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28 Oct

Varmora Granito to generate 1,200 employment

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Varmora Granito Private Limited is setting up two state-of-the-art high-tech plants at Morbi in Gujarat. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Virtual laid the foundation stone of the new plants on October 27 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. MK Das, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines was also present during the ceremony. Varmora Granito is planning to invest around Rs. 300 crore in 35,000 sq meters per day facility for large format GVT tiles. The company expects the plants to be fully commercial operations by April 2021 and will generate 1,200 direct & indirect employment opportunities. Celebrating 25 years of innovation,…

28 Oct

Netflix to develop live-action Assassin’s Creed series

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Based on the popular video game Assassin’s Creed in collaboration with Ubisoft, Netflix is creating a live-action series In a deal signed with Ubisoft, this is the company behind the video game, Netflix will be creating a universe which will be “rich and multilayered.” Peter Friedlander, VP, Original Series, Netflix, said in a statement, “We’re excited to partner with Ubisoft and bring to life the rich, multilayered storytelling that Assassin’s Creed is beloved for.” Jason Altman, Head of Ubisoft Film & Television – Los Angeles, added, “For more than 10 years, millions of fans around the world have helped shape…

27 Oct

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx mourns sister DeOndra Dixon’s demise, he said ‘My heart is shattered’

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Jamie Foxx on Tuesday paid tribute to his younger sister DeOndra Dixon, 36, who passed away on October 19. Jamie Foxx penned a heartfelt note where he talked about his sister’s dancing skills and mentioned how he will fill the void created by DeOndra with her ‘great’ memories. Sharing photos of his late sister, Foxx wrote on Instagram, “My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned… I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light…” Recalling how DeOndra Dixon would steal…

27 Oct

Karthi is ready with another action movie

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The first look poster of Karthi’s upcoming movie Sulthan was released on Monday. Karthi tweeted while sharing the first look, “Dear brothers and sisters, Your love and appreciation is what keeps us going! Bringing you the first look of #Sulthan. Hope you like it! Love you guys! #SulthanFirstLook.” Bakkiyaraj Kannan of Remo fame has written and directed the movie, which is bankrolled by Dream Warrior Pictures. Presenting the poster, SR Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures said the film was “a complete family & action entertainer.” Karthi termed this movie as his “biggest production so far.” “And it’s a wrap!! From…

27 Oct

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra recalls what her mother said after the Miss World win

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Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday revealed that as she hugged mother Madhu Chopra moments after her Miss World win in 2000, she didn’t congratulate her but posed a question, “What will happen to your studies?” In a heartwarming video on Instagram, the actor walked down memory lane with mother Madhu Chopra and brother Siddharth Chopra to talk about their reactions to her Miss World win. “Miss World, 2000. Picture this… I just turned 18 and won Miss World!! When I finally reunited with my parents among all the chaos on stage, the first thing my mom said to me was “babe,…

26 Oct

Air pollution may hinder India’s fight against Covid-19, say scientists

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The causal link between air pollution and Covid-19 cases is yet to be established conclusively but long-term exposure will certainly make people more vulnerable to lung infections, warn scientists as the skies over large parts of north India, including Delhi, turn smoky and the air quality deteriorates rapidly.Their concerns come amid several global studies pointing to the possible connection between higher air pollution levels and increased Covid-19 cases and deaths. A study by researchers at Harvard University in the US in September showed that an increase of only one microgram per cubic metre in PM 2.5 is associated with an…

26 Oct

India will drive global energy demand, says Modi at India Energy Forum

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India will drive the global energy demand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he showcased his government’s recent reforms in the sector to global investors. Speaking at the India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, Mr Modi said the coronavirus pandemic had resulted in global energy demand falling by one-third, investment decisions being impacted and predictions of a contraction in demand over the next few years. “But India is likely to see energy consumption double over the long term,” he said. at a time when the country fast embraces cleaner and renewable sources of energy. India, he said, was on…

24 Oct

Ranveer Singh wishes speedy recovery to ‘main man’ Kapil Dev

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Ranveer Singh has wished a speedy recovery to Kapil Dev after he suffered a heart attack on Friday. The former cricketer underwent angioplasty at a Delhi hospital and is now in a stable condition. Ranveer Singh has wished a speedy recovery to former cricketer Kapil Dev after he suffered a heart attack on Friday. Ranveer took to Twitter to share his good wished for Kapil.“The Legend @therealkapildev embodies strength and resilience Praying for a speedy recovery of my main man,” Ranveer wrote. Kapil, who led India to its first World Cup title in 1983, was rushed to a Delhi hospital where…

24 Oct

Kajal Aggarwal flaunts huge engagement ring, Mahesh Bhatt to take legal action against relative who accused him of harassment

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From Kajal Aggarwal showing off her engagement ring ahead of wedding to Mahesh Bhatt’s relative calling him a don and accusing him of harassment, here are top entertainment news stories.With a week to go for her wedding with interior designer Gautam Kitchlu, actor Kajal Aggarwal is indulging in some ‘shaadi vanity’ on social media. She took to Instagram Stories to share a new video of herself showing off a huge engagement ring on her finger. She can be seen wiggling her fingers, making an ‘okay’ sign and then flashing a thumbs up sign in the clip.Kajal and Gautam are set…

24 Oct

Isha and Akash Ambani got birthday wishes from Priyanka Chopra and Aliaa Bhatt with adorable pics

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Actors Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Karisma Kapoor took to social media to share birthday wishes for Isha and Akash Ambani, who turned 29 on Friday.Priyanka shared a picture from a party, and wrote, “Happy birthday my Ishuuuu… to many more happy times together. Keep Smiling.” Alia shared a picture of Isha and Akash together, and wrote, “Happy birthday Isha and Akash. Wishing you double the happiness and love, today and everyday.” The twins’ aunt, Tina Ambani, also extended her best wishes in an Instagram post. She wrote, “Akash, from an utterly adorable child to a warm, loving, responsible young…