Online purchase to be more safer as Credit, Debit Card Rules to Change From Oct 1
The rules for online transactions for debit and credit cards is all set to change from October 1 as the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation norms come into effect from , 2022. With this norm, the payment experience of cardholders is expected to improve. The earlier deadline for RBI’s new tokenisation guidelines was July 1, however, it was extended to September 30, on the back of various representations received from stakeholders.
If media reports are to be believed, most of the large merchants have complied with the RBI’s card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation norms and 19.5 crore tokens have been issued so far. The RBI last September prohibited merchants from storing customer card details on their servers with effect from January 1, 2022, and mandated the adoption of CoF tokenisation as an alternative to card storage.
A tokenised card transaction is considered safer as the actual card details are not shared with the merchant during transaction processing. Once the card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation norms are implemented, platforms won’t be able to store the card details of a shopper in any form.
The card holder can get the card tokenised by initiating a request on the app provided by the token requestor. The token requestor will forward the request to the card network which, with the consent of the card issuer, will issue a token corresponding to the combination of the card, the token requestor, and the device.
For example, when customers buy anything on e-commerce site like Flipkart, Amazon for the first time, they are asked to enter the 16-digit debit/credit card number and then the CVV code. But while making the second purchase from the same e-retailer one have to enter only the CVV as the site has already saved the 16-digit card number.
However, with the new norms, customers have to enter their entire card details while making buying something. After this, tokenisation will be initiated by the merchant. Customers will be asked for consent, after which the merchant will send the request to the card network which will create a token. That token will act as a proxy to the 16-digit card number and send it back to the merchant.
Robin Uttappa announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Veteran India batter Robin Uthappa announces his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday noting that he is ‘charting a new phase in life.’
He also shared a note on Twitter adding, It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.
It’s been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket, and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka – a wonderful journey full of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and has allowed me to grow as a human being.
However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. While I will spend a significant time with my young family, I look forward to charting a new phase in my life.
I take this opportunity to thank the President, Secretary and the office bearers of the BCCI for their support and encouragement throughout my cricket career. I would also like to thank Karnataka State Cricket Association, Saurashtra Cricket Association and Kerala Cricket Association for the honour of representing the respective states during the course of my career. Further, I would like to express my gratitude to the IPL teams I represented – MI, RCB, PWI and RR.
A special mention to KKR & CSK for all the wonderful memories and support my family and I received during my time with them – something I will always cherish.
I would like to thank my parents and sister for allowing me to pursue my passion, and for all the sacrifices they made for me while growing up, enabling me to succeed in my chosen field.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation formed ‘Nagpur Niti’ team for the Centre’s national-l;evel ‘Indian Cleanliness League’ competition under Swacch Bharat Abhiyan to mark Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsava to take various programmes in the city from September 17 to October 2.
Radkarishnan B, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator of NMC, addressed a meeting of the representatives from various voluntary organisations here on Wednesday.
Mehul Kosurkar of Green Vigil Foundation will be the captain of the team. Under the competition, a cleanliness rally woluld be taken out on September 17 at 7 am from University Square on Amravati Road to Vivekanand Smarak, Ambazari to Deekshabhoomi. The citicens will offer ‘shramdaan’ and clean the enroute.
Ram Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner, has appealed to the citizens and volunteers of social and voluntary organisations should participate in the rally for cleanliness purpose. They should visit https://innovateindia.mygov.in/swachhyouthrally/ link for registering their names.
Prime Minister Modi to welcome Cheetahs in India after seven decades at Kuno National Park
14th September 2022, New Delhi: The Cheetah Reintroduction Project, fueled by IndianOil and steered by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), will formally take off on 17th September 2022. The first batch of Cheetahs, translocated from Namibia to India, will be released into the Kuno National Park in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. IndianOil, as the lead energizer of this project, will support NTCA with Rs 50.22 Crore to take this project forward.
Speaking on the project, Mr S M Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil, said, “IndianOil is proud to welcome the Cheetahs back to Indian soil. It is an affirmation of IndianOil’s resolve to align with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to preserve and enhance India’s wildlife and maintain a healthy ecological balance. Restoring original cheetah habitats and their biodiversity should go a long way to stem the degradation and rapid loss of biodiversity. As the only Corporate championing this special cause, we hope this project’s success will open up more avenues for crafting a sustainable future”.
In India, Cheetah was officially declared extinct in 1952. Under the Species Recovery Program of the Government of India, species which become extinct are restored in their historic natural habitat. Some such landmark projects include the Restoration of Tigers in Panna Tiger Reserve and the Reintroduction of Gaur (Indian Bison) in Bandhavgarh. Now, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh will witness host the Cheetahs from Africa, marking a fresh start for the species in the country. IndianOil’s financial support would be directed towards Cheetah introduction endeavours, Habitat management, protection, eco-development, staff training and veterinary healthcare.
PNG Jewellers bets big on Fashion Forward Silver Jewellery under “Silvostyle - Fashion Next”
14 September 2022 :
Maharashtra Jewellery behemoth, PNG Jewellers is betting big on revitalized brand “Silvostyle Fashion Next”. The fashion forward and millennial friendly brand will be rolled out across 35 stores of PNG Jewellers in a shop in shop model, an Ecommerce store as well as Silvostyle Fashion Next Exclusive Boutiques. The brand aims to create a 100 crore business in 3 years around silver jewellery and semi- fine fashion jewellery.
Silver Jewellery has come back in vogue in a big wave across the globe as well as in India. Silvostyle -Fashion Next aims to become a Design-first silver and fashion jewellery label. The brand will focus on showcasing bold, edgy, young and trendy designs created through leading edge innovations in jewellery manufacturing at pocket friendly prices to attract millenials and a growing Gen-Z audience that appreciates fashion forward and future ready brands. Product categories like necklaces, pendant sets, stackable rings, bracelets, charms, earrings etc. will be a part of the product mix adorned with precious as well as semi- precious stones. Collections rolled out by the brand will be in sync with Fashion trends prevalent around the world.
Silvostyle was a pioneering first of its kind Silver Jewellery brand launched by any retail jewellery chain in India around 2013-14. It charted a success story of its own through countrywide marketing campaigns with top Bollywood celebrities, tie ups with Bollywood films etc. A feather in its cap was tying up with Salman Khan starrer Super hit film Bajrangi Bhaijaan and launching India’s first ever jewellery merchandise for a Bollywood film, the ‘Gadaa Pendant’ of Lord Hanuman in Silver.
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of PNG Jewellers said,” Silvostyle – Fashion Next, is a rejuvenation of the original Silvostyle brand to sync in with today’s post pandemic era. It will cater to a large cosmopolitan diaspora across the globe with offerings that are fashionably edgy, trendy and in line with global tastes in jewellery. We are looking forward to rolling out these new products across all PNG Jewellers stores in India, Dubai and USA. We will also be opening exclusive Silvostyle – Fashion Next boutiques to provide our young clients with a discernible jewellery shopping experience. Silver as a category is in great demand and we believe we have the right product to meet the market needs of today.”
~ Hollywood films dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu will be available for MX Player consumers in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives ~
Mumbai; August 2022: Expanding its library of international content, India’s largest and fastest-growing Advertising led Video on Demand platform – MX Player now partners with global giant Lionsgate to bring premium Hollywood content, including award-winning titles across genres.
Bolstering its library with content that has a universal appeal and with an average time spent of 56 minutes per user per day, with over 200,000 hours of content across 800+ Original Series, Web Series, International and Dubbed Content, MX Player continues to ink partnerships to make quality content available for all its users. Through this association, MX Player consumers in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives will now have access to 50+ Hollywood blockbuster films dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in a year.
Speaking on the association, Mansi Shrivastav, Sr. Vice President – Content Acquisitions & Alliances, MX Player said, “At MX Player, we are invested in our consumers. As the second largest entertainment ecosystem across the globe, we have continually and consistently brought diverse content to the platform across genres, formats and languages. Our partnership with Lionsgate allows us to bring some of the most popular and commercially acclaimed Hollywood films to our viewers in their local languages. This partnership also enables us to attract new users to the platform while consolidating our existing audience base. We are thrilled with this alliance and look forward to working closely with the team at Lionsgate to make more Hollywood content available for users in the region.”
Speaking on the partnership, Gayathiri Guliani, VP, Licensing and Content Partnerships, Lionsgate said, “Lionsgate has been bullish for its compelling content slate, and we are delighted to partner with MX Player as this will multiply our consumption, reaching out to maximum viewer base. It’s all about genre-diversification, breaking language barriers and having the best stories to watch. This alliance is all set to grow with multiple Lionsgate titles made available on the platform, spoiling viewers for choice.”
Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 1, Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 2, War (2007) and Destruction: Las Vegas (2013) are among the recommended titles for Sep 2022 on MX Player. Through this partnership with Lionsgate, MX Player will gain access to the latest and most popular Hollywood blockbuster further diversifying its existing content library and making available films for viewers in a language of their preference.
Amazon.in’s festive event, ‘The Amazon Great Indian Festival’ (GIF) 2022 will start from September 23, 2022, with Prime members getting early access. Customers can enjoy never-seen-before deals on the widestselection of products from lakhs of Small Medium Business (SMBs). GIF 2022 will also showcase products from Amazon sellers under various other programs such as Amazon Launchpad, Amazon Saheli, Amazon Karigar, as well as top Indian and global brands across categories.
Commenting on the announcement Manish Tiwary, Country Manager, India Consumer Business, Amazon India said, “We are excited to serve our customers with millions of sellers offering a wide selection of domestic and international brands, products from 2 lakh local stores, traditional artisans and weavers, and innovative offerings from various startups. Amazon Great India Festival will offer customers to shop from India’s largest selection across electronics, grocery, fashion and beauty, everyday essentials, and more. We are delighted to partner with leading brands to launch more than 2,000 new products and delivery products with speed and safety across all serviceable pin code of India.
We will continue to maximise seller and partner success and provide the convenience of shopping in 8 regional languages along with English, while giving the option to also shop using voice. We look forward to a buoyant festive season with our campaign #AmazonSeLiya.”
The Great Indian Festival would include over 2000 new product launches and a wide selection from top brands such as Samsung, iQOO, Mi, Redmi, Apple, OnePlus, LG, Sony, Colgate, BoAt, HP, Lenovo, Fire-Boltt, Noise, Hisense, Vu, TCL, Acer, Allen Solly, Biba, Max, PUMA, Adidas, American Tourister, Safari, Maybelline, Sugar Cosmetics, L’Oreal, Bath and Body Works, Forest Essentials, Nivea, Gillette, Tata Tea, Huggies, Pedigree, Himalaya, Hasbro, Omron, Philips, Daawat, Aashirvaad, Tata Sampann, Surf Excel, Eureka Forbes, Havells, Story@Home, Ajanta, Wipro, Prestige, Butterfly, Milton, Solimo, The Sleep Company, Yonex, Nivia, Hero Cycles, Bosch, Black+Decker, HIT, Trust Basket and many more.
Sneak Peek into the Great Indian Festival on Amazon.in Amazon LIVE: This GIF, customers can directly interact with experts who will showcase products, unveil top deals, answer customer questions in real-time, and offer limited-duration deals. We are looking to work with more than 150 influencers to generate 600 live streams to help customers make an informed purchase decision. We also have livestreams where customers can avail LIVE-only discounts.
Win More, Shop More with Amazon Pay: Customers get a chance to win up to INR 7,500 in rewards during the Great Indian Festival. All they need to do is shop on Amazon.in or pay bills, recharge their phone, and add or send money using Amazon Pay to unlock a variety of festive deals which can be redeemed on shopping during the Great Indian Festival. Moreover, a customer who is making his/her first Amazon Pay transaction on bill payments, recharge, and more will get INR 50 back. Additionally, to make festival shopping easy and more rewarding, customers who apply for the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card can enjoy rewards up to INR 2,500 as a welcome.offer, and those who activate Amazon Pay Later can get flat INR 150 back along with instant credit up to INR 60,000. Those who sign up for Amazon Pay UPI can get 10% back up to INR 50, while those who are in the gifting mode can enjoy up to 10% back on purchasing Amazon Pay Gift Cards.
Get the year’s best deals on Amazon devices: Make your home smarter by availing great offers on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle range of devices, and Alexa smart home combos. Customers can also ask Alexa on their Echo devices and Amazon shopping app (Android only) to navigate and know more about Amazon’s Great Indian Festival. Just say, “Alexa, what is Great Indian Festival”.
Bulk Discounts and Great Deals with GST Invoice for Business Buyers on Amazon Business: This festive season, Amazon Business customers can save up to 28% extra with GST invoice and 40% more with bulk discounts on their purchases across categories like laptops, desktops and monitors, TV, appliances, vacuum cleaners etc. from top brands including ABC. In addition to existing Amazon.in offers like deals, bank offers, and coupons business customers will get to save an additional 10% through business exclusive deals on over 8000 products. Register for Amazon Business for free to avail the offers!
More ways to shop, pay bills and discover deals with voice Customers can use the ‘Speak to Shop’ feature on the Amazon shopping app or just ask Alexa on their Amazon Shopping app (Android only), to pay utility bills, load money in Amazon Pay, or navigate to the Small Business Store or the Fun Zone.
One Stop Shop for all occasions – Customers can shop for products they need for various festivities like Navratri, Durga Pujo and Dhanteras with specialized storefronts that will showcase specially curated products for these festivals.
More reasons to gift Customers can send gifts to their loved ones from the Gifting Store, gift wrap products and include personalized messages. Customers can also choose from digital gifts including Prime memberships, Amazon Pay gift cards or transfer money via UPI.
Make Hassle Free Bookings with Amazon: Enjoy a variety of exciting offers and rewards when booking your flights, trains, buses, and movie tickets during the Great Indian Festival. Save up to 20% on flights and plan up to 12 months in advance to avoid last-minute ticket fees. With Amazon offering zero additional fees on all train ticket bookings, you can say goodbye to extra payment gateway charges while booking your train journeys.
Additionally, those who want to step out and watch the biggest releases of the year in theatres during the holiday season will get to save up to 25% on their movie ticket bookings.
Non-Stop Entertainment for Customers with Prime Video and Mini TV: Prime Video: This festive season, Prime Video will treat its customers to a power packed line-up of titles across genres and languages. The upcoming content slate includes an interesting array of titles such as Amazon Original Movies – Madhuri Dixit Nene starrer Maja Ma and Telugu thriller Ammu starring Aishwarya Lekshmi. Also returning is the highly-anticipated Season 3 of Emmy nominated series Four More Shots Please. Prime members will also be able to stream Season 1 of international original sci-fi series The Peripheral.
Rounding off this exciting line-up, customers will also be treated to brand new episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, with a new episode dropping each week leading up to the epic season finale on October 14. That’s not all! There is more in store for consumers, with additional blockbuster movies that will be announced closer to the festive season. Live cricket will also be back on Prime Video as fans of the game will be able to catch the T20I Tri-Nation Series between New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan starting October 7th, and ‘Diwali Special Offers’ that will get announced for Prime Video Channels.
miniTV: This Great Indian Festival, there will be non-stop entertainment with Amazon miniTV – no paid subscription required. Laugh out loud with Case Toh Banta Hai where you will see Riteish Deshmukh – Junta ka lawyer, level the most bizarre and hilarious allegations every Friday against some of the biggest celebrities of
Bollywood! Experience the mini–Movie Festival, featuring 5 slice of life short films. Also binge watch fan favorite web series like Please Find Attached, Ishq Express, Udan Patolas & more by top digital production houses. You can also view new smartphone or gadget unboxing and review videos from India’s top tech experts – Rajiv Makhni, Trakin’ Tech and Tech Burner!
Festive Preparedness at Amazon: Every year, tens and thousands of associates and partners across our fulfilment centers, sortation centers, and delivery stations prepare for the GIF. Amazon India has over 60 Fulfilment Centers, Sortation Centers across 19 states, and over 1850 Amazon-owned and partner stations that are gearing up for the festive season, along with 28,000 ‘I Have Space’ partners and thousands of Amazon Flex delivery partners ready to deliver smiles to customers across the country. We have recently strengthened operational engagement with the Indian Railways, with more than 325 inter-city transportation lanes for the movement of customer packages. This is a 5X increase in railway lanes since we began working with the Indian Railways in 2019 and is one of the enablers to offer 1-day and 2-day delivery promises to customers in the hinterlands of the country. With this expansion, Amazon India now ferries customer packages with the Indian Railways to cities in Maharashtra such as Nanded, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, and Aurangabad among others. Customers can also avail assisted shopping experience from over 1 lakh Amazon Easy stores across the country.
Amazon’s Alexa voice service in Hindi gains popularity
Number of requests to Alexa in Hindi language have increased by over 52% in the last year
September 2022: Customers in India interact with the Amazon Alexa voice service millions of times in a day in Hindi and Hinglish for music, information, cricket scores, smart home control, setting alarms/reminders, and much more. In the last one year, the number of requests to Alexa in Hindi language have increased by over 52%. In addition to Amazon Echo devices, customers also interact with Alexa on the Amazon shopping app for Android, Fire TV devices and Alexa built-in speakers, TVs, smartphones, smart watches, and more products by various brands.
“Voice is the most powerful, yet simplest medium to interact with anyone. We have worked hard to make the Alexa voice service easy and useful by adding support for Hindi language, and updating it with content such as local information, music, Bollywood news, cricket scores and so on,” says Dilip R.S., Country Manager for Alexa, Amazon India. “I am excited to see the increase in usage of Alexa in Hindi over the last three years. This encourages us to keep innovating and add locally relevant information and features to Alexa.”
Amazon’s Alexa voice service in Hindi gains popularity
Maximum requests in Hindi are for music, smart home, and information
Customers are making the most out of their smart speakers by making hands-free requests to Alexa ranging from latest Bollywood songs to devotional mantras, and from switching on festive lighting compatible with Alexa, to asking about dates and details of upcoming festivals. Music, smart home, and information are the most popular type of questions people ask Alexa in Hindi. Ex. “Alexa, gaana bajaao”, “Alexa, light jalao”, and “Alexa, aaj kaun sa tyohaar hai?”.
Alexa’s Hindi features keep customers entertained
The availability of Alexa in Hindi and the ease of voice commands has resulted in users making millions of requests a day in Hindi, asking for diverse Hindi content such as chutkule (jokes), shayaris (poetry from Rekhta), Kabir ke dohe (Kabir’s couplets), Panchatantra stories, Ramayan Katha, Bollywood dialogues, Alexa Originals, an exclusive selection of fresh songs by four independent artists from India, and the delightful – Mr. Amitabh Bachchan’s voice on Alexa.
Customers are intrigued by Alexa’s personality
A human-like voice responding to their every request is a magical experience. The most popular questions to Alexa in Hindi are “Alexa, kya kar rahi ho?” and “Alexa, kaisi ho?”. On the other hand, Alexa is also armed with unique content in Hindi that you can listen to by asking“Alexa, hamari dosti par poem sunao”, “Alexa, kya tumhe garmi lagti hai?”, “Alexa, hans ke dhikhaao” “Alexa, sa re ga ma gaao” “Alexa, chutkula sunaao”, “Alexa, kahaani sunaao” and “Alexa, seeti bajaao”.
Multilingual mode and support for Hinglish
In many Indian households, customers speak in a mix of Hindi and English languages. With its multilingual mode, Alexa is equipped to answer questions in either of these languages simultaneously. Additionally, the Alexa Natural Language Understanding (NLU) team has improved the multilingual model for English and Hindi languages, which has made the voice service better at responding to mixed-language i.e. Hinglish customer requests. Ex: “Alexa, bedroom ki batti jalaa do”, “Alexa, Thursday ko Mumbai main weather kaisa hoga?” and, “Alexa, cart main ek scotch brite ka jhadu add kardo”.
Successful Bone Marrow Transplant of International Patient in Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur
Nagpur: In first of Vidarbha region, a 68-year-old gentleman from Botswana (South Africa) with multiple myeloma underwent autologous bone marrow transplantation at the Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur. The treatment was done by Dr. Gunjan Loney and Dr Vishvdeep Khushoo, Consultants- Haemato-oncology and BMT.
Successful Bone Marrow Transplant of International Patient in Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur
The patient was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2020 and treated with chemotherapy followed by maintenance therapy at a local hospital in Botswana. He was then offered Bone Marrow Transplant. In view of no expertise in his country, he decided to get transplanted in India.
He was also diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of left buccal mucosa in 2007. He had undergone a surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in Botswana.
With the disease in control, autologous bone marrow transplantation was done in Wockhardt BMT unit.
“The patient was given a high dose of chemotherapy which wiped out his normal marrow cells and residual microscopic cancer cells. Infusing his own stem cells helped in cure,” said Dr Gunjan. He was recovered within 12 days of transplant.
The challenges we thought we would have faced were because of his previous chemotherapy treated oral cancer and old age. However, it was quite a smooth journey through the transplant process.
Bone Marrow Transplantation is a curative treatment for many blood disorders, including myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia, aplastic anaemia, thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.
A team effort is required to take care of the patient in a germ-free environment where he/she would undergo conditioning chemotherapy followed by stem cell infusion. In the next 10 to 14 days, the patient would be severely immunosuppressed with extremely low blood counts making him or her suspectible to severe infections and bleeding.
Patients with cancer are supported with chemoports or peripherally inserted central catheter(PICC) lines to receive painless therapy. With adequate supportive care, most patients undergo transplantation successfully resulting in the cure of such life-threatening diseases.
Doctors also thanked nursing staff, resident doctors, Transfusion team, Laboratory team and hospital team including all other supportive departments for their immense support.
Wild life photography competition from Oct 1, check details below
Maharashtra Forest Department in association with Nagpur Division (Territorial), Government College of Arts & Design, and “Birds Of Vidarbha” is organising “Photography Competition & Exhibition 2022” to celebrate Wildlife Week 2022.
No Entry Fee & No Printing Cost to Participants will be taken. Participants have to submit a softcopy. Participants can submit the photograph through Email @ [email protected]
Exhibition Dates will be held from October 1 to October 7. The exhibition will remain closed on 5th October 2022 on the occasion of “DASARA”. The best 80 Entries will be exhibited in the exhibition.
The subject for the photography will be “INDIAN WILDLIFE”. It will be in two categories;
A) BIRDS & INSECTS
B) MAMMALS & REPTILES
Image Size: 20” x 30” JPEG (Max 2 Entries per category per participant)
Last Date of Submission: Friday, September 25.
Exhibition Venue :
“Kaladalan” Government College of Arts & Design,
Near Dikshabhumi, Laxminagar, Nagpur.
Prizes : (Each Categories)
1st Prize: Rs 21,000/-
2nd Prize : Rs. 15,000/-
3rd Prize : Rs. 11,000/-
Three (3) Special Mention: Rs. 5,000/- each
One (1) Viewer’s Choice Award: Rs. 3,000/-.
Information, Rules & Guidelines of competitions:
The image to be submitted in high resolutions i.e the pixel density shall be 6000 pixels x 9000 Pixels. The photograph shall be printed with 1” white border on all sides.
The Image should be a clean image with no watermark or text on the image. Images with watermarks/text will be disqualified.
The entry should be submitted with details such as Location of Photograph, Month and year along with Name of the Species and desired Caption.
The required details should be submitted in the body of the email along with other details such as Name of Participants, Corresponding Address, Email and Contact Number.
Photographs clicked in the Wild shall be considered eligible for the competition.
Photographs/Images clicked in Zoo or of captive animals/birds shall not be considered for Competition/Exhibition.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. In case if Plagiarism is proved, the Participant shall be disqualified and the entries shall not be exhibited. If felt necessary, the Organising Team/Management/Judges may ask the Participants for unedited/RAW copy of the image/photograph submitted.
No tampering with the original image should be undertaken. Minimalistic changes such as changes in brightness, contrast and adjustment of mild tones is allowed with normal cleaning, noise reduction shall be permitted. Only Minimal Cropping is permitted (not more than 20 % of original frame). No major photoshopping is permitted.
Submission of photograph ‘EXIF’ details is not mandatory, however, the Participants are encouraged to share the details in the submission email.
The winner may be interviewed/enquired to ascertain the authenticity and ownership of the photograph. This may involve seeking references and/or calling in for RAW images, EXIF/ JPEG, etc.
The photographs will be examined by Panel of Three Experts. The decision of Panel of Judges shall be final and binding on all Participants.
India’s squads for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Australia & South Africa T20Is announced
The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday announced India’s squads for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and for the T20I series against Australia and South Africa at home.
The liquor industry is witnessing its most significant transformation in its years, with premiumisation riding the crest in India: Nita Kapoor, CEO, ISWAI
September 2022: Several major players in the industry have seamlessly shifted their focus to offer premium category products to the consumers, with a few shedding non-premium brands to another enterprise, clearly marking the rise in such a trend. It also shows that the industry realises the potential and the growing awareness for high-quality and ethical products.
Ms Nita Kapoor, CEO, International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) said, “The rise in income for the middle class over the last decade has given them access to experience global brands at the nearest retail outlets that have, in turn, upgraded their stores. These upgraded stores offer their customers an experience of premium quality of service and premium feel, which is on par with duty-free stores across international airports.”
Millennials in India are exposed to such experiences quite early. Being a rising force in the country who drive themselves hard during work and are armed with purchasing power, the millennials expect best-in-class service. At the same time, the taboo over the consumption of alcohol is fast receding. More than ever before, while the consumers’ choice shifts to premium products, there has been a marked change in how they perceive consuming alcohol as the pandemic allowed them to experience them from home. It is no longer seen as a taboo to either consume alcobev at home or serve their guests at social gatherings. This has led to an exciting trend egging the consumers’ curiosity about the products they consume, trying to discover stories behind the brands, and allowing them to use the information as part of drawing-room conversations.
Post-pandemic premiumisation is witnessing higher growth as there is a higher appreciation for unique experiences over the third place (OTTP) at home. According to estimates, the growing affluence among the middle class is expected to witness a 10 per cent increase a year in the $ 55 billion liquor market. However, there are challenges ahead for manufacturers. “Manufacturers haven’t been able to get a nod from respective state governments to increase their supplier price of products for nearly 5 years in a row and the burden of inflation on all input materials is making it tough for the industry to sustain its operations”, Kapoor adds.
After corporation tax, excise duty is the second largest source of revenues for various state governments. Hence, imposing prohibition will nearly cripple their source of income. Consequently, most state governments have maintained a status quo which can only hurt them and the sector.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Promotes Holistic Approach to Clean and Green Vehicle Mobility on the ‘World Biofuel Day 2024’
September , 2022: Continuing its efforts towards consolidating the company’s Customer-First philosophy, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s leading banking platform, the UCO Bank. Envisaged to enable more and more customers further access to Toyota’s world-class products and services, this partnership will benefit customers from not only Tier I markets, but across all States and Union Territories, and a with higher focus on Tier II & Tier III markets.
Through its foray into the A&B-segment with new model launches like the Cool New Glanza, Urban Cruiser and the recently unveiled Urban Cruiser Hyryder, TKM has had a sustained focus on expanding its footprints across India with special focus on Tier II & III markets. This new tie-up will fortify TKM’s efforts to enhance value-added offerings for customers based in Tier II & III markets. Thereby, also ensuring customers’ easy accessibility to the complete range of vehicles sold by Toyota Kirloskar Motor in India.
Sharing his view on the tie-up, Shri. Satya Ranjan Panda, General Manager, Marketing & Wealth Management Dept., UCO Bank, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Toyota Kirloskar Motor as they are one of the leading car manufacturers. With this new partnership, we are confident in reaching out to our customer base in Tier I, II & III cities and towns through our huge network of over 3,000 branches”.
Shri. S K Sankhyan, General Manager, Retail Banking Dept., UCO Bank, stated, “We are sure the tie-up will result in a quick and seamless purchasing experience for our existing customers who plan to purchase a Toyota. It also marks the beginning of an exciting phase in the relationship between UCO Bank and Toyota Kirloskar Motor towards serving customers together”.
Talking about the new partnership, Mr. Atul Sood, Associate Vice President, Sales, and Strategic Marketing, TKM, said,“Following our successful foray into the A&B-segment, there is a great demand for Toyota vehicles in rural markets, and we are determined to meet the growing surge and improve the sales experience of our customers across the country. As a customer centric company, we have always innovated to provide unique and attractive financial schemes & offers to our customer to ensure that they enjoy easy access to our world-class line-up of Toyota vehicles in India. UCO Bank’s wide network, and database utilization will help us identify new customers and we hope to build on our individual strengths to create the best solutions for our esteemed customers, together”.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor always strives to improve customer experience throughout the life cycle by implementing timely and relevant schemes such as easy financing options. Aimed at making ownership of Toyota vehicles an easy process for customers, TKM has always explored innovate tie-ups with leading financial institutes across the country. The offers go beyond purchase of just new vehicles to cover used cars as well as service packages thus creating overall positive buying and ownership experience of Toyota cars.
The world has seen the kind of rage that `Pushpa: The Rise` has created with its release. While the film went on to register its success at the box office all over the world, Allu Arjun‘s craze as Pushpa Raj among the audience has shown an unprecedented effect that is still visible around the country.
The film has now won major awards at South India`s biggest award ceremony- SIIMA.
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. While the entire south Industry was present at the award ceremony, everyone was eyeing on the winners of Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor category, and `Pushpa: The Rise` ruled it over.
The film presented the pan India superstar Allu Arjun in a never-seen-before avatar of Pushpa Raj which went on to create a rage of its own over the boundaries. Allu Arjun won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Telugu) at `Pushpa: The Rise` at SIIMA. The actor received the award in his Pushpa Raj style on the stage.
This Nutrition Month say yes to these heart-healthy foods
Every year September is observed as the Nutrition Month aka ‘Poshan Maah’. The sole objective of celebrating Nutrition Month is to raise public awareness of vital indicators of nourishment, well-being and prosperity. The nutrition month is a reminder for people across the world to pause and assess lifestyle choices for themselves and their families while acknowledging the need to take strict steps to ensure the safety of their health.
Research studies have suggested that due to their inherent genetic makeup Indians are more vulnerable to heart diseases. Thus, with cardiovascular diseases becoming a serious health concern amongst many Indian households, dietary and lifestyle modifications can play an important role in bringing about a change and reducing risk factors for better heart health. As people across the world adapt their lifestyles to accustomed to this new sense of normal, taking care of health for people is more important than anything now. The first step in achieving better heart health is by making heart-healthy food choices.
Eating a well-balanced diet offers one of the simplest, most effective ways of reducing not only the risk of heart disease but addressing other health concerns as well. A nutritious diet is the one that maintains or improves overall health. This includes eating a variety of nutrition rich foods, moderating their intake which results in controlling the number of calories that are consumed. A balanced and nutritious rich diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels.
Here are top three heart healthy foods that one should include in their diet to maximize their heart health:
Almonds Adding a handful of almonds to one’s daily diet is a good starting point, as they contain a host of nutrients, that make for a healthy snacking option and can also help add to people’s heart health. Almonds are a source of 14 essential nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc, etc. Research also suggests that regular consumption of almonds can effectively help in reducing LDL and total cholesterol, which will add to one’s heart health over time. Additionally, research done on Almonds and Cardiovascular Health suggests that daily inclusion of almonds as part of a healthy diet may help reduce dyslipidemia, one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease among Indians. Snacking on almonds instead of consuming unwholesome snacks, can make a healthy difference to one’s lives. One should mix almonds with their favourite flavours to create healthy, and yet tasty snacks preferred by their family
Millets Millets are rich in proteins, minerals, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins. According to a research study, the millets may cut down the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases by reducing total cholesterol by 8%. Wheat and rice may be amongst the most consumed grains, however millets (such as pearl millet (bajra), foxtail millet (kangni), sorghum (jowar), finger millet (ragi), etc), are amongst the healthiest of grains available today in India. The easiest way to include millets in one’s diet is by making idlis. This can be done by substituting rice with ragi – it’s a nutritious meal which is guaranteed to keep one full for longer, while satiating their cravings.
Berries Berries tend to have a good nutritional profile. They are typically high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidant polyphenols. As a result, incorporating berries into one’s diet may help prevent and reduce symptoms of many chronic diseases. Additionally, one should use locally produced berries such as Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Mulberry etc as they are a good source of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, micronutrients, and fiber. According to the research studies, berries have been constituents with improved cardiovascular risk profiles. Human intervention studies using a variety of berries have demonstrated significant improvements in LDL oxidation, lipid peroxidation, total plasma antioxidant capacity, dyslipidemia, and glucose metabolism.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces Prices of The Top Four Grades for The Much-Awaited Urban Cruiser Hyryder
September 2022: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today initiated the announcement of the prices of its brand-new Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. To be announced in a phased manner, the top four grades of the latest offering from Toyota are competitively priced between Rs. 15,11,000 to Rs. 18,99,000.
The brand-new SUV was unveiled in early July and the bookings were also announced at the same time. As one of Toyota’s sustainable mobility offerings, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder inherits Toyota’s famed global SUV lineage with bold and sophisticated styling, along with advanced technology features making it a perfect choice for the customers.
Details of the ex-showroom Price (grade-wise), are as follows:
Grade Name
Price in Indian Rupees
V eDrive 2WD HYBRID
Rs. 18,99,000
G eDrive 2WD HYBRID
Rs. 17,49,000
S eDrive 2WD HYBRID
Rs. 15,11,000
V AT 2WD NEO DRIVE
Rs. 17,09,000
*same price applicable pan India for all grades
Commenting on the significant milestone Mr. Atul Sood, Associate Vice President, Sales, and Strategic Marketing, TKM, said, “We are truly humbled and honoured to receive such an overwhelming response for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder and we are grateful that our customers have put their faith & trust in brand Toyota. Today, we have decided to announce the price of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in a phased manner. The prices for the remaining grades will be announced shortly.
The first of its kind self-charging strong hybrid electric vehicle in the B SUV segment, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder is aimed at delivering exemplary performance, best in class fuel efficiency, quick acceleration, connected car features and is designed for a greener future. We have introduced a very competitive pricing for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, as it is through the Hyryder that we aim to encourage widespread acceptance of environment friendly technologies, thereby creating a positive impact and enhance energy security of the country”, he concluded.
Available in two powertrains- Self-charging Strong Hybrid Electric powertrain & Neo Drive, the Self-Charging Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle is powered by an e-drive transmission and runs 40% of the distance and 60% of the time on electric power, with engine shut-off, offering a fuel efficiency of 27.97km/l. Additionally, the Neo Drive comes with a 1.5-liter K-series
engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and a six-speed automatic transmission with 2WD and 4WD options.
Overview of TKM
Company name
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Equity participation
Toyota Motor Corporation: 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (Mr. Vikram S. Kirloskar): 11%
Number of employees
Approx. 6,000
Land area
Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area
74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity
Up to 3,10,000 units
Overview of TKM 1st Plant:
Established
October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location
Bidadi
Products
Innova Crysta, Fortuner & Legender manufactured in India. Vellfire imported as CBU
Installed Production capacity
Up to 1,00,000 units
Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
Start of Production
December 2010
Location
On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi
New York: Elon Musk on Friday added a severance payment made by Twitter to a whistleblower to the list of reasons he feels entitled to walk away from his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.
A termination letter sent to Twitter accused the firm of not informing him about a multi-million dollar severance payment it made in June to departing security chief Peiter Zatko, who went on to file a whistleblower complaint criticizing Twitter’s security practices, according to a copy of the letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Musk’s lawyers argued that failing to seek his consent before paying Zatko provides another legal basis to break the merger deal with Twitter he inked in April.
Twitter disagreed.
“My friend seems to be arguing that Twitter should have gratuitously told Musk that there existed a disgruntled former employee who made various allegations that had been inquired upon and found to be without merit,” Twitter attorney William Savitt said earlier this week.
“That doesn’t make any sense.”
Twitter did not respond to a request for comment on Friday.
Musk, the world’s richest man, said in his original termination letter that he was canceling the deal because he was misled by Twitter concerning the number of bot accounts on its platform, allegations rejected by the company.
In a mixed ruling earlier this week, Kathaleen McCormick, the chancellor of the Delaware court that is overseeing the case, said Musk could add whistleblowing revelations from Zatko that surfaced in August.
But she denied his request to push back the litigation, saying prolonging the suit “would risk further harm to Twitter too great to justify.”
Musk has been locked in a bitter legal battle with Twitter since announcing in July that he was pulling the plug on the purchase of the company following a complex, volatile, months-long courtship.
The five-day trial is due to go ahead beginning October 17 in the Delaware court.
4 people, including two kids, killed as car rams bike on Sakkardara Flyover in Nagpur
The four victims were thrown off from a height of about 70 to 80 feet and died
Nagpur: In a horrifying mishap, four people, including two children, were killed and four others sustained critical injuries after a car rammed into two motorcycles on Sakkardara Flyover in Nagpur on Friday night. In this accident, four people on the bike were thrown from a height of about 70 to 80 feet and died. Police said that the deceased, all members of the same family died on the spot after the car collided with their bike.
According to reports, an uncontrolled four-wheeler hit two two-wheelers on Sakkardara Flyover around 10:30 pm. The four riders on the bike were thrown off the flyover. They all died on the spot while the four others injured have been admitted to GMCH here. The dead include a man, a woman and two children. Four persons riding on the second two-wheeler, which was hit by the speeding four-wheeler, were seriously injured.
Police sources said that the driver of the car Ganesh Adhaav has been arrested adding that he was going to Buttibori in a friend’s car. They further revealed that since there was very little traffic on the flyover at that time, Adhaav was driving the car at very high speeds in the opposite direction of the incoming traffic. He lost control and collided with three vehicles including the bike.
Police sources further said that the impact was so severe that all the four passengers on the bike were flung from the flyover adding that one man with his two children and mother were on the bike. Upon being informed about the incident Sakkardara police reached the spot and started investigation.
Honey Singh and Shalini Talwar divorced, Singer paid a whopping amount in Alimony
One of the most famous singers, Honey Singh’s wife Shalini Talwar had filed for divorce in Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court. If reports are to be believed, Shalini had demanded Rs 10 crore alimony for divorce from Honey Singh. But now a settlement has been reached between the two on Rs 1 crore. Honey Singh and Shalini are now officially divorced. Honey Singh handed over a check of Rs 1 crore as alimony to Shalini Talwar in a sealed envelope on Thursday.
Honey Singh’s wife Shalini filed a petition in Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court on August 3, alleging domestic violence against Yo Yo Honey Singh. He had alleged that Hirdesh Singh’s alias Honey Singh assaulted him. His wife also claimed that Honey Singh was in a physical relationship with other women.
After this Honey Singh took to social media and wrote, “I am deeply pained and distressed by the false and malicious allegations levied against we and my family by any companion/wife of 20 years, Mrs. Shalini Talwar. The allegations are severely odious. I have never issued a public statement or press note in the past despite being subjected to harsh criticism for my lyrics, speculation on my health, & negative media coverage in general. However, I see no merit in maintaining a studied silence this time because some of the allegations have been directed at my family — my old parents and younger sister — who have stood by me during some very difficult and trying times and comprise my world. The allegations are cynical and defaming in nature.”
Metro service now from 6.15 am to 10 pm | Our Nagpur
Following continuous demands from citizens especially school, and college students Maha Metro Nagpur has increased the timing to 6:15 am to 10 pm.
Maha Metro has also increased the number of trains running on Orange Line (Kasturchand Park Station to Khapri Metro Station) and Aqua Line (Sitabuldi Interchange to Lokmanya Nagar Metro Station).
From September 12 metro on Orange and Aqua line and the passenger service under this will start from 6.15 am from all four Khapri, Kasturchand Park, Sitabuldi Interchange, Lokmanya Nagar stations.
The first train of the day will be at 6.15 am and as per the revised schedule, the last metro train will be available from the terminal station on both these routes at 10 pm.
CREDAI Property Expo on Oct 7 | Our Nagpur | Nagpur News
CREDAI Nagpur Metro is organising the 12th edition of its much-anticipated Property Expo from October 7 to 10 at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, in order to create a better environment in the real estate industry.
The title sponsor of the expo is HDFC Ltd and the co-sponsor is Kerovit Bathware from Kajaria. Giving this information, CREDAI Nagpur Metro president Vijay Dargan, secretary Gaurav Agarwala, expo coordina tor Vishal Agarwal, co-con vener Tarak Chawla told in the press conference that this expo will have 54 stalls in two domes and 22 pavilions.
More than 60 builders will participate. The expo will include RERA registered and approved housing projects from Nagpur Municipal Corporation, NIT and NMRDA.
There will also be builders of Mumbai, Pune whose projects are going on in Vidarbha including Nagpur. Builders will also give attractive festive offers at the expo. There will be seminars for the public awareness regard ing the purchase of property among the customers. In this, experts from the real estate and banking sector will guide.
From clear title affordable housing to pre mium housing projects will be presented in the expo. AGM of HDFC Ltd Sachin Palsokar, Former CREDAI Nagpur Metro chairman Santdas Chawla, Prashant Sarode, Vice President Chandrashekhar Khune, Hemal Nadiana, Vijay Singh Thakur, Co Secretary Abhishek Jhaveri, Pratish Gujrathi, Vijay Joshi, Members Vinod Kubde, Ashok Chandak, Rahul Agarwal, Rahul Pise etc. were present.
India to observe one-day state mourning on Sunday in respect of Queen Elizabeth
To pay their respect to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday the Indian government on Friday announced one day of state mourning on September 11.
A statement issued by the ministry of home affairs reads, “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passed away on 8th September 2022. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be one day State Mourning on September 11th throughout India”.
On the day of Mourning, the National Flag will be flown at half mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day.
The 96-year-old queen died “peacefully” on Thursday after a year-long period of ill-health and decline, at the culmination of a record-breaking reign of 70 years.
Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur celebrate World Physiotherapy Day
Nagpur: On the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day, Department of Physiotherapy organised a camp in an old age home and nearby police station to address their aches and pains.
This year the theme for world physiotherapy Day is ‘Treatment of Osteoarthritis’. The Physiotherapy team led by Dr. Alka Nakade, Head of the Department guided the police station staff on keeping their joints healthy by regular exercises and if any one of them had any osteoarthritis symptoms they were given the exercises regimen.
“We had also visited vrudhasharam were we met almost 20 to 25 old people, talking to them and knowing their problems and explaining the exercises to every individual according to their complains .We have also arranged a free foot analysis machine on 8 th Sep in hospital for all the pts and relatives to check their wt bearing status which if improper leads to OA knees”, informed Dr. Alka.
The hospital will also set up a foot analysis machine in its premises on 8th September 2022 which can be accessed by the patients and relatives free of any cost.
“Our aim is to be able to contribute to the society to prevent diseases while we do our best in treating our patients. This exercise is just a small step in this direction”, said Mr. Abhinandan Dastenavar, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur.
Wipro GE Healthcare launches its first ‘Made in India – AI enabled Cath lab’ to address cardiovascular disease burden in India
The Intelligent AI – AutoRight technology powered by Edison, enables precision healthcare delivery
To enable minimally invasive procedures with the objective of risk minimization
September 08, 2022 – GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, diagnostics and digital solutions innovator today announced the launch of its first ‘Made in India’, ‘AI-powered’ Cath lab – Optima IGS 320 to advance cardiac care in India. Built at Wipro GE Healthcare’s new factory launched under the PLI (production linked incentive) scheme in Bengaluru, the Cath lab leverages the GE proprietary AutoRight technology. Powered by Edison, AutoRight, is the first neural network-based interventional image chain. AutoRight features Artificial Intelligence that automatically optimizes image and dose parameters in real time, enabling clinicians to focus their attention and expertise on patients.
In India, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) still contribute to 60% of all deaths, of which, 82% occur due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, and diabetes. It is also noted that the younger generation, below 40 years of age, is increasingly affected by CVDs. While interventional cardiology is a promising solution, there are gaps in terms of access to reliable and intelligent technologies that can support precise and rapid decision-making given the critical nature of the procedures. There is also a growing shift in preference among patients for minimally invasive procedures, that limit the size and number of incisions. This new generation of interventional imaging software in Optima IGS 320 enables clinical versatility to guide sophisticated non-invasive procedures with greater precision. Automating the typically complex process with AutoRight helps reduce the burden on interventionalists and may increase their attention on the procedure.
Dr. Shravan Subramanyam, Managing Director, Wipro GE Healthcare said, “At Wipro GE Healthcare our mission is to move from health care to healthy ageing and that can be accomplished with predictive, preventative, personalized medicine. The rising complexity of patient profiles and shifting disease patterns is making the need of personalized care even more vital and Artificial Intelligence solutions have the potential to transform the patient care pathway. With our ‘Made in India’ AI-enabled Cath lab, we aim to drive intelligent imaging to support cardiologists and patients with customized treatment protocols and therapies and enable access to quality healthcare across all of India.”
Srikanth Suryanarayanan, Head – Imaging, GE Healthcare South Asia said, “With Optima IGS320, we bring to market an imaging innovation that reflects the future of healthcare. This ‘industry-first’ Cath lab has a new generation of interventional imaging software that enables clinical versatility to guide sophisticated, non-invasive procedures with greater precision and reduced risk. Our aim is to reduce the burden on interventionalists, increasing their attention on procedures, so that they can utilize every second to bring their clinical expertise to treating patients.”
Padma Shri Dr. CN Manjunath, Professor of Cardiology & Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiac Sciences & Research, Bangalore said, “Coronary disease is highly prevalent, affecting roughly 8% of the population. Addressing this, cost effective and quality cardiac care is critical. However, it is only possible when the healthcare industry manufactures innovative medical equipment. Cardiac cath labs form the heart of a hospital and are evolving in line with disease prevalence. For instance, 50 to 60% of cardiac procedures which were previously treated by surgery can today be treated by non-surgical methods in the Cath lab. With its Cath lab, Wipro GE Healthcare is helping less invasive heart care solutions reach the last mile.”
Designed for cardiac and electrophysiology procedures, Optima IGS320 advances visualization across imaging to support intelligent and precision healthcare delivery. It enables flexibility during operations by enabling friendly gantry movement. Moreover, with intuitive and advanced features like the PCI ASSIST, the Cath lab also enhances image quality that may guide stent placement with increased accuracy. This may reduce complications and empower physicians to conduct complex procedures with confidence.
Earlier this year, Wipro GE Healthcare launched its next-generation Revolution Aspire CT (Computed Tomography) scanner – the first product that was designed and manufactured end-to-end in India, at the newly launched Wipro GE Healthcare Medical Devices Manufacturing plant. Optima IGS320 is the second product being launched at the new factory. Wipro GE Healthcare continues to deepen its commitment to cardiac care in India and advance patient centricity with precision health.
About GE Healthcare: GE Healthcare is the $17.7 billion healthcare business of GE (NYSE: GE). As a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 48,000 employees globally, the company operates at the centre of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world.
After Krushna Abhishek, Chandan Prabhakar, who has played several funny characters on The Kapil Sharma Show, has confirmed that he won’t return to the new season.
As the all-new season is making a comeback this is a shock to the fans.
In the latest interview with a leading entertainment website, Chandan was asked if he’d reprising his characters in the new season, he said, “I will not be a part of this season of The Kapil Sharma Show and there is no specific reason. I just wanted to take a break.”
The two have worked together for several years and Chandan has always been very close to Kapil.
Apart from Chandan, Bharti Singh will also not be a part of the new season regularly. She is on a short break and doing Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Li’l Champs 9) too. Earlier, Krushna Abhishek had confirmed his exit from the new season. Krushna reportedly decided to quit The Kapil Sharma Show over pay dispute, but it was speculated that all was not well between Kapil Sharma and Krushna.
Queen Elizabeth II Died At Age 96 | Our Nagpur | Nagpur News
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. Her reign lasted 70 years, making her the longest-serving British monarch and female head of state in history.
The Queen’s doctors placed her under “medical supervision” at her residence in Balmoral Castle in Scotland, on Thursday, after becoming concerned with her health.
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in 1926, she ascended to the throne in 1952, at the age of 25, after the death of her father, King George VI.
She was born in Mayfair, central London, to the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). Elizabeth became second in line to the throne in 1936 after the death of her grandfather, King George V, and the abdication of her uncle, King Edward VIII that same year.
The future queen was only 13 at the outbreak of the Second World War and was evacuated from the capital. In 1945, aged 18, she enlisted in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, and served until the end of the conflict.
In 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Greece and Denmark. The Queen and her husband Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99 in April 2021, are survived by four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. They had eight grandchildren.
After the death of her father, Elizabeth became monarch, not only of the UK, but six other independent Commonwealth countries: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) as well as being the Head of the Commonwealth. While she inherited an empire in decline, Britain still ruled over 70 territories overseas. In 2022, the Queen was still the head of state for 15 nations, including the UK.
As head of state, Elizabeth was served by 15 prime ministers, the first being Sir Winston Churchill and the last, Liz Truss. In her seven decades as monarch, she hosted thousands of weekly “audiences” with the head of the government.
Elizabeth’s death came only days after she hosted Truss at her Scottish Highland retreat, where she officially appointed her as the new prime minister.
Apple 14 Launch Effect: iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini Discontinued In India
Apple iPhone 14 series and the iPhone 14 Pro models have launched this week, and they are coming to the Indian market later this month. But with the new launches, Apple is sacrificing its older iPhones, and this year, we are seeing quite a few models now being discontinued. How can we say that?
The Apple India website doesn’t have the iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 12 Mini and even the iPhone 11 listed anymore. The new iPhone 14 series has four models, and the company is making the required changes, removing the older ones, and giving people more and better options.
iPhone 12 Mini going away, but with the iPhone 13 Mini sticking around, Apple is allowing people with different choices to have options.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are the two entry-level models in the iPhone 14 lineup, with the iPhone 14 Plus offering a larger display as compared to the vanilla iPhone 14.
The iPhone 14 Plus comes in place of the ‘Mini’ iPhone and will be a larger variant of the iPhone 14, which is now the base level model for Apple in the market this year. Many people saw the end of the Mini coming, when the company decided to cut the production of the iPhone 13 Mini to make more iPhone 13 Pro models earlier this year.
The vanilla Apple iPhone 14 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, same one we saw on the iPhone 13 series last year. The iPhone 14 Plus, on the other hand, comes with a 6.7-inch Super Retina HDR display.
As for the older models, should you buy these so-called discontinued models? In markets like India, you will get a chance to buy the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini and even the iPhone 11 at special discounted prices thanks to various deals online. You get warranty from these platforms that are officially abided as well. So, if you can grab these older iPhones on a bargain, go for it.
Elections to 1,166 gram panchayats to be held on Oct 13
Elections to 1,166 gram panchayats in 82 tehsils from 18 districts in Maharashtra would be held on October 13 to elect members to Sarpanchs. The code of conduct has been imposed at the tehsils concerned. The counting of voters would be done on October 14, announced UPS Madan, State Election Commissioner, on Wednesday.
Madan informed that the the Tehsildars concerned will publish election notice on September 13 while aspiring candidates will file nomination papers from September 21 to 27, excluding September 24 and 25 being holidays. The scrutiny of papers would be done on September 28 while the last date for withdrawal of nominations is September 30 upto 3 pm. The election symbols would also be allotted on the same day, he pointed out.
The polling would be held on October 13 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm. The timing for polling in Naxal-infested areas would be upto 3 pm. The elections will be held in Vidarbha at 1 gram panchayat in Chikhaldara in Amravati district, 1 gram panchayat in Washim tehsil in Washim district, 3 gram panchayats in Ramtek tehsil, 6 in Bhiwapur, 8 in Kuhi tehsil in Nagpur district, 2 in Wardha tehsil, 7 in Arvi in Wardha district, 2 in Bhadravati, 4 in Chimur, 3 in Mul, 29 in Jivati, 25 in Koparna, 30 in Rajura, 1 in Brahmapuri in Chandrapur district, 1 in Tumsar, 16 in Bhandara tehsil, 2 in Paoni, 1 in Sakoli in Bhandara district, 1 in Deori, 1 in Goregaon, 1 in Gondia tehsil, 1 in Sadak-Arjuni, 2 in Arjuni-Mor in Gondia district, 2 in Chamorshi, 2 in Aheri, 6 in Dhanora, 4 in Bhamragad, 2 in Desaiganj, 2 in Etapalli and 1 in Gadchiroli tehsil of Gadchiroli district. The remaining polling would be held in rest of Maharashtra, Madan added.
S-Force PRO Front Surround and Dolby Digital create cinematic surround sound
Powerful 330W of total power output brings your content to life
Simple and easy operation with compact remote and convenient OLED display window
Effortless BRAVIA™ integration with HT-S400
New Delhi– Sony India today launched the HT-S400, 2.1ch soundbar with powerful wireless subwoofer. This soundbar delivers a powerful audio experience thanks to its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, clear dialogue and powerful 330W total power output so that customers can watch the latest movie, stream favourite shows or listen to music in the comfort of their home.
Price and Availability
The new HT-S400 home theatre systems will be available across all Sony Centers, E-commerce portals, www.ShopatSC.com portal and major electronic stores across India from 22nd August 2022 onwards.
Experience Everyday Excitement with Hyundai VENUE N Line Hyundai Venue N Line Metaverse Experience
Hyundai VENUE N Line has been introduced in the Indian market as a segment creator, offering customers an unfiltered sporty and fun driving experience
With an Exhilarating performance, sporty steering and suspension tuning, Exhaust Sound Tuning and all 4 disc brakes this Sporty Compact SUV carves out a well-defined niche
Drawing inspiration from Hyundai’s Motorsport DNA, Hyundai VENUE N Line features sporty and exciting design aesthetics giving this SUV a distinguished persona
Hyundai VENUE N Line will be offered in N6 and N8 trims, powered by 1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol engine with 7DCT
Hyundai VENUE N Line features 30 unique and exclusive facets offering an enthralling mobility experience
Hyundai VENUE N Line will offer customers complete peace of mind with up to 7 years extended warranty option, 3 years Free Road-Side Assistance, 3 Year-Blue Link Subscription & 5 years Hyundai Shield of Trust, Care and Maintenance packages.
Sporty and Exciting SUV life is now accessible to all with prices for Hyundai VENUE N Line starting at INR 12 16 000 (Ex-showroom One India One Price)
Hyundai VENUE N Line will be available at all Hyundai Signature Outlets
The Metaverse for VENUE N Line launch will comprise more than 70 sites that users will be able to spot and engage
The never seen before Metaverse experience of Hyundai VENUE N Line on Roblox available for one month for users to experience
September 07, 2022: Hyundai Motor India Ltd., country’s first Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and largest exporter since inception, today launched India’s compact Sporty SUV – Hyundai VENUE N Line. Introduced in the Indian market as a segment creator, Hyundai VENUE N Line delivers an unfiltered sporty and fun driving experience that is amplified by exhilarating performance, sporty steering and suspension tuning, exhaust sound tuning and all 4 disc brakes. Hyundai VENUE N Line carves out a well-defined niche as the only Sporty compact SUV in India. With prices starting at INR 12 16 000 (Ex-showroom), Hyundai VENUE N Line is all set heighten excitement and experience adventure for customers looking to own a Sporty and Fun to drive compact SUV.
Commenting on the Launch of Hyundai VENUE N Line, Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Our endeavours to elevate customer experiences Beyond Mobility and our commitment to the transformation of mobility in India has been resolute. Hyundai VENUE N Line has been introduced to India as a part of our vision of redefining mobility experiences for customers and with this new launch, we will now offer 2 N Line models in a short span of 2 years, the Hyundai VENUE N Line being our 1st compact SUV N Line model for India customers.
To provide users with an enthralling journey on the Metaverse, the experience has various innovative engaging activity zones including India Zone, Test Drive Track, VENUE N Line Zone, Showroom, Service Centre, Mini Game, Photo booth, Treasure Hunt and N Line Merchandise. Each of these contain a host of immersive activities to provide the users with a distinctive and one-of-a-kind experience. Users will also have the option to test drive Hyundai VENUE N Line on an oval road track, customize the car to their liking and even purchase and sell the car. Additionally, the Metaverse for Hyundai VENUE N Line experience comprise many more sites that users were able to spot and engage.
Users directly reach the Hyundai Mobility Adventure in Roblox, from where they were dropped near the event square. They had an easy access to the event tab and area and be a part of one-of-its-kind future mobility experience in India.
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