Day: November 9, 2024

Salman Khan busy shooting for Sikander

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Salman Khan is currently filming Sikander with Rashmika Mandanna as his co-star, and the production is underway at the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. The set is under high security due to ongoing threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for its previous warnings to Salman. Despite this, Salman remains focused, balancing his work on Sikander and his duties as the host of Bigg Boss 18. Footage from Sikander recently leaked on social media, showing scenes featuring Rashmika and a car sequence, stirring excitement among fans. The film, produced…

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Tourism Department to Revitalize Heritage Properties for Tourists.

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is set to make the state’s heritage properties more useful and accessible to tourists, ensuring both their preservation and the generation of revenue. As part of this initiative, Chhatar Manzil in Lucknow, Chunar Fort in Mirzapur, and Baruasagar Fort in Jhansi will be developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This decision was approved by the state cabinet on Monday, as announced by Uttar Pradesh, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh. He highlighted the immense potential for tourism in Uttar Pradesh, given its rich…

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China’s 6 Trillion Yuan Plan to Tackle Hidden Local Debt

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China’s 6 Trillion Yuan Plan

Beijing: China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($837.7 billion) bond issuance plan over three years, aimed at alleviating the “hidden” debt of local governments through debt swaps. This measure is a critical move to stabilize the economy amidst declining growth, rising debt levels, and deflationary pressures. The National People’s Congress (NPC) raised the debt ceiling for local governments to facilitate these swaps and reduce financial strain on local government financing vehicles (LGFVs). By 2028, the government aims to reduce hidden debt from 14.3 trillion to 2.3 trillion yuan. Interest…

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IIT Kanpur Hosts 3rd Edition of Institute Research Symposium

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Kanpur: The Academics and Career Council (AnC) of the Students Gymkhana at IIT Kanpur successfully organized the 3rd edition of the Institute Research Symposium (IRS’24). This highly anticipated event united the diverse scientific community of IIT Kanpur, including students, researchers, and faculty members, to showcase and celebrate cutting-edge research and innovation. IRS ’24 served as a testament to the depth and diversity of research conducted at IIT Kanpur, offering an extensive platform for students to engage in oral talks, poster presentations, and networking sessions with peers and faculty members. Over…

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IIT Kanpur Announces New Admission Pathway for BTech and BS Programs via Olympiads

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Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has announced a new admission pathway for its BTech and BS programs, based on performance in international Olympiads. Starting with the academic year 2025-26, this initiative seeks to recognize exceptionally talented students who have excelled in highly competitive international Olympiads in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Informatics. Under this program, IIT Kanpur will offer reserved seats in five departments: Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Economic Sciences, and Mathematics & Statistics. Admission through this route will…

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Post-Diwali air quality in major Cities reinforces need for expanded green lung spaces

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New Delhi: With pollution levels rising in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, the relevance of urban plantation projects like ‘Trees for Delhi’ is gaining prominence. As Diwali lights fade from Indian skies, the growing environmental concern over rising pollution levels resurfaces. Each year, the festive spirit is overshadowed by deteriorating air quality as firecracker emissions add to the vehicular and industrial pollution choking urban cities. Even before Diwali celebrations began, Delhi’s air quality had deteriorated over several days, with most monitoring stations recording levels in the ‘very poor’ category on the…

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Chiranjeeva makes mythology space exciting

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Chennai: The popular regional streaming platform Aha has officially announced its upcoming mythological web series, Chiranjeeva, set to premiere in December 2024. This eagerly anticipated series dives into the world of mythology, aiming to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and visually striking presentation. Produced by A. Rahul Yadav and Suhasini Rahul and directed by the creative Abhinaya Krishna, Chiranjeeva is expected to be a high-quality production. It promises a blend of artistic talent and depth in storytelling, with renowned composer Achu Rajamani crafting the musical score to enhance the…

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Lucknow gears up for Gamechanger teaser launch

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Lucknow: The highly anticipated movie Gamechanger, featuring Mega Powerstar Ram Charan, is entering its promotional phase, preparing for a grand release to coincide with Sankranthi next year. Directed by Shankar and produced by Dil Raju, this project has been in development for some time, with post-production efforts now ramping up to ensure a smooth release. In a strategic move to boost Gamechanger’s appeal across India, the filmmakers have organized a teaser launch event in Lucknow, set for November 9. This decision highlights Ram Charan’s growing popularity in North India, especially…

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IPL auction race heats up

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Jeddah: The mega auction of India Premier League (IPL 2025) will be held on 24 and 25 November this time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Last year a mini auction was held in Dubai. 1574 players have registered for the auction. Last year’s champion Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant released from Delhi Capitals and former Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul are expected to get big bids. Shreyas last participated in the auction before 2022, Pant 2016 and KL Rahul 2018 IPL. IPL 2025 Mega Auction: 204 players’…

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Young Field Hockey stars take to the turf

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Lucknow: The 16th Padma Shri Jamnalal Sharma Sub Junior (Under-14) Hockey Competition commenced at KD Singh Babu Stadium. On day 2,  there were matches between four teams. The first match was played between SKHA Athgawan and Bhadohi. The second match was played between BHU Varanasi and Rampur. Similarly, there was a match between Jhansi vs Meerut and between Prayagraj and Pratapgarh. The event was inaugurated by entrepreneur SK Garg, the chief guest, at Moti Mahal Ground under the organization of the KD Singh Babu Memorial Society. In the opening day,…

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