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1 Actor Huma Qureshi turns author with superhero saga

After having spent a successful decade in the film industry, actor Huma Qureshi has assumed the role of a writer with her debut novel, “Zeba: An Accidental Superhero”, publisher HarperCollins India announced on Friday.

The superhero saga will see Zeba, “a rebellious brat”, live up to the superpowers she has accidentally achieved and reaffirms the belief that “superheroes come wearing different capes.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
2 Chandrayaan-1 data suggests electrons from Earth forming water on Moon

Scientists analysing the remote sensing data from India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission have found that high energy electrons from the Earth may be forming water on the Moon.

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
3 CM Pramod Sawant launches Griha Adhar scheme to empower Goan homemakers

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in an event held at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali, distributed Griha Adhar sanction orders to numerous beneficiaries. This initiative organised by the Directorate of Women and Child Development aims to support homemakers financially, fostering their independence and improving their quality of life.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also launched The Chavath e Bazaar, empowering Goan entrepreneurs and self-help groups, a digital initiative under the Swayampura Goa Programme organised by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
4 Tamil Nadu launches monthly financial scheme for woman family heads

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Friday inaugurated the government’s much-awaited ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam’ which promises to provide a monthly rights grant of Rs 1,000 to eligible woman heads of the family in the state.

The scheme, which is seen as a giant leap by the government towards gender equality, was inaugurated by CM Stalin at Pachaiyappan College in Kancheepuram, the birthplace of former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK founder C N Annadurai on his 115th birth anniversary. The scheme was simultaneously launched in other district headquarters by the state cabinet ministers and senior DMK leaders.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
5 Howrah man builds 'Bravo', a robot to help teach Autistic children

A resident of Shibpur in Howrah district, has earned the nickname "Robot Man" for his relentless efforts in building robots with a noble purpose.

Atanu Ghosh's latest creation, "Bravo," is not just an ordinary robot, it serves a unique role in assisting autistic children with their learning and also plays a crucial part in awareness programs and as a waiter in restaurants.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
6 CMAI launches curtain raiser for India’s largest apparel show in the Middle East

Dubai, September 15, 2023 - The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has taken a significant leap onto the global stage by introducing the "Brands of India" initiative in Dubai. Scheduled for November 27th and 28th, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), this event aims to spotlight Indian products' excellence, innovation, and quality on an international platform.

In his address, CMAI President Mr. Rajesh Masand underscored the significance of promoting Indian brands overseas, emphasizing the need to safeguard and promote these brands to garner global recognition for India's capabilities and creativity. He highlighted Dubai's strategic location and global prominence as a perfect platform for this venture.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
7 Journalists and litterateurs of 18 Indian languages honoured with Bharatiya Bhasha Samman 2023

Journalists and litterateurs of 18 Indian languages were honoured with Bharatiya Bhasha Samman 2023 during the Bharatiya Bhasha Samman Diwas program organized by the multilingual news agency Hindusthan Samachar on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hitesh Shankar, editor of 'Panchjanya', Dr. K., senior journalist for Telugu language Vikram Rao, senior journalist Shri Ram Joshi for Marathi, Padmashree Dr. Vishnu Pandya for Gujarati, senior journalist Dr. Bhai Paramjit Singh for Punjabi, Dr. Suman Chandra Das for Bengali, Arun Jyoti Bora for Assamese, and Dilli Ram for Nepali.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
8 Actor Rio Kapadia of 'Chak De! India' fame dies at 66

Veteran actor Rio Kapadia is no more. The actor who has acted in films like 'Chak De! India,' 'Happy New Year' and 'Mardaani' among others, died on September 14. His friend Faisal Malik confirmed his death news to IndiaToday.In. The actor was diagnosed with cancer last year. His cremation will take place on September 15 at Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi in Goregaon. The actor is survived by his wife, Maria Farah, kids Aman and Veer.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
9 Odisha State Partners with GSSE 2023 to become the 'Stainless Steel Destination' for the World

The State of Odisha has partnered with the Global Stainless Steel Expo 2023 (GSSE) to make Odisha the 'Stainless Steel Destination' for the world with rising interest of stainless steel industry towards investing in Odisha.

The Government of Odisha is now the fastest growing economy and also the largest stainless steel producer in the country, accounting for more than 20 per cent of the country's crude steel production capacity. Odisha's partnership with the GSSE provides the state with the opportunity to interact with more than 150 stainless steel producers and 10,000 distributors, stockist and end users’ industry from 25 states and 30 countries who will be present at the mega expo

15-Sep-2023 News in Details
10 Filmfare Awardee Lenaa Kumar releases her debut book on self-realisation, published by Geetika Saigal’s Beeja House

In the middle of the day, if you find yourself wondering about life as a whole, this new release by award-winning actress, Lenaa Kumar, is for you. Dive right into “The Autobiography of God” and be instantly self-realised. This profound work, published by Beeja House, promises to be a transformative experience for readers seeking to embark on a path of self-discovery and enlightenment. The questions asked in this book will make you introspect to decipher a deeper meaning of life, left latent in our staple daily chores.

15-Sep-2023 News in Details