsskyrocketed.China is using this formula for a very long time

⮚  Easy financeat reasonable interest rates from both banks and NBFCs should be made available to the industry

⮚  Compliances should be kept minimum. Also, if there areany technical errorsin following these compliances then it should be handled by a separate court. It should not be treated as criminal activity

Overall, we are expecting a budget that is industry-friendly and makes the domestic plastic industry more dynamic and globally competitive

108th ISC Award and Prize Winners

108th ISC Award and Prize Winners
108th ISC Award and Prize Winners

GOLD MEDALS

Ashutsh Mukhrjee Memorial Award – Prof Ajay Kumar Sood

Dr C V Raman Birth Centenary Award  – Prof S R Niranjana

S N Bose Birth Centenary Award – Prof Subhash Chandra Parija

S K Mitra Birth Centenary Award – Dr Ranjan Kumar Nandy

H J Bhabha memorial Award – Dr Kaushala Prasad Mishra

D S Kothari Memorial Award – Dr Syamal Roy – Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkota

…..

Gold Plated Brass Plaque

Prof R C Mehrotra Memorial Life Time Achievement Award – Dr U C Banerjee – Amity University, Mohali

Prof S S Katiyar Endowment lecture Award – Dr Kesturu S Girish – Tumkur University, Karnataka

Prof Archana Sharma memorial Award in Plant science – DrRajiv Pratap Singh – BHU, Varanasi

G K Manna Memorial Award – Dr Basant Kumar Das – ICAR Kolkota

MMActiv Pride of India Award Winners

Most Innovative Awards : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) , Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Most Interactive Awards : National Council of Science Museum (NCSM), Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Best Design Awards : Department of Science & Technology (DST), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Best State : Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST)

Most Informative Awards : Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

Special Recognition Awards : Primus SAM Pvt Ltd, Zoological Survey of India, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)

Best Exhibitor of the Year Award : Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Best Startup Award : MAHA 60

MHT CET 2023 Exam Date Released

MHT CET 2023 Exam Date Released
MHT CET 2023 Exam Date Released

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2023 exam date. The state has issued the MAH CET Exam calendar 2023 and has announced the tentative exam dates of various courses.

Candidates can download the MAH CET 2023 Time Table from the official website– mahacet.org. MHT CET 2023 exam will be conducted from May 9, 2023. Candidates can check the complete MHT CET Exam 2023 schedule below.

As per the CET Exam date 2023, the MHT CET 2023 PCM exam will be held from May 9 to 13, while the PCM paper will be held from May 15 to 20.

Along with the Engineering courses, Maharastra state cell conducts the CET for various other programs like Law, Arts, BEd and others.

As the state cell has announced the MHT CET 2023 exam date, candidates can expect the registration window to open soon.

MHT CET exam is held for admission to BE and BTech courses in various participating colleges of Maharashtra and the candidates are required to answer questions of Class 11th and 12th syllabus in the CET exam.

Complaint about Nylon Manja sale on 9823300100

Complaint about Nylon Manja sale on 9823300100
Complaint about Nylon Manja sale on 9823300100

The sale of kites and manja is increasing as the Festival of Kites approaches. To put a comprehensive ban on the lethal nylon manja, the Nagpur police asked for assistance from the public. The police established a mobile hotline (9823300100) to solicit information directly from the public regarding the sale of illicit nylon manja.

In addition to this, the public can reach the police by dialling the 100 or 112 emergency numbers.

According to a senior police official, police teams would undertake raids on store owners selling nylon manja throughout the city after getting personal information from locals.

Meanwhile,Tehsil and Shanti Nagar police teams conducted separate raids at two places in the city and collectively seized 658 nylon manja reels and arrested five persons.

The Tehsil police seized 120 reels of Nylon Manja and arrested three persons from Gandhibagh market.

The accused have been identified as Rakesh Punitram Sonboir (25), a resident of Plot No. 9, Bajrang Chowk, Bhavani Nagar, Pardi; Neeraj Kishore Baralia (25), a resident of Balaji Nagar and Gaurav Balkrishna Kumbhre (23), a resident of Marar Toli.

Acting on a tip-off, the police team raided the shop of the accused in Sut Market area

on Saturday and seized the Nylon Manja worth Rs 72,000. The cops also seized an Activa moped (MH- 49/AD-2433) from the accused.

A case under Section Sections 5, 14 of The Environment (Protection) Act read with Section 188 of Indian Penal Code was reg- istered against the accused.

Shanti Nagar police seized 658 manja reels collectively worth Rs 2.18 lakh from a Mini Truck and arrested two persons in this connection. The accused have been iden- tified as Habib Sheikh Rafique Sheikh (20), a resi- dent of Itwari and Rajesh Prabhu Dhurwe (30), a resi- dent of Bhaldarpura.

The Mini truck was also seized by the police. Truck driver Kalyani and his accom- plice Sonu are absconding, police said.

Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Season 5 in Nagpur from Jan 8 to 22

Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Season 5 in Nagpur from Jan 8 to 22
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Season 5 in Nagpur from Jan 8 to 22

Nagpur: The Season 5 of country’s first multisport grassroots festival Khasdar Krida Mahotsav, conceptualised by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, will begin in Nagpur City on January 8. The fifth edition of this multisport discipline will be played at almost all corners of the city from January 8 to 22, 2023.

The event will be inaugurated at the synthetic track of the Divisional Sports Complex, Mankapur at 5.30 pm by the President of the Indian Olympic Association, former sprinter P T Usha and Mithali Raj, former Captain of Indian women’s cricket team. The function will be presided over by Union Minister Nitinji Gadkari. Former Energy Minister of Maharashtra State BJP President Chandrasekhar Bawankule and Maharashtra Sports Minister Girish Mahajan will be present.

This information was given by the Organizer of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Sandeep Joshi in a press conference on Friday held at Hotel Centre Point in Ramdaspeth. Dr. Sudhir Dive, Secretary, of the Sports Festival Committee, Piyush Ambulkar, Dr. Vivek Avasare, Dr. Padmakar Charmode, Ashish Mukim, Ashfaq Shaikh, Amit Sampat and others were present.

Khasdar Krida Mahotsva, which is an important platform for sportsmen in Nagpur, will run from 8th to 22nd January 2022. As many as 55 sports will be played in this Sports Festival at 63 grounds or sports venues in different parts of the city. Interestingly, the decision to hold Vidarbha level competition in this year’s festival has also been taken by the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Committee.

The games that would be part of the fifth edition comprise football, kho-kho, lawn tennis, basketball, carrom, athletics, swimming, volleyball, badminton, hockey, chess, kabaddi, table tennis, cycling, girls box cricket, wrestling, bodybuilding, divyang games, archery, taekwondo, boxing, rifle shooting, fencing, malkhamb, gymnastics, bench press powerlifting, yog kriya, judo, soft ball, sepak takraw, handball, cricket, tug of war, marathon, marshal art, karate, aatya patya, pittu, langdi and many Indian games.

Under 16 boys and girls basketball tournament will be held at the local level. The tournament will be held at Hanuman Nagar Sports Club and Players Basketball Gymkhana, Gadikhana from January 9 to 14. The Maharashtra Invitational Basketball Tournament matches will be played between January 15 and 21 at the courts of Nutan Bharat Yuvak Sangh and Nagpur Amateur Sports Association. A total cash prize of Rs 3.88 lakh will be given to the winners in basketball.

Khasdar Krida Mahotsav in numbers:

• Days – 15

• Games — 54

• Venues – 62

• Teams – 2280

• Officials – 5000

• Participants – 54000

• Matches – 12020

• Trophies – 688

• Medals – 11939

• Prize Money – Rs 1,30,87,743

Climbing the Everest beyond the Everest; that’s how Ada Yonath describes her ‘Ribosome’ journey

Climbing the Everest beyond the Everest; that’s how Ada Yonath describes her ‘Ribosome’ journey
Climbing the Everest beyond the Everest; that’s how Ada Yonath describes her ‘Ribosome’ journey

Expecting humans to develop resistance in any case, most pharmaceutical companies have stopped searching for new antibiotics, said Nobel Laureate, Dr. Ada Yonath, in her talk at the 108th Indian Science Congress.

Dr. Yonath, has developed a technique called ‘cryocrystallography’ in which protein crystals are rapidly cooled thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional X-Ray crystallography techniques. She was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for her research into atomic structure and function of cellular called ribosomes. Her later research was concerned with determining the atomic structure of antibiotics.

She presented her work as “a modest contribution” towards controlling or combating antibiotic resistance. “Most pharmaceutical companies have stopped searching for new antibiotics,” she said. The human body will develop resistance to existing antibiotics because “apparently bacteria want to live.” Her research for combating this antibiotics resistance is therefore of utmost importance.

On her journey in science, she said “Curiosity and passion brought me to where I am now, while enjoying the work.”  There is a need to foster curiosity-based research, she stressed.  “When I became a young scientist, I thought that the translation of the instructions embedded in the genetic code into proteins is one the most interesting life processes.  Therefore, I focused on it,” she said.

She said, there are about 25,000 different types of proteins in an adult human body.  Each of the 100,000 billion cells in human bodies contains around a billion protein molecules, and these are produced constantly.

Taking lessons from the bear’s winter sleep, she said their ribosomes are orderly packed on the inner side of their cell membranes, indicating that Ribosomes can be orderly packed.  Ribosomes had been considered  non-crystallizable.  The solution was crystallisation of ribosomes from bacteria that live under extreme conditions, since they are more robust and may possess the tendency to pack orderly, she said.

Revealing the human behind the scientist, Dr. Yonathdescribed being ‘awarded’ “The Best Grandma of The Year” by her granddaughter as her life’s “biggest achievement,” to loud applause from the enthralled audience.

Earlier, Dr. Subhash Chaudhari, Vice Chancellor, RTM Nagpur University felicitated Dr. Yonath with a ceremonial gold medal and made the opening remarks. Dr. Prashant B. Maheshwari, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, RTMNU, introduced the eminent speaker. Dr. Shyam Koreti, Associate Dean, Humanities, conducted the programme and proposed a vote of thanks. Prominently present were Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sajay Dudhe, Registrar Dr. Raju Hiwase, Deans Dr. Sanjay Kavishwar and Dr. Dattatray Wathode, and the Nobel Laureate’s daughter, Dr. Hagitha Yonath.

No need to visit bank to update KYC if you have done this already; Check what RBI said for banks’ verification process

No need to visit bank to update KYC if you have done this already; Check what RBI said for banks’ verification process
No need to visit bank to update KYC if you have done this already; Check what RBI said for banks’ verification process

According to the RBI, bank account holders who have already submitted valid documents previously and haven’t changed their residence need not any longer go to their bank branches to update their “know your customer” (KYC) information. They can instead submit a self-declaration through an email address, a registered mobile number, ATMs, or any other digital channel if there hasn’t been a change in their KYC information. Following Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das’ remarks that banks shouldn’t demand branch visits for KYC updates, the central bank released recommendations for the same on Thursday.

“As per the present guidelines, if there is no change in KYC information, a self-declaration to that effect from the individual customer is sufficient to complete the re-KYC process. “The banks have been advised to provide facility of such self-declaration to the individual customers through various non-face-to-face channels such as registered email-id, registered mobile number, ATMs, digital channels (such as online banking/internet banking, mobile application), letter, etc., without need for a visit to a bank branch,” it said.

Customers can provide a revised or updated address through any of these methods if there is only a minor address change, and the bank will verify the declared address within two months of receiving the revised or updated address. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002 requires banks to keep their data current and relevant by conducting regular checks and updates, according to the RBI (PMLA).

If the KYC documents found in bank records do not comply with the current list of officially recognised documents—passport, driver’s licence, evidence of Aadhaar number ownership, voter identity card, NREGA employment card, and letter from the National Population Register—a fresh KYC process is required. Additionally, it is required in situations where the earlier-submitted KYC document’s validity may have run out.

“Individual customers of banks are encouraged to get more information on the different options available to them from their bank for (a) completing re-KYC (such as submission of self-declaration through various non-face-to-face channels); or (b) completing fresh KYC by visiting a bank branch or remotely through V-CIP.”

Cancellation and short termination of passenger trains

Cancellation and short termination of passenger trains
Ashadhi special trains from July 6

Cancellation and short termination of passenger trains to execute various types of maintenance blocks.  

Central Railway Nagpur Division operates various types of maintenance block in the month of Jan -2023 on every Saturday & Sunday.

Repercussions on Mail/Express/Passenger Trains due to above work as under:

A) Cancellation of train

Sr. No. Train no. From – To Journey Commence On
1 01315 Wardha – Ballarshah Memu 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 14.01.2023, 15.01.2023, 21.01.2023, 22.01.2023, 28.01.2023, 29.01.2023
2 01316 Ballarshah – Wardha Memu
3 01372 Wardha – Amaravati Memu
4 01371 Amaravti – Wardha Memu
5 01367 Badnera – Narkher Memu
6 01368 Narkher – Badnera Memu

B)  Diversion Of Trains 

Sr. No. Train no. From – To Short Terminated  Journey Commence On
1 08804 Gondia – Ballarshah Memu  Chanda Fort 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 14.01.2023, 15.01.2023, 21.01.2023, 22.01.2023, 28.01.2023, 29.01.2023

All concerned to please note.

Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Supplies Hydrogen Fuel Cell Module for a Proto Examination and Feasibility Study purposes, Contributing to Nation’s Energy Self-reliance and Carbon Neutral Goals

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Promotes Holistic Approach to Clean and Green Vehicle Mobility on the ‘World Biofuel Day 2024’
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Promotes Holistic Approach to Clean and Green Vehicle Mobility on the ‘World Biofuel Day 2024’

06 Jan 2023, Bengaluru: In line with its mission of “Producing Happiness for All”, which seeks to contribute towards establishing a ‘future-proofed’ sustainable society that is in harmony with nature, Toyota has been developing green and clean technologies promoting sustainability across regions. Being pioneers in electrified and other green vehicle technologies, the company strives to offer array of electrified and alternate fuel vehicles to minimize CO2 emissions by taking into consideration the energy generation, infrastructure readiness and consumer adoption of each country/region. Further, globally Toyota is committed to Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and aims to achieve Net Carbon Zero in Manufacturing Operations by 2035.

Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are powered by hydrogen which produce no tailpipe emissions, being the cleanest fuel. Green hydrogen is generated from renewable energy sources and can provide storage requirements for solar and wind energy which is critical for their rapid take off at a greater scale. Hydrogen has higher energy density over batteries, can store energy for a longer duration and is portable, thus making it an excellent energy carrier for diverse applications. With these advantages, hydrogen can play a significant role in our country’s goal toward achieving energy self-reliance and mitigating carbon emissions. 

On a broader perspective, Toyota continues to focus on the hydrogen technology and promotion of the fuel cell module usage across various sectors to enhance wider adoption and achieve scalability. The hydrogen fuel cell module provides energy source to serve various applications which is essentially the key to realise competitiveness and creation of future sustainable hydrogen society. Further to achieve zero CO2 emissions in more challenging applications such as trucks and heavy transport, trains, buses, aviation, shipping, forklifts, and industrial processes, hydrogen will play an important role. Towards this direction, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the supply of its Fuel Cell Module (one unit) to Ashok Leyland to build fuel-cell commercial vehicle in India for proto examination and feasibility study purpose.

When it comes to hydrogen based electrified vehicle technology, fuel cell module is the heart which powers the hydrogen electric power train. Toyota given its strong technological capabilities intends to move forward in sure-footed steps to promote and enhance the use of fuel-cell modules in India, to develop zero carbon emission vehicles.

Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell-based technology can help enable faster shift away from fossil fuels, promoting renewable energy, achieving energy self-reliance, and mitigating carbon emissions. Moreover, given India’s energy mix, its unique consumer profile and needs, infrastructure readiness, and the Government’s diversified efforts towards becoming ‘Atma Nirbhar’ in energy by 2047, Toyota is advancing mobility solutions with greater agility, thereby introducing, and supporting multiple clean technology pathways by joining hands with other stakeholders with mutual interest and aim to contribute to our nation’s carbon neutral targets.

 

Commenting on this clean mobility initiative, Mr. Sudeep S. Dalvi, Senior Vice President and Chief Communication Officer of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said “We are extremely happy to supply Hydrogen Fuel Cell Module to Ashok Leyland for building Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle for proto examination and feasibility study purpose. Reducing tailpipe emissions and carbon footprint has always been extremely important for us at Toyota and we are also committed to contribute towards the national target of energy self-reliance. Globally, the energy industry is working on the technological innovations of carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and biofuels. Through this initiative, we hope to promote wider use of hydrogen as a fuel which can help to create a hydrogen society in harmony with nature.”

The Government of India announced the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) in the Union Budget for 2021-2022. NHM has drawn a road map for the usage of hydrogen as an energy source. This mission aims to push for the implementation of hydrogen energy that will drive the country in the right direction of making the best out of the renewable energy sector. Aligning with this, Toyota is enhancing its technological strengths to capitalize on the most abundant elements on earth for a better, safer, and cleaner alternative fuel option.

Toyota provides products that inspire customers to think, “this is practical to use” based on a sustainable and realistic approach.  Based on the idea that cleaner vehicles contribute to the environment only when they come into widespread use, TKM are continually enhancing the line-ups of electrified vehicles (recent offerings of strong hybrid electric vehicles as Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross) and conduct pilot studies of alternate fuel-based vehicle technologies (such as Mirai and Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Mobility) to promote awareness on sustainable mobility.

Talking on this move, Dr. N. Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer of Ashok Leyland, said “Ashok Leyland is excited to collaborate with Toyota Kirloskar Motor to bring their globally renowned and proven fuel cell module system to the commercial vehicle sector in India. Ashok Leyland’s track record in bringing innovative and differentiated products combined with Toyota’s technology leadership in fuel cells has created a massive opportunity to conduct proto examination and feasibility study towards decarbonizing both goods and people transportation.”

The fuel cell electric vehicles use a propulsion system like that of electric vehicles, where energy stored as hydrogen is converted to electricity by the fuel cell. These FCEV are fuelled with pure hydrogen gas stored in a tank. Similar to conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, FCEVs are equipped with other advanced technologies to increase efficiency, such as regenerative braking systems that capture the energy lost during braking and store it in a battery. 

Globally, Toyota is implementing various initiatives to realize a hydrogen society, promoting fuel cells utilization for commercial vehicles, and increasing industrial uses. Toyota FC Modules are used by Commercial OEM to manufacture FC Truck, FC Bus in Japan, Europe, China, North America and presently in India. 

Gravolite Partners with Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023

Gravolite Partners with Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023
Gravolite Partners with Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023

Gravolite, one of the leading sports mat manufacturers in India, became the official supplier of Professional Mats for the Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023.

Maharashtra Government has organized the Maharashtra Mini Olympic Games 2022-23 from January 2 to January 12 2023. In this event, 39 games are included which will be played in nine districts of the state. The tournament will witness participation of around 1,04,056 people including players, referees and coaches.

Gravolite mats will be used throughout the tournament considering the infrastructural requirement and the safety and well-being of the athletes.
 
Vaibhav Somani, Director Gravolite, said, “We are excited to be the official supplier of Professional Mats for Maharashtra Mini Olympics 2023. Such events create a viable platform for sportspeople to showcase their abilities and for organization’s like us to let the sportspeople experience our technologically advanced mats. We have been manufacturing world-class mats to safeguard the health and well-being of the players. Sometimes, playing such combat sports on ground soil can cause severe injuries or lifelong disabilities to the athletes. But, with Gravolite Kabaddi mats, they get the desired cushion base and floor padding which helps athletes to maneuver moves without having to sustain injury. Further practiing and performing on professional mats enables sportspeople to perform better on international tournaments too.”
 
He further added that Maharashtra Mini Olympics is a prestigious tournament initiated by the Maharashtra Government, thus providing high-quality international mats is our priority.
 
A spokesperson from Maharashtra Mini Olympic  said, “We are excited to have Gravolite as a professional mats supplier and manufacturing partner in our event, and we look forward to many more associations with Gravolite in the future, too.”

MX Studios collaborates with Dubai Economy & Tourism, to bring an adventure-filled mini-series ‘A Spin Around Dubai’

MX Studios collaborates with Dubai Economy & Tourism, to bring an adventure-filled mini-series 'A Spin Around Dubai'
MX Studios collaborates with Dubai Economy & Tourism, to bring an adventure-filled mini-series 'A Spin Around Dubai'

06  January, 2023, Mumbai, India: India’s leading OTT platform, MX Player is recognized for catering to its audiences’ diverse needs with engaging content across genres and formats. With a view towards building a wholesome entertainment ecosystem, MX Studios announces its association with Dubai Economy & Tourism for an adventure-packed three episodic mini-series ‘A Spin Around Dubai’. Starring siblings Jamie and Jesse Lever, the series will stream exclusively on MX Player starting today (5th January 2023). 

Popular comedy duo and siblings, Jamie and Jesse Lever who are known for their whimsical content share a passion for adventure during family holidays. On the hunt for their next destination, they choose Dubai, a city that offers timeless experiences and adventures. Only, this journey has a twist as they head to Dubai with no itinerary and just a spinning wheel in hand that decides where they head to in the city. The series explores nine exciting locations and quirky activities that the siblings undertake with their own comical twists. From witnessing a desert sunrise in a hot air balloon to a fountain show with a magnificent view of the Burj Khalifa, or experiencing the edge walk on the 53rd floor of the Sky Views Observatory, to meeting master chef Vineet Bhatia who matches the duo’s vibe, Jamie and Jesse will take the audiences through some of Dubai’s finest locations whilst being their hilarious selves.

TRAILER LINK: https://bit.ly/ASpinAroundDubai_OfficialTrailer 

Bader Ali Habib, Head of Region – South Asia, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, commented: “We were thrilled to team up with MX Player to launch its new mini-series, designed to inspire Indian travelers to explore Dubai and all the excitement the city has to offer. As one of the most Instagrammed cities in the world, Dubai offers a diverse range of backdrops, from untouched landscapes to world-class attractions and experiences. Jamie and Jesse are truly a fun duo, popular for their brilliant comedy and we look forward to seeing Indian audiences journey our city in the true ‘Lever’ fashion.”

Elaborating on their adventures, Jamie Lever said, “This is our first series together and we are extremely excited to see how the audiences react. We hope we have managed to create excitement and showcase the true connection with Dubai, its people, and its culture. This series taught me that sometimes, the best experiences are those which are unplanned and I think both Jesse and I can’t wait to come back to Dubai for more such adventures and let that wheel keep spinning” 

Jesse Lever further added saying, “Other than getting the chance to discover such a wonderful city and its adrenaline filled activities with Jamie – it was the unique experience that ‘A Spin Around Dubai’ offered us. Dubai has always been known for its innovative experiences and architecture but what we’ve shot is a variety of memorable experiences and I can’t wait for audiences to stream the show and start planning their unplanned vacation.” 

MX Player’s branded content arm, MX Studios creates bespoke solutions for various brands.

Unravel the true spirit of Dubai with ‘A Spin Around Dubai’ that will stream exclusively on MX Player from 5th January 2023

Now pay your Water Bills on mobile right from your home

Now pay your Water Bills on mobile right from your home
Now pay your Water Bills on mobile right from your home

Its new year-2023 gift for Nagpuians. Now water consumers, especially senior citizens, working women men, can pay their water bills upto Rs 1 lakh right on a mobile click.  The Nagpur Municipal Corporation & Orange City Water have provided the ‘Bhim UPI QR Code  payment option right on the water bills of water consumers. With this QR code consumers can make payments through any payment app (Phone Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayTm or any other app) as well as all Mobile Banking Apps and that too right from his home.Earlier the facility was available on the Online portal www.ocwindia.com & Nagpur Water App now QR Code has been printed on the consumers water bill.

OCW Chief Executive Officer, Sanjoy Roy  inaugurated the service by scanning QR code on water bills and making payment of his personal water bills.  Chief Operating officer Mr Rahul Kulkarni, Director Mr KMP Singh & other senior officials Vinod Gupta, Pravin Sharan, Mr Amol Pande  Mr Moloy were present on the occasion.   Rather than visiting NMC-OCW zone offices or  CCC’s and waiting in queues , water consumers now have various easy options available for paying water bills right from mobiles at their fingertips.

Consumers can also avail Online Billing facility @ www.ocwindia.com & official mobile app ‘Nagpur Water’ . All the services provided are  simple and easy to use, safe and provide transparency too.

It must be mentioned here, as part of Essential Services , all of NMC-OCW zonal offices and Customer Service Centre are operating in official timings ,to avoid rush and long queues  NMC-OCW  appealed to consumers to use BHIM-UPI QR code and other options of online payment of water bills.

For any other information or complaints regarding water supply please contact
NMC-OCW Toll Free Number: 1800-266-9899

Flipkart launches ‘Flipkart Green’, an e-store for sustainable products

Flipkart launches ‘Flipkart Green’, an e-store for sustainable products
Flipkart launches ‘Flipkart Green’, an e-store for sustainable products

Bengaluru – January 05, 2023: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today launched ‘Flipkart Green’, a dedicated virtual store on its app, bringing together lakhs of sustainable products to cater to customers looking to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. 

‘Flipkart Green’ aims to provide access to information and better availability of globally certified sustainable products to customers looking for sustainable brands and products. To begin with, a vast selection of fashion, beauty and makeup, grooming, healthcare, food, home and lifestyle products are being made available from over 40 brands. This will further expand to include products from many other categories including healthcare, food, sports and fitness, toys, stationery,  electronics and appliances as well. 

In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in customers rethinking the impact of their consumption on the health of the planet as well as their own health. With customers starting to adopt sustainable products such as bamboo toothbrushes, reusable grocery bags, reusable water bottles and dishcloths to name a few, the ‘Flipkart Green’ Store will bring shoppers one step closer to having easy access to such sustainable products. 

Speaking about ‘Flipkart Green’, Amitesh Jha, Senior Vice President, Category and Marketplace at Flipkart said, “At Flipkart, we view sustainability as a holistic approach that encompasses the environment, individuals, and society. Through the ‘Flipkart Green’ Sustainability Store, we aim to create a sustainable, equitable and a more inclusive e-commerce ecosystem. We have consistently endeavored to integrate sustainability across business functions through initiatives ranging from electric mobility, green buildings, renewable energy  to plastic-free packaging. This initiative will continue to bring various mindful brands under one umbrella through a one-stop online destination, for customers. This also aligns with our goal to promote sustainably sourced products towards improving social, economic and environmental well-being of the larger ecosystem.”

Through this introduction, the platform aspires to bring about a positive impact and create shared value for the community and the planet. This step will inspire thoughtful purchase decisions while being informative, consumer-first and environment conscious.

‘Flipkart Green’ will offer an immersive and engaging experience for truly sustainability-inclined shoppers with multiple product options. Given the increased knowledge of the advantages of sustainable products that customers now have, this one-stop destination will aptly help them navigate to eco-friendly choices. 

Sustainability has been a core tenet in Flipkart’s vision to democratize e-commerce in India and it has taken several initiatives over the past two years in its effort to protect the planet. A few of these initiatives include:

  • Flipkart’s partnership with Canopy Planet, a not-for-profit environmental organization, for responsible sourcing of sustainable packaging and man-made cellulosic fibers, joining the Pack4Good and CanopyStyle initiatives
  • Flipkart being part of the Climate Group’s global electric mobility initiative, EV100, and committing to 100% EVs in its logistics fleet by 2030
  • Becoming the only e-commerce company in India to commit to net-zero targets by 2040, in alignment with the Government of India’s commitment to Net Zero by 2070. 

Mechanical thrombectomy after 16 hours in acute ischemic stroke at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur

Mechanical thrombectomy after 16 hours in acute ischemic stroke at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur
Mechanical thrombectomy after 16 hours in acute ischemic stroke at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur

Mr. DS, was happily attending his son’s marriage in his village about 350 Kms from Nagpur when he developed acute onset of right hemiparesis with inability to speak. He was referred to us but due to the distance he could reach the hospital about 16 hours from the onset. On arrival his symptoms had progressed and he had severe disabling stroke with right hemiplegia, impaired right sided visual field and global aphasia which means complete inability to speak or understand spoken language. He underwent an emergency MRI brain with angiogram which showed occlusion of the left sided blood vessels of brain with patchy infarcts. These imaging findings pointed towards a clear clinicoradiological mismatch which suggested that his brain still had a significant amount of tissue that was not irreversibly damaged and hence could be saved. 

Hence patient was taken for mechanical thrombectomy by Dr. Amit Bhatti- Interventional Neurologist and Stroke Specialist at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur and artery was opened using combination aspiration catheter and stent retriever. 

Post procedure patient had a remarkable recovery within 24 hours of procedure. After 3 months of follow up, the patient had recovered completely. 

Mechanical thrombectomy is a novel procedure in which special devices like retrievable stents and aspiration catheters are used to retrieve clot from the vessels in the brain. This is procedure is usually recommended within 6 to 8 hours from the onset of paralysis, however in selected cases the window period  can be extended upto 24 hours. So, if patients experience symptoms of stroke like drooping of face to one side, imbalance, loss of vision, weakness of arms or leg of one side or difficulty in speaking or understanding spoken language then they should immediately rush to a stroke-thrombectomy ready centre which is capable of treating such cases.

About Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd.:

Wockhardt Hospitals is a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals with facilities in Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot, South Mumbai & North Mumbai. All Wockhardt Hospitals have state-of-the-art infrastructure and globally benchmarked processes to enable Patient Care & Safety. Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd. is one of the few professionally managed corporate hospital groups in the country which prioritizes patient safety and quality of care at the core of its strategy. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients.

Science Technology Open Doors to Enhancement of Environment and Quality Life

Science Technology Open Doors to Enhancement of Environment and Quality Life
Science Technology Open Doors to Enhancement of Environment and Quality Life

“Understanding Ecosystem for Health“, was the theme of Children’s Science Congress during the 108th ISC held at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University on 04 January at 10.00 am at the Main Dome. The objective of National Children’s Science Congress programme is to exhibit creativity and innovativeness, more particularly to solve societal problems.

The inauguration programme saw the release of the Abstract Book of Children’s Science Congress at the hands of Dr. Subhash R.  Chaudhari, Vice Chancellor, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Chief Guest Dr. Satish Wate, Former Director, CSIR NEERI, Nagpur and Former Chairman, Recruitment and Assessment Board (RAB), CSIR, New Delhi. Also present was Dr.Vijay Laxmi Saxena, General President, ISCA , Dr.Manoranjan Mohanty, Head, NCSTC, Govt of India, Dr. R.  Ramamurthy, Ex General President, ISCAand Dr. Nishikant Raut, Convener, National Adolescent Science Conference.

Dr. Subhash R.  Chaudhary, in his speech emphasized “what we read by itself is not complete education, it is very important to adopt a research culture to complete that education and it is equally important to inculcate the temperament of researchin children”. He added that if the children are shown the scientific direction, then they can easily solve even the biggest of problems.

In this direction, Dr. Satish Wate too commented that it was essential that children are encouraged to participate in science exhibitions which would pave a path to them being selected in big events like Vigyan Bharati. He quoted: “You Learn, You Perform, You Exhibit”. Besides, he also spoke about ‘Self-Reliant India’ in relation to the aspects like the Covid Vaccine success in India, Defence, Agriculture and Space missions. He urged the children to draw inspiration from the former President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Dr. Vijay Laxmi Saxena the next speaker quoted Ravindranath Tagore – “The highest education is that does not merely gives us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence”. She said – “ISC is committed to spreading the concept of SustainabileDevelopment of Research, Production and Environment”. She also spoke on science & technology being important pillars for the sustainable growth of our country.

The ‘Vote of Thanks’ was delivered by Dr. S. Rama Krishna, General Secretary ISA. He also expressed his gratitude to all the students and the guests. The program was conducted by Ankita Moon.

‘Swachh Mohalla Competition’ by NMC & Nagpur@2025

‘Swachh Mohalla Competition’ by NMC & Nagpur@2025
‘Swachh Mohalla Competition’ by NMC & Nagpur@2025

Nagpur@2025 along with Nagpur Municipal Corporation is organizing a Swachh Mohalla Competition under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Under the Swachh Mohalla Competition, any group of citizens can form a unit or locality and will be eligible to compete.

The citizens who are willing to take part in the competition will be having 100% support from the NMC which will be appointing a volunteer for every Mohalla. Other than the volunteers, NMC is keen on providing the citizens with all the logistical help.

The idea behind this competition is that the NMC wants maximum involvement of the citizens. The concept is for Mohallas/RWAs to take ownership of the area and ensure the governance through various arms of NMC as well as their own collective responsibility of making their unit clean, hygienic, and well-managed across the standard parameters.

The NMC team and the Nagpur@2025 team will ensure that participating Mohallas/RWAs receive special support in the form of speedy response through specialized helplines.

Eligibility & Participation:

  1. Mohalla will be a defined unit comprising not less than 200 homes and not exceeding 500 homes. Mohalla includes self-contained Gated Communities.
  2. The Mohalla or the RWA will submit applications through the online link shared or through the offline printed forms available at the Zonal Offices of NMC. Zonal offices will extend appropriate help to the citizens as required.
  3. The applications must be supported/ signed by at least 10 homes in the Mohalla/ Gated Community.

Period of Competition, Evaluation & Award:

  1. The competition will be held till March 31, 2023.
  2. The Mohalla will be evaluated immediately after the application is received for determining its current status on the specified parameters.
  3. Monthly and weekly evaluations shall be carried out by the NMC.
  4. The final results will be declared in the month of April 2023.

Guidelines and Parameters on which the evaluations will be carried out:

  1. Waste Collection (pick-up by NMC vendor) must be done daily.
  2. Source Segregation, door-to-door and gate collection of green (wet or biodegradable), dry (non-biodegradable), and domestic hazardous waste.
  3. Ban on use of single-use plastic bags in every shop/vendor in Mohalla.
  4. Swachhta App usage by the citizens.
  5. Composting of wet waste.
  6. Awareness activities, cleanliness messaging amongst all citizens/shops/etc.
  7. Ensuring non-dumping of construction debris through association and NMC also.
  8. Cleaned Garden/ Public spaces/ Parking spaces.
  9. Specific innovations undertaken for waste management and /or cleanliness.
  10. Management of Animal and Dog poop.
  11. Public Toilet Management through the NMC team that is ensuring operations and hygiene.
  12. Black spot removal and monitoring.
  13. Litter bins with street vendors and shops/ establishments in the Mohalla/ campus.
  14. Red Spot (spitting) monitoring and elimination.
  15. Implementation of the RRR principle, (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) along with dry segregation.
  16. Upkeep of Strom water drains through NMC.
  17. Rewards and Recognition Programmes for citizens/ cleaning staff etc.

In order to encourage the citizens, the NMC has even kept prizes for the participants which are categorized as follows:

First Prize- (3 groups or units) with a prize of a total value of Rs 75 lakh

Second Prize- (top 5 groups or units) with a prize of a total value of Rs 50 lakh

Third prize- (top 7 groups or units) with a prize of a total value of Rs 35 lakh

The prize amount will be granted in the form of a development fund for each participant Mohalla/ RWA to be utilized in consultation with the winner. Along with the prize money, certificate and medals will also be provided.

In a press conference held on Wednesday, the NMC Commissioner, Radhakrishnan B, Additional Commissioner, Ram Joshi, Past President of the VED Council, Shivkumar Rao, and Convener of Nagpur@2025, Nimish Sutaria have urged the citizens to take part in the competition by participating in large numbers. Radhakrishnan. B said “Sizeable contribution is expected from the citizens. A comparison will be done assessing the before and after look of the Mohalla. Citizens can drop a what’s app message on the number: 8380002025 for any assistance during the competition. Additionally, the citizens should start using the Swachhta App as far as possible.”

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In future, diabetics will need only one insulin dose a week

In future, diabetics will need only one insulin dose a week
In future, diabetics will need only one insulin dose a week

 Injecting daily dose of insulin before having food is a part of routine for many people living with diabetes, be it type 1 or type 2. Many had to inject the insulin twice or thrice in a day as per requirements. This will soon become the thing of past.

The future insulin will be glucose sensitive and ‘smart’. It will understand patient’s need and release the exact amount of insulin the patient needs. Taking this insulin once in a week will be enough and most importantly, the next level of insulin will be available in the form of a pill to swallow replacing painful injections.

The doctors who spoke about advancements in diabetes and heart treatment told many exciting things about monitoring and treatment of both the lifestyle-based diseases on Wednesday in a plenary session of the 108th Indian Science Congress. Dr. S.G.Vasista, senior pulmonologist, chaired the session.

Interestingly, both the speakers – Cardiologist Dr ShantanuSengupta and Diabetologist Dr Sunil Surajprasad Gupta – and the chairman were from Nagpur.

“Machine learning, artificial intelligence and smart watches are helping doctors in identifying diseases at earlier stages. In India, we have a huge number of people suffering from pre-diabetic and pre-hypertensive conditions. Tests should start from age of 30 years for men and 40 years for women,” said Dr Sengupta, Director, Sengupta Hospital and Research Institute, Nagpur.

He added that it has become easier with the advanced monitoring tools like watches and mobile applications to keep vital records of heart pumping and sugar levels. But, one must apply mind while using this artificial intelligence. “These machines are to help us out and not to add into our stress. So, use them but always apply your mind,” said Dr Sengupta.

Adding into this, Dr Sunil Surajprasad Gupta, Fellow of American College of Endocrinology and FRCP (London, Glasgow & Edinburgh), said that the diabetes has different sub-types and every individual has to be treated with a different set of medicines and mixed therapies. “The Type 1 diabetes has five new subgroups while the type 2 has four. Medicines are different for every sub-group now. Earlier, lifestyle modification was the only remedy for the people having pre-diabetic conditions. But now, we have approved drug Metformin for obese/overweight pre-diabetic persons,” Dr Gupta said.

Both doctors explained how phenotype of Indian people aredifferent from that of Europians or Americans and underlined the importance of local studies. They also quoted several locally-conducted studies and figures during their presentations.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Archaeology Expo

Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Archaeology Expo | Our Nagpur
Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Archaeology Expo | Our Nagpur

An exhibition of rare ancient artefacts was inaugurated today by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, on the sidelines of the 108th Indian Science Congress being hosted here by Rashtrasant Tukadoji MaharajNagpur University.

The ISC was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Mr. NarendraModi, earlier in the day.

The exhibition is housed in the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology of the university. Amidst the displays of scientific developments the university also put up this expo showcasing the rich heritage of India and Vidarbha.

Vice Chancellor Dr Subhash Chaudhari, Pro VC Dr. Sanjay Dudhe, Registrar Dr. Raju Hiwase and Hod Dr. Preety Trivediwere among those present at the exhibition’s inauguration. The students of the department have put up various stalls in the premises that talk about the rich cultural heritage of India.

On display are stone tool manufacturing techniques of the prehistoric period, rock art, burials etc. Dr. Trivedi while interacting with the media said that the slogan of the exhibition is, ‘Heritage of India- Rich and Vibrant’. The department has worked with two branches of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The museum at the department’s Rai Bahadur HiralalArchaeological Museum established in 1992 by the efforts of late Prof Ajay Mitra Shastri the then head of the department is also open to the public. Dr. Trivedi said that every antiquity in this museum is original and is excavated by the department itself. She also said that the concept of the museum is to develop it into a research and archaeology centre.

Sourav Ganguly is set to join the Delhi Capitals as the Director of Cricket

Sourav Ganguly is set to join the Delhi Capitals as the Director of Cricket
Sourav Ganguly is set to join the Delhi Capitals as the Director of Cricket

Sourav Ganguly, former head of the BCCI, will rejoin the IPL in April’s forthcoming season as director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals.

The former India captain, who left his position as BCCI president in October, will also be in charge of the franchise’s cricket operations, which also include the Pretoria Capitals of the SA T230 league and the Dubai Capitals of the ILT20.

“Yes, Sourav will be back with Delhi Capitals this year. The discussions and modalities are over. He has worked with the franchise, shares a good comfort level with owners and if he would have worked in IPL, it would have always been with DC,” according to the source.

Ganguly was the mentor of the Delhi Capitals during his stint with the franchise in 2019.

It is understood that Delhi Capitals’ recent auction picks had both head coach Ricky Ponting and Ganguly’s footprints.

HDFC Bank partners with Microsoft as part of its Digital Transformation Journey

HDFC Bank Launches Xpressway: the Fastest Way to Bank

Mumbai, January 3, 2023: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, is partnering with Microsoft in the next phase of its digital transformation journey and unlocking business value by transforming the application portfolio, modernizing the data landscape and securing the enterprise with Microsoft Cloud.

HDFC Bank as a part of its Future Ready strategy is developing in house IPs as well as partnering with several companies including FinTechs’ to co -create technology IPs. 

The bank will leverage Microsoft Azure to consolidate and modernize its enterprise data landscape through a Federated Data Lake to scale its information management capabilities across enterprise reporting, and advanced analytics using artificial intelligence. 

Built on Microsoft Azure stack, the solution will enable the bank to democratize and monetize its data landscape catering to several business units, spanning multiple  systems, reports and processes. The solution powered by its unified architecture, collaborative engineering environment, industry-leading security and ecosystem of AI/ML based deep learning capabilities.

In addition, the Bank will also leverage Microsoft Power Platform’s industry-leading low code, no code capabilities to set up an App Innovation and Automation Factory. The App Factory will enable the Bank to migrate, modernize and transform its application portfolio. 

“Our partnership with Microsoft is a part of our technology transformation agenda by investing in  running the bank as well as building the bank of the future. At the heart of this is the ability to offer a neo banking experience to our customers that is second to none.  We are doing this by investing in proprietary IP as well through tie ups like these,” said Ramesh Lakshminarayanan, Group Head – Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, HDFC Bank.

Sashi Sreedharan, Managing Director Microsoft India said, “We are delighted to be part of HDFC Bank’s digital transformation journey and to partner with them to create best-in-class products and services. These products and services will adhere to strict security and compliance standards for customers by leveraging Microsoft Cloud Platform and technologies. The partnership will also advance the bank’s digital workplace transformation with Microsoft 365 and will significantly enhance customer and employee experience”.

HDFC Bank will also leverage Microsoft 365, to adopt a modern, integrated and secure Digital Workplace covering three critical areas of transformation – employee collaboration, app modernization and secure remote work.  Further, HDFC Bank has embedded Microsoft Security solutions to seamlessly enable secure hybrid work for its employees. 

About HDFC Bank

For more information, please click here: www.hdfcbank.com

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