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24 Mar

Kohima observes ‘World Obtometry Day’: Nagaland

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World Obtometry Day was observed with a training of school teachers on vision checking at Directorate of School Education (DoSE), here on Tuesday organised by Nagaland Optometry Association (NOA).In a short speech, DoSE principal director, Shavanas C highlighted the importance of a person’s vision and how people often overlooked the need to take care of their eyes.Sharing experiences on how he had to wear spectacles from a young age because of poor eyesight, Shanavas said it was important for a student to have good sight to perform better at school.He lauded NOA for coming up with the event and expressed…

23 Mar

Hansal Mehta responds to Kangana Ranaut’s tweet about him: ‘Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn’

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Hansal Mehta responds to Kangana Ranaut's tweet about him: 'Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn' Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has responded to actor Kangana Ranaut, who mentioned him and his contemporaries -- filmmakers Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra -- in a tweet on Sunday. Kangana and Hansal worked together on Simran, and reportedly feuded on set.On Sunday, Kangana shared a picture of the three filmmakers' January meeting with politician Sharad Pawar. She asked why no eyebrows were raised at the meeting, while she's frequently questioned about her political allegiances. Hansal, responding to a person's tweet noting that Kangana had…

23 Mar

Priyanka Chopra’s New York restaurant Sona ready to open doors, holds ‘puja’.

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Priyanka Chopra’s New York restaurant Sona ready to open doors, holds ‘puja’.Maneesh, in his emotional note about Sona finally seeing the light of the day, wrote, “This morning at SONA, we conducted a small puja or blessing ceremony. We’ll be seeing our first guests very soon and it was important to both @priyankachopra and myself that we hold a puja before our doors are officially open. It was so special to gather in this way. Friends & supporters of @sonanewyork from India to London to California joined in. This morning’s ceremony was especially poignant since, in September 2019, we did…

23 Mar

MP Minister backs Uttarakhand CM’s remarks on ripped jeans; ‘stay within cultural limits’

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Backing Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat's controversial remarks on ripped jeans, Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Usha Thakur said that wearing torn clothes was a 'bad omen in Indian culture'. She said that wearing ripped jeans or clothes was against the pristine Indian culture and traditions. "You must have seen that if our grandmother used to see any torn clothes, she would tell us to reject or not wear them anymore. In Indian culture, torn clothes are considered a bad omen. Hence, the well-cultured families that we have here and those who live the traditional lifestyle do not…

23 Mar

‘Free Foam Wash Service’ from Nissan India

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On World Water Day (22March), Nissan is providing ‘Free Foam Wash Service’ to its customers at all Nissan and Datsun service centres in India. Nissan India’s eco-friendly technique not only requires 45% less water per car as compared to the onventional car wash that consumes 162-litre per car, but it also saves time and increases the gloss & shine in cars by 38%. Since its introduction in 2014, the foam-wash technique has helped Nissan India save around 15 million litres of water.With an average of 1200 foam washes in a day, this innovative technique aims at conserving around 86,400-litre of…

23 Mar

Nishank pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev on at DU ”Shaheed Diwas”

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Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at an event organised on Tuesday by Delhi University on the occasion of 'Shaheed Diwas'.March 23 is observed as 'Shaheed Diwas' to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who were executed by the British government for killing British police officer J P Saunders. The trio wanted to avenge the death of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai. "The names of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and his associates Shivaram Hari Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, the founders of the Indian Independence movement, are inscribed in golden…

23 Mar

Tata Power’s ‘Powerlinks’ launches E-Vidya

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Tata Power’s ‘Powerlinks’ has launched E-Vidya, an e-learning platform under its Digital school lab initiatives in Siliguri. Through E-Vidya, the company aims to benefit 220 teachers and offer academic learning to over 15000 students across 57 schools in the Jalpaiguri and Siliguri districts. Launched in the presence of West Bengal Tourism Minister, Goutam Deb, E-Vidya is aligned with the West Bengal State Board curriculum up to Class 10. The program intends to make learning a delightful experience for students through animation, riddles, puzzles, stories and digital technology. Its main objective is to facilitate an effortless interaction between teachers and students.…

23 Mar

AR Rahman turns producer with’99 Songs’; says it is about one man’s struggle against the old and new world

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Describing his maiden production 99 Songs as an “experiential movie”, music maestro AR Rahman says the film revolves around a man who uses music to navigate the struggles of both the old and new world. The musical drama movie is a story about art and self-discovery of a struggling singer who wants to be a successful music composer. The official trailer for living legend AR Rahman"s 99 Songs is out and boy, it was worth the wait. Starring Ehan Bhatt, Edilsy and Tenzin Dalha in the lead roles, the trailer shows that music is the last form of magic still…

23 Mar

Svatantra Microfin: A next-gen microfinance entity

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A next-gen microfinance entity offering differential banking solutions in Assam, Svatantra Microfin has provided extensive support to its women borrowers lead a stable life. A resident of Gohpur village in Assam, Phulmoni Gour Sahu determined to improve their financial condition. Phulmoni became a member of Svatantra Microfin and received her first loan. She bought cows with that money and started selling milk. When she started making profits, she repaid her first loan amount. As she had a desire to restart their eatery stall, Phulmoni intends to borrow more money to expand her eatery stall. A single parent living at Satboinay village…

23 Mar

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat’s shocking and mindless statements have evoked sharp reactions.

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Here’s a list of controversial remarks that Rawat made after he assumed charge as CM. —On March 14, Rawat in an event in Haridwar compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lord Rama and Krishna and said that Modi will be admired like Ram and Krishna in the future. He further said that in modern time, world leaders queue up for their turn to get a photo clicked with Modi unlike previously when Indian PM and President had been standing away and could not move around. “This is because of Modiji…I often say that Ram and Krishna were in Dwapar and…