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On the back of the success of its healthy foods portfolio, Marico Limited launches Chyawanprash under the aegis of Saffola Immuniveda

Mumbai: With an aim to further strengthen its presence in the immunity-boosting and ayurvedic segment, Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has extended its healthy foods portfolio with the launch of Saffola Chyawanprash under Immuniveda banner, its contemporary Ayurvedic range. Adding to the success of brand Saffola in immunity-boosting space, this new offering by Marico provides the power of Ayurveda to its consumers with the use of modern technology, under the renowned expertise that the Saffola aegis is trusted for.

Over the years, consumers in India have been proactively seeking immunity-boosting solutions that are not only effective but can also be seamlessly integrated into their daily routine, a trend that has only increased in the wake of the pandemic. Recognizing the benefits provided by Chyawanprash described in the ancient Ayurvedic texts, Marico has launched its new product that will take care of the health and well-being of the whole family. Saffola Chyawanprash incorporates the goodness of over 50 ingredients such as Amla, Giloy, Ashwagandha, Honey, Shatavari, Bala, Pippali, Vidarikand, etc. This carefully considered combination not only helps boost immunity, energy, and stamina but also helps in improving respiratory health so that one is less susceptible to seasonal cough, cold and sore throat. It is available in a premium design and is positioned towards the modern consumer, who is looking for immunity-boosting products for everyday use that fit into their busy schedules.

Speaking about the new launch, Mr. Sanjay Mishra, COO- India Sales & CEO- News Business, Marico Limited has said that, “As we have been intensifying our healthy food’s portfolio, we have been witnessing exponential growth owing to the superior quality of Saffola as well as the trust our consumers place in us. Taking this a step further, we have launched the all-new Saffola Chyawanprash under our Immuniveda banner, an enriched product that combines the benefits of Ayurveda and the expertise of our consumers who are seeking immunity-boosting products that fit into their hectic lifestyles, to ensure the wellbeing of themselves and their families. Given the success we have seen in our recent product launches under brand Saffola, we are confident of earning the consumers love for Saffola Chyawanprash as well.”

Marico Limited has been successfully innovating and intensifying its hold in the healthy foods and immunity-boosting category over the past year, having grown by more than 100% in value terms in Q1FY22. It launched Saffola Honey, a superior quality product backed by advanced NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) test certification which has quickly garnered a double-digit market share in key modern trade chains and consolidated its market share above 25% in E-Commerce. The company also entered the Ayurvedic segment with the Saffola Immuniveda range of Kadha Mix and Golden Turmeric Milk Mix Further, Marico has forayed into the plant-based protein segment with the recent successful launch of Saffola Meal Maker Soya Chunks and also strengthened its ready-to-eat portfolio with Saffola Oodles. Going forward, the company aims to continue to bring quality offerings in the healthy foods category to its consumers across geographies.

The all-new Saffola Chyawanprash comes in three SKUs – 500gm for INR 199, 1kg for INR 350, and a 1.25kg value pack exclusively for modern trade stores, all while promising consistent quality which is associated with the Saffola brand. The product is available across e-commerce, modern trade, and general platforms all over India, as well as the Saffola Store direct-to-consumer portal.

“India’s Vaccination Success Result Of…”: PM Modi On Covid, 2nd Wave

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has credited India’s “stunning success in vaccinating its people” to the country being atmanirbhar or self-reliant, adding that he made sure that technology formed the backbone of the vaccination process. On the question of negative press about his decisions, the Prime Minister said he attaches “big importance” to criticism.
Sixty-nine percent of the country’s adult population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 25 percent has taken both doses, the government said earlier this week. It aims to inoculate all eligible populations by December-end.

“Imagine if our country had not come up with a vaccine. What would be the situation? We know that a large population of the world doesn’t have access to Covid vaccines. Today, our success in vaccination is thanks to India being atmanirbhar,” PM Modi said in an interview to Open magazine.

The Prime Minister spotlighted how at a science conference a few years ago he suggested it was time to move away from “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan” and work on the mantra of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan (research)”. He said his government gives top priority to research.

“We started planning for the vaccination drive right in May 2020 when no vaccine was even close to approval anywhere in the world. We had decided as early as then that we did not want this vaccination drive to run in the old way where it could take decades to vaccinate people. We wanted this to run in a fast, efficient, discretion-free, and timebound manner,” said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister made a distinction between criticism and allegations. He said most people only level allegations, while criticism is rooted in research and hard work. “So sometimes, I miss critics,” he added.

“We need to look at the entire logistics, planning, and progress to understand the success of the vaccine drive. It is a huge effort with so many people mobilized across the country. I hope the media will take time out to highlight the efforts of our people in making the world’s largest vaccination drive a stunning success,” the PM told the magazine.

Two vaccines for coronavirus, Oxford University’s Covishield, which is developed by the Pune-based Serum Institute, and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, received emergency approval from the country’s drug regulator at the start of this year.

Elaborating his point, the Prime Minister said the poor today does not have to wait or pay a bribe to avail services he deserves. A poor migrant, said PM Modi, can take his second dose of vaccine in the city he works in, even if he took the first dose in his village. The technology ensures he gets the right vaccine at the right time and seamlessly, the Prime Minister said.

“When we compare India’s situation in the world, we have done better than many developed countries. However, we have in our midst vested interests whose only aim is to tarnish India’s name. COVID-19 was a global scourge with all countries equally affected. In this scenario, India has done better than its peers and many developed countries, notwithstanding such negative campaigns,” he said.

Reeling off numbers and his government’s focus on healthcare, the Prime Minister said from six All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in 2014, the nation is now building 22 such institutes; from 380 medical colleges in 2014, there are now around 560 such colleges. The government is also working on launching a massive scheme to boost health infrastructure that will address a lot of legacy issues, said the Prime Minister.

“We are actively focusing on preventive healthcare. From improved sanitation to water supply, from yoga to Ayurveda, from strengthening diagnostic centers in remote areas, we are doing it all,” he stressed.

गॅस दरवाढीचा भडका; केंद्राकडून ६२ टक्के वाढ, सीएनजी, पाईपगॅस महागणार

नवी दिल्ली :  पेट्रोल आणि डिझेल दरवाढीत जनता रोज होरपळत असतानाच या महागाईत केंद्र सरकारने आणखी गॅस दरवाढीचा भडका उडवला. केंद्राने नैसर्गिक वायूचा दर तब्बल 62 टक्क्यांनी वाढवल्यामुळे मुंबई, दिल्लीसारख्या महानगरांमध्ये स्वयंपाकाचा गॅस (पीएनजी) आणि वाहनांसाठीचा सीएनजी 10 ते 11 टक्के महागणार आहे. या निर्णयासोबतच पेट्रोलियम कंपन्यांनी व्यावसायिक सिलिंडरच्या किमतीत शुक्रवारपासूनच 43 रुपयांची वाढ केल्याने हॉटेलचालकांना मोठा दणका बसला आहे.

केंद्राच्या या निर्णयामुळे तीन पातळ्यांवर महागाईचा भडका उडू शकतो. स्वयंपाकासाठी वापरला जाणारा पीएनजी अर्थात पाईप गॅस महाग होईल. अलीकडे मोठ्या प्रमाणात सीएनजीवरील वाहने मुंबईसह महाराष्ट्रात धावतात. या वाहनांचा गॅसही महागणार. गॅसवर आधारित कारखान्यांचे खतही महाग होऊ शकते. त्याचबरोबर गॅसआधारित वीजनिर्मिती प्रकल्पांनाही वीजदर वाढवावे लागतील. यातील पीएनजी आणि सीएनजीचे दर सरळ 10 ते 11 टक्के वाढतील आणि ओघानेच मुंबई, ठाण्यासारख्या शहरांमध्ये प्रवास महाग होईल.

केंद्र सरकारने एप्रिल 2019 नंतर प्रथमच नैसर्गिक वायूची दरवाढ केली आहे. आंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजारातील वाढत्या दरांचे कारण केंद्राने दिले आहे. विशेष म्हणजे सार्वजनिक क्षेत्रातील ऑईल अँड नॅचरल गॅस कॉर्पोरेशन (ओएनजीसी) सध्या 6 हजार कोटी रुपयांच्या प्रचंड तुटीत आहे. ती तूट भरून काढण्यासाठीच केंद्राने गॅसचा भडका उडवला असे मानले जाते.

गॅस सिलिंडर महागल्याने हॉटेलच्या मेनू कार्डचे दरही भडकू शकतात. मागील महिन्यात एक सप्टेंबर रोजी व्यावसायिक सिलिंडरच्या दरात 75 रुपयांची वाढ करण्यात आली होती. आता त्यात पुन्हा महिनाभरातच वाढ करण्यात आली आहे. वाढीव दरानंतर मुंबईत 19 किलो व्यावसायिक सिलिंडरसाठी आता 1685 रुपये मोजावे लागणार आहेत.

व्यावसायिक गॅस सिलिंडरच्या किमती ऑगस्टमध्येही दुपटीने वाढल्या होत्या. इंडेनच्या व्यावसायिक गॅस सिलिंडर किमतीत 2021 मध्ये आतापर्यंत एकूण 404.50 रुपयांची वाढ झाली आहे. 31 डिसेंबर 2020 पर्यंत प्रति व्यावसायिक गॅस सिलिंडरची किंमत 1332 रुपये होती. अवघ्या 9 महिन्यांत ती वाढत जाऊन 1736.50 रुपयांवर पोहोचली आहे.

पेट्रोल-डिझेलचे दर उच्चांकी स्तरावर

जागतिक बाजारपेठेत कच्च्या तेलाचे दर कडाडल्याच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर सार्वजनिक क्षेत्रातील तेल कंपन्यांनी शुक्रवारी इंधन दरात पुन्हा वाढ केली. तेल कंपन्यांनी पेट्रोलच्या दरात 25 पैशांची, तर डिझेलच्या दरात 30 पैशांची वाढ केली आहे. यानंतर देशाची राजधानी दिल्लीतील पेट्रोलचे प्रतिलिटरचे दर 101.89 रुपयांवर, तर डिझेलचे दर 90.17 रुपयांवर गेले आहेत. गेल्या तीन आठवड्यांच्या कालावधीत पेट्रोल दरात झालेली ही तिसरी वाढ असून डिझेल दरात झालेली सहावी वाढ आहे. मुंबईमध्ये पेट्रोलचे प्रतिलिटरचे दर आता 107.95 रुपयांवर, तर डिझेलचे दर 97.84 रुपयांवर गेले आहेत.

  • स्वयंपाकाचा पाईप्ड गॅस 10 ते 11% म्हणजे युनिटमागे 2.50 रु. ते 2.70 रु. महाग होणार
  • वाहनांसाठीचा सीएनजी प्रतिकिलो 4.50 रु. ते 4.70 रुपयांनी महाग  होणे शक्य.
  • गॅसआधारित कारखान्यांची खते आणि वीजही महागण्याची शक्यता.
  • व्यावसायिक सिलिंडर दरात सतत वाढ होत असल्याने रेस्टॉरंटस्, हॉटेल्स, धाबे आणि बेकरी उत्पादनांसह इतर खाद्यांच्या दरात वाढ होणार आहे. साहजिकच ग्राहकांच्या खिशाला चाट बसणार आहे. त्यातही राज्यांचे कर वेगवेगळे आहेत. त्यामुळे महागाईच्या आगीत आणखी तेल ओतले जाणार आहे.

Flipkart celebrates 10-year partnership with PUMA; launches ‘1DER’ in collaboration with KL Rahul

Bengaluru: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has strengthened its partnership with PUMA to make an affordable range of stylish athleisure available to every Indian across the country. Designed in collaboration with cricketer K L Rahul, the new sub-brand ‘1DER by PUMA’ will be available from September 30 onwards on Flipkart, puma.com, and select Puma stores. This launch also marks the 10-year partnership between PUMA and Flipkart that has seen millions of customers across the country get access to quality and stylish sportswear products through a growing network of sellers.

In the past year, as customers have continued to work from home and have prioritized their health and fitness, ‘athleisure fashion’ has seen tremendous adoption and growth – which has led to the emergence and significant growth of the ‘athleisure’ category. Sportswear and athleisure as subcategories have seen phenomenal growth on Flipkart, approximately  60% over last year. Leveraging the opportunity to serve the evolving fashion needs of consumers across the country, and curated with a deep understanding of these consumers, the ‘1DER by PUMA’ range is a carefully selected array of products that address a very specific growing need for athleisure. The athleisure category has witnessed tremendous growth this past year on Flipkart, and ‘1DER by PUMA’ is aimed at the needs of young working professionals and college students, who continue to look for branded/ quality/ fashionable clothing that suits their ever-evolving lifestyle.

Speaking about the launch, Nishit Garg, Vice President – Flipkart Fashion, said, “In preparation for the festive season and the Big Billion Days, we will have the widest selection of styles available for consumers across the country. We will continue to bridge the gap between metros and Tier 2+ regions, where people seek the best of current fashion trends but have limited access from a selection, range and affordability perspective. We believe in collaborating with the best in the industry to solve the growing needs and the launch of 1DER in partnership with PUMA is aligned to this vision.”

Commenting on the launch of ‘1DER by PUMA’ on Flipkart, KL Rahul said, “1DER, for me, is a business venture born from a passion and it is really close to my heart. The collection is an extension of my love for all things street. I have been intimately involved in the entire product design and ideation process along with PUMA designers and I am really pumped about launching 1der on Flipkart. PUMA’s understanding of the athleisure segment coupled with Flipkart’s massive market reach propelled me to create this brand and I can’t wait for people to try it out.”

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Result 2021: Board Releases Schedule For Re-Evaluation

New Delhi: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule for re-evaluation, verification of marks, and obtaining photocopy of evaluated answer books of Class 12 Compartment result 2021.

According to the schedule released at the official site, candidates can apply for verification of marks of Class 12 Compartment results from October 4 to October 6, 2021.

The application fees of Rs 500 will be charged for each subject. Additionally, candidates can also apply for obtaining a photocopy of evaluated answer books. This facility will be available from October 13 to October 14, 2021. The application fees of Rs 700 will be charged per answer book.

Going by the schedule, the re-evaluation registration process will begin on October 18 and will continue till October 19, 2021. For each question, a candidate needs to pay Rs 100.

CBSE has said that the processing charges will not be accepted offline, they can only be deposited online via credit, debit card, or net banking.

Candidates must ensure that they submit a single application for each step. Multiple applications will be accepted in an online process.

CBSE declared the compartment exam results for 58,356 private and 1,732 patriarchal candidates on September 29. A total of 94,405 candidates had registered for the compartment exams, including 34,317 “regular” candidates for whom they served as improvement exams. They were declared passed earlier.

देवेंद्र फडणवीस : सरकारकडून फक्त घोषणाच, मराठवाड्याला मदत नाहीच

नागपूर: ज्यावेळी अतिवृष्टी होऊन मोठं नुकसान होत असतं. तेव्हा नजर आणीबाणीच्या आधारावरच मदत करता येते. व्यक्तिगत पंचनाम्याची तेव्हा गरज पडत नाही. पंचनामे होत राहतील. पण शेतकऱ्यांना तातडीने मदत करण्याची गरज आहे, असं विरोधी पक्षनेते देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी शुक्रवारी नागपूरात बोलताना सांगितलं. नागपूर विमानतळावर देवेंद्र फडणवीस प्रसारमाध्यमांशी बोलत होते.

फडणवीस म्हणाले की, कोरोनामुळे सातत्याने लहान घटक संकटात होते. त्यांना कोणतीही मदत स्वतंत्रपणे दिली जात नसताना या आकस्मिक संकटांनी शेतकरी, कष्टकरी, हातावर पोट असणारे घटक खचून जाणार नाहीत. याची काळजी राज्य सरकारने घेतली पाहिजे.

आज शेतकरी असो की समाजातील लहानातील लहान घटकाला मदतीची गरज आहे. त्याला पोकळ शब्द किंवा आश्वासनांची नाही, तर प्रत्यक्ष आणि तीही तातडीच्या मदतीची गरज आहे.

राज्य सरकारने यावर गांभीर्याने विचार करावा, ही कळकळीची विनंती आहे, असंही त्यांनी सांगितलं होतं. मंत्री आणि प्रमुख लोकं गेले तर प्रशासन जागं होतं. लोकांना दिलासा मिळतो. कोण तरी आपलं ऐकतं हे लोकांना समजतं.

मी सुद्धा उद्या दौऱ्यावर जाणार आहे. तीन दिवस जाणार आहे. वाशिमपासून माझा दौरा सुरू होत आहे. सरकारला पूरपरिस्थितीची माहिती देऊन जास्तीत जास्त मदत मिळवून घेण्याचा प्रयत्न करू, असं फडणवीस यांनी सांगितलं.

राज्यात आतापर्यंत ज्या ज्या आपत्ती आल्या, त्यावेळी केलेल्या सर्व घोषणा हवेत विरल्या आहेत. कोणत्याच घोषणेची पूर्तता झाली नाही.

कागदावरच घोषणा राहिल्या. ही वास्तविकता आहे. आमच्या सरकारने जो जीआर काढला होता. तशीच मदत देऊ असं त्यांनी सांगितलं होतं. पण ती मदतही त्यांनी अद्याप दिलेली नाही, असंही त्यांनी सांगितलं.

दरम्यान, फडणवीस यांनी या आधी तीन ट्विट करून सरकारकडे पूरग्रस्तांना मदत देण्याची मागणी केली होती. राज्यात विशेषत: मराठवाड्यात पावसाने प्रचंड नुकसान झाले आहे.

लाखो हेक्टरवर पिकांचे मोठे नुकसान झाले आहे. राज्य सरकारने मराठवाड्यातील शेतकर्‍यांना तत्काळ मदत दिली पाहिजे. निसर्ग, तौक्ते ही दोन चक्रीवादळं आणि पुराची कोकणात अजून मदत मिळाली नाही. अशात मराठवाड्यासंदर्भात जी माहिती राज्य सरकारनेच दिली, ती अतिशय धक्कादायक आहे.

यंदाच्या पावसाळ्यात ४३६ लोकांना आपले प्राण गमवावे लागले, यातूनच या स्थितीची भीषणता लक्षात येते. मोठ्या प्रमाणात शेतीचे नुकसान झाल्याने शेतकरी मोठ्या संकटात आहे, असं ते म्हणाले होते.

Blog: PK Was Set To Join The Congress. So Why Didn’t It Happen?

In the middle of July this year, images went viral of political strategist Prashant Kishor entering Rahul Gandhi’s residence in central Delhi.

It was the first indication that Kishor, considered the architect of a number of electoral victories, mainly of regional parties, was in talks with India’s main opposition party, making for dizzying headlines.

At the time, sources familiar with the developments told that the July meeting was not the first between Mr. Kishor and the Gandhis and that both sides were working on an arrangement where “PK”, as he is known, would not serve as a political consultant, but, in fact, formally join the Congress. All this was playing out weeks after PK, in an exclusive interview said that he was retiring as an electoral strategist. So, the fact that he was considering joining politics did not seem unviable; in fact, it seemed like a natural progression from that announcement made on.

The arrangement that the Congress and PK were trying to decide on, was told, was to work on ‘something bigger than just the upcoming state elections, an ambitious plan to use PK’s skills to revive the faltering fortunes of the Congress in the run-up the 2024 general election.

And then suddenly, without explanation, things went cold.

One explanation for why lies in the revelation of a former Chief Minister of Goa, Luizinho Faleiro, who crossed over earlier this week from the Congress to the Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) just months before the coastal state votes for its next government. Speaking to Mr. Faleiro said that it was PK and his group, I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee), which had approached him to switch to Mamata Banerjee’s party. “Of course, he had approached me. Just a few days back,” he said.

At a press conference in Panaji, Mr. Faleiro was even more explicit. “Believe it or not, I never met them (Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee). They are great leaders. But I did not meet them. I met I-PAC, I met Mr. Prashant Kishor of I-PAC. Just before I took the decision, we had the interaction.”

If Mr. Faleiro is to be believed, PK was and is helping expand the political footprint of the TMC in areas where the Congress has been enervated, even while he was in talks with the Congress over reviving its fortunes. This possible conflict of interest, some in Congress say, may have contributed to a certain cooling off in pursuing matters with PK. (Further evidence of the continuing deep ties between PK and the TMC surfaced when it emerged last week that Prashant Kishor, a native of Bihar, was registered as a voter in Bhabhanipur in West Bengal, the constituency being contested by Mamta Banerjee for election to the state legislature).

PK’s camp, however, points out that he had registered as a voter in Bhabhanipur earlier this year before the state election as a preemptive move after reports suggested that the BJP was considering a move to oust him and his outfit during the poll period from West Bengal on grounds that they were outsiders. PK’s outfit is also meant to be working to spearhead the TMC’s push in the North East; recently, Congress’ Assam MP Sushmita Deb became another high-profile leader to join the TMC.

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Sources close to PK maintain that this is not quite the case and that I-PAC’s continuing work with its other clients was discussed at length in his talks with the Congress leadership. The reason for the pause in talks, as per these sources, is almost solely to do with a disagreement over the timing of PK’s entry into the Congress: while the Congress leadership is keen for him to join at once, and begin work on the coming assembly elections in February in states including Uttar Pradesh, PK is adamant that he will only join after those elections. The reason, it was argued, is that the February elections are too close at hand, not giving PK enough time to make the Congress battle-ready in those states. Prashant Kishor reportedly told the Congress top brass that he will be fully on board for all the elections after February, up until and including the big Lok Sabha battle in 2024.

The other reason for the possible standstill in the PK-Congress talks could be reservations of some within the Congress over PK’s designation and mandate.

A four-member Congress panel (comprising Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AK Anthony, KC Venugopal, and Ambika Soni), meant to advise Sonia Gandhi on political matters, is said to have sought the views of a large section of the Congress’ top leadership on PK’s entry. While most were said to be in favor, some leaders are believed to have suggested that PK’s designation and role be confined only to managing elections.

This, sources close to PK maintain, runs contrary to his talks with the Congress leadership, in which both sides reportedly were in favor of a more sweeping role for PK, one in which he would have been empowered to intervene in almost all aspects of decision-making within the party.

Regardless of the conflicting claims, it appears that for now, what was a potential headline-making partnership between India’s beleaguered Grand Old Party and a rising political upstart, has come to a standstill.

“Incorrect”: Government After Report On Tata Sons Winning Air India Bid

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The government has denied media reports that Tata Group has won the bid for the debt-laden Air India. Bloomberg had reported earlier that salt-to-software conglomerate would re-acquire the national carrier more than half a century after ceding control to the government. “Media reports indicating approval of financial bids by Government of India in the AI disinvestment case are incorrect,” the finance ministry said on Friday, adding the media will be informed of any decision “as and when it is taken.”

Media reports indicating approval of financial bids by Government of India in the AI disinvestment case are incorrect. Media will be informed of the Government decision as and when it is taken.

Tata Group and SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh in his private capacity had bid for the embattled state-run Air India earlier this month. In December 2020, the government had invited expression of interest for the divestment of Air India. Four bidders had entered the race to take over the beleaguered airline, but Tata Group and Spicejet CEO Ajay Singh were the only ones to make it to the final stage.

This has been the second attempt by the PM Modi-led government to sell Air India. The centre had made an unsuccessful attempt to sell the ailing airline earlier in March 2018. However, its expression of interest to sell 76 per cent stake in Air India had no takers at that juncture due to concerns regarding the airline’s burgeoning debt.

BusinessCorporates”Incorrect”: Government After Report On Tata Sons Winning Air India Bid

Bloomberg had reported earlier that Tata Group had won the bid for Air India more than half a century after it ceded control of the national carrier to the state.

Air India has accumulated losses of over ₹ 70,000 crore and the government loses nearly ₹ 20 crore to run the national carrier every day, according to reports. The beleaguered airline, which one ruled the India skies, began to lose ground with the advent of private carriers in the 1990s and the emergence of no-frill airlines in the mid-2000s. The merger with the state-owned domestic airline Indian Airlines in 2007 proved to be the final nail in the coffin, for Air India.

Whatsapp Adds India’s Rupee ‘₹’ Symbol To Chat Box For Faster Digital Payments

जर तुम्ही 'हे काम' केले नाही तर १५ मे ला बंद होईल तुमचे व्हॉट्सअ‍ॅप अकाउंट

Whatsapp Adds India’s Rupee ‘₹’ Symbol To Chat Box For Faster Digital Payments: Whatsapp’s addition of the rupee symbol in chatbox and feature additions such as QR code access by the camera app are ways to enhance user adoption in India

Following the launch of Whatsapp Pay in 2020, Whatsapp announced that it will introduce the Indian rupee (₹) symbol in the chatbox as a visual indicator for making payments easier for users on the platform – a slight change from the current solution that takes two steps to initiate payments.

The world’s largest chat platform is introducing new features to reduce friction for digital payments and make payments on Whatsapp easier for people – in a step that is likely to encourage more Indians to join the platform.

Additionally, the camera app will now be able to recognize all major QR codes for payments – enabling users to transfer money and make offline payments.

Whatsapp’s addition of the rupee symbol in the chatbox and feature additions such as QR code access by the camera app are ways to enhance user adoption in India amid the growing competitive space.

The introduction of better visual indicators on the messenger platform is designed to ensure that people stay within the Whatsapp interface for completing all end-to-end e-commerce transactions.

अमेझॉन वर नव्याने मराठी भाषेचा समावेश; हिंदीतही व्हॉईस शॉपिंग

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बंगळूर : सणासुदीचा काळ जवळ आलेला असतानाच आता ग्राहक अमेझॉन डॉट इन वरून मराठी व बंगाली भाषांचा वापर करूनही खरेदी करू शकतात, अशी घोषणा अमेझॉन इंडियाने केली. हिंदी, इंग्रजी, कन्नड, मल्याळम, तमिळ, तेलगू या पाच भाषा वापरून खरेदी करण्याची सुविधा आधीपासूनच आहे. आता हिंदी भाषेत व्हॉईस शॉपिंग सुरू करून प्रादेशिक भाषांतील ऑफरिंग अधिक विस्तारणार आहे. या नवीन उपक्रमांमुळे भाषेचा अडथळा दूर होत आहे आणि ई-कॉमर्स भारतातील लक्षावधी ग्राहकांसाठी अधिक उपलब्ध होण्याजोगे तसेच सोयीस्कर होत आहे.

अमेझॉन ग्राहक अँड्रॉईड किंवा आयओएस अ‍ॅप्स, मोबाईल तसेच डेस्कटॉप साईटस्वरून काही सुलभ पायर्‍यांद्वारे त्यांच्या पसंतीची भाषा निवडू शकतात. हिंदी व्हॉईस शॉपिंगचा अनुभव घेण्यासाठी ग्राहकांना अमेझॉनअ‍ॅप प्ले स्टोअरमध्ये जाऊन अपडेट करावे लागेल. त्यानंतर त्यात हिंदी भाषा निवडावी लागेल.

अमेझॉन इंडियाच्या कस्टमर एक्सपिरियन्स व मार्केटिंग विभागाचे संचालक किशोर थोटा म्हणाले की, प्रादेशिक भाषेत खरेदीचा अनुभव देण्यामागील आमचे उद्दिष्ट ई-कॉमर्स सर्वांना उपलब्ध करणे तसेच ग्राहकांसाठी ते अधिक सुसंबद्ध व सोयीस्कर करणे हे आहे.

अमेझॉन डॉट इनचा अनुभव आमच्या मराठी व बंगाली ग्राहकांपर्यंत नेताना आम्हाला आनंद होत आहे. आम्ही आमच्या ग्राहकांचा खरेदी अनुभव अधिक रोमांचक व समाधान देणारा करण्याच्या दृष्टीने नवनवीन फीचर्स आणणे सुरूच ठेवणार आहोत.

Sunshine from inside out : Amway India introduces Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus [1], exemplifying science & innovation

• Amway brings first of its kind product – Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus1, a formulation combining Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 with a patented botanical blend of quercetin and organically sourced licorice

• Targeting over 25%[2] market share in the tablets & capsule formats of the FSDU category by 2021

Mumbai: Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, strengthened its presence in the Food for Special Dietary Usage space (FSDU) with the launch of Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus1. Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus1 is targeted for individuals with weakened bones when taken as part of a well-balanced diet. Its unique formulation of Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 with a patented botanical blend of quercetin and organically sourced licorice, is developed for people with weakened bones. The one of its kind patented ingredient combination of licorice and quercetin extract improves bone density & collagen production that supports bone formation.

Commenting on the new launch and the category, Anshu Budhraja, CEO, Amway India, said, “Today’s lifestyle that is largely confined indoors has led to consumers across regions facing nutritional deficiencies. Moreover, micronutrients deficiency is a global phenomenon and has its own health and economic consequences. Recent studies suggest the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in over 70% of the Indian population[3]. Weakened bone is also one of the physiological conditions, a possible consequence of Vitamin D deficiency. As global leaders in nutrition, exemplifying Amway’s philosophy of helping people live better, healthier lives, through Nutrilite, we have pioneered and perfected the plant-based approach to supplementation and will continue to do so. The adults’ Vitamin D market in India is currently estimated to be over INR 250 crores and continues to grow at a double-digit, faster than the overall nutrition category. Considering this trend and with the existing product in the FSDU category, the launch of Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus1 as food for individuals with weakened bones, we aim to generate revenue of INR 100crores by 2025.”

Further speaking on the FSDU category, he added“. Our Nutrilite vitamin C and Nutrilite vitamin D plus will be the key core growth drivers and are expected to contribute 10% to the company’s nutrition category. The tablet & capsule segment of the FSDU category is currently pegged at INR 350crores by end of 2021 and we aim to capture over 25 % of this market. We are confident that going forward, our approach to addressing the demands of our discerning consumers through innovative product offerings will help us gain formidable market share,” he further added.

Amway’s globally renowned innovation and science team have patented and evaluated the unique ‘licorice and quercetin blend’, which has also been published in the reputed Elsevier Journal. The team predominantly focuses on understanding unmet consumer needs by developing innovative products backed by science and research thus building on their credibility.

Sharing further insights, Mr. Ajay Khanna, CMO, Amway India said, “For over eight decades, Amway has been ensuring the highest quality of the ingredients through its exclusive and extensive traceability plan to provide its customers with pure, safe, and effective supplements. Scientifically, Vitamin D has been linked to strong bone health, however, this deficiency is prevalent across life stages and socio-economic strata which possibly leads to weakened bones in individuals. Leveraging Nutrilite’s philosophy of the best of nature and best of science, coupled with our extensive research, we have introduced a truly differentiated product – Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus1. It stands out in the category as one of the first supplements with an unmatched combination of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 with a patented botanical blend of quercetin and licorice. With the launch of Nutrilite Vitamin D, we reinforce our continued commitment to strengthening our nutrition portfolio with more potent products targeted for population with specific need.”

About Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus1:

• Food for individuals or targeted for individuals with weakened bones

• Formulated with a safe and potent dose of Vitamin D3, which is effective in managing weak bones and supports in strengthening them

• Vitamin K2 along with vitamin D helps in maintaining calcium balance in the body

• Vitamin D3 dosage is equivalent to 64 boiled eggs and quercetin equivalent to 18 big apples

• The product is free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

Currently, the product is priced at INR 1600.00. It will be sold exclusively by Amway Direct Retailers/Sellers across India and to know more, visit www.Amway.in.

“Skin-To-Skin Condition Disastrous For Sex Assault Cases”: Supreme Court

नागपूर क्राईम : कुख्यात गुंडाचेच अपहरण करून हत्या; दोघांना अटक

“Skin-To-Skin Condition Disastrous For Sex Assault Cases” New Delhi: The provision defining the offence of sexual assault against children under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act must be looked at from the “victim’s perspective” and if the “sexual intent” is present, then the offence is made out even without “skin-to-skin contact”, the Supreme Court Thursday observed.

A bench headed by Justice UU Lalit stressed the intent to commit the sexual offence and said the results would be “disastrous” if the term “physical contact” in the provision is interpreted in a way where the skin-to-skin contact becomes necessary for constituting the offence.

The top court reserved its verdict on two appeals filed against the Bombay High Court verdict, which had come under intense scrutiny, and had held that no offence of sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is made out if there is no direct “skin-to-skin contact between accused and the victim.

The bench, also comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi, discussed threadbare the definition of Section 7 of the POCSO Act which deals with the offence of sexual assault against the children.

The provision says: “Whoever, with sexual intent, touches the vagina, penis, anus or breast of the child or makes the child touch the vagina, penis, anus or breast of such person or any other person, or does any other act with sexual intent which involves physical contact without penetration is said to commit sexual assault.” Skin-To-Skin Condition.

“So, therefore, the primary thing is that if the sexual intent is proved then everything will fall in place,” the bench orally observed while expressing its reservation on the interpretation made by the high court.

Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for the convict in the case as an amicus curiae, referred to the contents of the provision and said that there were issues with the first part of the provision which said if an accused, with sexual intent, “touches the vagina, penis, anus or breast of the child or makes the child touch the vagina, penis, anus or breast of such person or any other person” then the offence of sexual assault is made out.

However, the second part of the provision said that for constituting the offence of sexual assault, an accused has to commit an act “which involves physical contact without penetration” and here the “skin-to-skin” interpretation creeps in.

Mr Luthra said the second part “requires sensitive interpretation”.

One must rely on different situations to see whether a given interpretation logically holds and when an offence has been clearly laid down then if there was any need to stretch one’s reasoning and rely on other provisions, the bench said.

“One must look at things from the victim’s perspective. If a pen is used to poke a person, there is no skin-to-skin touch and according to arguments advanced there is no sexual assault. But there is an invasion of privacy and violation of modesty of the child,” it said.

“If we accept the submission (on physical contact without cloth), what kind of results will we get. According to us, the results will be disastrous,” it observed.

Mr Luthra said the legislature consciously used the term ”physical act” in the second part of the provision.

“So, do we understand your submission that the first part skin to skin need not be there? According to you, in the second part skin to skin contact is essential,” the bench asked.

Another amicus curiae Siddhart Dave and others argued in the case and the counsel for Maharashtra adopted the submissions of Attorney General KK Venugopal who had vehemently argued for the setting aside of the verdict by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court.

While reserving the verdict, the bench asked parties to file their written submissions within three days.

Mr Venugopal had earlier told the top court that the controversial verdict of the Bombay High Court would set a “dangerous and outrageous precedent” and needed to be reversed.

The top court, which was hearing separate appeals of Attorney General and the National Commission for Women (NCW), had on January 27 stayed the order which had acquitted a man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act saying “groping a minor’s breast without ”skin to skin contact” cannot be termed as sexual assault”.

Two judgments were passed by Justice Pushpa Ganediwala of Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench).

Earlier, while staying the judgements, the top court had also issued notice to the Maharashtra government and permitted the Attorney General to file an appeal against the verdict.

The verdict had said groping a minor’s breast without “skin-to-skin contact” cannot be termed as sexual assault as defined under the POCSO Act. Skin-To-Skin Condition.

It had said since the man groped the child without removing her clothes the offence cannot be termed as sexual assault but it does constitute the offence of outraging a woman’s modesty under IPC section 354.

The high court had modified the order of a sessions court, which had sentenced a 39-year-old man to three years of imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

Microsoft collaborates with AICTE, NASSCOM, EY, GitHub and Quess Corp to empower India’s youth with tech skills to be job-ready

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National, September , 2021: In line with the Skill India vision, Microsoft launched the Future Ready Talent program, bringing together a strategic group of partners to empower India’s youth with technology skills for employability. A collaborative internship program for students in their second year of college and upwards, the initiative aims to impact over 1.5 lakh higher education students who will join the workforce between 2022-2024.

Under the program, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), FutureSkills Prime-a NASSCOM and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) digital skilling initiative, Ernst & Young (EY), GitHub and Quess Corp along with Microsoft will provide a holistic skilling platform, connecting talent to opportunity. The Future Ready Talent program has been designed keeping the learner at the center. With its Learn-Apply-Implement framework, the program will offer students an end-to-end experience, from digital skilling to working on critical projects in a sandbox environment, to mentoring with industry experts and access to potential employers. As part of this collaboration:

  • Microsoft will provide learning modules and certifications through its learning platform, Microsoft Learn, skilling students on topics like cloud computing, data & AI and cybersecurity.
  • AICTE will ensure the curriculum is aligned to the National Education Policy, 2020.
  • SSC NASSCOM will provide alignment of relevant courses to the National Occupational Standards, linking these courses on FutureSkills Prime.
  • EY will provide the technology and industry mentorship to students during their internship tenure.
  • GitHub will provide students with free access to the best developer tools via the GitHub Student Developer Pack, as well as the opportunity to collaborate on projects with other developers on GitHub.
  • Quess Corp will manage the learner experience and host a virtual career fair for participants, exposing them to career opportunities across the Microsoft customer and partner ecosystem.

Speaking about the initiative, Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India, said, “India’s youth is among the country’s biggest competitive advantages. Empowering this talent with the right skills to be self-reliant will be foundational to our long-term growth. The Future Ready Talent Program provides a holistic skilling experience that connects learners more readily with new job opportunities. We are proud to collaborate with a strong set of partners for this program, who are deeply committed to building a vibrant skilling ecosystem in the country.”

Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE, said, “The National Education Policy 2020 has a clear focus on encouraging experiential learning and critical thinking among students. The Future Ready Talent program builds on this approach with Microsoft’s industry-leading technology and skilling resources. The program, with its unique model, allows students not just to acquire skills that are in demand, but also test the skills by solving critical projects and get an opportunity to learn from industry experts. Access to digital skills will be at the core of making India a skilled economy and we are committed to playing a strong role in that journey.”

Dr. Buddha Chandrashekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, said, “The Future Ready Talent program offers students a unique opportunity to be job ready, by focusing on skills that will be in-demand in the future, like cloud computing, data and AI and cybersecurity. With a clear focus to empower our youth, this program which brings together technology leaders like Microsoft with strong industry participation, will play a key role in reducing the skills gap in India.”

Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM, said, “The goal of creating a future-ready workforce is more a team India effort, than the duty of a single stakeholder. With the Future Ready Talent program, learning ‘skills of the future’ with a curriculum that’s aligned with a revolutionary set of policies by the Indian government along with support from the best in the tech industry to mentor and support, will result in a dynamic Indian workforce that is #SkilledForFuture. FutureSkills Prime is delighted to extend its support for such a unique initiative built with the joint forces of industry and academia, keeping the needs of learner at the heart of its design.  Programs like these are what will help us leap ahead towards our goal of creating an India that is a #DigitalTalentNation much sooner than we expect.”

Rajiv Memani, Chairman India Region, EY, said, “As we rapidly move towards a digital economy, technical skill sets are evolving faster than ever, requiring people to become agile learners and solve complex challenges using technology. This program will empower the young talent to enhance and test their digital knowledge through real-life projects and learn directly from industry experts.”

Maneesh Sharma, General Manager, GitHub India, said: “We are excited to be working with MeitY, AICTE, NASSCOM and Microsoft to support the next generation of software developers, shaping our digital nation. Providing students with access to the best developer tools through the GitHub Student Developer Pack, as well as enabling them to collaborate on projects with other developers on GitHub, will help them build the right skills future developers need to succeed. The more we can all do to equip the developers, innovators, and solution builders of tomorrow, the brighter our future will look.”

Sekhar Garisa, President, Emerging Businesses & Chief of Strategy, Quess Corp, said “Nurturing the skills of the youth of the country is an important national priority. The post pandemic era will be a digital first economy and right investment on developing talent at scale and empowering them with job-ready skills is critical to fully leverage the opportunities of the future. As a thought leader in talent discovery and employment creation, we are honored to partner with industry leaders in creating this platform.”

Eligible students can apply for the internship program by visiting the Future Ready Talent website and registering for open batches. The registration for the first batch will start on September 15, 2021.

In early 2020, Microsoft launched a global skilling initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills. Over 3 million people have been skilled in India so far through this initiative. Microsoft is working closely with the government, industry and civil society partners on several skilling initiatives to make India’s youth future ready.

 

Taliban Writes To India to Resume Flights To Afghanistan: Report

Taliban Writes To India to Resume Flights To Afghanistan:

Taliban Writes To India to Resume Flights To Afghanistan: The Taliban has written to the DGCA, or Directorate General of Civil Aviation, asking for resumption of commercial flights between India and Afghanistan (Kabul),

A letter from the hardline group has been received by the Indian government and is under review by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

India had stopped all commercial flight operations to Kabul after August 15, when the Taliban swept into the Afghan capital and took effective control of the war-torn country.

Last week the Taliban also appealed to airlines from other countries to resume operations, promising its complete co-operation and saying that all problems at the airport had been resolved.

The statement came as the Taliban steps up efforts to open up Afghanistan and gain international acceptance, as well as jumpstart a national economy on brink of collapse.

Taliban spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi told news agency Reuters that suspension of international flights had left Afghans stranded abroad and prevented people from traveling for work or study.

“As problems at Kabul International Airport have been resolved and the airport is fully operational for domestic and international flights, the IEA assures all airlines of its full cooperation,” he said.

The IEA is the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan – the Taliban’s term for their new government. Taliban Writes To India to Resume Flights To Afghanistan.

So far only a limited number of aid and passenger flights have been operating out of Kabul.

On September 13 an international commercial flight – a Pakistan International Airlines plane – became the first to fly in and out of the airport in over a month. Taliban Writes To India to Resume Flights To Afghanistan.

Everything You Need to Know About Health Gummies and How Effective it is During Covid-19 Pandemic

The pandemic has taught us the importance of having a healthy body with strong. The majority of us don’t recognize the lack of vitamins or minerals. It can show itself in many ways from hair loss, fragile nails, weakness, muscle deficiency, frequent UTI, ulcers, and many other forms. Health gummies are one of the newest trends in the health and fitness industry with people, mainly the youngster who are opting for these chewy, colorful, vitamin-filled supplements.

Gummy vitamins can be 100% natural & completely made of plant-based ingredients and are used for multiple purposes including hair and skincare, weight control, etc. As these gummies were traditionally intended for kids and the aged, most beauty and wellness firms are coming up with a lot of flavor gummies as the latest remedy for all several health problems and youth are consuming them.

More Common in Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has risen to dramatic shifts in our day-to-day lives. Many people for consuming vitamins and other supplements to increase immunity to fight against the virus. Therefore, gummy supplements are becoming popular in the past year.

Over the few years, gummies have become a source of prescribed multivitamin supplements. Gummies are utilized as a source of multivitamins, giving benefits for hair and skin improvement. They have grown a substitute source of multivitamins, as various vitamin pills are not good for both children and adults. People are looking for convenient, more pleasant experiences with supplements, which will include moving on from traditional pills. In particular, flavored gummy vitamins for people of all generations will remain to grow in demand. Gummies are now considered to be part of a healthy lifestyle; companies are producing products that suit seamlessly into your everyday routine.

Are Gummies Effective?

Yes, vitamins in the form of gummies vary from once-daily gummy multivitamins to those including more particular nutrients like calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. Other vitamins in gummy forms may include combinations of nutrients, herbs, vitamins, and minerals meant to improve sleep, immune system or strengthen the hair, skin, and nails. These gummy are easy, chewable, colorful vitamins that typically taste like several fruits and other sugary treats and are usually appear in different shapes. While these healthy vitamins are very famous among kids, adults can ingest them, too. After all, they’re easier to consume related to eating a pill or capsule.

Do Gummies Work?

Gummy is a simple method to assure the vitamins and minerals that are required to thrive. But before taking the gummy vitamin supplements there many factors that have to consider.

• Always consult a doctor or health care expert about adding vitamins to your everyday routine. Intake of excess vitamins and minerals is harmful to the body.

• Vitamins and minerals are necessary to improve body growth and function. While most people get all of what’s suggested by eating healthy food, others need a little more nutrient boost. That’s where supplements get in giving the support that the body wants to stay healthy.

• See for the best gummies for yourself. Try out fresh, sugar-free vitamins, and always keep the health purposes and vitamin deficiencies in mind. Don’t use gummy vitamins only for the fun of it, and be wary not to overeat them. Though they look and taste like candy but are meant to be taken as per guidance.

• It is easy to consume, one of the biggest advantages of gummies is the fact that they’re easy to eat. Unlike other products like capsules or pills, gummies can be pop one into the mouth and enjoy. There is no tool required or handiwork. Just consume one and forget about it.

Consuming a healthy and balanced diet that has vitamins and minerals is a must. Although some populations, such as pregnant women, people with limited nutrition, post-menopausal women, or those who have difficulty absorbing some nutrients, may need an additional boost.

आरोग्य विभागाच्या विद्यार्थ्यांचा ओळखपत्रातील त्रुटींमुळे गोंधळ; आरोग्यमंत्र्यांकडून स्पष्टीकरण

आरोग्य विभागाच्या विद्यार्थ्यांचा ओळखपत्रातील त्रुटींमुळे गोंधळ;

नागपूर : राज्यात आरोग्य विभागाची क आणि ड संवर्गाची परीक्षा २५ आणि २६ सप्टेंबर रोजी होत आहेत. मात्र, ओळखपत्रावर दुसऱ्या राज्यातील परीक्षा केंद्र देण्यात आले आहे. या प्रकारामुळे परीक्षार्थ्यांमध्ये एकच गोंधळ उडाला आहे. मात्र, ही समस्या केवळ एकाच विद्यार्थ्याच्या बाबतीत घडलं असून त्याला तत्काळ दुरुस्त करण्यात आल्याचे आरोग्यमंत्री राजेश टोपे यांनी सांगितले.

आरोग्य विभागाच्या गट-क संवर्गातील पदासाठी २५ सप्टेंबरला तर गट-ड संवर्गातील पदासाठी २६ सप्टेंबरला लेखी परीक्षा आहे. यातील गट- क संवर्गातील २७३९ आणि गट- ड संवर्गातील ३४६६ अशा एकूण ६२०५ पदांचा समावेश आहे. राज्यातील १५०० केंद्रांवर एकाच वेळी ही भरती प्रक्रिया शासनाने निवडलेल्या खासगी बाह्य स्रोतांमार्फत केली जाणार आहे. या परीक्षा देण्यासाठी जे ओळखपत्रावर जाहीर करण्यात आले आहेत, त्यावर महाराष्ट्रातील अनेक विद्यार्थ्यांना उत्तर प्रदेशमध्ये परीक्षा केंद्र देण्यात आले आहे. तर, काहींना नोएडाचे परीक्षा केंद्र दाखवण्यात आले आहे. ओळखपत्रांवर अनेक त्रुटी असल्याने विद्यार्थ्यांमध्ये मोठ्या प्रमाणात संभ्रम निर्माण झाला आहे.

आरोग्यमंत्र्यांकडून स्पष्टीकरण

केवळ एका विद्यार्थ्याच्या हॉल तिकीटावर परीक्षा केद्राची पत्ता चुकला होता, तो तत्काळ दुरुस्त करण्यात आला आहे, असे टोपे म्हणाले. तांत्रिक कारणांमुळे अशी चूक झाली असून दुरुस्तीनुसार प्रत्येक विद्यार्थ्याला त्यांचं ओळखपत्र इमेलवर देखील पाठवण्यात आलं असल्याचेही टोपे यांनी सांगितले.

Bodybuilder accuses actor Sahil Khan of mental harassment, defamation

Mumbai: Bodybuilder Manoj Patil who reportedly attempted suicide in Mumbai, a week ago, has accused actor Sahil Khan of mental harassment and social media defamation.

The former Mr. India contest winner in a press conference on Wednesday also alleged that the lack of action by the police over his written complaint against Khan at the Oshiwara Police Station pushed him to take the extreme step.

“Sahil Khan had a group of four people, who were constantly defaming me on social media. Sahil Khan had intentionally accused me of taking steroids and trading it, he was harassing me and this has mentally disturbed me,” Patil told reporters here on Wednesday.
“Before my suicide bid, I had given a written complaint in Oshiwara police station but police did not take any action, after which I was forced to take this step.”
Patil further alleged, “I wanted to prepare for the Olympics to make India famous, but Shahil Khan has shattered my dreams”.

The bodybuilder said that he has hope that the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Party will help and has also expressed hope of getting justice by going to court.

“All the allegations put on me by Sahil Khan are fake,” said Patil.

Meanwhile, actor Sahil Khan in a press conference last week denied the allegations made by Patil and said, “If Mumbai police find anything against me then it will take action but if this is a big racket then you must bust it. I am wrongly accused. I decided to come out in the media, to tell the truth, and I will definitely approach the police for this. FDA must intervene if there is steroid controversy in it.”
On September 16, Patil attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills and he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.

Mumbai Police has registered a case actor Sahil Khan and three others for allegedly instigating actor Manoj Patil to attempt suicide. (ANI)

Nagpur : काय सांगता? नागपुरात साजरा केला चक्क कोंबड्याचा वाढदिवस

नागपूर : अनेकांच्या घरी पाळीव प्राणी असतात आणि या पाळीव प्राण्यांवर घरच्या मुलांप्रमाणे जीव लावला जातो. या पाळीव प्राण्यांच्या प्रेमापोटी त्यांचे मालक त्यांचा वाढदिवस देखील थाटात साजरा करतात. कुत्रे, मांजर, गाय, बैल, पोपट अशा अनेक पाळीव प्राण्यांचे वाढदिवस अनेक कुटुंबात साजरे होताना आपण पाहतो. मात्र नागपुरात एका कुटुंबाने त्यांच्या कोंबड्याच्या वाढदिवस थाटात साजरा केलाय. या घटनेची चर्चा परिसरात रंगली असून कोंबड्याच्या वाढदिवसाचा व्हिडीओ सोशल मीडियावर चांगलाच व्हायरल होताना दिसत आहे.

नागपूर जिल्ह्यातील उमरेड मध्ये राहणाऱ्या कागदेलवार कुटुंबात “कुचा” नावाचा हा कोंबडा सर्वांचा लाडका आहे. 20 सप्टेंबर रोजी कागदेलवार कुटुंबियांनी कुचाचा वाढदिवस जोरात साजरा केला. त्याच्या वाढदिवसाचे काही व्हिडीओ आणि फोटो सध्या सोशियल मीडियावर प्रचंड वायरल होतंय. उमरेडच्या मंगळवारी पेठेत कुचा कागदेलवार कुटुंबियांसोबत राहतो. नुकतंच कागदेलवार कुटुंबात राहताना त्याला एक वर्ष पूर्ण झाले. त्यासाठी कुचाची मालकीण असलेल्या सुरभी कागदेलवार यांनी खास सजावट केली होती. या वेळी कुचाचे औक्षण करून गोडधोड खाऊ घालण्यात आले.

विशेष म्हणजे वर्षभरापूर्वी कुचा कोंबड्याचं पिल्लू असताना रस्त्यावर सापडला होता. कोंबड्या घेवून जाणाऱ्या गाडीतून तो पडला होता आणि जखमी झाला होता. सुरभीनं कुत्रा किंवा मांजर या कोंबड्याच्या पिल्लाला खाईल म्हणून त्या त्याला आपल्या घरी आणून त्याच्यावर उपचार केले होते. तेव्हापासून तो कागदेकर कुटुंबातील सदस्य झाला. 20 सप्टेंबरला कुटुंबात त्याला या घरात येऊन एक वर्ष पूर्ण झाले. त्या निमित्ताने त्याचा पहिला वाढदिवस साजरा करण्यात आला. यावेळी कुचासाठी श्रीखंड, काजू कतली, काजू -शेंगदाणे प्लेट मध्ये ठेवण्यात आले होते. शिवाय या कोंबड्याचा मित्र असलेल्या शेजारच्या बुलेट नावाच्या कुत्र्याला ही बोलावले होते. या कोंबड्याचा आयुष्यभर सांभाळ करणार असा कागदेलवार कुटुंबियांचा निर्धार आहे.

करिअर मध्ये यशस्वी व्हायचे तर…

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सध्याच्या स्पर्धेच्या युगात युवकांना आपली गुणवत्ता सिद्ध करण्याबरोबरच अन्य गोष्टींकडेही लक्ष द्यावे लागते. करिअर मध्ये यशस्वी होण्याकरिता अनेक गोष्टींचा विचार करणे आवश्यक ठरते.

* अभ्यासाकडे दुर्लक्ष करू नका : आपण आपल्या डोळ्यासमोर कोणत्या क्षेत्रात करिअर करायचे हे ठरवत असताना वेगवेगळी क्षेत्रे ठेवलेली असतात. यापैकी कोणत्याही क्षेत्रात करिअर करताना आपल्याला अभ्यासाकडे दुर्लक्ष करून चालत नाही. तुम्हाला करिअर करायचे असेल तर आपल्या अभ्यासाकडे दुर्लक्ष करू नका. अभ्यासामुळे आपली बुद्धिमत्ता प्रकट होत असते. तसेच अभ्यासातूनच करिअरमधील वेगवेगळे पर्याय सापडतात.

* स्वतःचे मूल्यांकन करा : आपल्या भावाने किंवा जवळच्या मित्राने एका विशिष्ट क्षेत्रात चांगले करिअर केले असेल तर त्याच्या प्रमाणेच आपणही करिअर करू शकू, अशी स्वप्ने पाहू नका. आपल्या अंगात कोणत्या पात्रता आहेत, याचा प्रामाणिकपणे विचार करा. आपल्या व्यक्तिमत्त्वातील चांगल्या आणि सकारात्मक बाजू नोंदवून ठेवा. या बाजू लक्षात घेऊन आपण कोणत्या क्षेत्रात काय करू शकतो, याचा सल्ला एखाद्या तज्ज्ञाकडून घ्या. आयुष्यात पुढे काय करायचे याचा निर्णय घेताना आई-वडिलांशी तसेच घरातील अन्य वडीलधार्‍या व्यक्तींशी चर्चा करा. मुळात आपल्याला कोणत्या गोष्टीची आवड आहे, कोणत्या विषयात रस आहे हे ओळखा. आपल्या आवडीच्या क्षेत्रात करिअर करण्याची संधी मिळाली तर त्यासारखी मोठी गोष्ट दुसरी कोणतीच नसते.

* पालकांशी मोकळेपणाने बोला : बारावीच्या परीक्षेनंतर अथवा एखादी पदवी प्राप्त केल्यानंतर पुढे काय करायचे, असा प्रश्न तुमच्यापुढे उभा राहतो. आपल्याला कोणत्या क्षेत्रात करिअर करायचे आहे हे पालकांना समजेल अशा पद्धतीने सांगितले पाहिजे. असे केले तर पालकांना आपल्या मुलाला/मुलीला नेमके काय करावयाचे आहे हे कळू शकते. त्या विशिष्ट क्षेत्रातील करिअरमध्ये भविष्यकाळात कोणत्या संधी आहेत, कोणत्या पदावर काम करायला मिळेल, किती वेतन मिळेल आदी सर्व गोष्टींची चर्चा पालकांबरोबर मोकळेपणाने केली पाहिजे. पालकांच्या मनातील शंका दूर झाल्या तर ते आपल्याला त्या क्षेत्रात करिअर करण्यासाठी परवानगी देऊ शकतात.

* आपल्या क्षेत्रासंबंधी अधिकाधिक माहिती मिळवा : तुम्हाला ज्या क्षेत्रात करिअर करायचे असेल त्या क्षेत्रासंबंधी जितकी अधिक माहिती मिळवता येईल तितकी मिळवा. त्या क्षेत्रात काम करणार्‍या आपल्या परिचित लोकांना भेटा. त्या करिअरमधील फायदे-तोटे, भविष्यातील संधी आदी माहिती परिचितांकडून जाणून घ्या.

* ग्लॅमरला भुलू नका : काही क्षेत्रांत केवळ ग्लॅमरला भुलून करिअरसाठी प्रवेश केला तर आपली फसगत होण्याची शक्यता असते. आपल्याला ग्लॅमर असलेल्या क्षेत्रात गती आहे का, त्या क्षेत्रातील ज्ञान आपल्याला आहे का? याचे आत्मपरीक्षण करा आणि मगच त्या क्षेत्रामध्ये प्रवेश करण्याचा निर्णय घ्या. ग्लॅमरला भुलून अशा क्षेत्रात प्रवेश केला तर कालांतराने आपल्या पदरी निराशा आणि अपेक्षाभंग येण्याची शक्यता असते. त्या स्थितीतून बाहेर पडणे अवघड होऊन जाते.

* सुट्टीमध्ये पूरक अभ्यासक्रम पूर्ण करा : आपण शिक्षण घेत असाल तर परीक्षा झाल्यानंतरच्या काळात एखादा अभ्यासक्रम आपण पूर्ण करू शकतो. दोन-तीन अथवा सहा महिन्यांचा कालावधी असलेला एखादा अभ्यासक्रम आपल्या करिअरमध्ये उपयोगी ठरू शकतो. आपल्याला ज्या क्षेत्रात करिअर करण्याची इच्छा आहे, त्या क्षेत्रात कोणता पूरक अभ्यासक्रम उपयुक्त ठरू शकतो याची माहिती मिळवा. एखाद्या भाषेचाही अभ्यासक्रम आपण पूर्ण करू शकता. जर्मन, स्पॅनिश, जापनीज अशा भाषांचे पदवी/पदविका अभ्यासक्रम आपले शिक्षण घेतानाच पूर्ण करता येऊ शकतात. परीक्षा संपल्यानंतरच्या उन्हाळी सुट्टीमध्ये असे अभ्यासक्रम आपण पूर्ण करू शकतो.

PM Modi Says “A Political Party Got Fever” Seeing India Set Vaccine World Record

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it was an unforgettable and emotional moment for him as over 2.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the country on his 71st birthday.

“With your efforts, India has created a world record of administering over 2.5 crore vaccines in a single day, a feat not even the most powerful nations have been able to achieve,” PM Modi said during an interaction via video link with healthcare workers and beneficiaries in Goa.PM Modi Says “A Political Party Got Fever.

“We saw how the nation kept looking at Cowin dashboard yesterday. Over 15 lakh vaccinations per hour, over 26,000 vaccinations every minute took place yesterday. Over 425 people were administered vaccines each second,” he said.

PM Modi said he appreciates all doctors, medical staff, and people in administration in the country for this effort. The huge effort and skilled manpower needed to accomplish this task show the might of India, he added.

“Birthdays come and go but I have been away from such things. But yesterday was emotional for me. It has become an unforgettable occasion for me,” PM Modi said. PM Modi Says “A Political Party Got Fever

Without naming any party, PM Modi said “a political party” developed fever after over 2.5 crore vaccine doses were administered on his birthday.

“People speak of fever as a side effect of vaccines. but a political party experienced fever after 2.5 crore vaccines were administered on my birthday,” he said.

PM Modi praised Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his government for overcoming challenges in accomplishing 100 percent vaccination of the first dose of covid vaccines in the coastal state.

Goa is on its way to becoming a leading state in India as far as vaccination is concerned, PM Modi said.

“Goa is playing important role in the success of the world’s largest and fastest vaccination drive – ‘Sabko vaccine, must vaccine’. In the past few months, Goa fought bravely against heavy rainfall, cyclone, and flood, under the leadership of Pramod Sawant,” he said.

TECNO strengthens its position under 10K segment; launches Spark 8 with a massive 64GB memory and 16MP Rear Camera at INR 7999

● Priced at INR 7999, SPARK 8 features a best-in-class design, display, and camera, paired with 64GB storage is designed to meet consumer’s daily storage needs and give them a holistic smartphone experience.
● The new smartphone will be available in retail stores from 15th September 2021.

New Delhi September 2021: TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, announced the launch of SPARK 8 – yet another future-ready smartphone that flaunts segment-leading features from its iconic SPARK series. Riding on the success of the SPARK series TECNO has already consolidated its position among the top 5 smartphone players in India, in the 6-10K segment, and continues to strengthen its portfolio with the launch of compelling new products. The all-new SPARK 8 smartphone is equipped with disruptive features such as 64GB memory, allowing consumers to keep their precious photos/videos forever, and a 16MP AI dual High-resolution Camera, enabling its users to capture high-quality, memorable photographs. The smartphone also comes with a powerful 5,000 mAh battery that provides an outstanding battery performance, and all of this is packed in an all-new metal coding design at an aggressive price point of Rs. 7,999.

TECNO’s latest SPARK 8 is designed for the discerning youth of India, for whom their smartphones are the primary gadget for their daily needs. The SPARK series is known for its best-in-class design, display, camera, and overall smartphone experience in the affordable segment. Keeping in line with its brand ethos, the SPARK 8 is loaded with category-defining features such as a segment-leading 6.52” HD+Dot-notch Display with a 120Hz Touch response rate for smoother operation. For selfie lovers, the smartphone comes with an 8MP front camera with dual flash to click brighter and clear selfies and make video calls even in the low light. The smartphone comes with a visually thin body frame, a large surface battery cover design, and the rear camera frame is integrated with an FP sensor that gives the smartphone a unique feel.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO -TRANSSION India, said, “At TECNO, customer satisfaction has always been at the core of our product innovation and is something that drives us forward. With the SPARK series, our strategy is to continue to focus on smartphones that disrupt the budget and mid-budget segments with industry-leading specifications at unmatched price points. In line with brand TECNO’s ‘Stop at Nothing’ approach, it is our endeavor to consistently introduce the best-in-class functional innovations that create greater accessibility for Indian consumers. We are confident that with the new range of SPARK 8 smartphones, we will continue to garner the love and support of our customers.”

“EVOLVE”- First 3-D Body contouring Device in India by Inmode at Corium Clinic, Nagpur

Nagpur: Corium Clinic by Dr Asra Khumushi , a state of the art Aesthetic Clinic in Nagpur has brought a next generation and only 3- dimensional Body Contouring device named” Evolve” for the first time in india. Inmode india , a subsidiary of Inmode LTD, Israel , world no.-2 aesthetic device company has launched its next generation complete Body shaping and wellness device “ Evolve” for an amazing Fat reduction along with treatment of skin laxity and improving muscle toning.

Dr. Khumushi,said” The need for a slim and contoured body is never ending. Reducing fat means a healthier cholesterol profile, better bone and joint heath. Muscle toning will help in strength, better blood flow and hence overall wellness of body.” Dr. Asra Khumushi is the first doctor in India to bring “Evolve”.

Inmode is the fastest growing aesthetic devices company , listed on USA stock exchange and is one among top 5 buyers of NASDAQ. Inmode provides all research based next generation technologies and block buster brands like Bodytite, Morpheus8, Triton, Forma, Lumecca , Evolve and Evoke.

Sameer Wadhera, Managing Director- Inmode India & SAARC region, said” Inmode feels very proud and happy to provide strong solutions for Body contouring , Scars and Anti- ageing with the help of Medical practitioners like Dr Asra Khumushi throughout the world and now rapidly across india. Inmode is committed to bring the best for people in terms of making them look slim and feel fitter.

AI Powered Projects “iRASTE” for Road Safety in Nagpur -launched by Shri.Nitin Gadkari (Minister For Road Transport)

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Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister For Road Transport & Highways of India launches AI-powered Projects iRASTE for road safety in Nagpur.

Collaborative developed by Intel India, INAI, IIIT-Hyderabad, CSIR-CRRI, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Nagpur Municipal Corporation.

In a unique collaborative initiative between the government, industry, and academia towards advancing road safety, Intel, INAI, IIIT-Hyderabad, CSIR-CRRI Central Road Research Institute), Mahindra Mahindra, and NMC (Nagpur Municipal Corporation) today launched Project iRASTE (intelligent Solutions for Road Safety through Technology and Engineering) in Nagpur. Today, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport Industries, inaugurated the project in the presence of Shri Vikas Mahatme, Rajya Sabha MP, Shri Radhakrishnan B, NMC Commissioner, and the project consortium members.

  • Leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence, Project iRASTE (intelligent Solutions for Road  Safety through Technology and Engineering) aims to achieve up to 50% decline in road accidents in Nagpur city and create a blueprint for India towards Vision Zero.
  • Through an innovative and holistic road safety framework, it focuses on three crucial areas – vehicle safety, mobility analysis, and road infrastructure safety.

Nivruti Rai, Country Head, Intel India, and Vice President, Intel Foundry Services said, “Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence will play o transformational role in enabling smarter and safer vehicles, roads, and drivers. Intel is committed to enabling road safety and reducing fatalities in India through the use of technology solutions. am excited to launch Project iRA5TE, a unique collaborative initiative that brings together critical players to drive road safety in Nagpur and develop o blueprint for country-wide adoption towards Vision Zero.

Nitin Gadkari

Redefining road safety with an innovative and holistic framework, Project iRASTE focuses on the three key aspects of vehicle safety, mobility analysis, and road infrastructure safety. It aims to re-imagine road safety with the predictive power of Al. Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) will offer an economical way to enhance the safety of fleets and road users. ADAS alerts. alongside driver assessments and training can notably improve driver performance. Mobility analysis will continuously monitor dynamic risks of the entire road network to define grey and black spots – areas that are high risk or accident-prone. Preventive maintenance of such stretches will avert black spots before they claim lives.

About the project, Dr. Shekhor C. Monde, DG, CSIR said, “This is o wonderful example of multi-institutional collaboration between different partners from academics, industry, and government with complementary skills to address the problems faced by society on o daily basis. I am glad to note that CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) a pioneer in introducing the road safety audit programs on national and state highways and having completed the road safety audit of almost 9000 km will be providing necessary technical guidance in this project. They will help in identifying the occident-prone locations and also evaluate the driver’s behavior before and after the installation of CAS (Collision Avoidance System) in their vehicles. This project being in Nagpur will certainly be a milestone In tackling the issue of road safety in India through the intervention of advanced technologies and con be emulated in different cities as well.”

Under this project, Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s fleet of vehicles will be equipped with (CAS) collision avoidance technology, that can reduce accidents and near misses by up to 60%. Sensors in these technologies will also help map the dynamic risk of the entire road network (grey spot map) for the first time. Road maintenance agencies can use such information to prevent accident-prone zones (black spots) before they claim lives. Project iRASTE will conduct detailed studies to recommend engineering fixes for existing black spots and implement an Ai-powered system for continuous monitoring of road infrastructure quality.

Prof P J Narayanan, Director, IIITH said, “Academic institutions have enormous knowledge and expertise that can and must be used to improve the condition of society. mT H.vderabod has been focussing on Applied Research that does precisely that. Through AI, we want to transform academic expertise into population-scale impact. Roads and vehicles are the lifeline of the country but are also fraught with danger to drivers and pedestrians. We Look forward to playin9 o role in reducing accidents significantly through the iRASTE project in the coming years.”

Project iRASTE uniquely leverages the expertise and capabilities of each of the partners. Intel India brings onboard systems based on ADAS technology. CSIR-CRRI brings domain expertise in road engineering and IIIT-Hyderabad is undertaking Al-based research to address population-scale road safety through the INAI center for applied Al research (https://inai iiit.ac.in/). Mahindra & Mahindra with their vast experience of driving major road initiatives will conduct road safety public awareness programs and driver training in Nagpur.

About iNAl

INAI is an initiative to apply Al to population-scale problems in the Indian context, combining research and translation, with a focus on healthcare and smart mobility domains. This collaborative effort, championed by intel and catalyzed by the Government of Telangana, is anchored at IIIT- Hyderabad. INAI leverages the broader computing strengths and expertise in Al at IIIT-H, the technology leadership and architecture strength of intel, and the framework and activities of GitHub- Data. AI-Powered Projects “iRASTE” for Road Safety in Nagpur.

About IIIT-Hyderabad

The international institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is an autonomous research university founded in 1998 that focuses on the core areas of information technology, such as Computer Science, Electronics, and Communications, and their applications in other domains through inter-disciplinary research that has a greater social impact. Some of its research domains include Visual Information Technologies, Human Language Technologies, Data Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Wireless Communications, Algorithms and Information Security, Robotics, Building Science, Cognitive Science, Earthquake Engineering, Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics, Education Technologies, Power Systems, IT in Agriculture and e-Governance. AI-Powered Projects “iRASTE” for Road Safety in Nagpur.

Amazon Pay UPI celebrates 5 crore customers

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– Daily rewards through September to celebrate this milestone
– Pay anyone, anywhere: from local shops to sending money to contacts, paying monthly bills, and more
– Go to Amazon Pay inside the Amazon app to get started

National, September 2021: Amazon Pay announced that 5 crore customers are now using Amazon Pay UPI. To celebrate this milestone, Amazon Pay is offering daily rewards through the month of September to all customers using Amazon Pay UPI for shopping, paying bills, paying online merchants, and sending money to their contacts.

Commenting on this milestone, Mahendra Nerurkar, CEO and VP of Amazon Pay said, “Our mission is to make paying for anything trusted, convenient and rewarding. We are excited by the rapid adoption of UPI, which now enables customers to do much more with their Amazon app beyond shopping. We are humbled to serve millions of our customers and merchants through UPI and play a key role in accelerating the Government’s vision of a less-cash India.”

Customers are using the Amazon app to pay at 2 crore local shops by simply scanning any UPI QR code. In the last year, over 75% of our customers using Amazon UPI have come from tier 2 and 3 cities, showing the growing reach of UPI. Besides local shops, customers can now use Amazon Pay inside the Amazon app to recharge their phone, DTH, send money to contacts, pay salaries to household help, pay for shopping on Amazon. in, and a whole lot more. Amazon Pay UPI celebrates.

Customers can start using Amazon Pay UPI by simply opening their Amazon app, visiting Amazon Pay, and setting up their UPI account in a few quick seconds; and pay with the 24×7 convenience and security of UPI and Amazon Pay, and the excitement of daily rewards. Amazon Pay UPI celebrates.

गणरायाचे आज आगमन; सगळीकडे तयारीची लगबग

गणरायाचे आज आगमन; सगळीकडे तयारीची लगबग

नागपूर: गणरायाचे आज आगमन; सगळीकडे तयारीची लगबग. ‘काय झाली का तयारी? यंदाचे डेकोरेशन छान झालेय बरं का, अरे पटापट करा, उद्या गडबड नको’… असे असंख्य संवाद रविवारी घरोघरी, गल्लोगल्ली ऐकू आले. कारण सर्वांचा लाडका बाप्पा वर्षभराच्या प्रतीक्षेनंतर पुन्हा एकदा अकरा दिवसांच्या मुक्कामासाठी येतोय. ‘गणपती बाप्पा मोरया’ चा जयघोष करीत आज, सोमवारी घरोघरी आणि सार्वजनिक गणेशोत्सव मंडळांत गणपतीची प्रतिष्ठापना होणार आहे. गणेशोत्सवामुळे शहरात उत्साहाचे वातावरण असून खरेदीसाठी बाजारपेठ आणि चितारओळ गर्दीने फुलली आहे.

विविध सार्वजनिक मंडळांत मंडप आणि सजावट केली जात असून त्यावर अंतिम हात फिरविला जात आहे. रविवारी चितारओळीसह शहरातील विविध भागांत गणपतीच्या मूर्तींची विक्री होत असताना सकाळी काही वेळ पाऊस आला. दुपारी चांगले उन्ह तापल्याने मूर्तिकार आणि नागरिकांना दिलासा मिळाला होता. मात्र, दुपारनंतर पुन्हा शहर आणि जिल्ह्यातील काही भागांत पाऊस झाल्याने सार्वजानिक गणेश मंडळाच्या कार्यकर्त्यांची धावपळ झाली. सकाळच्या वेळी झालेली गर्दी बघता चितारओळकडे जाणारा मार्ग पोलिसांनी बंद न केल्यामुळे वाहतुकीची कोंडी झाली होती. चितारओळीत मिळेल त्या जागेवर विक्रेत्यांनी दुकाने थाटल्यामुळे गणपतीच्या मोठ्या मूर्ती चितारओळीतून बाहेर काढताना अनेक अडचणींचा सामना करावा लागला.
गणरायाचे आज आगमन

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गणरायाचे आज आगमन; सगळीकडे तयारीची लगबग

पूजेच्या तयारीसाठी लागणारे साहित्य, तसेच मूर्ती खरेदीसाठी सर्व बाजारपेठा गर्दीने फुलल्या आहेत. पूजेसाठी लागणारी तसेच सजावटीची फुले, केवड्याची पाने, कमळ, दुर्वा, तुळशी, पत्री यांना चांगली मागणी आहे. प्रसादासाठी पेढे, मोदक यांचीही खरेदी सुरू झाली असून प्रसाद साहित्याचीही मोठी उलाढाल बाजारात सुरू आहे. गणरायांच्या आगमनाची लगबग रविवारी बाजारपेठेत तसेच घरोघरी दिसून आली. सोमवारी सकाळी गणपतीची प्रतिष्ठापना असल्यामुळे रविवारपासूनच घरोघरी प्रतिष्ठापना करणाऱ्या गणेशमूर्ती चितारओळीतून वाजतगाजत नेल्या जात होत्या. नागपूरबाहेरील अनेक सार्वजानिक गणेश उत्सव मंडळांनी चितारओळीत गणपतीची मूर्ती नेण्यासाठी गर्दी केली होती. गणपतीच्या मूर्ती नेण्यासाठी सेंट्रल अ‍ॅव्हेन्यूवर सकाळपासून चारचाकी गाड्यांची जणू रांग लागली होती.

मोठ्या मूर्तींचे आगमन अॅडव्हान्समध्ये

गणरायाचे आज आगमन; सगळीकडे तयारीची लगबग महालातील संती गणेशोत्सव मंडळासह शहरातील विविध भागांतील गणेशमूर्ती ढोल-ताशांच्या निनादात रविवारी दुपारी चितारओळीतून नेण्यात आल्या. याशिवाय, रेशीमबागेतील ‘नागपूरचा राजा’चे आगमन शनिवारी सकाळीच झाले. काही मोठ्या सार्वजनिक गणेशोत्सव मंडळांनी सोमवारची प्रतीक्षा न करता रविवारी सायंकाळपर्यंत गणरायाची मूर्ती मंडपस्थळी नेण्याचा निर्णय घेतला. तर हिलटॉप येथील आमदार प्रकाश गजभिये यांच्या मंडळाद्वारे बसविण्यात येणाऱ्या सर्वांत उंच गणपतीची मिरवणूक सोमवारी सकाळी चितारओळीतून काढण्यात येणार आहे.

Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan to grace the Shaandaar Shukravaar episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati this Friday

Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati – Season 13 kickstarts Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations amidst much fanfare as Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan grace the Hot Seat this Friday as a part of the Shaandaar Shukravaar episode.

Adding to the festivities will be the Top 6 Finalists of Indian Idol (Season 12) – Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro, and Shanmukha Priya who will set the mood for the evening with their soulful performance full of energy & a lot of divinity.

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The audience will get to see the perfect camaraderie and partnership between Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan as they tackle question after question on the Hot Seat with a lot of grace and panache! The winning amount will be donated to Deepika’s The Live Love Laugh Foundation and towards the treatment of Ayansh Madan by Farah.

From addressing Deepika’s complaints and calling Ranveer Singh to audition for Farah with ‘Ek Chutki Sindoor’ Mr. Bachchan will be seen playing the perfect host.

Tune in to Kaun Banega Crorepati’s Shaandaar Shukravaar, this Friday at 9:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

Indian Oil launches SERVO Greenmile and SERVO Raftaar lubricants specifically designed for BS-VI vehicles

New Delhi: September 2021: IndianOil launched two new premium lubricants – SERVO Greenmile and SERVO Raftaar, specifically designed for BS-VI vehicles to help reduce emissions and improve engine performance.

These novel and eco-friendly lubricants will help reduce carbon footprint and meet the stringent specifications for the most advanced petrol & diesel vehicles. SERVO Green mile meets SAE 5W-30 & API SN requirements and helps reduce carbon dioxide by up to 10 %, while SERVO Raftaar meets SAE 15W-40 & API CK-4 requirements, and also helps reduce carbon footprint by 10 %.

Launching the products, Mr S M Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil, said, “At IndianOil, we recognise that the expansion of the bouquet of our green offerings is essential to enhance our business competitiveness in a market that is now being driven by sustainable priorities. Most of our recent product launches mark our unwavering focus on going green while achieving performance improvements.” Indian Oil launches SERVO Green.

“The newly launched SERVO Greenmile and SERVO Raftaar reflect IndianOil’s strong environmental conscience and our focus on innovation. The two new eco-friendly engine oils will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of vehicle users. SERVO Greenmile is premium engine oil for new generation petrol cars and SUVs, whereas SERVO Raftaar will enhance the driving experience for diesel vehicles while meeting the latest national and international standards,” added Mr Vaidya

SERVO Green mile is premium engine oil for new generation petrol cars & SUVs, meeting the latest national & international standards. The oil is tailor-made for BS-VI vehicles and is suitable for BS-IV and older model vehicles as well. With modern vehicles having smaller engines and operating under such severe conditions, SERVO Green mile is a longer life oil designed to provide improved high-temperature deposit protection for pistons, more stringent sludge control, enhanced emission control system compatibility, seal compatibility, and protection of engines operating on ethanol-blended fuels. Indian Oil launches SERVO Green.

SERVO Raftaar is premium engine oil for new generation diesel vehicles, meeting the latest national & international standards. Currently, BS-VI diesel vehicles employ after-treatment devices such as Diesel Particulate Filters (PDF) & Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), to reduce PM & NOx. These after-treatment devices contain catalysts that can be poisoned if the engine oil contains higher amounts of sulphated ash, phosphorous & sulphur (SAPS).

Thus, engine oils with very stringent specifications have been mandated for BS-VI vehicles. SERVO Raftaar is one such product from IndianOil, meeting the requirements of API CK4, the most stringent standard for diesel engine oils. SERVO Raftaar also provides excellent protection against wear and deposits leading to excellent engine cleanliness. The oil has superior anti-oxidation properties and control of oil consumption. Indian Oil launches SERVO Green.

Patient talks to surgeon during rare brain surgery performed at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur

Nagpur: Imagine being able to talk to your doctors during brain surgery without pain and give them immediate feedback if you feel any problem while they operate. That’s exactly what happens during an awake craniotomy or awake brain surgery. This high-end case was recently performed at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur.

This highly specialized surgical procedure requires a team approach led by a neurosurgeon and a neuro anesthesiologist which was performed by Dr. Rahul Zamad, Neuro Surgeon, and Dr. Awantika Jaiswal, Neuro anesthesiologist.

“The main goal in such surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as can be removed, in the safest possible way. When a tumor is near an area of the brain that controls critical functions — such as speech, language, or movement — an awake craniotomy is the best way to identify and safely preserve those abilities”, informed Dr. Rahul Zamad.

Certain functions are generally located in particular areas on the brain’s surface. But below the surface, bundles of nerves pass through the brain to the spinal cord and throughout the body. During the surgery, we have to map these nerves using brain mapping gadgets to understand which ones are connected to key functions so that we can avoid them as we remove the tumor. Damaging critical nerves could cause permanent disability.

Awake craniotomies are frequently — but not always — used for various brain tumors which tend to occur in the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes, which control speech and motor function, and also for certain seizure disorders.

The most important player of the procedure is the patient as he has to feel comfortable with the idea of waking up during surgery. A patient with severe symptoms may not be able to effectively contribute to the neurological exams during surgery.

Brain tissue doesn’t have any pain fibers, so while you may feel pressure or vibrations from the surgery, you shouldn’t feel pain. We use a combination of local anesthetic and a small amount of sedation if required to numb the muscles, skin, and bone that the surgeon has to cut through to get to the brain. The patient is then completely awake while the resection of the tumor is started.

When the patient wakes up he will hear the neuro anesthesiologist reassuring the patient and though he won’t be able to move the head, the neuro anesthesiology team will make them as comfortable as possible and stay with the patient the entire time as it may require something from a few minutes to several hours to complete the procedure.

While being awake patient helps to map the areas of the brain by letting the team know about weakness in limbs or difficulty in speech. In our case, the area of interest was the motor and the premotor cortex. The neurosurgeon stimulates the part of your brain near the tumor by sending a light electrical current down the nerves. At the same time, the neuro anesthesiologist will give you some simple verbal tasks to see if the stimulation affected your neurological function, and the rest of the time also active communication continues.

Finally, when intracranial work is done and the patient’s condition is stable, the patient is again sedated and the rest of the procedure is completed.

Indian Oil to invest over 1 lakh cr on expansion plans in next 5 years

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New Delhi: August 2021: Indian Oil to invest over 1 lakh cr: The Indian fuel demand is projected to reach 400-450 million tonnes by 2040 from the current 250 million tonnes in the forecasts of various agencies. To meet this increased demand, IndianOil will take up new projects every year through which 25 million tonnes including CPCL Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) refining capacity will be expanded. An investment of about one lakh crore rupees is expected in the next 4-5 years on these expansion plans of refining capacity.

In the AGM held at New Delhi, IndianOil Chairman Mr. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya declared a record profit of Rs 21,836 crore for the FY 2020-21. The gross refining margin (GRM) during the year rose to US$ 5.64 per barrel (bbl) as compared to US$ 0.08 per bbl in the previous financial year. For the first quarter of this fiscal, IndianOil achieved a refinery run of 88.6% as compared to 68.5% in Quarter 1 of FY 2020-21.

The sales volume of petrol has already crossed pre-Covid level, with diesel likely to reach there in the next 2-3 months, said IndianOil Chairman.

In the electric mobility sector, the ‘IOC Phinergy Private Limited’ has been formed between IndianOil and the Israeli company Phinergy, to commercialize Aluminium-Air Battery technology for the Original Equipment Manufacturers in India. Leading automobile companies have shown keen interest in the technology and prototype integration and field trials are expected to commence soon, Mr. Vaidya informed. This collaboration has potential advantages for India, including a viable and affordable e-mobility solution by leveraging the abundant Aluminium reserves in the country. Indian Oil to invest over 1 lakh cr.

In another crucial initiative, Mr. Vaidya stated in his AGM address that Indian Oil will be teaming up with Malaysia’s state-run oil and gas firm Petronas to expand the business scope of the existing Joint Venture company, IndianOil Petronas Pvt Ltd to include LNG terminals, CNG stations, CGD projects, CBG business and retailing of transportation fuels.

Talking about strengthening clean energy offerings, Mr. Vaidya said that IndianOil will build the nation’s first ‘Green Hydrogen’ plant at Mathura Refinery. The current project at Mathura Refinery will be pioneering the introduction of green Hydrogen in India. This new age, emission free fuel can be a game-changer for the country that is among the top crude oil-importing nations.

IndianOil R&D Centre has been undertaking cutting-edge research in all facets of Hydrogen, including production, storage, and applications like fuel cells. Hydrogen CNG (HCNG) experiment in Delhi, wherein IOC converted 50 CNG BS-IV buses to run on HCNG fuel, has revealed significant benefits in reducing exhaust emissions and improving the fuel economy. With the bulk of the transportation fleet consisting of BS-IV compliant buses, this is a promising development for improving the air quality of our cities, IndianOil Chairman informed during his AGM speech.

Indian Oil is also in the process of setting up one-tonne per day capacity pilot plants based on four innovative hydrogen production technologies. Indian Oil would be operating 15 fuel cell buses in the Delhi NCR region along with Tata Motors. The company also be seeding Hydrogen Mobility by commoditizing the surplus quantities of Hydrogen available at the Gujarat refinery with a dispensing facility for Hydrogen powered buses.

The mission of solarising our fuel stations is being actively pursued, along with scouting for new opportunities in the renewable energy sphere. With the addition of a Solar Photovoltaics capacity of around 6 Mega Watt (MW) during the year, the total Solar Power capacity is now over 65 MW. Moreover, IndianOil has a Wind Power capacity of about 167 MW, taking the total power generation from Renewable Energy during the year close to 330 GigaWatt Hour (GWh). This has resulted in emission mitigation of about 260 Thousand Metric Tonnes of Carbon dioxide equivalent (TMTCO2e). Indian Oil to invest over 1 lakh cr.

Strengthening our environmental stewardship, IndianOil is setting up a second (2G) and a third-generation (3G) ethanol plant at Panipat Refinery. The 2G plant of 100 Kilolitre per day capacity will use rice straw to produce ethanol. It is aimed at addressing the critical and perturbing issue of stubble burning and will gainfully use the agricultural residue for national welfare. The 128 Kilolitre per day capacity 3G ethanol Plant is based on LanzaTech’s innovative Gas Fermentation Technology to gainfully convert refinery off-gases into ethanol. Both the projects are nearing completion and are likely to be commissioned by the end of the current fiscal year.

To further strengthen our forays into biofuels, an agreement was recently signed between IndianOil and Verbio AG, the German biofuels giant, for setting up a Joint Venture company. The JV will steer Biofuel projects and set up Compressed Biogas Plants using the agricultural waste as feedstock to spell a new era in the Biogas segment for IndianOil. Another promising JV for setting up Biofuel projects with NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited) is also on the anvil. This JV would leverage the NAFED outlets to market products like CBG and organic manures.

Sangeeta Kapure enters Zee TV’s Apna Time Bhi Aayega in a negative role

Sangeeta Kapure

Sangeeta Kapure enters Zee TV’s Apna Time Bhi Aayega: Ever since its premiere, Zee TV’s Apna Time Bhi Aayega has been inspiring its audience with its thought-provoking tale and entertaining them with consistent twists and turns on the show. In fact, the recent conflicts between Rani (Megha Ray) and Ranvijay (Imran Khan) have kept viewers at the edge of their seats to see who will finally win this battle. While the mind games continue to entertain the viewers, a new twist in the form of Vijaya Shaktawat has recently entered the Rajawat household with a master plan to capture the entire property and declare herself as the new Rani Sa. Essaying this role is popular television actress Sangeeta Kapure who returns to playing a negative character after nearly 4 years.

Sangeeta Kapure enters Apna Time Bhi Aayega (2)

Vijaya is Rani Sa’s cousin, who is poles apart from Rajeshwari and has been brought up in a very different way than her. She was always jealous of Rajeshwari and even though she got married in a rich household, her crass nature remained intact. Her chance to seek revenge and destroy Rani Sa’s life seems to be coming true with Ranvijay joining forces with her to make her plan a success. While Vijaya is determined to bring destruction to Rajeshwari’s life, Sangeeta is excited and eager to play this evil character. Sangeeta Kapure enters Zee TV’s Apna Time Bhi Aayega.

Talking about her return to playing a negative character with Apna Time Bhi Aayega, Sangeeta mentioned, “Vijaya’s character was a sealed deal for me from the moment I learned about the character. At that time, I could almost visualize myself in her shoes. Although I have essayed royal as well as negative characters in the past, this is the first role where I am essaying both the elements together which make the entire process even more exciting and challenging for me. I must add that most of my characters prior to this have been a little playful and chirpy in nature. But after a really long time, I am returning to a grey role and I am enjoying portraying the strong body language that comes with such a character. I have had a wonderful start with Apna Time Bhi Aayega and the team who cordially welcomed me. I hope to receive an equally warm response from the audience as well.” Sangeeta Kapure enters Zee TV’s Apna Time Bhi Aayega.

Sangeeta Kapure enters Apna Time Bhi Aayega (1)

In the meantime, Apna Time Bhi Aayega also completed 250 episodes recently and as they move forward, the show is all set to entertain viewers with new twists and turns that Vijaya brings to everyone’s life. While her entry into the house has forced Rani Sa and her family to leave the house and reside in a crawl, Rajeswari is gearing up to fight back. But what will be Rani Sa’s next steps?

To find out, watch Apna Time Bhi Aayega every Monday to Saturday at 6:30 pm, only on Zee TV!

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