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26 Sep

Tata Tea Gold announces Kumartuli-inspired festive packs for Durga Pujo

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Tea Gold, the leading tea brand in West Bengal, is marking this year's Durga Pujo with an innovative celebration of Kumartuli craftsmanship. The company has unveiled limited edition festive packs themed "Kumartuli Art is the Heart of Bengal," capturing the essence of the festival through five symbolic elements representing each day of Pujo: Dhaki, Shankho Dhwani, Ashtami Pujarin, Dhunuchi dance, and Sindoor Khela. Each pack showcases intricately sculpted figurines that come to life through a QR code-enabled augmented reality experience. In Asansol, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Local retailers are witnessing heightened consumer interest as families flock to…

26 Sep

Director Amar Kaushik on Stree 2 song ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ facing criticism

banashreeBollywood

Amar Kaushik who directed bollywood blockbuster movie Stree 2 has been facing criticism for the song 'Aaj Ki Raat' as the song depicts feminist undertone. However, bollywood item songs are most of time criticized. On being criticized Kaushik shares his opinion by saying, "There’s no denying that people come to theatres to watch item songs. However, I wanted to ensure it served the storyline without compromising on quality or respectfulness. Logon ko lagta hai item song hai toh gande bol hi hone chahiye but I was clear that while the song should be entertaining and fit the film, it should…

25 Sep

Ola Electric shares gain 3%, Bernstein highlights strong growth prospects

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Shares of Ola Electric Mobility rallied over 3 per cent to Rs 107.5 in morning trade on September 25 after international brokerage firm Bernstein suggested that the company is extending its lead in the electric two-wheeler (EV 2W) segment and outpacing rivals in profitability.The report shows that Ola Electric not only boasts the highest gross margins among its competitors but is also inching closer to EBITDA level profitability, underlining the strong growth momentum of the company.Ola Electric has significantly improved its path to profitability, reporting an EBITDA margin of -2 per cent, outperforming rivals such as TVS (-7.9 per cent),…

25 Sep

Recently a shocking theft unfolded in the Netaji Pally area of Siliguri Ward Number 37

Ashish MajumderCrime

Recently a shocking theft unfolded in the Netaji Pally area of Siliguri Ward Number 37 where the thieves made off with valuables and cash worth lakhs. Actually the incident led to a widespread commotion in the entire region. On Tuesday morning, local teacher Rama Nandi of the Netaji Pally area, left for school. After returning home later in the evening, Nandi actually found that the door of the house was locked from inside. Additionally, the grill of the window was allegedly tampered with and broken and cash and jewellery were stolen. During this Nandi alerted the locals about the incident…

25 Sep

ZPM government’s road maintenance criticized at press conference

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo National Front (MNF) has slammed the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government for failing to maintain the National Highway (NH) 306/6 between Kawnpui and Khamrang, citing negligence as the cause of the road’s deteriorating state. During a press conference on Tuesday, MNF General Secretary and former PWD Engineer-in-Chief, Er K. Sawmvela, criticized the Chief Minister's recent remarks about the damaged highway, calling them regrettable and uninformed. He accused the Chief Minister of making statements without consulting the relevant department officers. Sawmvela pointed out that when the current Chief Minister was in opposition, he had promised that all roads in…

25 Sep

Tipra Motha founder slams corruption in TTAADC

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has voiced his frustration over corruption within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), accusing certain officials and leaders of undermining the administration and recruitment process. Speaking at the Council House on Tuesday, Debbarma expressed dismay over the state of education in TTAADC, pointing to a flawed system that leaves schools without teachers in some areas and students without proper instruction in others. He criticized the recruitment of unqualified teachers, saying, “Teachers with just an 8th-grade education are earning over ₹50,000, while graduates and B.Ed holders are left struggling in private jobs.”…

25 Sep

The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show: Kuki Sharda discusses on his characters for the show

banashreeEntertainment

The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show is one of the most watched reality TV shows. Kiku Sharda one of the oldest artist in the show. The actor plays variety role including female characters most of the time has shared his opinion about the characters and the show. During an interview, he said, "As far as I make it entertaining, it's fine. Whenever I play a woman's character, I make sure it is dignified and enduring. It stays in the cute zone only." He also stated, "Kapil has been a different high. I've been performing the show for 11 years, and…

24 Sep

To restrict student smartphone use California has become the latest state

Ashish MajumderEducation

Recently California has become the latest state to restrict student smartphone use under a new law signed by Democratic governor Gavin Newsome. In fact the legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access to minimize distractions in the classroom and address the mental health impacts of social media on children. This is very important news and we can learn many things about smartphones from it. Today we can’t imagine our life without smartphone and actually we are very much dependent on it. In fact after the invention of smartphone our life has become very fast…

24 Sep

Home loan disbursements decay 9% in June quarter: Report

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Home loan originations declined 9 per cent in the June quarter, according to a report released on Monday.Credit information company TransUnion CIBIL said in a report that home loan volumes in value terms were at par with the same period a year ago.The report said outstanding amounts on home loans grew by only 14 per cent during the quarter, making it the slowest growth among all categories that constitute retail loans.Interestingly, the decline in principal volumes and sluggish growth in outstanding balances have come at a time when the incidence of loan defaults has declined during the quarter, the report…

24 Sep

Debbarma calls for international attention to Hindu persecution

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's political landscape is set to intensify as Tipra Motha prepares to lead a protest rally on September 26, highlighting the alleged persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, planned for the South District, aims to draw attention to the reported attacks on Hindus following the formation of Bangladesh's interim government. Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced the rally during a press conference on Monday, expressing deep concern over what he called "planned attacks" on the Hindu community. He urged India to escalate the issue to the United Nations if Bangladesh fails to address these concerns. “These attacks…