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12 Apr

Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi ask Centre to reconsider holding CBSE exam in May due to the “massive and uncontrolled” rise in Covid-19 cases.

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Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said lakhs of children and parents have expressed “fears and apprehensions” about assembling at exam centres in the middle of the second wave of Covid-19. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday wrote to Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal urging him to intervene and direct the CBSE to reconsider its decision to go ahead with Board examinations in May despite the “massive and uncontrolled” rise in Covid-19 cases. She said lakhs of children and parents have expressed “fears and apprehensions” about assembling at exam centres in the middle of the second wave of Covid-19. Senior Congress leader Rahul…

12 Apr

Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Chadwick Boseman among late icons paid tribute

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Actors Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan were among late screen icons who were given tributes along with Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas and Chadwick Boseman, at the 74th British Academy for Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards held in the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday night. The tribute was a homage paid to over 40 artists of the world of screen lost during the past year, including actors, writers, directors, and technicians. The tribute video started with a tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Irrfan's name was accompanied by a dialogue from his 2012 Hollywood film "Life Of Pi". For…

12 Apr

EDII’s Post Graduate programmes

editor0 CommentsNorth EastEntrepreneurship Development Institute of India

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, an acknowledged national resource Institute in Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, has trained 1730 students till now to pursue an entrepreneurial career. It is heartening to mention that 78% of these students have become successful entrepreneurs and social change leaders. The remaining alumni are either pursuing a career in the corporate sector/academics or pursuing further studies. EDII is a preferred Institute for Entrepreneurship Education. Its flagship programmes include:Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Entrepreneurship (PGDM-E) and PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (IEV).At the end of two years students are ready…

12 Apr

SBIGI ties up with Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank

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SBI General Insurance, one of the leading General Insurance companies in India and UttarbangaKshetriyaGramin Bank, one of the key Banks in North Bengal, signed a Corporate Agency Agreement recently. This association will enable distribution of SBI General’s retail products through Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank’s extensive network in the state of West Bengal.Under this strategic tie-up agreement, SBI General Insurance will offer a comprehensive range of general insurance products. Mr. Samir Chhabra, Head - Bancassurance, SBI General Insurance said, “Our alliance with UttarbangaKshetriyaGramin Bank is an important milestone in our journey to further strengthen our distribution of products and clientele in the region.…

12 Apr

Mukhtar Ansari to appear in 2 cases virtually today from Banda jail

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BSP leader and gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari will be presented at Punjab’s Mohali court and Lucknow court in Uttar Pradesh on Monday (April 12). Ansari, who is at present in Banda jail will appear in these courts virtually today. In Mohali court, a case of extortion will be heard while in Lucknow, charges are to be decided in a 21-year-old case of assault with the jailor and deputy jailor. UP Police on April 7 brought Ansari, who is the sitting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA from Mau Vidhan Sabha seat to Banda prison. He had spent over two years in Punjab…

12 Apr

Abhishek Bachchan recalls Amitabh’s ‘words of wisdom’ when he wished to quit Bollywood industry

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Like every other person, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan too had to face many challenges in carving a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Although the actor has delivered some memorable and power-packed performances in his career, the actor has had his share of failures as well. There was a time when the junior Bachchan felt that the cinema industry wasn't made for him. The actor revealed that there came a point he almost gave up on his Bollywood journey and how father-megastar Amitabh Bachchan's words of wisdom helped him change his mind. In a recent interview with RJ Siddharth…

12 Apr

Somvati Amavasya 2021: Lakhs At Haridwar Mahakumbh Amid Covid.

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Today is Somvati Amavasya. It is a most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. At the Mahakumbh going on at Haridwar, lakhs of devotees have gathered at Har Ki Pauri Ghat, since daybreak, to offer prayers to the Sun god and take a holy dip. Amid the surge in Covid-19 infections, there are a number of restrictions in place. According to the police, pilgrims have been allowed at the ghats till 7 am and after that the area has been reserved for the akharas. Somvati Amavasya is the second Shahi Snan day ay the Kumbh. “We are continuously appealing to…

11 Apr

Mahindra& Mahindra invest 3000 crore on Electric Vehicles

editor0 CommentsBusinessbatteryvehicles, electronicvehicles, mahindra, Mahindra&mahindra, mahindravehicle

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is all set to make an investment of Rs. 3000 crore on its electric vehicles business in the next three years, according to the top company official. The company already starts its electronic technologies plant in Bengaluru with the goal of putting 5 lakh electric vehicles on Indian Roads by 2025, for which it invests 1,700 crores with another 500 crores on a new research and development centre in India. Mahindra Group Managing Director and CEO Anish Shah told, for EVs we are going to invest Rs. 3000 crore additional and it will be utilised on…

10 Apr

CISF says 150 mobs attacked polling staff, army tried to snatch weapons :Cooch Behar violence

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Violence explode in Bengal in the fourth phase of elections where five people were killed in two separate incidents. Four people were killed when central forces opened fire on an uninterrupted crowd at the Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in the Mathbhanga block of Cooch Behar district on Saturday. Another incident in the same constituency killed a first-time voter, total number of death five. Meanwhile, the CISF has issued a statement stating that the cause of the violence was at the Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in the Mathbhanga block of Cooch Behar. According to CISF, on Saturday, around 9:35 am, near booth No…

10 Apr

Amit Shah responsible for Cooch Behar firing: Mamata

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Home Minister Amit Shah is completely responsible for today's incident and he himself is the conspirator. I don't blame central forces because they work under Home Minister's order: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the violence in Sitalkuchi in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district where voting had to be called off after clashes left four people dead. "Home Minister Amit Shah is completely responsible for today's incident and he himself is the conspirator. I don't blame central forces because they work under Home Minister's…