Dr. Gyan Chand recognized for pioneering research in robotic thyroid surgery Lucknow: Prof. (Dr.) Gyan Chand, Professor in the Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), has been conferred the Best Paper Award at the 21st International Conference of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASICON 2026). The prestigious honour was presented on August 30, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention & Exhibition Centre in Kolkata for his research paper comparing advanced approaches in robotic thyroid surgery. The award represents…
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ICICI Prudential Life Launches BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund for ULIP Investors
Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched the BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund, offering customers a new equity investment option that combines value and momentum investing through select unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs). The fund is designed for investors seeking long-term equity exposure to companies that offer attractive valuations while also showing positive price momentum. It will invest in 50 companies selected from the BSE 500 and track the ICICI Pru BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Customized Index. The portfolio will be reviewed every quarter, allowing the composition to…
Read MoreAI+ Smartphone Unveils Nova 2 Power Through Project Open Review 2.0 Ahead of Launch
Lucknow: AI+ Smartphone has introduced the Nova 2 Power, the latest addition to its Nova 2 series, through its Project Open Review 2.0 initiative. The programme gives reviewers, creators, journalists, technology enthusiasts and, for the first time, ethical hackers an opportunity to independently experience and evaluate the smartphone before its wider market launch. The first edition of Project Open Review received more than 700 registrations. With Project Open Review 2.0, AI+ Smartphone has expanded the initiative by bringing ethical hackers into the evaluation process. The company said the programme is…
Read MoreQuantum Mutual Fund Launches Quantum Flexi Cap Fund to Identify Emerging Profit Pools
Mumbai: Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended dynamic equity scheme that will invest across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap companies. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened for subscription on August 21, 2026, and will close on September 4, 2026. Continuous purchase and redemption facilities are scheduled to resume from September 11, 2026. The fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation through a research-driven investment strategy. It will follow Quantum’s disciplined investment philosophy and adopt a Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) approach, allowing the investment…
Read MoreAnmol TV Marks a New Chapter with Its First Original Show Hamari Radha, Starring Simran Kaur, Akshay Mhatre and Vaidehi Nair
Mumbai: Anmol TV, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited’s (ZEEL) free-to-air Hindi general entertainment channel, has marked a new chapter with the launch of its first original show, Hamari Radha. The daily fiction series features Simran Kaur, Akshay Mhatre and Vaidehi Nair in the lead roles and airs every day at 9:30 pm. Set against the contrasting worlds of tradition and modern urban life, Hamari Radha follows Radha, played by Simran Kaur, a woman from Kishanpur in Uttar Pradesh who has settled in Mumbai with her husband Girdhar Maurya, portrayed by Akshay…
Read MoreThe Bengal Files Premiered on Zee Cinema, Revisiting a Turbulent Chapter of India’s Pre-Independence History
Mumbai: Zee Cinema aired the World Television Premiere of The Bengal Files on Saturday, August 29, at 9:30 pm, bringing Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s historical drama to television audiences. Known for films such as The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, Agnihotri turned his attention to one of the most turbulent and painful chapters of India’s pre-Independence history with The Bengal Files. Set against the backdrop of Bengal before Partition, the film revolved around the events surrounding Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, which triggered widespread unrest and violence across…
Read MoreMissing Mahila Premieres on ShemarooMe, Unveiling a Twisted Tale of Marriage, Mystery and Deception
Mumbai: ShemarooMe premiered its new Hindi thriller Missing Mahila on August 27, taking viewers into a gripping world of marriage, suspicion, mystery and deception. Starring Mitra Gadhvi and Isha Kansara, the series explored how trust can quickly turn into doubt when the behaviour of someone closest to you begins to feel unfamiliar. Set against the backdrop of relationships that appear familiar yet conceal unexpected secrets, Missing Mahila followed a man who believed he had found his ideal life partner through an unusual marriage arrangement. What initially appeared to be a…
Read MoreRaksha Bandhan Is More Than a Rakhi: Sun NEO Stars Share Heartwarming Sibling Memories
Mumbai: Raksha Bandhan may traditionally celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters, but for many, the relationship goes far beyond the ritual of tying a rakhi. This Raksha Bandhan, Sun NEO actors Suraj Pratap Singh, Aarti Birajdar and Neha Solanki opened up about their personal sibling bonds, childhood memories and the ways they continue to stand by their loved ones. Suraj Pratap Singh, who plays Prem in Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani, revealed that he does not have a sister and grew up with two brothers. As the…
Read More“Playing a Character Driven by Such Ambition and Grandeur Has Been Thrilling”: Abhaas Mehta on Portraying Jarasandha in Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer
Mumbai: Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer continues to take viewers deeper into the world of the Mahabharata, exploring the power struggles, alliances and ambitions that shaped the kingdom of Hastinapur long before the great war. The show is now set to introduce another formidable force with actor Abhaas Mehta stepping into the role of Jarasandha, the powerful king of Magadha. Driven by an ambition to expand his influence across Aryavarta, Jarasandha brings a new layer of political intrigue and danger to the storyline. Aware that Bhishma Pitamah, played by Manish…
Read MoreSimran Kaur on Her Unique Raksha Bandhan Tradition: “All My Cousins Tie Rakhi to Each Other”
Mumbai: Anmol TV’s first original show, Hamari Radha, continues to engage viewers with its intriguing storyline and nuanced portrayal of relationships. As the show gears up for a special Raksha Bandhan track, the celebrations are set to bring a major twist to the lives of Radha, Girdhar and Shanaya. During the upcoming episodes, gifts sent by Girdhar are accidentally exchanged between Radha and Shanaya. While Shanaya is furious after receiving a gift different from what she expected, the bigger revelation comes when Radha opens her gift in front of the…
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