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12 Nov

Noah Lyles and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to inspire runners at 6th Bajaj Pune Marathon: ‘You Too Can Fly’

Business BureauBusiness

The 6th edition of the Bajaj Pune Marathon, one of India’s premier city runs, will take place on December 14, 2025, with an inspiring theme — “You Too Can Fly.” Organized by Bajaj Finserv Ltd, the marathon aims to unite elite international athletes, corporate leaders, and fitness enthusiasts in a celebration of endurance, aspiration, and community spirit. Adding global star power, Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American World Champion Noah Lyles will serve as race ambassadors. Fraser-Pryce, the most decorated 100m sprinter, and Lyles, the reigning World’s Fastest Man, embody the marathon’s message of resilience and limitless possibility. Bajaj…

12 Nov

Assam secures rights and legacy for 4,673 tribal households by granting them forest land titles

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark initiative to strengthen land rights for indigenous communities, the Assam government handed over forest land title deeds to 4,673 tribal families on Monday. The event, held at Pantan High School playground in Chaygaon, Kamrup district, was organized jointly by the Kamrup District Administration and the Department of Tribal Affairs (Plain). The distribution coincided with the ongoing “Jatiya Gaurav Varsh Fortnight”, celebrating tribal heritage and the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Beneficiaries from the Garo, Rabha, Bodo, and Karbi communities, residing across forest ranges such as Lokhara, Bondapara, Kulshi, Loharghat, Bamunigaon, Boko, and Singra, received…

12 Nov

Assam wipes out cyber crime by 81 per cent

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam has achieved a remarkable milestone in cyber security, witnessing an 81.2% decline in cyber crime cases over the past two years — a feat officials are hailing as a “digital reset” in the fight against online fraud and cyber offences. According to official data, cybercrime cases in Assam dropped from 4,846 in 2021 to just 909 in 2023, marking one of the steepest declines recorded by any Indian state in recent years. The figures reflect the success of a series of targeted operations and awareness campaigns led by the Assam Police Cyber Crime Wing and its district-level units. The…

12 Nov

Assam CM distributes cheques to women entrepreneurs in Dhubri

Banasree SarkarAssam

In the Dhubri district, cheques under the Chief Minister's Women Entrepreneurship Scheme were delivered by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. About 23,000 women received cheques at the check distribution program, which took place in the playground of Halakura Higher Secondary School in Golokganj. As part of the Women Entrepreneurship Scheme, the Chief Minister ceremoniously gave cheques to ten women; the remaining female entrepreneurs received Rs 10,000 apiece in their bank accounts. The Chief Minister stated in his speech that this financial support will enable around 23,000 women who are members of self-help groups within the Golokganj cluster to engage…

12 Nov

Hema Malini and Family Thank Fans as Dharmendra Begins Home Recovery After Hospitalisation

editorEntertainment

Veteran actor Dharmendra has been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted on October 31 due to complaints of breathlessness. His team clarified that the visit was for a routine check-up. The 89-year-old actor Dharmendra has been hospitalized multiple times over the past weeks. Dr. Pratit Samdani confirmed that he was discharged at 7:30 am and will receive treatment at home as per the family’s decision. The Deol family has since urged the public to avoid speculation regarding his health. Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will recover at home. His family requests…

12 Nov

Cultural investment in Northeast India strengthens as Byatikram Group drives S.D. Burman tribute event

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Byatikram Group’s second edition of “Remembering the Maestro – S.D. Burman” at U Soso Tham Auditorium underscores the growing economic potential of cultural initiatives in Northeast India. Supported by the Government of Tripura, Meghalaya’s Department of Arts and Culture, HDFC Bank, The Illumis Clinic, NERIM, and NEDFi, the event reflects increasing private-public collaboration in heritage-based cultural investment. The evening began with Meghalaya Governor Shri Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, followed by a 69-artist medley representing the maestro’s 69-year life, signaling high-value engagement of local talent in scalable cultural productions. Felicitations of legal, corporate, and artistic leaders highlighted cross-sectoral support, reinforcing the economic…

11 Nov

U.S. Election 2025: Early Polls Show Tight Race Between Democrats and Republicans

Mohini BarmanInternational

The upcoming 2025 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most closely contested in recent history. Early national polls show both the Democratic and Republican nominees running neck and neck, with less than a two-point difference in voter support. Economic uncertainty, immigration policy, and healthcare reforms are among the major issues dominating voter sentiment. Political analysts believe that younger voters and suburban women could decide the outcome, as both parties ramp up digital outreach and local campaigning. The Democrats are focusing on protecting democracy and climate policy, while the Republicans are promising stricter border controls and…

11 Nov

Bajaj Finance shares fall 8%

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd., one of India’s leading non-bank lenders, tumbled up to 8% on Tuesday, November 11, after the company reported its September quarter results post-market hours on Monday. The management reduced its full-year Assets Under Management (AUM) growth forecast to 22–23% from the earlier 24–25%, citing slower growth in mortgage and SME segments. SME growth is now expected at 10–12%, with MSME performance likely to bottom out in the first quarter of FY26. Credit costs are projected to stay at the upper end of the 1.85–1.95% range before improving next year, prompting a 25% cut in unsecured…

11 Nov

From Fursatganj to Faith: How Bunty Aur Babli and Black Redefined Hindi Cinema

editorEntertainment

The 'small town' genre saw a resurgence, with romantic comedies set abroad from the same studio. Popular pairs included Abhishek and Rani, or Saif and Preity. Loud comedies dominated 2005, but the year also featured 'Black,' which introduced discussions on disability to a wider audience. Bunty aur Babli transformed the small town through a YRF-led designer enhancement. You contemplate whether Kanpur native Shaad Ali would identify his city in his film, which centers on two small-town youths who leave home in pursuit of greater opportunities and dreams. In this analysis, the film is credited with reviving the 'small town' aesthetic…

11 Nov

Medanta expands North India presence with 550-bed Noida hospital, Q2 revenue rises 15%

Business BureauBusiness

Medanta Global Health Limited (NSE: Medanta) has strengthened its leadership in Delhi/NCR with the launch of a 550-bed super-specialty hospital in Noida. Operational since September 2025 with 226 beds, 81 ICU beds, and five operating theatres, the hospital has onboarded 151 doctors and deployed advanced medical technology to deliver world-class care. For Q2 FY2026, Medanta posted a consolidated total income of INR 11,189 million, up 14.8% year-on-year and 6.4% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA excluding Noida rose 13.7% to INR 2,804 million, while net profit surged 21.1% to INR 1,584 million, reflecting robust volume growth with inpatient and outpatient counts increasing 12.7% and…