Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Earlier this year, both Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Jab We Met (2007) returned to cinemas during Valentine’s Day week. Last year, on Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday, several of his iconic films were re-released in theaters, receiving a remarkable response despite their availability on streaming platforms. Now, Koi Mil Gaya (2003) is aiming for a similar feat, set to hit the big screen again on August 4, as part of its 20-year celebration. The report from Hindustan Times indicates that this limited re-release will span 30 cities, intending to capture the magic of the Hrithik Roshan-Preity Zinta starrer. Directed…

Nisha Biswal, known for her extensive background in US foreign policy and international development, has been selected as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). President Joe Biden nominated her due to her 30+ years of experience across various sectors, including the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private industry. Presently, Nisha Biswal holds the role of Senior Vice President for international strategy and global initiatives at the United States Chamber of Commerce. She also oversees the South Asia programs within this position, leveraging her expertise in the region. Previously, Biswal served as the President…

In a significant development, the government of Karnataka and the US-based International Battery Company (IBC) have entered into an agreement. This memorandum of understanding (MoU) was formalized on August 1st, wherein both parties have committed to establish a facility for manufacturing recyclable lithium-ion batteries. The investment for this endeavor, amounting to $1 billion (approximately Rs. 8000 crore), will be made in the state. The MoU was signed and exchanged by IBC India President Venkatesh Valluri and Dr. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary for the Department of Commerce and Industries. This signing event took place in Bengaluru, witnessed by Large and Medium Industries…

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed orbits around Earth and is now on its way to the moon. The spacecraft was injected into the translunar orbit after a successful perigee-firing at ISTRAC. The Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is scheduled for August 5, 2023. Following that, four orbit manoeuvres will be conducted to position the spacecraft about 100 km from the Moon’s surface in its final orbit. Previously, the spacecraft’s orbit was increased five times after its launch on July 14. On July 25, the fifth and final orbit-raising manoeuvre was completed. Chandrayaan-3 is expected to reach the Moon’s South Pole for a…

According to a report from the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department, India is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by fiscal year 2027-28. The economists at SBI credited India’s progress since 2014 and estimated that India would achieve this status based on actual GDP data as of March 2023. The report highlighted that India is expected to add USD 0.75 trillion every two years, indicating that India could reach USD 20 trillion by 2047. The country’s global share in GDP is predicted to surpass 4% by 2027, reflecting a significant improvement from its tenth position in 2014…

India is poised to surpass Japan and Germany in 2027, becoming the third-largest economy globally, according to the State Bank of India’s Ecowrap report. This projection comes after India’s recent strides in economic growth and policy reforms, including initiatives like Make in India, PM Gati Shakti infrastructure drive, and targeted social welfare schemes. The country’s recovery from the COVID-19 phase has been strong, further fueling its growth trajectory. Geopolitical and geo-economic shifts have strengthened India’s prospects, attracting multinational companies looking to expand their operations in the Indian market. Japan, in particular, has shown significant interest in India, with over 72%…

Ten early stage ventures are set to showcase their ‘made for India’ innovations and receive mentorship from top investors in an upcoming original show. The collaboration between Prime Video and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, has given rise to Mission Start Ab, an original TV series that aims to highlight India’s grassroots innovators and their success stories. Through a series of challenges, promising entrepreneurs will strive to scale up their businesses and secure funding. Mission Start Ab will engage audiences by sharing the human stories behind each promising startup. The seven-episode series will captivate viewers…

The playoffs of Major League Cricket (MLC) are set to begin today at the recently reopened Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, and it promises to be an exciting event. The teams competing for the inaugural MLC Championship are MI New York, The Washington Freedom, Seattle Orcas, and the Texas Super Kings. The first match at 3:30pm CT features the Washington Freedom against MI New York in the “Eliminator” game. Both teams earned the third and fourth seed positions, respectively, entering the playoffs. The loser of this match will be eliminated from the competition, while the winner will advance to the…

​Royal Stag Boombox, in collaboration with Viacom18, is a first-of-its-kind musical experience, where the melody of Bollywood meets the gully of hip hop, making way for the rise of a completely new genre of music. Music evokes emotions in people across generations, making it a significant passion pillar for Seagram’s Royal Stag. In this modern era, the younger audience is more inclined towards exploring exciting new forms of music. Celebrating the spirit of ‘Living it Large’ and having enthralled thousands of music lovers in Manipal, Bhubaneshwar, Pune, Indore & Dehradun with its unique on-ground experiences, Royal Stag Boombox enters its…

The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) is a scheme that offers insurance coverage to individuals of all income levels, provided they have a bank or post office account and fall within the age bracket of 18 to 70 years. This initiative aims to extend financial protection to a wide range of people across the country. In a recent written response to a question in Rajya Sabha, Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad, the Union Minister of State for Finance, highlighted the scheme’s progress. According to the latest data as of June 28, 2023, insurance companies have successfully settled a significant number…