FICCI has announced the appointment of Jyoti Deshpande, CEO, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. as the co-chair of FICCI Media & Entertainment Board.

Deshpande is an industry veteran with over 29 years of experience across the country’s foremost media and entertainment companies. She pioneered Eros’ early entry into the OTT space (through Eros Now) and established Jio Studios as a key player in the entertainment value chain. She is currently serving as the CEO of Viacom18, making her the first woman to lead a Big-4 Media and Entertainment company.

The Central Jail radio channel is called ‘Jail Vaani-FM 18.77’ and will keep inmates informed on the happenings, health issues, entertainment around the world.

In its bid to keep jail inmates abreast about ongoings in the outside world, Central Jail of Indore has got its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'.

The Tata Group has appointed Ilker Ayci — former Turkish Airlines Chairman — as Air India’s Managing Director and CEO effective on or before April 1. The development is in line with the Tata Group’s plans to appoint an expatriate chief to run the airline it took over from the Indian government last month.

Ilker Ayci was chairman of Turkish Airlines since 2015, and his resignation from the post was announced by the airline on January 27 this year — the same day Tatas were handed over Air India by the Centre.

Every year, on February 15, International Childhood Cancer Day is observed to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. While there’s growing awareness about cancer in children, its effect on their mental health is still a matter of acute concern.

According to Dr Gauri Kapoor, Medical Director Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC), Nitibagh and Director, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at RGCIRC Rohini, “Childhood cancer is curable. However, the treatment is quite intensive. For a few months, the child needs to come to the hospital frequently, and many times, they also require admission, chemotherapy treatments and injections. So, a child’s life is turned upside down during the treatment.”

Vineet Joshi, additional secretary in the ministry of education, has been assigned the charge of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) chairperson, the ministry announced on Monday.

Joshi’s appointment comes after his predecessor Manoj Ahuja was appointed as the OSD in the department of agriculture and farmers welfare. “Consequent upon reliving of Manoj Ahuja from the post of CBSE chairman, the charge has been assigned to Vineet Joshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Education, in addition to his existing assignments,” the ministry said in an official order.

Government has banned 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued the list of banned apps. These include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock and Dual Space Lite to name a few.

The list of 54 apps includes some of those that been had been banned by the government earlier but were rebranded and relaunched under new names. Upon official confirmation and after establishing the country of origin, orders have once again been issued to ban the apps.

Veteran industrialist and head of the Bajaj group, Rahul Bajaj, passed away on Saturday.

Bajaj, 83, who had pneumonia and also a heart problem, was admitted to the Ruby Hall Clinic a month ago and breathed his last at 2.30 pm on Saturday.

“It is with deep sorrow that I inform you about the passing away of Rahul Bajaj, husband of the late Rupa Bajaj and father of Rajiv and Deepa, Sanjiv and Shefali and Sunaina and Manish. He passed away on the afternoon of February 12, 2022 in the presence of his closest family members,” said a statement from Bajaj group.

This Valentine's Day coincides with International Epilepsy Day and it's a warm reminder that love knows no bounds. Epilepsy is a condition with which many misconceptions are associated and several misunderstandings that prevent patients from enjoying their life to the fullest. However, many couples not only defeat the disease together but also the stigma associated with it.

Geethu S (36) from Mavelikkara and an MBA graduate started having episodes of seizures at the age of 20. Subsequently, the stigma associated with the condition haunted her. She even had to quit her job.

In Rajasthan, February is the time of myriad colourful festivals and fairs. The royal land enjoys folk dance, music, heritage and various cultural festivities in this month. The world-famous Jaisalmer Desert Festival is also known as Maru Mahotsav of the Golden City began at Pokaran today.

The four-day-long festival started with colourful grand procession followed by Miss Pokaran and Mister Pokran competitions.

AIR correspondent reports,Tourism department of Rajasthan associating with district administration is organising Maru Mahotsav this time after two years break due to spread of covid pandemic.

World Radio Day is being celebrated today across the globe. On the occasion, AIR-Delhi is today broadcasting a 'SEVEN HOUR TALKATHON' on its FM Rainbow Channel from 08:AM to 04:00 PM leaving one hour from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon for Broadcast of scheduled weekly programme, Post Box No. 111.

As part of the 'TALKATHON', All India Radio organised an half an hour Open Forum this morning on FM Rainbow.

Principal Director General of All India Radio N Venudhar Reddy interacted with the Listeners on the topic - "Credibility of All India Radio".