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Vijay Deverakonda to give ₹1 lakh each to 100 families on success of ‘Kushi’

Vijay Deverakonda to give ₹1 lakh each to 100 families on success of ‘Kushi’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu co-star Vijay Deverkonda is basking in the triumph of her film "Kushi". The actor made a recent appearance at a gathering in Visakhapatnam to commemorate the success of the romantic comedy. At the event, Vijay surprised his fans with joy by announcing his intention to pay Rs 1 lakh to a hundred families, spreading not only the joy of his film's success but also his earnings. Here's how he wants to distribute Kushi's earnings. “I am announcing the distribution of 1 crore rupees to 100 families to share my joy with you. Each of 100 families will…
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ITC ordered to pay Rs. 1 lakh for packaging one less biscuit

ITC ordered to pay Rs. 1 lakh for packaging one less biscuit

ITC Limited has been asked to pay a customer Rs 1 lakh for packing one biscuit less than advertised in a packet of Sunfeast Marie Light. The case of the missing biscuits was highlighted when a resident of Chennai, P Dellibabu, bought a packet of ITC's Sunfeast Marie Light biscuits to feed stray dogs. The customer noticed that although the packaging mentioned 16 biscuits, there were only 15 biscuits inside the pack. Dellibabu approached his local store as well as ITC for an explanation but did not get a satisfactory response, as per the information of Times of India. He…
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N Valarmathi, the voice behind ISRO mission launches, passes away

N Valarmathi, the voice behind ISRO mission launches, passes away

Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) scientist Valarmathi, the iconic voice of the rocket launch countdown, died on Saturday almost two months after the launch of his last assignment - the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.According to reports, 64-year-old Valarmathi suffered a heart attack and died in Chennai on Saturday evening. Former ISRO director PV Venkitkrishnan took to Twitter earlier to condole her death and wrote,'' The voice of Valarmathi Madam will not be there for the countdowns of future missions of ISRO from Sriharikotta. Chandrayan 3 was her final countdown announcement. An unexpected demise. Feel so sad. Pranams!'' https://twitter.com/DrPVVenkitakri1/status/1698329517587308639?s=20 Ms. Valarmathi,…
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Veteran actor RS Shivaji passes away at 66

Veteran actor RS Shivaji passes away at 66

Popular actor and comedian RS Shivaji passed away in Chennai on Saturday morning. The actor was 66. Shivaji was the son of actor and producer MR Santhanam and brother of actor and director Santhana Bharathi. Known for starring in films like Kamal Haasan's Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Vikram, Satya and Anbe Shivam, Shivaji's claim to fame came in the form of Apoorva Sagodharargal where his comedy sequences with Janaraj became a huge hit. Over the years, the actor has done several films mainly as a comedian before switching to supporting roles in the last few years. In recent times, she…
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Ola plans to join open network for digital commerce for food delivery service

Ola plans to join open network for digital commerce for food delivery service

Indian mobility giant Ola has partnered with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to offer food delivery services, marking its fourth foray into food delivery. Ola is testing the feature within its ride-hailing app, with some users already experiencing it. Although the service is currently available to a limited number of users, it is expected to compete with established players like Swiggy and others. Ola has earlier ventured into food delivery, focusing on integrating its cloud kitchen business with 10-minute grocery delivery in 2022. This time, in collaboration with Ola, ONDC, a government-backed initiative, aims to provide a seamless food…
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Rakhi Sawant welcomed with garlands after returning from Umrah

Rakhi Sawant welcomed with garlands after returning from Umrah

Rakhi Sawant, whose spat with estranged husband Adil has become the talk of the town, recently returned from Mecca after completing Umrah. The actress received a floral welcome from her fans and paparazzi at the airport. The former Bigg Boss contestant went to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj with some friends. Rakhi Sawant and her ex-husband Adil got into a war of words after being released from jail. Rakhi Swant's ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested in February this year after the Bigg Boss fame leveled several allegations against him and accused him of having an extra-marital affair. Amidst the…
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Apple to stop helping customers on X, YouTube

Apple to stop helping customers on X, YouTube

Apple can no longer provide customer support on social media platforms such as X, YouTube and others If you are an Apple user, you can no longer report your issues through social media platforms like X and YouTube. According to MacRumours, Apple is making significant changes to its customer support system with plans to eliminate the role of social media support advisors across platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and the Apple Support Community website. Starting later this year, customers seeking support will no longer have access to direct support from Apple employees on these platforms. Starting October 1, the @AppleSupport…
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US Polo Assn onboards Palak Tiwari as brand ambassador

US Polo Assn onboards Palak Tiwari as brand ambassador

A renowned brand in the business is proud to announce Palak Tiwari as its first female brand ambassador. The trailblazing young diva is all set to extend her global presence with her voice and perception to the renowned fashion house. As the first woman brand ambassador of the U.S Polo Assn., Palak Tiwari became a symbol of inclusion and progress. The actress is known for her stylish and confident personality, which makes her perfect for her brand. The brand announced her as the new face on 25th August 2023 during an event in Mumbai. The event was attended by stars…
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Gujarat man arrested for poses as scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3 Lander

Gujarat man arrested for poses as scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3 Lander

The Surat Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested tutor Mitul Trivedi after he gave a media interview claiming that he was an ISRO scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander. Trivedi forged documents and a letter to further his claim. According to the police, Trivedi — who has been giving tuition classes to students of class 12 and onwards — admitted that he created the letter because he felt that if he showed such a letter to the parents of the students, he would be able to register more students for his class. In support of his claim, Trivedi produced a fake…
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After successful Lunar mission, Aditya L1 Solar mission will launch on September 2

After successful Lunar mission, Aditya L1 Solar mission will launch on September 2

Vikram and Pragyan, Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, continue science on the moon, ISRO has set the launch date for its solar mission - September 2 at 11.50 am.The agency completed the integration of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft – India's first solar observation mission – with its workhorse launch vehicle, PSLV, at Sriharikota. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Director S Unnikrishnan Nair told TOI that with this, ISRO has entered the final stages of launch preparations. “Launch vehicles and spacecraft are integrated. Now, we are conducting tests after which the PSLV will be moved to the launchpad.” The spacecraft, realized at the UR…
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