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Industrialist Ratan Tata’s tribute on anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai attacks gets praise on social media

Industrialist Ratan Tata’s tribute on anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai attacks gets praise on social media

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata on Thursday called for "unity and acts of kindness and sensitivity" that Mumbai showed in response to the terror attack 12 years ago, to continue in the future. In a social media post, the chairman emeritus of the Tata group said, "The wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago will never be forgotten." Tata shared a sketch by artist Sanjana Desai of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, one of the sites of the terror attacks, that bore the message ‘we remember’ on it. “But what is more memorable, is the way Mumbai…
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Ten central trade unions observe Bharat bandh today; banks, transport services affected partially

Ten central trade unions observe Bharat bandh today; banks, transport services affected partially

With 10 central unions observing a nationwide strike against new farm and labour laws, public services were affected on November 26. Left parties and trade unions were seen protesting across several states, including, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha. CPI(M) and Congress blocked railways tracks in Bengal’s North 24 Parganas and Jadavpur. Bus services were affected in Kerala. Banking operations are expected to take a hit as the All India Bank Employees' Association are supporting the all-India strike. All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), All India United Trade Union Centre…
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Diego Maradona had greatness but no sportsmanship, says former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton

"A clear offence. Cheating," Shilton wrote in the Daily Mail. "As he ran away to celebrate he even looked back twice, as if waiting for the referee's whistle. He knew what he had done. Everybody did -- apart from the referee and two linesmen." Maradona struck again four minutes later with arguably the greatest goal ever scored at a World Cup after dribbling his way past half the England team, but Shilton said the Argentine's first goal was the one that mattered. "I don't care what anybody says, it won the game for Argentina," he added. "He scored a brilliant…
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PokerBaazi.com’s MoneyMaker tournament

PokerBaazi.com’s MoneyMaker tournament

PokerBaazi.com, one of the most popular online gaming platforms to play Indian poker games, recently concluded their highly rewarding tournament – The MoneyMaker. It attracted over 1000 players and saw 28-year-old poker enthusiast from Shillong, Meghalaya, Banmanlang Warrlyndem bag Rs 17,00,000  with just a humble investment of Rs 11,000. The tournament witnessed a massive participation of more than a 1000 entries and saw Banmanlang bag the grand prize. He has been a constant player on the PokerBaazi.com platform and has returned to the platform time and again because of the most seamless and rewarding experience over the years. Over the…
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Micky Metals launches Power Plus TMT 600 SD bars

Micky Metals launches Power Plus TMT 600 SD bars

Micky Power Plus TMT 600 SD, an endeavor of Micky Metals Limited, sent off their very flexible ribbed TMT support bars. The brand also introduced their new logo in the presence of renowned actor Jisshu Sengupta, Brand Ambassador, Micky Metals Ltd. along with Mr S. K. Agarwal, Director, Mr N. K. Agarwal, Director, Mr Saket Agarwal, Director, Mr Sumit Agarwal, Director.  Micky Metal’s manufacturing plant is located in Suri, Birbhum, West Bengal. The company also has expansion plans, which include setting up of a unit in Durgapur. They are also planning an expansion of their brand with an outreach in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and…
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Bandhan Bank records impressive business growth

Bandhan Bank records impressive business growth

Bandhan Bank announced its financial results for the second quarter of the financial year 2020-21. The Bank’s total business (deposits and advances) grew 25.90% year-on-year to reach Rs.1,42,742.3-Crore. The Bank started operations in FY15-16 and completed five years of operations in August this year. In just a little over 5 years, the Bank has 4,701 banking outlets through which it serves 2.08-Crore customers. The total number of employees working at Bandhan Bank stands at 45,549. The Bank’s deposit book grew 34.4% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total deposits now stand at Rs.66,127.7-Crore. The current account +…
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UTI Arbitrage Fund

UTI Arbitrage Fund

UTI Arbitrage Fund was launched in 2006 and now has a 14-year track record spanning across different market cycles. The fund has exhibited decent performance besides paying monthly dividend under its regular and direct plans. On compounded annual growth basis, the fund has delivered a return of 4.46% under its regular plan growth option and 5.02% under its direct plan growth option on a 1-year basis. (Data as of 6th November 2020). The fund being equity oriented enjoys certain tax arbitrage compared to other debt investment avenues. The fund has a reasonable track record of monthly dividend distribution. The periodic…
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Fratelli Wines launches Tilt in Siliguri

Fratelli Wines launches Tilt in Siliguri

Fratelli Vineyards, India’s largest privately owned wine estate, is ready to launch TiLT (Wine in a Can) in Siliguri. TiLT is Vegan and gluten-free and will be available in 250 ml. eco-sensitive cans that are shielded from light and air. Presented in four variants at pocket-friendly prices of Rs 160 to Rs 230 per can, TilT will be soon available at leading liquor outlets in the city. TiLT is fresh and aromatic. This beauty from Fratelli’s vineyard speaks for itself with its impeccable quality. A very special feature of TilT is that it proudly presents a unique combination of various…
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Dave Chappelle’s Show taken off Netflix after comedian slams ViacomCBS over non-payment

Chappelle has slammed ViacomCBS for licensing his old show titled Chappelle’s Show to Netflix, without paying him any money for it. In an Instagram video titled Unforgiven, Chappelle revealed that he had requested Netflix to take Chappelle’s Show off its streaming service after he found out that ViacomCBS was licensing the program without paying his dues. Chappelle has a long-standing relationship with Netflix as he has been doing stand-up specials for the streaming service for over four years now. In the Instagram video, Dave Chappelle reminisced about his early days as a comedian and how he never got paid for…
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South Korea’s BTS snags first-ever Grammy nomination for a K-Pop band

South Korea’s BTS snags first-ever Grammy nomination for a K-Pop band

On Tuesday, South Korean boy band BTS snagged the first ever Grammy nomination for a K-pop band, taking the worldwide sensation a step closer to winning the music award. Since their debut in 2013, the seven-member band has been at the forefront of South Korean pop music, recently notching their first ever Number One hit single on the Billboard charts in the United States with “Dynamite”. The first-time nominees shared on Twitter their livestreamed reactions to their 2021 Grammy nomination in the best pop group performance field. In the video, four of the seven members – the leader RM, singers…
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