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04 May

Ajay Banga confirmed as next World Bank president

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Ajay Banga, who on Wednesday became the next President of the World Bank, becoming the first Indian-American to head a global financial institution, said he looks forward to working with him when developing countries are facing tracking the most difficult development challenges. "The Executive Directors of the World Bank today elected Ajay Banga as the President of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the United States would nominate 63-year-old Banga to lead the World Bank because he is "well-equipped" to lead…

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04 May

Manipal Academy celebrates its 125th Founders’ Day

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The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the 125th birth Anniversary of its founder Dr TMA Pai on Sunday, April 30th, 2023. The Chief Guest was Sri Vishvaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji, Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Mutt, Udupi. The celebration was attended by dignitaries from the Manipal Group such as Dr Ranjan R Pai, Registrar, AGE, President & Chairman, MEMG, Bengaluru, Mrs Vasanti R Pai, Trustee, MAHE Trust, Dr H S Ballal, President, AGE, Manipal & Pro Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Mr T Satish U Pai, Executive Chairman, Manipal Media Network Ltd, Manipal &…

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04 May

G20: Science-20 Engagement Group meeting in Lakshadweep

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The two-day Science-20 Engagement Group meeting on Universal Holistic Health began at Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep on 1 May. Earlier in April Science-20 meeting was organized in Tripura.Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Science-20 Meeting aims to develop a holistic approach to health and focus on promoting wellness and preventing diseases, rather than merely treating them. The first day of the Science-20 meeting began with the Prime Minister exhorting everyone to use scientific techniques and methods to delve deeper into traditional medicines and practices like yoga for a more holistic lifestyle and to shift our ideal from healing to wellness. The…

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04 May

Absolute has launched Inera CropScience

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Absolute, a bioscience company, has launched its biological agri input business, Inera CropScience. Inera is backed by Xenesis, the R&D arm of Absolute. The company has launched its crop-agnostic range of biofertilizers, biostimulants, biocontrols and seed coating products starting with India. Inera's biological inputs offer growers tailored solutions to improve soil quality, plant immunity, disease resistance, pest protection and overall crop health. Starting with India, Inera aims to meet the needs of 20% of the world's population and the highest arable land of any single nation. Inera is a market leader in the biological market, backed by extensive research in…

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03 May

MC Mary Kom receives P.C. Chandra Puraskaar award

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The P.C. Chandra Puraskaar, an annual national award from the P.C. Chandra Group, was conferred upon India's most iconic sportsperson, MC Mary Kom, at the 30th edition of the Annual Award Ceremony. Mary Kom received the felicitation in the presence of Chief Guest, the legendary Billiards World Champion, GeetSethi, Shri A.K. Chandra, Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Group and Mr. Suvro Chandra, Joint Managing Director, P.C.Chandra Jewellers. The award carries an honorarium of Rs. 10 lakhs which is tax exempt. Chungneijang Mary KomHmangte, popularly known as MC Mary Kom, is one of India's leading sporting superstars. She has won six women's…

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03 May

SONY Launched BRAVIA X70L television series

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Sony India announced the new BRAVIA X70L television series with 4K Ultra HD LED display. This next generation television series is designed to provide best-in-class entertainment and true-to-life viewing experience. With X70L, enter the world of smart entertainment and experience movies in beautiful color and incredible 4K clarity with crystal clear sound. Sony's latest X70L TV series offers life-like colors, contrast and fine details with X1 4K Processor and Live Colour technology. The X-Reality PRO and Motion flow TM XR offer stunning 4K picture quality, while Dolby Audio and clear phase technology deliver punchy bass and powerful and natural sound.…

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03 May

Mother’s Recipe launched its first regional TVC in Mizo

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Mother’s Recipe offers a range of Ready-To-Cook (RTC) 1 step products that are designed to make cooking quick and easy, without compromising on taste. These products are made from high-quality ingredients and are carefully crafted to replicate authentic regional flavors. Indian style of cooking requires more time and pre-processes, leading to the adoption of convenience foods like RTC foods. Mother’s Recipe offers a wide range of RTC 1 step products that are designed to make cooking quick and easy, without compromising on taste. Mother's Recipe RTC 1step products are easy-to-follow instructions and can be prepared in just a few minutes,…

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03 May

Jaguar TCS Racing made history with 1-2 finish in Formula E World Championship

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The 43-lap race provided gripping racing from start to finish. Sam Bird lined up on the front row of the grid after making it through to the qualifying Duels finals. The Brit topped Group B with a time of 1.05.975 before going on to beat the Avalanche Andretti of Jake Dennis and the NIO 333 of Dan Ticktum but was pipped by the Jaguar-powered Envision of Sebastien Buemi in the finals. Mitch Evans lined up P9 on the grid after he just missed out on the Duels by six-thousands of a second and finished fifth in Group A. Mitch was…

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03 May

Tripura Discussed On Investible Opportunities

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The Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura, organised a round table meeting in Agartala Pragna Bhaban. The Hon'ble Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha was present as Chief Guest, and Union Secretary, DoNER Sri Lok Ranjan, IAS, Chief Secretary Sri J K Sinha, and Special Secretary (I&C) Sri Abhishek Chandra were also present. Around seventy investors from all over the nation participated in the discussion to find out about potential investment opportunities in the state. The North East Global Investors Summit, 2023 is being organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India…

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03 May

Scientific coal mining to start in Meghalaya

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Centre has accepted the proposal of scientific mining of coal in the state of Meghalaya. The govt. has granted the mining leases to 4 miners. "I am happy to inform you that about a week or 10 days back, the Government of India has approved the mining leases to four miners. Hence, we have overcome the largest hurdles that we had for the process of scientific mining and legal mining to start in the state," Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, "Therefore, now once we have the public hearing and the forest clearance and mining plan approved which are…

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