Monthly Archives: July 2021

Allcargo Logistics jumps on acquiring 65% stake in Nordicon Group

Allcargo Logistics is currently trading at Rs. 199.05, up by 9.00 points or 4.74% from its previous closing of Rs. 190.05 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 189.55 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 199.00 and Rs. 188.95 respectively. So far 1073434 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of face …

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Decarbonizing the future of Indian mining, Hindustan Zinc in partnership with Normet Group Oy introduces Normet SmartDrive- a modular Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Hindustan Zinc will become the first mining company in India to introduce utility electric vehicles in underground mines The partnership with Normet Group Oy for SmartDrive vehicles will help to significantly reduce carbon emissions Normet SmartDrive EV will significantly help HZL in saving a huge amount in HSD (High Speed Diesel) and its maintenance Udaipur : In a pioneering move …

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Alliance Air to operate flights on Kolkata-Ranchi-Bhubaneswar route from Aug 11

New Delhi : Alliance Air Friday said it will operate new flights on Kolkata-Ranchi-Bhubaneswar route from August 11. “The flight will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday,” it said in a statement. The airline will deploy its 70-seater aircraft to connect the aforementioned cities. “Flight 9I 720 will depart from Kolkata at 0800 hrs and arrive in Ranchi at …

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University of Auckland attempts to muzzle Hindu voice seeking “Hindu Prayer Room”

University of Auckland (UoA) has asked distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to take his media release down “immediately” from his website and “cease sharing it with others”, which was titled as: Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at University of Auckland. Lisa Finucane, UoA Media and Communications Manager, in an email to Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, …

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Dhanlaxmi Bank gains on reporting 11% rise in Q1 net profit

Dhanlaxmi Bank is currently trading at Rs. 17.40, up by 0.15 points or 0.87% from its previous closing of Rs. 17.25 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 17.50 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 18.10 and Rs. 17.30 respectively. So far 125099 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘B’ stock of face …

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Lovlina assures India of first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo : Debutant Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) assured India of their first boxing medal at the ongoing Olympic Games when she upstaged former world champion Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese Taipei to enter the semifinals here on Friday. The 23-year-old Assam boxer prevailed 4-1 to make the last-four where she will square off against reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey, who …

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Try Innovatively Crafted Ayurvedic Make-Up Products That Nourish Your Skin

Today the lines between makeup and skin care are increasingly blurring! Acknowledging the avant-garde rise in the demand for clean and ayurveda-infused makeup formulations some of the well-known beauty brands in India have plunged into bottling innovatively mystical Ayurvedic makeup products that avouch to the contemporary concept of “makeup infused skincare”. Now, In the upcoming section we have picked for …

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Maharashtra’s new EV policy to offer the right impetus for GG Engineering next level of growth

Udaipur : BSE listed, G G Engineering has hailed the new progressive Electric Vehicle Policy unveiled by the Maharashtra government. The policy is pro-manufacturing companies as it plans to attract EV manufacturing companies and allied businesses to the State by offering incentives to industries as well as to consumers. Under this initiative, the government has allocated Rs. 930 crores for promotion …

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Zinc Football Academy Wins Rajasthan State League 2021

Jaipur : The young footballers of Zinc Football Academy, all of whom are under the age of 18 years, have created history by winning the coveted Rajasthan State Men’s League 2021, held in Jaipur. Organised by the Rajasthan Football Association, the league saw the participation of eight best teams in Rajasthan – Rajasthan United FC, Neerja Modi FA, Royal FC, FC …

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General Officer Commanding-In-Chief Southern Command Visits Eklingarh Military Station

Jaipur :  Lieutenant General JS Nain, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command visited Eklingarh Military Station. Udaipur from 27 – 29 July 2021. Army Commander reviewed the operational readiness of the formation and exhorted all ranks to lay emphasis on operational effectiveness, tri services synergy and cooperation with sister services to gain a holistic picture of the situation for a better …

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Darwin Platform commits Rs 1000 crore for retail foray

New Delhi : With intention to emerge as a major retail player in India, Darwin Platfirm Group has committed Rs 1000 crore for retail foray. The group plans to add at least 50 lakh sq ft of retail space within next 3 years. While announcing these outlays, the group also announced opening up of its first retail outlet at DP …

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Bharti Airtel zooms on discontinuing Rs 49 prepaid recharge

Bharti Airtel is currently trading at Rs. 568.40, up by 27.95 points or 5.17% from its previous closing of Rs. 540.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 543.80 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 570.50 and Rs. 538.25 respectively. So far 1072531 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of face …

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Superb Sindhu enters quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo : Reigning world champion P V Sindhu sailed into the women”s singles quarterfinals after beating Denmark”s Mia Blichfeldt in straight games at the Tokyo Olympics badminton competition here on Thursday. The 26-year-old Indian, who won a silver in the 2016 Rio Olympics, notched up a 21-15 21-13 win over 13th seed Blichfeldt in a 41-minute match. Sindhu will next …

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PG degree from OU without UG degree has no value: Madras HC

Chennai : Post Graduate degree obtained in the Open University System without a basic Under Graduate degree cannot be considered either for appointment or promotion, the Madras High Court has ruled. A division bench of Justices Pushpa Sathyanarayana and Krishnan Ramasamy gave the ruling on Tuesday while allowing a writ appeal from the Inspector General of Registration and the secretary …

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Youth held for sodomising, killing boy in Rajasthan

Jaipur : A 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sodomising and killing a 12-year-old boy in Rajasthan”s Sikar district, police said. On July 21, the accused Vikram Singh Rajput lured the boy and took him to a secluded place. He sodomised the boy and then killed him by hitting him on his head with a heavy stone, Sikar …

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18 killed, 25 injured after truck hits bus in UP

Barabanki : Eighteen people were killed and 25 injured after a truck rammed into a stationary double-decker bus here, police said on Wednesday. The accident took place on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway under the Ram Sanehi Ghat area late on Tuesday night. It was raining heavily when the accident took place and this posed some problems in the rescue operation, a …

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India set Sri Lanka 133-run target to win 2nd T20

Colombo : Invited to bat, a depleted India scored 132 for five on a sluggish pitch against Sri Lanka in the second Twenty20 International, here on Wednesday. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for the Indians with his 40-run knock while Sri Lankan off-spinner Akila Dananjaya (2/29) took two of the four wickets that fell. India are leading the series 1-0 after …

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Refresh Your Kurti Collection with These 5 Fabulous Styles

Breezy, comfortable, and versatile, beautiful kurtis are a must-have in every woman’s wardrobe. They are perfect if you like effortless style. Kurtis can be worn in many different ways. But with fresh, new trends surfacing every few months, it’s important to keep updating your collection. Today, onlinestores are flooded with fabulous styles that you can check out and include in …

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Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal conferred with Mumbai Ratna Award for outstanding services towards the development of the city

New Delhi/ Mumbai : Industry leader and philanthropist, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, India’s leading producer of metals, minerals and oil & gas, has been conferred with the prestigious Mumbai Ratna Award for his outstanding servicestowards the holistic development of Mumbai. The award was presented by Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, at aceremony inRaj Bhavan in Mumbai. …

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Al Ain Zoo welcomes a new baby Harris Hawk

AL AIN :  Al Ain Zoo has welcomed its first Harris Hawk hatchling. Harris Hawks are birds of prey that belong to the falcon family which originally populated North and South America.  Jawaher Salem Al Shamisi Supervisor Bird Trainer at Al Ain Zoo Said “ the baby Harris Hawk is in good health after all the necessary veterinary tests have …

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John Hopkins-CCP with support from Bernard van Leer Foundation conclude training for Social and Behavioural Changes for UMC and City Officials

Udaipur : Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) and City Officials received training on aspects of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) from lens of young children and their families. The workshop series was designed by John Hopkins-Centre for Communication Programs and supported by Bernard van Leer Foundation, an independent foundation working towards early childhood development. The aim of this initiative was to support city officials in …

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Rajnath Singh begins 3-day visit to Dushanbe to attend SCO meet

New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to pitch for concerted efforts to deal with terrorism and other security challenges facing the region at a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe on Wednesday. China”s Defence Minister Wei Fenghe is also attending the SCO conclave but no bilateral meeting has yet been scheduled between Singh and …

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Samsung Soundbars: Enjoy the Cinematic Sound in Your Living Room

  Homes have become the center stage for both work and recreations, making in-home entertainment one of the most important stress busters today – be it binge-watching your favorite show or action movie or playing heart-racing video games. This trend has led to rise in demand for soundbars that offers immersive sound and elevates the audio-visual entertainment experience.   To …

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[Editorial] The Next Era of Smartphone Innovation is About to Unfold

Dr. TM Roh, President & Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics   At last August’s Unpacked event, I shared my strategy to bring more empowering mobile technology to as many people as possible, especially at a time when they needed it most. Now, around one year later, our world is slowly but surely preparing to reopen in many ways. …

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Here are Samsung’s Latest Must Buy Consumer Durables this Amazon Prime Day

  It’s time to upgrade your homes! Samsung has rolled out new products and exciting offers on your favorite consumer durable products.   Check out these amazing offers. Personalize The Frame 2021 The Frame 2021 comes with customizable bezels and Samsung has just added another one to the range. It is the beautiful Terracotta colour bezel with beveled type pattern …

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Lok Sabha witnesses repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over snooping row, farm laws

New Delhi :  Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a series of brief adjournments amid uproar created by opposition members over various issues, including the Pegasus spying controversy and the three contentious agri laws. While no legislative business could be transacted, the House for the first time in the Monsoon session took up “matters of urgent public importance” wherein MPs raise …

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Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 4 pm amid Opposition uproar

New Delhi : The Rajya Sabha proceedings were again adjourned till 4 pm on Tuesday as Opposition members continued to raise slogans and protest in the Well of the House over the Pegasus snooping controversy. Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh adjourned the House after the protesting members refused to return to their seats. The Upper House of Parliament passed the …

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355 CAPF, Assam Rifles personnel killed in last 5 years: Govt

New Delhi : A total of 355 personnel of central paramilitary forces and the Assam Rifles were killed in the line of duty in the last five years, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The maximum personnel were from the country”s largest central armed police force — the Central Reserve Police Force — at 209. The data was provided by Minister …

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Research on climate-smart agricultural practices has a primary role insustainable agriculture

Climate change’s negative impacts are already being felt on farms, but the problem also works in reverse as agriculture is a major part of the climate problem currently generating over 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions. STARGATE research project develops a breakthrough, multiscale and holistic climate-smart agriculture (CSA) methodology, capitalizing innovations in the field of microclimate and weather risk management, …

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The pros and cons of using an iPad for students

 Education has been gradually evolving to inculcate modern technology in its various forms within its scope. The traditional methods of verbal instructions have taken a backseat with the integration of digital methods of teachings. It is often said that visuals appeal to the imagination more than plain text. And the present modes of imparting knowledge prove to be a testament …

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