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19 Jan

E-learning app launched in Zunheboto

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Step by Step School (SSS), Zunheboto launched its first e-learning app on January 16 at the school’s hall by DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo. The app was developed by Hika Zhimo. A press release by SSS media cell stated that while launching the app, DC told that students that this platform was much needed and would help them get more into learning process. He also thanked the mass and developer for making a step towards success in the field of education for students. Principal of the school, Zhekugha Assumi said that the main aim behind launching the app was to let…

19 Jan

Bird Festival is to be organised at Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalBird Festival, Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary

A bird festival is to be organised at Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal. The festival is first of its kind set to be organised by Darjeeling Wildlife Division in Sukna on the outskirts of Siliguri from February 20. The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary has been identified as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area. According to forest officials, 50 bird enthusiasts will be shortlisted to attend the festivity. The three-day long festivity is aimed to provide an opportunity for bird enthusiast to explore the forest of Mahananda and sight different birds.“Bird enthusiasts can apply from January 19 till February 2. From…

19 Jan

Barcelona Loses the Spanish Super Cup Final as Messi Gets the First Red Card in Club Jersey

editor0 CommentsSportsAsier Villalibre, Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona, Messi, Red Card, Spanish Super Cup

Lionel Messi was sent off for first time ever in his FC Barcelona career on Sunday as his team was beaten 3-2 by Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final. Messi hit out at Asier Villalibre at the 120th minute of the match as Barcelona attacked in search of a late equalizer. This was the first red card of Messi’s club career. He has been sent off on two previous occasions, but both time in international matches against Hungary in 2005 and Chile in 2019. Messi could now be banned for a minimum of four domestic games, with Super…

19 Jan

AU Bank and ICICI Pru Life announce a partnership

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AU Small Finance Bank (AU Bank), a scheduled commercial bank and one of the largest small finance banks in the country, announced a partnership with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, one of the top private life insurance companies, to offer need and goal-based life insurance solutions. This tie-up between the two leading companies will enrich life insurance offering with an agile, accelerated, digital and paperless platform offered by ICICI Prudential Life. Through this corporate agency arrangement, over 18 lakh customers of AU Bank across over 700 banking touchpoints in 13 states and 2 Union territories, will have an easy access to…

19 Jan

Actor Kamal Haasan undergoes successful leg surgery

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Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan on Tuesday jointly issued a statement announcing that the surgery of father Kamal Haasan’s leg was a success. “We are happy to inform all of you that the surgery was a success! The surgery was performed on his leg this morning at Sri Ramachandra Hospital. performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mohan Kumar along with Dr. J.S.N Murthy. The Doctors, attendees and the Hospital Management are taking wonderful care of our father and he is doing well , is in good spirits and working toward a speedy recovery,” said the statement. Kamal is expected to return…

19 Jan

RLG Clean to Green Campaign

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Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a leading global service provider of comprehensive reverse logistics solutions launched its flagship campaign ‘Clean to Green’ in May 2020 and will be running till March 2021. The campaign aimed at creating awareness and sensitizing consumers on responsible disposal of electronics and safe practices for recycling by partnering with responsible organizations. India is currently the fourth-largest producer of e-waste in the world. About 95 per cent of India’s e-waste is recycled in the informal sector and in a crude manner. RLG’s Clean to Green campaign saw great success over the last 3 years; reached people in…

19 Jan

IIFL Finance launches Gold Loan Mela

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IIFL Finance, one of India’s largest non-banking finance companies, has launched ‘Gold Loan Mela' in Tripura. All new customers get assured gifts on Gold Loan starting Rs. 10,000 and above. This scheme also offers an attractive interest rate starting 1% per month with a commitment of quick processing of loan in just 5 minutes, maximum loan value on Gold and easy digital payment options. The offer is available in 7 IIFL Gold Loan branches across Tripura. IIFL Finance is one of the fastest growing and most retail-focused finance companies in India with over Rs 40,000-crore of assets under management and is present in 2500 locations.…

19 Jan

Mind Wars launches biggest online GK Olympiad

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Mind Wars, a multiplatform knowledge programme promoted by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has announced India’s largest online general knowledge Olympiad 2020, intending to identify, encourage, and promote students towards achieving a better tomorrow. A national-level championship which started on 22nd November 2020 will go on till 7 February 2021, and it is open to students of classes 4 to 12 from all education boards across India. The 20-minute exam comprises relevant and interesting general awareness question across 5 topics per class that aims at improving students’ ability and growth in the coming years. Furthermore, it is formulated based on the results…

19 Jan

Model-actor Asim Riaz gets mobbed in Kolkata, thanks fans for their love

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Asim Riaz was recently mobbed in Kolkata, where he attended an event. The model-actor rose to fame with his stint on Bigg Boss 13, and seems like his craze is yet to die down. Sharing a montage video of him in the city of joy, Riaz posted on Instagram, “Thankyou Kolkata for the Love & Support ✨❤️❤️.” In the video, we see him waving as hundreds of fans gather to catch a glimpse of him. In one of the clips, Riaz’s car is also surrounded by youngsters, who are seen shouting out his name. In an interview to Calcutta Times,…

18 Jan

‘Tandav’ controversy: Creator Ali Abbas Zafar says sorry

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An FIR has been filed in Lucknow against the makers of the Amazon Prime Video web-series Tandav for 'hurting religious sentiments'. News agency ANI tweeted to inform that Hazratganj Kotwali has registered a case against the show's director Ali Abbas Zafar, head of original content Aparna Purohit, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra, and writer Gaurav Solanki among others associated with the show. Manoj Kotak, a member of parliament from Mumbai, has written to India’s information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar, asking for a ban on “Tandav,” accusing the creative team — in which the chief creators are Muslim — of “deliberately…