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Month: November 2023

National squash: Abhay Singh, Tanvi Khanna in final
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National squash: Abhay Singh, Tanvi Khanna in final

Chennai, November 23, 2023. Asian Games gold medallist Abhay Singh defeated Suraj Chand in straight games to set up a title clash with Velavan Senthilkumar in the National Squash Championships here on Wednesday.Abhay, winner of men's team gold and mixed doubles bronze in Hangzhou, crushed Suraj 11-6, 11-2, 11-3, while Senthilkumar eased past stalwart Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu 11-7, 11-7, 11-8.Top seed Tanvi Khanna, who was part of the women's team that won bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, also advanced to the final with a comfortable 11-1, 11-5, 11-8 win over Rathika Suthanthira Seelan.
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I hope we all just get sillier: Vir Das on International Emmy win for ‘best comedy’
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I hope we all just get sillier: Vir Das on International Emmy win for ‘best comedy’

Mumbai, November 23, 2023.He's still "just a guy on a stool" for whom the audience's laughter will always be more precious than accolades, says Vir Das, the first Indian comic to win an International Emmy Award.Das won the award for his Netflix stand-up special "Vir Das: Landing" in the best comedy category at a ceremony in New York on Monday night. He tied with the much acclaimed British series "Derry Girls" for the coveted prize."The job is to take the beautiful chosen people of the world and humanise them a little bit by making an idiot out of myself... I hope we all just get sillier and continue to be fools," the actor-comic, 
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Arms and explosives recovered in box along LoC in Jammu
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Arms and explosives recovered in box along LoC in Jammu

Jammu, November 23, 2023.Security forces recovered arms, ammunition and explosives, including nine grenades and an IED, dropped by a drone along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu's Akhnoor sector, police said.It was all packed in a box found during a joint search operation by the police and the Army in Palanwallah near the LoC early morning, officials said.The box raised suspicion and the bomb disposal squad was called. An improvised explosive device (IED), a pistol, two magazines, 38 rounds of ammunition and nine grenades were found, the officials said.
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PM Modi lauds Indian para archery team for triumph at Asian event
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PM Modi lauds Indian para archery team for triumph at Asian event

New Delhi, November 23, 2023.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian contingent's top finish at the Asian Para Archery Championships as historic, and said they have etched their names in history books."The contingent shines bright with their best ever performance at the Championships with a total of 9 Medals, including 4 Gold Medals as well. Compliments to each and every athlete for their contribution. May they keep making us proud always."A historic triumph at Para Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok! Congratulations to the phenomenal Indian Para Archery team for their splendid performance, etching their names in the history books," he said.
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AI Can Never Match Human Ingenuity in Advertisement: Shri Vikram Sahay, Jt. Secy., Ministry of I&B at MarCon 2023
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AI Can Never Match Human Ingenuity in Advertisement: Shri Vikram Sahay, Jt. Secy., Ministry of I&B at MarCon 2023

Mumbai, November 23,2023.“Remember that advertisement is all about making a product or a service unique. Even the best of the software like ChatGPT will never offer that uniqueness. So, do not feel discouraged by them as they often compromise the quality of the advertisements,” said Shri Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, while delivering his keynote address at the 19th edition of the Marketing Conclave (MarCon), organised by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on November 22, 2023, in Mumbai.This year MarCon explored, through 30 sessions, across four tracks, the theme of “Tomorrow’s Canvas: Tech and the Art of Marketing”. The conference was co-powered by Whistle Feed.Addressing the ...
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NEET-UG test: NMC modifies eligibility criteria
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NEET-UG test: NMC modifies eligibility criteria

New Delhi, November 23, 2023.Students who have pursued physics, chemistry, biology or biotechnology along with English even as additional subject after passing class 12 from duly recognised boards will be eligible to appear in NEET-UG test.In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the National Medical Commission (NMC) said that this decision will be applicable even to those students whose applications were previously rejected.The erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) through the provisions of the Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997 including the various amendments, under Chapter-II had regulated the admission and selection to MBBS course.  It then had mentioned that candidates must have undergone two years of regular or continuous study of the subjects of Phys...
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New Format, New Beginnings: India’s young T20 stars face first real test vs Australia
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New Format, New Beginnings: India’s young T20 stars face first real test vs Australia

New Delhi, November 22,2023.Suryakumar Yadav will have to suppress the massive disappointment of a World Cup final defeat somewhere in the deeper confines of his heart while leading a sprightly bunch of 'Gen-Next' stars against a strong Australian side in a five-match T20 International series, starting here on Thursday.The scars of defeat are too deep and it would take time for those wounds to heal.With just around 96 hours of turnaround time from World Cup to the next series, it hardly leaves 'SKY' with any chance of introspection as he gets ready to play his favourite format.
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SRK on ‘Dunki’ song ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’: Arijit, your voice made me sound like love yet again
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SRK on ‘Dunki’ song ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’: Arijit, your voice made me sound like love yet again

Mumbai, November 22, 2023.Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday unveiled the first song of his next film "Dunki"on social media and praised singer Arijit Singh for making him "sound like love, yet again".Pritam has composed the track "Lutt Putt Gaya", which is penned by Swanand Kirkire and IP Singh. Ganesh Acharya has choreographed the song.Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, "Dunki" will be released worldwide on December 21. It also stars Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani and Vicky Kaushal.
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Archie’ comic meant the world to me, writing about it for a feature film was an honour yet challenging: Zoya Akhtar at IFFI 54
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Archie’ comic meant the world to me, writing about it for a feature film was an honour yet challenging: Zoya Akhtar at IFFI 54

Mumbai, November 22, 2023.The Archies aspires to transmit the innocence, naivety and friendship of the iconic Archie comic into two-hour long narrative for today’s young generation, said the six times Filmfare award winner Director Zoya Akhtar at an ‘In Conversation’ session on ‘The Archies - Made in India’ held yesterday at 54th IFFI, in Goa.Talking about the challenges of adapting a comic story into a film, Zoya Akhtar explained that catching the essence and nuances of the Archie comic, considering its huge success, and making it into a great cinematic experience for the audience was very challenging. “It was a large part of my childhood. The characters are iconic and globally loved, and bringing a film that fuels the nostalgia of a generation that grew up on the comic and yet re...
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Ozone hole largest on record over past 3 years, new research finds
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Ozone hole largest on record over past 3 years, new research finds

New Delhi, November 22, 2023.Contrary to public perception, the Antarctic ozone hole has been amongst the largest on record over the past three years, new research has found.The ozone hole above Antarctica has been remarkably massive and long-lived over the past four years and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are not the only things to blame, said researchers in their study published in the journal Nature Communications.CFCs are greenhouse gases containing carbon, hydrogen, chlorine and fluorine and have been studied to contribute to ozone depletion. The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere blocks the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun to protect people from skin diseases.
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HarperCollins India presents HER ONE TRUE LOVE by RUCHITA MISRA 
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HarperCollins India presents HER ONE TRUE LOVE by RUCHITA MISRA 

New Delhi, November 22, 2023.Ikadashi Kumar is an accomplished businesswoman, a wife, and a mother. Fredrick Heisenberg is one of the most eligible bachelors in the UK. The attraction between Ikadashi and Fredrick is immediate and passionate.Are they able to overcome their conflicting desires and apprehensions? Her One True Love explores the complexities of love, forgiveness, and the possibility of a second chance at true love.
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India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources
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India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources

New Delhi, November 22, 2023.India has resumed electronic visa services for Canadian nationals after a nearly two-month pause, sources said on Wednesday.Tensions flared between India and Canada in September following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.India rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated". Days later, New Delhi announced it was temporarily suspending issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in India.
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Cong will return to power, ‘magic’ will work: Rajasthan CM Gehlot
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Cong will return to power, ‘magic’ will work: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Jaipur, November 22, 2023.Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the accused in the Kanhaiya Lal killing case in Udaipur were "linked" to the BJP and should have been "hanged by now" but the investigation by the NIA was not progressing as it should.the senior Congress leader also spoke about the party's prospects in the state, the "red diary" issue and poll guarantees.Gehlot termed the red diary issue raked up by the BJP in the poll campaign as "nonsense", and said if there was any substance in their allegations, the diary should be handed over to the Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax department or CBI.
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Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens the Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI
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Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens the Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI

New Delhi, November 22, 2023.A 60 year old Ms. Laibi Phanjoubam runs a handloom and weaving craft shop in a remote village called Andro nestled in the northeast state of Manipur. On the face of it, it seems quite an ordinary story. But Ms Laibi Phanjoubam is no ordinary woman. She runs an all-female football club fighting against the entrenched patriarchy, economic hardships and orthodoxy of her ancient village.Her trail-blazing tale in a small newspaper article is what caught the National Award winning Director Ms. Meena Longjam’s eye, which today has been brought on the silver screen as Andro Dreams. The documentary is the story of Laibi, an old woman with a spirited soul, and her three decade old, an all girls' football club Andro Mahila Mandal Associati...
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15 Youths From Five Countries Triumphed at Young Social Entrepreneurs Backed by Strong Mentorship Support
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15 Youths From Five Countries Triumphed at Young Social Entrepreneurs Backed by Strong Mentorship Support

New Delhi, November 22, 2023.Six social enterprise teams from five countries emerged as winners at this year’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Programme organised by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF). The teams were represented by 15 youths from China, India, Indonesia, Laos, and Singapore.They presented the strongest business ideas that addressed social and environmental causes including mental health services, water conservation, the provision of skills and technology for underserved communities, and women empowerment.The YSE Global Programme also enjoyed the highest level of mentorship support in its 14-year history.A total of 82 volunteer mentors spent more than 330 hours working with participant teams this year, a 32 per cent increase in hours compa...
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HomeLane Achieves Cash Profitability at Rs. 700 Cr Revenue ARR
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HomeLane Achieves Cash Profitability at Rs. 700 Cr Revenue ARR

Bengaluru, November 2023.HomeLane, India's premier home interiors brand, announced that it has turned cash-positive for September and October 2023. HomeLane is one of the few companies in the home interiors domain to have achieved this important milestone.HomeLane is now on track to not only sustain its cash-positive status but also grow 30% YoY in FY24. Srikanth Iyer and Tanuj Choudhry, the founders of HomeLane, jointly stated, "Achieving cash profitability gives us the independence to think long-term and take decisions accordingly. We are incredibly proud of our team's relentless efforts and are thrilled to set our next milestone of reaching EBITDA profitability in FY24."In an ambitious push, HomeLane is also set to surpass 1000 Cr in Order Book and...
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Power Ministry holds interaction with industry stakeholders to review 80 GW Thermal Power Capacity addition by 2031-32
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Power Ministry holds interaction with industry stakeholders to review 80 GW Thermal Power Capacity addition by 2031-32

New Delhi, November 22, 2023.The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh held an interaction with stakeholders in the power sector in New Delhi on 21st November, 2023 to review thermal power capacity addition and facilitate the industry to overcome any problems being faced by them. Officers of the Ministry of Power, state governments, Central Electricity Authority, Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry such as NTPC, REC, PFC, as well as other PSUs such as BHEL, and industry participants including independent power producers and vendors joined the meeting.“We are working on adding at least 55 GW – 60 GW thermal capacity”Addressing the PSUs and industry, the Power Minister informed everyone about the government’s decision to add ...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor inks MOU with Government of Karnataka for next round of investments towards setting-up of a new plant
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor inks MOU with Government of Karnataka for next round of investments towards setting-up of a new plant

Bengaluru, November  2023.Staying true to its commitment of “Make in India” and producing “Mass Happiness for All”, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka toenhance its existing operations in the country through fresh investments.The investments of around INR 3,300 crores, coinciding with the landmark occasion of TKM’s 25-years of operations in India,involves setting-up of a new plant thus adding to capacity thereby resulting in a substantial boost to the local manufacturing eco-system,along with ushering new technologies to create “mobility for all”. This will be the company’s third plant in India, all situated at Bidadi near Bangalore, in Karnataka.This development also brings with it, potential for furth...
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Tata Motors and Inchcape plc usher in a new era of commercial vehicle excellence in Thailand
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Tata Motors and Inchcape plc usher in a new era of commercial vehicle excellence in Thailand

Bangkok, 21 November 2023.Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, is reaffirming its dedication to delivering class-leading commercial vehicles to the Thai market. The company, along with its authorised distributor Inchcape – a leading global automotive distributor, announced it has commenced the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across Thailand. This endeavour marks Tata Motors' commitment to revolutionising the landscape of commercial transportation in Thailand. The company also launched an impressive line-up of new-age trucks, including Tata Super Ace, Tata Ultra T.9, Tata Ultra T.14 and the flagship Tata Prima 5038.S, with a gamut of value-added services, such as Tata Protect and Tata OK.In April 2023, Tata Motors announced a strategic partn...
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MAHE Honors Innovators and Researchers at Grand Convocation
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MAHE Honors Innovators and Researchers at Grand Convocation

Manipal, November 21st, 2023.Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence, deemed to be University, one of India's leading research focused educational institutions, held a convocation to discuss various aspects of its plans to align its academic approaches with the National Education Policy 2020. The discussion was led by Dr H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor of MAHE, Lt Gen (Dr) M.D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor of MAHE, and Dr Giridhar Kini P, Registrar of MAHE. The MAHE leadership shared the framework for the institution's future operations and academic planning.MAHE’s 31st Convocation ceremony will take place over four days, 18th and 19th November and 25th and 26th November. The chief guests for each of the days will be: Lt Gen (Dr.) Narendra Kotw...
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Nidhhi Agerwal is all set to star in her new OTT thriller flick “AKIDO – The Revenge Chapter One”
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Nidhhi Agerwal is all set to star in her new OTT thriller flick “AKIDO – The Revenge Chapter One”

Mumbai, November 21, 2023.Nidhhi Agerwal is over the moon about getting to work with producer Prerna Arora who has quite the reputation in Bollywood for making quality, impactful movies with authentic storytelling. Nidhhi jumped at the chance to be part of Prerna’s debut OTT project named "AKIDO", and for a good reason as the producer has an eye for selecting scripts with real depth and meaning, and her films tackle real issues in an entertaining way. Hits like "Pad Man," "Rustom," and "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" have proven she knows how to spin a darn good yarn. So when she came knocking for the young actress, she immediately gave a nod. Nidhhi knows she's in good hands for her OTT debut with Prerna at the helm. And it sounds like their new thriller "AKIDO" is gonna be another r...
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NeevCloud launches the country’s first Made in India AI SuperCloud
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NeevCloud launches the country’s first Made in India AI SuperCloud

Bangalore, November 21, 2023. NeevCloud, has today announced the launch of the country's first AI SuperCloud. The company aims to make India self-reliant on AI and Supercomputing and help users in resolving India's core challenges by deploying AI cloud infrastructure including 40,000 GPUs and storage worth $1.5 billion by 2026.MeitY's India AI 2023 report expects AI to add USD 967 billion to the Indian economy by 2035 and $450-500 billion by 2025 accounting for 10% of the $5 trillion GDP target by 2027. MSMEs are expected to be the major contributors to the growth in India, however there are challenges in terms of affordability, billing, transparency, and personalized support. NeevCloud aims to solve these challenges and democratize access to AI and supercom...
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Technicolor and Dell Technologies continue to invent the next paradigms in the creative technology world
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Technicolor and Dell Technologies continue to invent the next paradigms in the creative technology world

New Delhi, November 21,2023.Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) today announced that - Technicolor Creative Studios,  has integrated Dell infrastructure  solutions for their IT transformation in India. This will help Technicolor Creative Studios explore new opportunities and expand their scope of creative projects in the country. With a rise in the need for VFX services across the movie, advertising and gaming industries, Technicolor Creative Studios was faced with the challenge of taking on newer projects due to lack in IT expertise. With Dell PowerScale, Dell’s scale-out file storage system, Technicolor Creative Studios is now better prepared to achieve their future goals. Dell Technologies will also deploy Dell Migration and Implementation Services, Deployment and Confi...
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