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11 Mar

Amul Doodle pays tribute to Satish Kaushik’s iconic film legacy

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusinessBusiness, INDIA

Veteran actor Satish Kaushik's sudden death on March 9 sent shockwaves across the country. Dairy brand Amul showed a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Satish Kaushik with a monochrome doodle. The doodle included characters from iconic films like Mr. India, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Bade Mia Chhota Mia. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmJHI3PzjS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The caption of the doodle reads, “Aap hamare dil mein rehte hai” which translates to "You reside in our hearts". The caption is inspired from the 1999 film Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehta Hai, one of Kaushik's notable films, with slight modifications.Amul captioned the post, "#Amul Topical: A tribute to…

11 Mar

Gautam Adani wants to sell stake in cement business for $450 million to reduce debt

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusinessBusiness

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani is planning to sell a stake in the cement business for $450 million in a bid to reduce debt, the Financial Times reported. Adani is looking to sell a 4-5 percent stake in Ambuja Cement to international lenders, the Financial Times reported citing sources. This was done as part of a debt reduction to restore investor confidence in the conglomerate's recovery from complaints by US short seller Hindenburg Research. Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Adani Group paid off a $500-million bridge loan that fell due on March 9. More shares of some Adani group…

10 Mar

Oscar nominees in main categories

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsInternationalinternational

It's always fun when an Oscar category is filled with first-time nominees at various stages of their careers. Best actor is another three-way race between Colin FarrellAustin Butler and Brendan Fraser, each of whom scored notable wins from the guild and critics group. Great awards season in the Best Actress category has been full of drama, from Andrea Riseborough's surprise nomination to potential history-making if Michelle Yeoh wins.All the celebrations will be held during Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, which begins at 6.30 am IST.Here are the nominees in the key categories for the 95th Academy Awards, handed out in Hollywood…

10 Mar

IndiGo has appointed Mark Such as CCO for its international cargo business

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusinessBusiness

Country's largest airline IndiGo has appointed Mark Sutch as Chief Commercial Officer for its international cargo business. From March 1, the carrier said its cargo business will have two CCOs of Cargo — Mahesh Kumar Malik heading the domestic and international divisions. IndiGo inducted its first A321 freighter in November and the second in December last year. Two more cargo ships are expected this year. Sutch was previously Chief Commercial Officer at Marseille-based CMA CGM Air Cargo. He also worked with Cathay Pacific Airways, including a 5-year stint in Mumbai as the airline's regional GM for South Asia, Middle East…

09 Mar

Injured Amitabh Bachchan feels sad about not joining Holi celebrations

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Amitabh Bachchan is immersed in old memories on the occasion of Holi. The veteran actor, who was recently injured on the sets of Project K, has been asked to rest and is now feeling lonely.Amitabh Bachchan shared another update on his health on his blog on Wednesday, saying that for now any physical activity has been banned. Senior Bachchan wrote on his blog, “Languishing in the environs of the home and the prevention from all kinds of physical activity .. the inability to partake in the festivities of the day .. and the gaiety of Holi that was celebrated with…

09 Mar

Viacom18 ropes in MS Dhoni as their brand ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, EntertainmentBusiness, INDIA

Indian media conglomerate, Viacom18 has announced former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its new brand ambassador. In this collaboration, MSD will work closely with Viacom18 to enhance the company's vision of making digital the primary destination for sports enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sports. In addition, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain will be featured in a number of Viacom18 initiatives across JioCinema, Sports18 and their social media handles. The 41-year-old will also be seen in JioCinema's upcoming Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign. Commenting on this development, MSD said, "I truly believe that the best of sports viewing…

07 Mar

People of Cooch Behar are celebrating Holi festival

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsNorth Bengal, West Bengalcoochbehar, west bengal

Cooch Behar got into Holi festival. The traditional Madanmohan temple of Cooch Behar has been crowded with visitors since morning. Cooch Behar's life Thakur Madanmohan was first touched by Abir, then the people of Cooch Behar started playing Abir. Since the royal period, the Dol festival has been held in the Madanmohan temple of Cooch Behar. So the crowd was visible from the morning.

06 Mar

CPI(M) called meeting for panchayat elections

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsNorth Bengal, West Bengalcoochbehar

CPI (M) is going to form an alliance for panchayat elections with other parties except Trinamool BJP but not at the state level but at the district or local level. This was announced by CPIM State Secretary Mohammad Salim in a press conference at CPI (M) party office in Cooch Behar district today. In a press conference on this day, he said that the district committee is meeting ahead of the panchayat elections.

06 Mar

Four members of the same family died in a terrible road accident

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, North Bengal, West Bengalcoochbehar

Four members of the same family died in a terrible road accident on Mathabhanga Jamaldah State Highway. Three others were seriously injured in the incident. According to local sources, seven passengers were going to Jamaldah in a toto in the Paikar Tari area of Gopalpur village panchayat on state road number 16 from Mathabhanga to Jamaldah at around 12.30 o'clock yesterday night. At that time, a truck hit the toto from behind and the toto fell into the ditch on the side of the road. Basanti Barman (40) died on the spot. When the injured were first sent to Jamaldah…

04 Mar

No child admitted in NBMCH has symptoms of Adenovirus: Gautam Dev

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, North Bengal, West BengalHealth, INDIA, SILIGURI

North Bengal Medical College and Hospital Patient Welfare Association Chairman Gautam Dev held a meeting with the principal and dean of the medical college about Adenovirus. After the meeting, Gautam Dev said that none of the children who are being admitted with various symptoms in the North Bengal Medical College Hospital have shown any symptoms of Adenovirus. Naturally, since no symptoms are present, there is no need to test for Adenovirus. However, special attention is being paid to every child who comes to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. If any symptoms related to Adenovirus are seen in anyone then…