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Sonarpur-born filmmaker Prasenjit Chakraborty’s independent Hindi film Chindi Pakad has unveiled its trailer and music at an event at PVR in Mumbai, with veteran actors Rakesh Bedi and Makarand Deshpande attending as chief guests. Set around massive dumping grounds, the film explores the lives of ragpickers and the challenges they face, including poverty, addiction, exploitation, family struggles and the fight for dignity. The trailer presents a stark world where garbage heaps become a backdrop for broken relationships, unfulfilled dreams and hopes of a better life. Chakraborty, who has directed and written the film, said the project seeks to tell the…

India is set to expand counter-drone security beyond military installations, with Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems announcing around ₹155 crore in government orders for the Indrajaal Ranger™ Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle. According to the companies, a ₹145-crore order awarded to the Indrajaal-Sigma consortium will deploy the system in the country’s border-security environment, while a separate order worth around ₹10 crore from an urban police force will support VVIP protection and urban security. The Ranger is described as India’s first purpose-built, ARDTC-approved Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle, designed to detect, track, identify and counter rogue drones while moving at high speeds.…

Motorola has launched the moto g max in India, targeting consumers seeking a combination of premium design, camera capabilities, performance and long battery life. The smartphone is priced at ₹27,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, with a ₹1,000 instant bank discount bringing the net effective price to ₹26,999. The moto g max features a Luxury Satin-inspired finish in PANTONE Stargazer, PANTONE Alaskan Blue and PANTONE Malaga. It sports a 6.72-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,050 nits brightness. The device is powered by the Snapdragon® 6s Gen 4 processor, paired with…

The proposed third-party insurance framework for India’s commercial space sector could strengthen the country’s risk-management architecture as private participation and mission complexity continue to grow, industry experts said. Sushant Sarin, Managing Director and Head, Commercial Risk Solutions, India, Aon, said insurance would be critical to giving space operators and investors greater confidence to scale. He said clearer provisions on liability arising from space activities could help reduce potential government exposure to unexpected events while allowing private space companies to identify and manage risks at an early stage. According to Sarin, greater clarity on liability and insurance requirements could also facilitate…

HDFC Life has established an expedited claim settlement framework for families affected by the recent floods in Assam, allowing nominees and legal heirs of policyholders to initiate life insurance claims by submitting proof of death issued by the local government, police or hospitals. The insurer said the initiative is aimed at ensuring priority processing and faster payouts to families facing financial difficulties following the flood situation. HDFC Life has provided a dedicated claim helpline at 022-68446529, while its call centre can be reached at 022-68446530. Claimants can also contact the company through WhatsApp at +91 8291890569 or email [service@hdfclife.com]. Ruma…

Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has launched the BLAZO i-TRK, a new-generation heavy commercial vehicle positioned as a “Profit Ka Rocket” for transporters and fleet owners. The company said the truck combines fuel efficiency, performance, connected technologies and service assurances to help customers earn more, run more and control more. The BLAZO i-TRK offers up to 10% better fuel efficiency and has the potential to generate up to ₹15 lakh additional profit per truck over five years, according to Mahindra. It features the 7.2-litre, 320 HP mPOWER engine producing 1,100 Nm torque, along with TurboMAXX, OptiFuel…

Turkish Airlines is expanding its presence in China with the launch of scheduled flights to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, from November 11, 2026. Chengdu will become the airline’s fourth mainland Chinese destination after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, strengthening its connectivity with one of the country’s major business and technology centres. The airline will operate three weekly Istanbul-Chengdu services using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with 300 seats comprising 30 Business Class and 270 Economy Class seats. Flights from Istanbul will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, while return services will run on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Chengdu, home to…

Author and investigator Michael Evans’ Elara: How Losing Herself Became the Road Back Home is gaining visibility in India, with the Kindle edition reaching No. 11 in Amazon India’s True Accounts category and entering the Top 100 in Self Help. Evans said more than one million of his YouTube subscribers are in India, with Nagaland and Meghalaya contributing the largest share, while his global audience has crossed 3.6 million female subscribers. The growing Northeast connection has also shaped the Elara Mother Daughter Healing Project, with Meghalaya-based creators Anita Dorjee, Maya Chettri and Chandi Gorh, and Nagaland’s Vinikali Wotsa contributing perspectives…

Lenskart has launched ‘Drishti Ki Daud—Run for Vision’, a nationwide virtual run on August 15 and 16 aimed at linking everyday fitness with a social campaign to improve access to vision care in India. Under the Independence Day initiative, Lenskart will donate prescription glasses through its non-profit arm, Lenskart Foundation, based on participants’ steps recorded through the Lenskart app. Participants completing 20,000 steps will unlock one pair of glasses, while 30,000, 40,000 and 50,000 steps will correspond to two, three and four pairs, respectively. The company said more than 350 million Indians cannot afford vision care. Participants can join through…

Barbeque Nation, one of India’s leading casual dining chains, has expanded its presence in West Bengal with the launch of its new outlet at Mohan Mall, Gorabazar, Sahid Surya Sen Road in Berhampore, Murshidabad. Spread across 3,079 square feet, the new restaurant can accommodate up to 97 guests and is positioned as a dining destination for family gatherings, corporate lunches and other occasions. The outlet features vibrant and contemporary interiors and offers the brand’s signature eat-all-you-can buffet. The buffet includes a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes across starters, main course, desserts and live counters. The menu features local and…