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Russian cities have been witnessing thousands of protesters taking to the streets against Putin’s decision for a military operation in Ukraine Even as Russia continued with its military operation in Ukraine, the country has been seeing huge protests against the decision to go to war on the home front itself. Russian cities have been witnessing thousands of protesters taking to the streets against President Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine. Though the Russian administration is unleashing a severe crackdown against protestors, the spirit of protests against the war I not willing to die down. Putin’s military operation against Ukraine had come in for major criticism from Russians themselves, as they joined the global community in condemning the military action. Ukraine has always been a brotherly nation for the Russians and when the President Putin ordered a full-scale assault, it came about as an act that left them depressed and disappointed. Russian cities witness massive ...

10 teams to vie with each other for IPL supremacy, bio-bubble in place It’s all set for yet another exciting cricket season, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) zeroing in on a March 26 date for the IPL. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all geared up to begin on March 26, and will have Mumbai and Pune as the host venues. While the prestigious Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai will host as many as 55 matches in this IPL season, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will prove to be the venue for the remaining 15 games. IPL bio-bubble in place for smooth tourney The Covid -19 situation is now on the wane, but the risk factor still persists. And so, ensuring a bio bubble for the players and officials is imperative even at this stage. This is seen as a reason for the BCCI deciding against allowing matches in home states of the IPL teams, and settling for a single state as host venue. The BCCI decided so at a virtual meet on...

As Russia begins military operation in Ukraine, Indian nationals have been left in the lurch. Vladimir Putin, the Russian President’s, military operation in Ukraine has begun, and the world is watching with bated breath on whether it would transform itself into a full scale war in Europe. The action, which has thrown global appeal to Russia to the wind, is appalling and, as NATO described it, is “aggression against a sovereign and independent country”. As the military operation sees an escalation, the Indian nationals in Ukraine are left in the lurch. Though the Indian embassy in Ukraine has urged Indian nationals to maintain calm and remain safe wherever they are, the situation looks frightening. The closure of the Ukranian airspace for civilian aircraft has prompted Air India flights to return. The embassy has been repeatedly saying that alternative arrangements are being made for evacuation of Indian nationals. Embassy asks Indian nationals to stay calm Going by a communique that ha...

MINI is celebrating 10 years in India with the launch of the first all-electric car in the compact premium segment. It’s been a decade since the first MINI arrived in the country. And now, with the electric car revolution gaining in prominence, the car maker has brought to Indian shores its first all-electric MINI 3-Door Cooper SE . Being offered as completely built-up unit (CBU), the company saw that all available units were sold out during the pre-launch booking in Q4 2021. MINI India will be delivering the cars to the pre-launch customers from March 2022, earlier than promised. Bookings for the next phase of deliveries will start from March 2022, on the MINI Online Shop . The company has stated that the MINI Electric brings with it the iconic character of MINI along with all the benefits of going electric. Promising zero emissions, it comes across as a combination of sustainable driving and thrilling driving performance. Significantly, the new vehicle is the first series model exclu...

LIC, gearing up for its IPO, will look at strengthening digital presence in its efforts to halt sliding market share IPO-bound Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been battling a peculiar problem for the past so many years. The problem may be attributed to its failure in halting the reduction in its market share even as new generation life insurers have been galloping ahead on that front. LIC’s over dependence on physical agents has been seen as contributing to this problem. In a bid to reduce its dependence on agents in the field, LIC is now looking towards a new digital avatar and has lined up measures to strengthen its digital presence. Shifting its stance and banking on more digitalisation aspects, the life insurer would soon line up an entirely new vertical that would stand cemented on a digital platform. This is expected to help in its digital growth and also lure more investors after it goes public on the bourses. Dip in market share prompts LIC digital plan The compan...

Toonz Media Group has teamed up with Lynx Multimedia Factory, Rai Ragazzi, Telegael and TVCO for animated feature inspired by Gino Bartali Global animation major Toonz Media Group  and Lynx Multimedia Factory, Rai Ragazzi and Telegael is collaborating on co-producing an animated feature, which would have as its focus the themes of tolerance, team-work and diversity. Toonz Media Group is a known name in the animation arena and is based in Kerala. Provisionally titled Bartali’s Bicycle, inspired by Bartali’s daring acts of courage and humanism during World War II, the animation feature would be ready for release by early 2023. The animated feature will be shown in Italy by RAI and distributed worldwide by Toonz and Rome-based distribution and production company TVCO. The PG-rated 2D animated feature will be targeted at the 7+ and family audience. Based on Gino Bartali’s services for holocaust victims Set in the modern day in the Middle East, the 80-minute feature follows two young boys f...

Digitalisation is inevitable for the progress and growth of SMEs, feels Kerala Startup Mission The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is all set to launch a project to support digitization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them to technology startups that have developed cost-effective solutions to meet their needs. Kerala Startup Mission is the nodal agency of the Kerala government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state. The project also aims at bringing technology start-ups entrepreneurs, tech-savvy industrialists and SMEs on a one-stop platform. The project will be inaugurated at Uralungal Cyberpark (UL Cyberpark), Kozhikode, in the second week of March. As part of the project, KSUM will be organising a Startup-SME Conclave on the sidelines of the inaugural event. Connecting start-ups with SMEs John M Thomas, CEO, Kerala Startup Mission, said the KSUM is extending a helping hand to SMEs through the project. “Digitalisation is inevitable ...

Lakhimpur Kheri could pose trying times for the BJP, as the people are yet to come to terms with the death of farmers in October. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s toughest battle as part of the Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh is underway today as the people of Lakhimpur Kheri line up to cast their votes. As many as 59 constituencies spread across Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow and a few other places will vote in the fourth phase of the UP poll battle. Significantly enough, Lakhimpur Kheri could prove to be a spot where BJP could be mowed down by the general public, who are yet to come to terms with the death of four farmers during a protest in October. The four farmers had died a violent death. As the farmers’ protests were raging, Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra allegedly drove his SUV into the midst of the protesting farmers and mowed down four to death. Though arrested, Ashish Mishra was set out on bail, which the farmers have now challenged in the Supreme Court. Lakhimpur Kher...

Here all your questions will be answered and you will be getting the list of top medical colleges in India. The school where students pursue their medical education has a substantial impact on their achievement. As a result, all students studying for their class 12th board examinations should begin researching the best medical colleges in India, which will aid them in planning their future course of action. In India, students get admitted to private and government MBBS colleges based on their performance in an entrance exam. The entrance exam conducted for admission to medical colleges is NEET UG Exam. You are required to clear this entrance exam if you want to take admission to the top medical colleges in India. But there are certain questions asked by the students: Which is the No 1 Medical College in India? Which are the top 10 MBBS colleges in India? Which state of India has best medical college? Which Medical College has best placement? Which are the top medical colleges in India?...

National Institute of Speech and Hearing is an autonomous organization registered as a society by the Kerala Social Justice Department. The National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), a comprehensive multi-purpose institute focusing on the identification, intervention, rehabilitation and education of individuals with disabilities, is all set to be developed as an all-India Centre of Excellence in rehabilitation of differently-abled persons. Dr R Bindu, the Minister for Higher Education  and Social Justice, Government of Kerala, who was on a visit to the NISH campus to review its activities and new projects, said the proposal to elevate NISH as  a university is under active consideration. Since inception in 1997, the Kerala-based NISH has made significant contributions to improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities and has taken a pioneering effort in implementing various programs for the disabled population across the state. NISH is an autonomous organization re...

Harish Rawat has clearly showcased the tussle within Uttarakhand Congress with his CM statement There’s still close to a month to go for the election results in the five states where the Assembly polls are on.  The Uttarakhand scenario has thrown up an interesting phenomenon. And at the Centre of it is the Congress party. The latest development has brought to the fore the tussle within the party. With senior leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat proclaiming that he would either be the Chief Minister or sit at home if the Congress wins in the state, the bickering in the party for the Chief Minister’s post is likely to gain more noise. The statement has come as a response to media queries on the possibilities of him being the Chief Minister if the Congress gets a majority in Uttarakhand. Rawat wants to be CM, but will he? Rawat is obviously hoping to be the Chef Minister of Uttarakhand in the event of the party being elected to power. But then, Pritam Singh, former state presiden...

The over a century old Modi Pearls is high on the minds of customers who are fascinated about pearl jewelry Hyderabad, India : Pearls, like diamonds, fascinate women all over the world. Woman look for pearl jewelry that are crafted with exquisite creativity, so that the adornments they sport look out of the world. Craftsmanship that touch ultimate levels of perfection often make pearl jewelry a much sort after accessories among women.  As women across India and often overseas look for the best crafted pearl jewelry, they are led to the ultimate workspaces and showrooms of Modi Pearls. This more-than-a-century-old pearl jewelry craftsmen have never been tired of working towards creating enthralling designs and showcasing brilliant designs. Born way back in 1903, Modi Pearls has stood synonymous with the craftsmanship of the historic city of Hyderabad. Thousands of customers stand testimony to the fact that Modi Pearls ensures its place in the lifestyle arena. Hyderabad and exquisite pea...

CEPA is expected to transform bilateral economic and investment ties between India and the UAE The first India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (India-UAE CEPA) bilateral trade accord has been concluded by the UAE. This is also India’s first bilateral trade agreement in the MENA region. A significant initiative in bilateral relations during the pandemic and a major trade agreement that will launch a new era of strategic cooperation between India and UAE, CEPA is expected to transform bilateral economic and investment ties, open up emerging trade routes between Africa and Asia, promote global trade liberalization and propel economic growth in a post-Covid world. A virtual summit between the two nations witnessed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Executive Council, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India overseeing the signing of the bilateral agreement and chartin...

Bald eagles that are impacted by chronic lead exposure are at risk in the US. Bald eagles, the national bird of the United States, is fast seeing the doors of life closing in on them. Heavily impacted by chronic lead exposure, the bald eagles might fly into oblivion. The loss would be not just for America, but the whole world. Close to half the number of existing bald eagles which were tested across the US landscape has returned chronic lead exposure. This is an alarming situation as the bald eagles were brought back from the edge of extinction some time earlier. DDT had almost wiped out bald eagles As it was found that the toxic lead presence in the bones of bald eagles, the US administration had banned the pesticide DDT way back in 1972. The pesticide was found to be the cause of the lead presence. However, successful efforts had helped in the removal of the birds from the US Endangered Species List in 2007. However, now the situation has returned with alarming effect. The blood, bon...

BMW Group India has brought forth its new BMW M4 Competition Coupé for the luxury car enthusiast Promising an uncompromised track and street experience at a whole new level with distinctive combinations, BMW Group India has brought forth its new BMW M4 Competition Coupé for the Indian luxury car enthusiast. Positioned as a high-performance sports car, the car has been showcased on the company’s shop.bmw.in as a completely built-up unit. Made available as a petrol variant at ex-showroom price of Rs 1,43,90,000, the all-new BMW M4 Competition comes in metallic hues of Skyscraper grey, Portimao Blue, Black Sapphire, Sao Paulo Yellow, Toronto Red. It is also available in Alpine White shades as a non-metallic option. The company has said that the car will also be offered for optional BMW Individual metallic paint finishes such as Tanzanite Blue, Dravitgrey, Aventurine Red, Frozen Brilliant White, Frozen Portimao Blue. Other optional BMW Individual Special Paintworks available are Frozen Ora...

ABG Shipyard diverted loans through arms in Singapore and by other means between 2012 and 2017 Undertaking illegal activities such as diversion of funds, misappropriation and criminal breach of trust and misusing bank’s money for purposes other than for what the funds were released - these are certain acts Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal would have to explain and elaborate to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as he gets picked up by the investigation agency in connection with the Rs 22,842 crore fraud that has come to light of late. Rishi Agarwal, who as the chairman of ABG Shipyard then, the company now facing the heat in connection with the biggest fraud ever in Indian banking history. As he was summoned for questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation he will have to do a lot of explaining, for sure.  He, along with executive director Santhanam Muthaswamy, directors Ashwini Kumar, Sushil Kumar Agarwal and Ravi Vimal Nevetia and the company ABG International Pvt Ltd, are in the a...

A so-called spiritual baba pulls India down with his faceless presence, and yet it is absolute silence up there! India’s largest bourse was run by a Himalayan yogi with no physical coordinates, whatsoever! Sounds funny, but it is much more than just a joke. It, in fact, is a matter that could make India a laughing stock in front of the world. The story has Chitra Ramakrishna, the former Managing Director and CEO of India’s largest stock exchange National Stock Exchange (NSE), at the centre of the controversy.  NSE’s former boss, who had to quit in 2016 after she ran the high-profile bourse as per the instruction of a faceless spiritual ‘baba’, has virtually put the nation to shame. Chitra Ramakrishna had allegedly shared confidential information with this godman. She even carried out critical decisions including top appointments under the instruction of this so-called yogi. It may be recalled that Chitra Ramakrishna was in the top seat at the NSE between 2013 and 2016, before quitting ...

Virgin Galactic’s spaceflight will launch from Spaceport America in New Mexico later this year It was last year that the Virgin Galactic, with its founder Richard Branson on board took off to space. The flight is to happen again, and people can buy tickets so that they can cement a place in the annals of space history. The general public will be able to buy their Virgin Galactic tickets starting today (Wednesday), by parting with an amount of $450,000. Though the space mission had earlier decided to offer tickets to only those people who had deposited money to be on the waiting list, the company has reversed this decision allowing more people to buy tickets. Virgin's spaceflight will launch from Spaceport America in New Mexico, and would take a total journey time of 90 minutes. Passengers will be able to observe the Earth's curvature through 17 windows on the craft. The company had sold 700 tickets till November last. Virgin Galactic commercial flights from this year Virgin Gal...

PM Modi rolls out some extra effort as he tries to bring Punjab into the BJP fold For the BJP, the ongoing elections to five state Assemblies matter a lot. In the changed scenario where the ruling party at the Centre has been receiving criticisms one after the other, poll outcomes in these states would be keenly watched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party. Uttar Pradesh is on top of the BJP agenda, but if one looks deeper into the affairs inside the party, it would become clear that Punjab is equally significant. And to bring Punjab into the Bharatiya Janata Party fold would need some extra effort. And, that extra effort is being attempted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he set out on a campaign trail in the state. Punjab is ruled by the Congress party and BJP would want to push the grand old party out of the state Assembly to stamp its supremacy in the northern part of the country. If Uttar Pradesh and Punjab go the BJP way, PM Modi would sure be a happy...