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27 Jun

Yogi to woo Dalits, plans another Ambedkar memorial

editor0 CommentsIndia, PoliticalAmbedkar memorial, Yogi

The foundation stone for the Bharat Ratna Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Centre, to be located in Lucknow's Aishbagh, is likely to be laid by President Ram Nath Kovind during his Lucknow visit on June 28. In an apparent attempt to woo Dalits, ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that he would build a grand memorial in the name of Dalit icon Dr B.R. Ambedkar. The project is expected to cost around Rs 50 crore and sources indicated that a portion of the centre, which would include a 45m…

26 Jun

COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, LifestyleCovid-19, Covid-19 vaccine, Vaccine

We are soon going to have the world’s first DNA-plasmid vaccine by Zydus Cadilla which has been Made in India. The other vaccine that we can expect soon is Biological E – a protein sub-unit vaccine, informs Dr Narendra Kumar Arora, Chairman of COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI). He further informs that the trials of these vaccines have been quite encouraging. “We are hopeful that this vaccine will be available by September. The Indian m-RNA vaccine which can be stored at temperature 2 – 8 Degree Celsius should also be available by September.…

26 Jun

With Dil Raju, Ajay Devgn will produce the Hindi version of Telugu smash “Naandhi”

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentBollywood

The creators of the Telugu film "Naandhi" announced on Friday that Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn and producer Dil Raju will collaborate on the Hindi version of the film. The rights to the 2021 crime courtroom drama directed by newcomer Vijay Kanakamedala and produced by Satish Vegesna have been acquired by Ajay Devgn and Raju. Surya Prakash, an undertrial prisoner who is wrongfully accused of murder and awaits judgement, was the subject of the Telugu film, which starred Allari Naresh in the major role. Devgn stated that the goal of the Hindi remake is to reach a broader audience. Taking to…

26 Jun

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday writes a letter to the Union Health Minister seeks an investigation into Kolkata vaccine scam

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, IndiaSuvendu Adhikari, Union Health Minister, vaccine scam

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday wrote an open letter to Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan seeks an investigation into Kolkata vaccine scam.In the letter, Adhikari charged that the Kolkata vaccine fraud would not have taken place without the knowledge of local police and authorities. He wrote the major question is were this shots really the covishiled?If these not then we should take immidiate action against this. The main person behind this case was earlier arrested for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and organised a COVID-19 vaccination camp in the city's Kasba area, where the actor Mimi Chakroborty…

26 Jun

Jethalal, Bapu Ji, Bagha, and other characters from ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ sneak in some fun time away from work

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentTV

Jethalal, Bapu Ji, Bagha, and others from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah sneak in some off-work fun | IN PICS Malav Rajda, the show's director, arrived in Daman with his wife Priya Ahuja and son Ardaas. Tanmay Vekaria aka Bagha and Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal can be seen having a nice time with the young one. Amit Bhatt, also known as Bapu Ji, Palak Sindhwani, also known as Sonu, and Tanmay Vekaria, also known as Bagha, posed for photographs around the pool. Meanwhile, Kush Shah aka Goli was relaxing in the pool. With the cast and crew, Jatin Bajaj, who…

26 Jun

Godfrey Phillips ranks in ‘Best Companies to Work’

editor0 CommentsBusinessphillips

Godfrey Phillips India bags the coveted title of Best Companies to Work for 2021. Participating for the third year, Godfrey Phillips India received a ranking of 28th this year. The recognition by Great Places to Work (GPTW) that ranks companies worldwide on outstanding people practices and workplace cultures is a validation of the dynamic culture of Godfrey Phillips that stands on the pillars of respect, transparency, collaboration, empowerment and passion for winning. Godfrey Phillips takes pride in its ‘People First’ philosophy that lies at the core of all business decisions. The GPTW ranking validates the forward-thinking best practices that the…

26 Jun

Himalaya MEN join hands with ICC for WTC Final

editor0 CommentsBusinessHIMALAYA

Himalaya MEN, the men’s grooming brand of The Himalaya Drug Company, has been associated with ICC as men’s grooming partner for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2021. Himalaya MEN has come up with an innovative new campaign called ‘Cheer in Whites’ to rekindle interest in Test Cricket, which is losing its sheen amongst younger cricket fans. In this campaign, Himalaya MEN urges consumers to wear whites and cheer for Team India, in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship Final 2021. Participating consumers also get a chance to win exciting prizes like a sports bike, gold coins, and more. Himalaya MEN Brand Ambassadors, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, along with upcoming cricket talent, Ishan Kishan, will be seen promoting the campaign, urging consumers to…

26 Jun

In Delhi, the price of petrol has risen to Rs 98.11 a litre, while the price of diesel has risen to Rs 88.65 per litre

editor0 CommentsNorth East

In the national capital, petrol and diesel prices have risen to Rs 98.11 per litre and Rs 88.65 per litre, respectively, on Saturday. Petrol and diesel have increased in price by 35 paise per litre since Friday. Residents of Delhi claim that they are experiencing difficulty as a result of the recent spike in fuel costs. "The situation is unsatisfactory. There is no money, and fuel expenses are always rising "remarked by commuter. In Mumbai, petrol and diesel rates were also increased, at Rs 104.22 and Rs 96.16 per litre, respectively. In Chennai, petrol and diesel cost Rs 99.19 and…

26 Jun

Delhi High Court declined to stay the release of movie ‘Nyay: The Justice’,

editor0 CommentsBollywood, EntertainmentBollywood, Sushant Singh

The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to stay the release of movie 'Nyay: The Justice', purportedly based on late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's, in cinema halls and on OTT platforms, saying there is no "unholy interest" in the story of the man's life which was "exceptional". A vacation bench of Justices Anup Jairam Bhambhani and Jasmeet Singh said there is nothing to show that there would be “any detrimental effect” on Rajput's reputation by production of movies about his life based on "what is available in public domain". The high court said there was no written script or…

26 Jun

Five Pakistan paramilitary soldiers killed in attack on security forces in Balochistan

editor0 CommentsInternationalPAKISTAN

Terrorists ambushed security forces patrolling a remote district in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing five of them before fleeing the scene, according to a media report on Friday. Five soldiers of Frontier Corps Balochistan were killed in an exchange of fire with the terrorists, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan armed forces. Four Frontier Corps members were killed immediately, while another died in hospital. No group has immediately claimed responsibility. There has been a surge in assaults on Pakistani security forces in Balochistan in recent months. A search operation is also in progress to…