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Doyenne of Theatre Begum Razia Baig No More

Doyenne of theatre Begum Razia Baig, Chairperson of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation and wife of Hyderabads theatre legend Qadir Ali Baig passed away Sunday afternoon at her ancestral Haveli in Hyderabad. She was 73. Recipient of several international honours including Woman of the Decade, she co-founded Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation and heralded the citys theatre revival movement along with her actor-director son Padmasri Mohammad Ali Baig. Following her husband's demise in 1984, she raised her three sons into reputed theatre personalities and then in 2004, joined hands with the Ministry of I&PR to help bolster theatre in Hyderabad. Her devotion to her large extended theatre family of the country and her love for the city remained constant throughout her life. She was known for producing heritage oriented historical spectacles at Palaces and forts around the world with plays like Quli : Dilon ka Shahzaada, Savaan-e-Hayat, Spaces, Under an Oak Tree and others, which in addition to being staged at prestigious global theatre festival had the distinction of being invited to the revered University of Oxford and Edinburgh Fest. In the 1970s and 80s, her adaptations of plays Udhar ka Pati, Sakharam Binder, Aadhey Adhure and several others for her legendary husbands New Theatre Hyderabad are remembered even today. She was also known for her authentic Hyderabadi cuisine columns and leading dailies. Sunday afternoon when she passed away, she was surrounded by her family, renowned theatre personalities Moin Ali Baig, Mohammad Ali Baig, Afzal Ali Baig and daughter-in-law author Noor Baig. Son Padmasri Mohammad Ali Baig who was groomed by her, said How do you grieve the loss of a person, an entity around whom my entire universe revolved. She meant the world to me and the family. Its a loss of not just an outstanding mother but of a guide, mentor, critique and friend not just to me but for the entire theatre fraternity of the country. An extremely noble and magnanimous person, she devoted her entire life to an invaluable cause. With her passing away, an era seems to have come to an end. Glowing tributes from across the country poured in as the news of her demise spread. Deepest condolences. - Cinema & Theatre Thespian MS Sathyu (Mumbai) May the soul rest in peace. Great loss. - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Santoor Maestro (Delhi) Heartfelt condolences. - Tamil Actress Suhasini Maniratnam (Chennai) Very sorry to know about the sad demise of Begum Razia Baig. I cant forget her face. A very pleasant personality. RIP. - Actress Ila Arun She was a gem of a person. Sincerest and Heartfelt condolence to the family. - Danseuse Vani Ganapathy (Bangalore) My Deepest condolences to the entire family. - Santoor Maestro Rahul Sharma Incredible loss. I hope her soul is at peace. - Actress Heeba Shah My deepest condolences to the team and family. RIP Begum Sahiba - Director Raman Kumar (IPTA, Mumbai) Very sad news. Begum Razia has been in the forefront in patronising and encouraging theatre in Hyderabad and all over India along with her family. Deepest Condolences. May her soul rest in peace. - Filmmaker Ramesh Talwar Her poise, dignity and charm epitomized her graceful personality. Her smile will be etched in our memory forever. - TV & Stage Veteran Rashmi Seth (Hyderabad) Just read with sadness about Begum Razia Baig...my affections for you never fade. - Actress Dolly Thakore Really sorry to hear about Razia ji - Quasar Padamsee (QTP Theatre, Mumbai) My deepest Condolences. - Singer Jaswinder Singh Very sad to know about sad demise of Begum Razia , may her soul rest in peace. - Theatre Veteran K K Raina Very sad. - Actress Juhi Babbar (Ekjute Theatre, Mumbai) Our prayers. Rest in peace. - Theatre Veteran Masood Akhtar Oh Om Shanti. - Uma Jhunjhunwala (Little Thespian, Kolkata) Very sorry to read this news, Anuj. Please convey my heartfelt condolences to Mohd & Noor. May her soul rest in peace. Amen. - Theatre Person Mala Pasha (Hyderabad) My heartfelt condolence for this tragic loss. - Filmmaker Rinki Bhattacharya Oh! Grieved, My Shraddhanjali to BEGUM RAZIA BAIG. RIP. - Actor Anjan Srivasta

Deccan Chronicle 28 Mar 2024 4:17 pm

Kolkata Police Announces Recruitment for 225 Data Entry Operator Posts in 2024

Kolkata Police has published a notification for the recruitment of Data Entry Operator Vacancy on a Temporary & Contractual Basis. Candidates interested in the vacancy and meeting all eligibility criteria can read the Notification and Apply Online.

Naukrinama 28 Mar 2024 4:00 pm

With erstwhile royal in fray, Krishnanagar LS poll battle will be tough

Kolkata, March 28: Krishnanagar in Nadia District, is one of the most watched constituencies in West Bengal in these Lok Sabha elections for multiple reasons. On one hand, Trinamool Congress has re-nominated controversial leader Mahua Moitra and on the other hand the BJP has fielded Amrita Roy, a member of the erstwhile royal family of [] The post With erstwhile royal in fray, Krishnanagar LS poll battle will be tough appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Shillong Times 28 Mar 2024 3:35 pm

IPL-17: RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru, Kolkata eye course correction to add momentum to campaign

The Royal Challengers defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets, while the Knight Riders elbowed out Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs to garner some early points.

The Hindu 28 Mar 2024 3:27 pm

Kolkata famous places to travel in spring: - Visit these places in Kolkata in the spring season with your partner, there is no fee for entry here

Travel lovers often wait for spring to travel. Because in this season you neither feel too hot nor too cold. In the evening you feel the cool breeze on the streets, which makes you feel refreshed. In today's article, we will tell you about such places in Kolkata, which are best to visit in spring. If you want to go somewhere with your partner, you can go here. Howrah Bridge If you are looking for a place to visit with your partner in Kolkata, where you can feel the cool breeze along with clear weather, then you can go here. 'Howrah Bridge, one of the oldest but busiest places, is built on the Hooghly River. This place is best to visit in the evening. This place is best for couples to visit in the evening. At night this bridge is seen shining with colorful lights. You can watch the sunset alone with your partner while boating here. How to Reach- JagannathGhat, 1, Strand Road, Kolkata Tajpur Tajpur, one of the most famous places in Kolkata, is best to visit with your partner. Tajpur is a small town. This place is best to visit in the spring season. If you want to spend time alone with your partner, then you can go to Tajpur, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The calm beaches here and the clear weather in spring will make your trip even more memorable. , Salt Lake You can go here with your partner for adventure and entertainment. You can take a walk here with your partner early in the morning. Here you can go boating to spend time alone with your partner. It is considered one of the most romantic places in Kolkata. Location- North 24 Parganas District Timings- 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Image Credit- Freepik

Kalam Times 28 Mar 2024 3:19 pm

RCB vs KKR: 10th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024

Match No. 10 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League will be played between two strong batting units. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This match will take place on March 29 and will be an evening game. Both teams have two points each on the board, but KKR has played one less game than RCB. However, so far, all the home teams have won the matches, so it will be interesting to see if RCB can continue that momentum or if KKR will win their second game on the trot. RCB vs KKR: Match Details Match Date : March 29 (Friday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue:M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru RCB vs KKR: Live Streaming Details The match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders will be televised on the Star Sports network and its regional channels in India. Fans can also opt to watch the game on the Jio Cinema mobile app or website, which is available for free. RCB vs KKR: Head-to-Head Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders have met 32 times prior to this game in the IPL. KKR has a small lead with 18 wins, while RCB has won 14 games so far. RCB vs KKR: Pitch Report The Chinnaswamy Stadium surface is an excellent track for the batting side. This venue has seen some big totals in the IPL, and the conditions will remain the same for the upcoming match. So if you win the toss, decide to chase. RCB vs KKR: Predicted Teams RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Philip Salt (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh , Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy RCB vs KKR: Dream11 Picks Wicket-keepers : Phil Salt Batters : Virat Kohli (Captain), Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh All-rounders : Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell (Vice Captain), Cameron Green Bowlers : Yash Dayal Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction :The game is expected to be a high-scoring thriller with the batting depth both teams have. But the team that will bat second will have an edge. But because it is the home venue for RCB, we predict they will win this game.

CNMSports 28 Mar 2024 3:13 pm

Foreign players were frustrated by KKR coach Pandit's militant style of functioning: David Wiese

NEW DELHI: Several foreign cricketers in Kolkata Knight Riders were frustrated by head coach Chandrakant Pandit's militant style of functioning during the previous edition of the IPL, former South Africa and Namibia all-rounder David Wiese, who played for the franchise last year, has claimed. The 38-year-old all-rounder, who played three IPL games for KKR in 2023, said foreign cricketers weren't happy at being tutored on how to behave or what to wear by the coach. He (Pandit) is known in India as a very militant type of coach. He is very strict, very disciplinarian that type of stuff. Sometimes in franchise cricket, when you have overseas guys, who've played all over the world, they don't need anyone coming and telling them how they need to behave, what they need to wear and what they need to do the whole time. So, that was tough, said Wiese on the podcast 'Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer' recently. Pandit took charge as KKR's head coach after New Zealander Brendon McCullum quit the job in 2022. The much-admired coach, who played five Tests for India, coached Vidarbha to successive Ranji Trophy titles in in 2018 and 2019. He later guided Madhya Pradesh to its maiden Ranji title in 2022. Wiese, who was part of the Namibia side that played the 2022 T20 World Cup, said he saw players unhappy with Pandit's style of coaching. ...he liked to do things a certain way and that didn't sit well with certain players. It caused a little bit of tension in the changing room. Guys were frustrated, there was a lot that changed over the last couple of years (when McCullum was around) and the new coach brought in some new things that he though would bring success to us, Wiese, who first played the IPL in 2015, said. Wiese added he wasn't too bothered about the environment around him. I'm like 'listen it's your circus, you run the show. End of the day, I am here just to play. If you tell me to do this, I'll do it'. I'm not the guy who's going to bump heads or anything. But there are certain players who are a bit more stubborn than me, he said. Two-time champions KKR had a disappointing season last year finishing seventh and Wiese said he felt frustrated because he didn't get more opportunities to showcase his talent. ...that frustration was more because of the fact that I played those games. I didn't really get the opportunity to do much. I did hit a couple of sixes but didn't really get the opportunity to showcase my skills there, and never got picked again in the team that was struggling with players, he added. I think if I hadn't played a single game it would've been fine but the fact that I played three games, had a taste, did relatively well and then didn't get another chance in a team that is struggling, that was the more frustrating part. Wiese said he didn't get the same vibe in IPL 2023, which he got in his first year in the tournament in 2015. I don't know if that's because Ive played in every single franchise tournament now. Honestly, it felt like just another franchise tournament. It didn't have the hyped feeling. Wiese was also uncomfortable with some of the dressing room celebratory, including smudging faces with cake on someone's birthdays. He called it stupid and annoying. In India, the tradition is like that you cut the cake and then somebody feeds it to you and then you feed it to everybody else. Then somewhere through that they'll put a little smudge on your face and then some guy decided, it's going to be funny just smash cake in your face. It's such a nice cake, why go out and make nice cake then smash it all over the face...it's almost inedible. It's really annoying. They felt that I wasn't too keen on it so they came to me and said, 'it's your birthday, there's a cake waiting for you, do you want (it) to (be) smashed in your face or you don't want to be that guy'. I said 'do what you've got to do, just keep it out of my hair'. I took the cake in my ear..(they) took a piece and shoved it in my ear. It's such a stupid tradition, but it is what it is.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 1:03 pm

On-duty CISF Jawan Shoots Himself Dead At Kolkata Airport

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, they said

News18 28 Mar 2024 12:46 pm

L'Oral Professionnel brings Indian Hairdressing Awards - India's biggest hairdressing competition

L'Oral Professionnel brings Indian Hairdressing Awards - India's biggest hairdressing competition L'Oral Professionnel, the professional hair tech brand, is set to introduce the iconic Indian Hairdressing Awards, in an all-new format of a reality series streaming exclusively on JioCinema. Since 2014, The Indian Hairdressing Awards celebrated the art and skill of professional hairstyling. The competition recognizes and rewards hairstylists across the country. This year's edition was announced in August 2023 and received over 100K entries for its theme 'Meta-morphosis' that represents real transformation. From the thousands of hairdressers who participated in the competition, 89 regional finalists were chosen to compete based on technical skills. They were judged by an eminent jury comprising international hair artists and beauty media representatives. The top 12 hairstylists, hailing from cities like Indore, Kanpur, Rajkot, Kolkata, Ludhiana, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore, and Mumbai, will now compete in a mega-augmented L'Oral Professionnel salon. Judging their art and technique will be an illustrious panel featuring the renowned film maker - Karan Johar, Min Kim, the L'Oral Professionnel global color ambassador, - and an exciting line-up of Bollywood celebrities. For the first four episodes, guest judges Harnaaz Sandhu, and Alaiya F. will join the panel. The 12 hair pros will go through three challenges testing their skill and creativity in real transformations through hair color, haircut, and styling. Hairstylists will have to achieve the ultimate freedom of self-expression and propose bold, elevated and out-of-the-box looks. Both judges and consumers will score these challenges. They will then compete in front of a live audience at the Grand Finale, which will also be streamed on JioCinema on 22nd April' 24. The excitement doesn't end there! Viewers can catch the action-packed episodes on JioCinema, with four episodes launching on March 29th, 2024. To watch the show, simply download the JioCinema app and log in. Moreover, consumers can cast their votes for their favourite hairstylists through the provided link : https://iha.lorealprofessionnel.in/jury. Voting lines will open on the 29th of March. The competition will culminate in a Grand Finale, streamed live on JioCinema, where the winners will not only win the consumers' hearts but also a trip to Paris and an opportunity to enhance their skills at Le Visionnaire, the prestigious L'Oral academy in Paris. TVC Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C40ZRhBr07E/ IHA Website Link - https://iha.lorealprofessionnel.in/ Speaking on the launch of India's only hairstyling reality series, Mathilde Barthlemy-Vigier, General Manager, L'Oral Professionnel, India said, ''L'Oral Professionnel has taken giant strides into the future. Consumer and hairstylist centricity are our key drivers to elevate the professional hair industry in India. In the last two decades, the country's professional hair salon landscape has evolved at a supersonic pace. The skill of Indian hairstylists is now at par with global hair artists' and with the 2024 edition of The Indian Hairdressing Awards, we wish to celebrate their infinite talent and potential.'' Speaking on the partnership with L'Oral Professionnel, Viacom18 Media's Head of Network Sales Mahesh Shetty said , ''At Viacom18, we have always worked towards developing and building IPs and formats that are sustainable, relevant and one that deepens consumer connect. L'Oral Professionnel is the undisputed leader in the professional hair care and styling category and The Indian Hairdressing Awards re-affirms them as thought leaders in this space. As digital partners, we are confident of providing this unique property with its deserving reach through JioCinema, thereby elevating the IP to newer heights.'' About L'Oral Professionnel: L'Oral was founded in 1909 and has since maintained its dominance in the global markets of haircare, cosmetics, and skincare. L'Oral Professionnel Paris has been at the forefront of delivering game-changing innovations in hair, powered by science, with an obsession for quality and performance. It also strives to support, champion, and elevate talent in the Indian hair industry by empowering hair artistry. L'Oral Professionnel Paris is part of the company's Professional Products Division, whose mission is to reinvent professional beauty and lead the digital transformation of the industry with a customer-centric approach. Some of the other brands included within the Professional Products Division are Matrix, Biolage, Redken and Krastase Paris. About Jio Cinema : Jio Cinema is an OTT platform from the house of RSL. We have over 1 lakh+ hours of exciting content: movies, TV Shows, music videos, Jio shorts, trailers for your viewers. Now explore best studios of the world and watch your favourites in a highly optimized and world-class video streaming experience. Just login with your Jio ID and Password and you are good to go. Watch back-to-back episodes of your favourite serials, movies, international music videos, interesting short clips and more on your Web browser! Enjoy and browse through Hindi, English, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, and Punjabi content. Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2374170/Hairdressing_Awards.jpg

devdiscourse 28 Mar 2024 12:39 pm

Solo Travelers Guide to Kolkatas Cultural Delights

Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Hooghly River at Prinsep Ghat, taking in panoramic views of the citys skyline and historical landmarksreports Asian Lite News Embarking on a solo... The post Solo Travelers Guide to Kolkatas Cultural Delights first appeared on Asian Lite USA .

asianlite 28 Mar 2024 12:38 pm

Old 'No Vote To BJP' Rally From Kolkata Falsely Shared as From Tamil Nadu

This image is from Kolkata, West Bengal and dates back to 2021.

The Quint 28 Mar 2024 12:04 pm

RCB, KKR eye course correction to add momentum to campaign

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face each other in an IPL 2024 match. The Royal Challengers, who defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets, have already secured some early points, but their top and middle-order batting remains a concern. The Bengaluru dugout may be happy with Virat Kohli's classy fifty against Punjab, but the team's bowling unit needs to fill some unticked boxes.

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2024 11:22 am

Kolkata FF Fatafat Result 28.03.2024 : Check Live Results

Who does not love to play games? Everyone wants to win and people are always more interested in a lottery and its result. So Kolkata FF Fatafat Result 28.03.2024 will give you daily lottery result. Well, One of the most popular lotteries is KolkataFatafat. Kolkata Fatafatis a type of lottery game similar to Satta Matka. [] The post Kolkata FF Fatafat Result 28.03.2024 : Check Live Results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

NorthEast Now 28 Mar 2024 11:15 am

Mahua Moitra to campaign in Bengals Krishnanagar on Thursday, skip ED summons

Kolkata, Mar 28 (PTI) TMC leader Mahua Moitra has said she will campaign in her Krishnanagar constituency on Thursday, giving a miss to the Enforcement Directorate summons that asked her to appear for questioning at the ED office in New Delhi.. I will be out for campaigning in the Krishnangar constituency in the afternoon, she told reporters. The Enforcement Directorate had issued fresh summons to Moitra and Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani for questioning in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) contravention case. The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did

The Sen Times 28 Mar 2024 10:49 am

TMC's Mahua Moitra to campaign in Bengal's Krishnanagar on Thursday, skip ED summons

KOLKATA: TMC leader Mahua Moitra has said she will campaign in her Krishnanagar constituency on Thursday, giving a miss to the Enforcement Directorate summons that asked her to appear for questioning at the ED office in New Delhi. I will be out for campaigning in the Krishnangar constituency in the afternoon, she told reporters. The Enforcement Directorate had issued fresh summons to Moitra and Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani for questioning in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) contravention case. The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did not depose citing official work and sought deferment of the notice. Moitra, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha in December for unethical conduct, has been renominated by her party from West Bengal's Krishnanagar seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had raided her premises in connection with the cash-for-query case on Saturday, days after anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal directed the federal agency to investigate the allegations levelled against her by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Moitra has denied any wrongdoing.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 10:42 am

CISF Jawan shoots self at Kolkata airport, in critical condition

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The News Mill 28 Mar 2024 10:41 am

Talk with Brian Lara helped massively: SRH batter Abhishek following record-breaking knock against MI

Talk with Brian Lara helped massively: SRH batter Abhishek following record-breaking knock against MI Following his side's win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Abhishek Sharma expressed admiration for his batting partner Travis Head and opened up on how a chat with West Indies batting great Brian Lara helped him massively. Abhishek was one of the shining stars for the Orange Army in their 31-run win over five-time champions MI in a record-breaking IPL match at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, as he smashed the fastest fifty in history of the franchise, in just 16 balls, to take home the 'Player of the Match' honours. Coming in at number three instead of his preferred opening spot, the 23-year-old made a strong impact. Speaking after the game in the post-match presentation, Abhishek said, I said in the previous interview too, the domestic season gives us a lot of confidence. The message for the batters is simple - go out and express yourself. The plan was to attack, I enjoyed batting with Head, he is one of my favourite batters, and I admire him. He told me to go for it if it was in my zone. I am happy to be getting my chances, does not matter what position I am playing. I had a chance to talk to Brian Lara last night and that helped me massively. I would rather bowl more in practice than bat, trying my best with bowling as well. Abhishek came into this IPL following a great Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament for Punjab last year, ending the tournament as the second-highest scorer with 485 runs at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of over 192, with two centuries and three fifties in 10 innings. In his IPL appearances this year, he has managed knocks of 63 against SRH and 32 against Kolkata Knight Riders (SRH) in the campaign opener. Though he had a fine IPL 2022, scoring 426 runs in 14 matches at an average of 30.43 and a strike rate of over 133, including two fifties, he could not get much better opportunities to bat next year due to team combinations, batting down the order, and making 226 runs in 11 matches. He is with the SRH franchise since 2019, after a brief stint with Delhi Capitals back in 2018. Coming to the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad was put to bat first by Mumbai Indians. MI got Mayank Agarwal (11) early. But fiery knocks came from Travis Head (62 in 24 balls, with nine fours and three sixes), Abhishek Sharma (63 in 23 balls with three fours and seven sixes) that powered SRH to 148/2 in their 10 overs. Abhishek-Head put on a 68-run partnership for the second wicket. Following a brief 48-run stand between Abhishek and Aiden Markram (42* in 28 balls, with two fours and a six), Heinrich Klaasen (80* in 34 balls, with four boundaries and seven sixes) formed a 116-run stand in 54 balls to take SRH to 277/3 in their 20 overs, the highest-ever IPL total. Gerald Coetzee (1/57), skipper Hardik Pandya (1/46) and Piyush Chawla (1/34) took wickets for MI. South African U19 star Kwena Maphanka was hit for 66 runs on his debut IPL game in his four overs. Chasing 278, openers Rohit Sharma (26 in 12 balls, with a four and three sixes) and Ishan Kishan (34 in 13 balls, with two fours and three sixes) gave MI a fine start, racing to 56 in 3.2 overs. After both openers were dismissed, Naman Dhir (30 in 14 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (64 in 34 balls, with two fours and six sixes) formed a 84-run stand, taking MI to 150 in 10.4 when Dhir was dismissed in an unbelievable counterattack. Tilak kept fighting for MI along with skipper Hardik Pandya (24 in 20 balls, with a four and six), taking MI to 182/4 in 14.1 overs at the time of Tilak's dismissal. In the death overs, Tim David (42* in 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes) battled it out for MI along with Pandya and Romario Shepherd (15* in six balls, with two fours and a six). But MI had been controlled well by SRH bowlers and restricted to a commendable 246/5 in 20 overs, losing by 31 runs. Skipper Pat Cummins (2/35) and Jaydev Unadkat (2/47) were the top bowlers for SRH. Shahbaz Ahmed also got a wicket. Abhishek took home the 'Player of the Match' award for his fifty. (ANI)

devdiscourse 28 Mar 2024 8:53 am

House sales hit fresh decadal high

NEW DELHI : Quarterly housing sales during January-March 2024 period (Q1, 2024) are at decadal high with 1,30,170 units sold across the top 7 cities, showed latest data from property consultant ANAROCK. This is a 14% yearly rise compared to 1,13,775 units sold in Q1 of 2023. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune accounted for over 51% of the total sales in top 7 cities in Q1 of 2024, with MMR recording a 24% and Pune witnessing a 15% yearly jump. New launches across the top 7 cities continued above the 1 lakh mark but witnessed a mere 1% yearly rise to 1,10,865 units in Q1 of 2024. Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Group, said, The quarter has recorded the highest ever sales in the last decade amid a significant rise in demand for high-ticket priced homes priced Rs 1.5 crore and above. MMR saw the highest housing sales of 42,920 units in Q1 2024 while Pune saw 22,990 units sold in Q1 2024. Hyderabad recorded sales of 19,660 units in Q1 2024, a 38% increase while National Capital Region (NCR) saw a 9% decline in housing sales to 17,160 units. Kolkata saw a decline of 9% in housing sales to Q1 2023 to 5,650 units. In Bengaluru, sales grew by 14% to 17,790 units sold. Chennai saw 5,510 units sold in Q1 2024 a decline of 6% over Q1 2023 due to factors like introduction of Tamil Nadu governments three-tier guideline values for apartment complexes in late 2023, and high stamp duty and registration charges. Average residential property prices across the top 7 cities in the January-March 2024 period grew between 10-32% in Q1 2024 when compared to Q1 2023. Hyderabad and Bengaluru recorded the highest annual price jump of over 32% and 25%, respectively, as per Anarock. The current demand curve suggests that prices will continue to increase in FY25 as well, given that demand is still holding up across markets and price segments. Prices will continue to rise across mid, premium and luxury segments, said Viswa Prathap Desu, COO-Residential, Brigade Group. Desu added that demand dynamics coupled with shifting customer preferences is expected to continue to drive robust sales along with healthy price increases. Despite new launches remaining above 1 lakh mark in this quarter, inventory in top 7 cities fell by 7% annually from 6,26,750 units by Q1, 2023-end to about 5,80,890 units by Q1, 2024-end. Among top cities, NCR saw highest fall of 27% in its unsold stock in Q1 2024.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 8:43 am

84-year-old doctor kills wife, tries to die by suicide at Salt Lake home in Kolkata

An 84-year-old retired Army eye surgeon, Jadunath Mitra, found unconscious at their GC Block home in Salt Lake. His wife, Mandira Mitra, 73, dead with multiple stab wounds. Police treating as murder-attempted suicide.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 7:55 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced On March 28: Know Fuel Rates In Your City

Petrol, and Diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on March 28, 2023

News18 28 Mar 2024 7:44 am

Working to ensure money looted from poor in Bengal, attached by ED returned to them: Modi

NEW DELHI/ KOLKATA, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that he is working to ensure that nearly Rs 3,000 crore looted from poor people in West Bengal and attached by the Enforcement Directorate is returned to them. Modi made this assertion in a telephonic conversation with Amrita Roy, a member of erstwhile royalty and BJP candidate against TMCs Mahua Moitra in Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency, and claimed that power and not country is the priority of opposition [] The post Working to ensure money looted from poor in Bengal, attached by ED returned to them: Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Mar 2024 5:59 am

Nomitsi bags Cup event

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:41 am

EB qualify for RFDL national round

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:41 am

Seven held from Bengal for 1.5 cr Mumbai e-fraud

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:41 am

64-yr-old man found dead in jewellery shop

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:41 am

Garden Reach school to shift from April 15

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:40 am

Shocked Salt Lake locals recall sociable couple

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:40 am

New Kol homes to get power meters in 2-3 days

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:40 am

Kol is a lively & thriving multi-cultural space

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

E-W stain culture a legacy of N-S litter-spit habit

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

Metro focus on campaigns, commuters co-operation

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

Safety checks start for Cantt stretch

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

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The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

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The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

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The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:39 am

Anger, frustration over 2nd ISC paper fiasco this year

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:38 am

Taxiing aircraft grazes another at Kolkata airport

An IndiGo aircraft grazed a stationary AI Express plane at Kolkata airport, causing damage. Incident led to passenger jolt. 169 bound for Chennai & 133 for Darbhanga affected. DGCA inquiry initiated, pilots de-rostered.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 2:06 am

Cricket-Hyderabad set new IPL record for highest total in 31-run win over Mumbai

Cricket-Hyderabad set new IPL record for highest total in 31-run win over Mumbai Sunrisers Hyderabad hit the highest total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Wednesday, posting 277-3 against Mumbai Indians, setting the stage for a 31-run win. Hyderabad surpassed the previous record of 263-5, set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013, propelled by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten knock of 80 runs from 34 balls which included four boundaries and seven sixes. Travis Head (62) scored his half-century in 18 balls, a franchise record for the fastest fifty, before Abhishek Sharma (63) scored his in 16 balls. Mumbai started the chase well, but the five-time champions fell well short, posting 246-5. Hyderabad, who lost their opening game to Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, secured their first win of the season, rising to third place in the points table. Mumbai, who have lost both their matches so far, are ninth in the league.

devdiscourse 28 Mar 2024 12:15 am

IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane at Kolkata airport

Agencies An IndiGo aircraft grazed the wings of an Air India Express plane at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday, leaving the wings of both aircraft damaged, officials said. The IndiGo flight was headed to Darbhanga, while the Air India Express plane was scheduled to leave for Chennai. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has [] The post IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane at Kolkata airport appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Mar 2024 11:40 pm

EC miffed over tweets of Supriya Shrinate and Dilip Ghosh

Election Commission told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that it would derecognise those political parties which use children in election campaign or poll-related work. (Photo: PTI/File) Election Commission told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that it would derecognise those political parties which use children in election campaign or poll-related work. (Photo: PTI/File) New Delhi/Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) is miffed over offensive, controversial sexist posts from Congress candidate Supriya Shrinate's X handle against actress-turned politician Kangana Ranaut and the BJP leader Dilip Ghoshs derogatory remarks against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The poll body has issued showcause notices to both Ms Shrinate and Mr Ghosh, asking them to explain by 5 pm on Friday why action should not be taken against them. The poll body said that, prima facie, the two remarks were violative of the model code of conduct (MCC), which came into force on March 16 with the announcement of the poll schedule, and its advisory to political parties to maintain dignity during electioneering. Parties and candidates shall refrain from criticism of all aspects of private life not connected with the public activities of the leaders or workers of other parties... Nobody should indulge in any activity or make any statements that would amount to an attack on personal life or any personal statements that may be malicious or offending decency and morality, the EC has directed the political parties and candidates. The ECs has ticked off Ms Shrinate for a post on her X handle on March 25, which targeted Ms Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, saying, Kya bhav chal raha hai Mandi mein koi batayega (Will someone tell what is the going rate in Mandi)? The Election Commission said Ms Shrinate has posted the same derogatory remarks on her Instagram handle as well. Though Ms Shrinate denied writing the posts, the EC said her comments are undignified and in bad taste and to be prima facie violative of the provisions of the model code of conduct. In the case of Mr Ghosh, the BJP MP from Midnapore who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Bardhaman-Durgapur seat in West Bengal this time, the EC has issued a showcause notice following a complaint by the Trinamul Congress over his comment made on March 26 on Ms Banerjee while addressing the press. When Didi goes to Goa, she says I am Goas daughter. In Tripura, she says I am Tripuras daughter. Decide who is your father; this is not right, Mr Ghosh had said. On Wednesday, the EC sent a notice to Mr Ghosh stating, On careful examination, the comment has been found to be offensive, insulting and prima facie violative of the aforesaid provisions of the MCC Why should appropriate action for a violation of MCC not be taken against you? Ghosh apologised on Wednesday for his contentious remarks against the West Bengal chief minister. The apology followed hours after the BJP sought clarification from Ghosh, who was captured on video mocking the Trinamul Congress supremo.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 10:17 pm

IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane

An IndiGo aircraft grazed the wings of an Air India Express plane at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday, leaving the wings of both aircraft damaged, officials said.

Rediff 27 Mar 2024 9:24 pm

IndiGo flight grazes stationary Air India plane at Kolkata airport, DGCA off-rosters pilots

An IndiGo aircraft made contact with stationary Air India Express plane awaiting clearance to enter runway for its scheduled flight to Chennai.

OpIndia 27 Mar 2024 9:11 pm

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma Marks 200th Appearance For MI; Becomes Third Player To Play 200 Games For A Team

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Mumbai Indians veteran opener Rohit Sharma is all set to mark his 200th match for the franchise via the Wednesdays clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Rohit now becomes just the third player after MS Dhoni (CSK) and Virat Kohli (RCB) to play 200 games for a single IPL team. He was also given a 200 special jersey by MI mentor, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, ahead of Wednesdays match. Overall, this is Rohits 245th IPL match, including taking in the appearances he made for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, which is the second-most to Dhoni's 252 matches. Rohit has played in the IPL for Mumbai Indians in 14 different editions of the tournament, making him the only player to achieve this feat for the franchise. Since he became a part of the franchise in 2011, Rohit has become the all-time leading run getter for them in the IPL, scoring over 5000 runs. Nobody else has more than 3500 runs for MI in IPL. Rohit has won 16 Player of the Match awards for Mumbai Indians, which again are the most by any MI player. Rohit, who captained MI to five IPL title wins, is only the second Indian after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to score a IPL hundred for MI and also has the 2nd highest individual score for the franchise in the IPL, scoring 109 not v Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in 2012. Rohit has featured in 111 wins for Mumbai Indians, the most by any player for the franchise. He has also been the captain in 87 of those wins, again a record for the franchise. He has made 35 scores of 50+ for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, easily the most by any player for the franchise.

CNMSports 27 Mar 2024 7:44 pm

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians win toss, decide to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians win toss, decide to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both Hyderabad and Mumbai are coming into this match after losing their previous encounters. SRH conceded a four-run loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). On the other hand, Mumbai suffered a 6-run defeat against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their first match of the tournament. Speaking at the toss, Hardik confirmed that Luke Wood would miss the match against Hyderabad. We are going to bowl first. Looks like a good track, we were solid in the last game. Didn't plan properly, that cost us the game. 13 games to go, we need to keep doing the right things. We are positive and looking forward to the challenge. Just trying to spend time with all the players. Getting to know them better. One change, Luke misses out, Pandya said. On the other hand, Cummins said that Jaydev Unadkat will replace T Natarajan. He added that Travis Head will start for Hyderabad for Marco Jansen. Looks like a good wicket. Not too upset. It's a tough tournament, the crowd and conditions will help. A couple of changes. Head comes in for Jansen. Natarajan has a niggle, Unadkat comes in. We got a great squad, the players playing tonight got to give their everything, Cummins said. Mumbai Indians playing XI: Ishan Kishan (Wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka. Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI: Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat. (ANI)

devdiscourse 27 Mar 2024 7:28 pm

IPL 2024: MI Win Toss And Elect To Bowl First Against SRH In Race To Get Off The Mark In Points Table

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match eight of IPL 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams faced losses in their tournament opening games MI lost to Gujarat Titans by six runs, while SRH faced a four-defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. The two teams now square off against each other in Hyderabads first game of IPL 2024 in a bid to get off the mark in the points table. Wednesdays match is also Rohit Sharmas 200th game for MI, making him the third player to make 200 IPL appearances for a single franchise after Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. After winning the toss, MI skipper Hardik Pandya said teenaged South Africa fast-bowler Kwena Maphaka makes his IPL debut in place of fellow pacer Luke Wood, who is out due to a niggle. Maphaka was the Player of the Tournament in this years Mens U19 World Cup held in South Africa, picking 21 wickets from six games at an average of 9.71 and economy rate of 3.81. Looks like a good track, we were solid in the last game. Didn't plan properly, that cost us the game. 13 games to go, we need to keep doing the right things. We are positive and looking forward to the challenge. Just trying to spend time with all the players. Getting to know them better, said Hardik. Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins said left-handed opener Travis Head comes in for fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen, while Jaydev Unadkat comes in for fellow left-arm pacer T Natarajan, who misses out due to a niggle. Looks like a good wicket. Not too upset. It's a tough tournament, the crowd and conditions will help. We got a great squad, the 11 or 12 players playing tonight got to give their everything, he said. Playing XIs Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah and Kwena Maphaka Substitutes: Dewald Brevis, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Vishnu Vinod and Nehal Wadhera Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande and Jaydev Unadkat Substitutes: Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Umran Malik, Glenn Phillips and Upendra Yadav

CNMSports 27 Mar 2024 7:22 pm

IndiGo aircraft brushes wings of Air India Express plane at Kolkata airport

Kolkata: An IndiGo aircraft grazed the wings of an Air India Express plane at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday, leaving wings of both aircraft damaged, officials said. The IndiGo flight was headed to Darbhanga, while the Air India Express plane was scheduled to leave for Chennai. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2024 7:20 pm

Big Mishap Averted: IndiGo Plane Hits Air India Express Plane At Kolkata Airport Runway; Probe Ordered

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken action against IndiGo Airlines pilots following an incident at Kolkata Airport.

Zee News 27 Mar 2024 6:53 pm

Bizarre Accident At Kolkata Airport Damages Wingtips Of 2 Aircraft

A Darbhanga-bound IndiGo aircraft, taxiing at the Kolkata Airport, hit a stationary Air India Express flight waiting for clearance to enter the runway.

Bloomberg Quint 27 Mar 2024 6:41 pm

Bizarre accident at Kolkata airport damages wingtips of two planes

KOLKATA: In a bizarre accident at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday, an IndiGo aircraft grazed the wings of an Air India Express plane, leading to both aircraft sustaining damage on their wings, officials said. Launching a probe, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) de-rostered the IndiGo pilots involved in the accident, they said. The accident occurred on the taxiway near the runway of the airport around 11 am, sources at the airport said. The Air India Express aircraft was scheduled to fly to Chennai from Kolkata, while the IndiGo aircraft was supposed to travel to Darbhanga. Passengers were reportedly on board both aircraft at the time of the accident. No harm to passengers or crew members was, however, reported. The Airports Authority of India said in a statement that the wingtip vortices of both planes were badly damaged.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 6:07 pm

13 years with my Honda City i-VTEC: Why I think its a gem of a car

BHPian brohanv recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Why I think the GM3 Honda City is an absolute gem Circa 2020, Chennai At the outset, I feel it is imperative to address my biggest apprehension in penning down this review, reminisce, love letter or whatever this turns out to be; primarily that, this is an obsolete effort at writing a review of an arguably obsolete automobile. I mean, what does one say about one of the best-selling cars in India, one that shaped middle-class aspiration like few others; the Kia Seltos of the early 2010s, albeit more fun to drive and soulful, that hasn't already been said? Secondly, even if someone does err in having their attention grabbed by a random twenty-something-year-old in a quest to live out an auto journalist fantasy to cope with Monday morning blues, is there anything new to be said? We've all heard the same tale told and retold to the point of monotony and eventually to the point of it assuming the role of a nostalgia-inducing lyrical of the years gone by, the natural aspirated free-revving engine, in the case of the Type-2 Vtec Honda City, the g16B in the OG baleno, and the k24 in the Honda Accord, among others, being the heroes of these tales. Obviously, with time, forced induction in engines was a wind that was inevitably going to sweep the auto industry, either by appealing to the head with better fuel economy and tax benefits due to smaller capacity motors and better pollution law compliance or by brute force. I mean, if you had 3.5 lakhs to spare, with a couple of lakhs for upkeep, would you pick up a 1.8 turbo-petrol in the Laura or a 1.8 naturally aspirated in the Civic? The larger majority is likely to pick the former. Face it, the double whammy of better fuel economy and better power figures does more than just offset the inability to high-rev the nuts off your engine. The auto industry reacted promptly and in spades, ushering in the age of small turbocharged engines and changing the face of the Indian car scene in less than a decade. Gone are the Palios, the Fiesta 1.6s, and the ladder-on-frame people movers that were more like trucks than cars (they seem to be making a comeback now, though). As much as we speak in our ineffable enthusiast lingo about hard-to-grasp abstractions like soul, character, etc., a feature-loaded vehicle the likes of the Seltos or Kushaq, delivering better fuel economy, more adi gaadi feel amongst other things is what most of us would put our money on. And is that such a bad thing? I mean, a 1.4 TGDI Seltos would leave my City biting its dust on the expressway like nobody's business. After a recent wash and wax job The truth is, we were responsible for this. We, car buyers as a larger collective preferred turbo-diesels that offered better low and mid-range performance sans much top-end performance, as in our national engine, the 1.3 multijet from Fiat. And my submission is that this point of distinction is not necessarily a bad thing. The more fierce the competition, the harder marques will try to set themselves apart, and if Mahindra can go from being a crude people-mover maker for rural India to a sophisticated lifestyle-vehicle maker, then the future is not all bleak. Even Force made a valiant effort at pulling a Mahindra with their Gurkha. IMO, the best profile of the car The truth also is, while dreams and aspirations we must have (I mean, we're car guys, how else do you obsess over something like a Lancia Delta Integrale given that most of us will never even have the privilege to behold one), the more pragmatic of our priorities in life take over, and this is why I feel that while niche vehicles will continue to exist right alongside cars that serve the primary purpose of carrying our keisters from A to B; cars that could both carry your family and make you smile ear to ear when you finally had the opportunity, to rev-match, downshift, and floor the throttle, however, are a concept relegated to the yesteryears. And I know Lamborghini makes the Urus, Mercedes, the E-class AMG, etc. but they're not entirely what the large majority of us would deem accessible, and my point here also revolves around fun that is accessible. The common factor amongst all the cars that were considered cars for the enthusiasts in our automotive scene's nascent years, was the combination of simplicity and fun. I'm not saying that older cars made power accessible to everyone but all the discernible sensations of driving could be experienced. Steerings were hydraulically assisted, kerb weights were low and engines revved freely. Simplicity was of the essence to make these cars marketable to the world at large. So for the enthusiast on a budget, fun behind the wheel was accessible. Only a handful of us end up having the opportunity to experience the vehicles we grew up dreaming about, and even smaller minorities have the pleasure of calling them our own. The truth is that many of us will never end up owning the cars that adorned our bedroom walls as we grew up. Let me ask you this; what brought you closer to the realization of your auto-related aspirations? Was it owning that poster of a Hyuara, a Diablo or an F430 that kept the dreams of someday owning one alive? Or was it a brand new Opel Astra, a Tata Sierra, or a Safari (depending on when you were born), parked in your dubiously affluent uncle's driveway that you would rather pick? Also, is it the pursuit of the latest, fastest and baddest that characterizes your love for wheels or is it something else? Penned this review about a year before I went for a trip to Italy, and as luck would have it, lo & behold I feel, despite everything that has been said and done, despite the raving reviews and thumping sales, this is, in my humble opinion, an underrated car. These are cars that you just can't ignore when you step out, they are everywhere. And one of the fallacies of the mind is that it unwittingly confuses commonplace and every day with boring. My point is, that I have never, in all the time that I have spent driving this car, had an instance where redlining it didn't bring unmatched gratification. When you use the same car for airport runs, hauling groceries, etc, how do you not associate it with the mundanity of everyday chores? This is a car that belongs to a dwindling breed that recalibrates your beliefs around it when that weekend drive does arrive. And not in the adi gaadi way either. If the GC is too low for trips to the Himalayas, and the brakes are too poor beyond 120km/h for most people's ideas of high-speed driving, amongst other things. Why is it then that I continue to have great fun in it? The answer is what follows the rapid climb in revs beyond 4000 rpm that makes you feel like you're behind the wheel of something special. It lacks in several areas and a 13-year-old car simply cannot offer the convenience of a newer car, but the thing with this car is that it has an uncanny ability to continually grow on you. It has gone from looking like the best thing to have ever graced a Rural UP road to now a simple people mover and yet it still feels remarkable to me. One charming jap juxtaposed with another Somewhere in rural Bihar while traversing from Kolkata to Delhi There are some erudite reviews of this car on this very forum by fellow-bhp-ian(s) that you should look at instead if a sense of objectivity is what you're after since an attempt at trying to reproduce the same information with a similar degree of objectivity will be futile, especially since this car represents my starting point with cars. It will always be the baseline of my expectations due to my years of memories with the car. Redlining it, sneaking it out of the house to take friends out on drives, can't be put into words with any real efficacy anyway Yet, as one does with most irreconcilable desires, I will attempt regardless and share my perspective. What I like:The intoxicating pull of the engine post-3500rpm, unbridled by turbo lag, is just a raw and mechanical feeling of power.118bhp in a car that weighs about 1200 kilos yields a decent power-to-weight ratio.Direct, predictable, and consistent steering. It is on the heavier side relative to newer electric power steering units. But what it lacks in feedback, it makes up for in responsiveness and directness. It also weighs up well on the highway.The responsive chassis is full of feedback and has more potential than the car's powertrain and soft suspension can exploit.As far as the low driving position is concerned, the advantage of the low-slung seats is the ability to feel which way the bottom of the car is pulling.The gearshift is super smooth, and the clutch travel is concise. It makes for a refreshingly rewarding experience of shifting as the revs climb in a world moving towards IMTs and ATs.The pedal feel is progressive and the braking power is adequate, although the braking could be better in certain regards, more on this later.The front end is very responsive since the low center of gravity is at play. The steering is tuned a bit lazily around the dead-center position, but beyond that, the car moves at your behest promptly.Stability up to about 150 kph is satisfactory once the undersized factory rubber is binned. Braking, on the other hand, would not keep up.The exhaust note when you climb through the revs, simply put, is unparalleled by any small turbo petrol sold for similar prices today.The rev-happy engine is capable of hitting a ton in second gear. It's a great feeling when you're relishing the symphony at 7000 rpm.Durability, niggles with the interior have come up after 13 years of usage, but apart from the ubiquitous steering rack knocking issue common to all examples of this car, it has been an exceptionally reliable car and has never left us stranded in close to all of its years. For instance, the first clutch lasted 13 years!Back in 2010, no car proclaimed you had arrived in life like a Honda City amongst middle-class Indians.It's a gorgeous thing to look at, I think the pre-facelift looked distinctly Japanese inside and out, with the orange glow of the interior trim and the clean lines. With some fat rims and tyres and lowered suspension, it would sit squat and pretty.I have driven >1000 km while on a road trip from Kolkata to Delhi in a single day, and then an 11-year-old car that has seen a fair amount of abuse did not skip a beat for more than 15 hours of driving whilst also not inordinately tiring its occupants out at all and did it all over again the next day!Reliability. My former FNG garage owner, who drives a Type-2 Honda City donning a Senna T-shirt, famously says that you'd have to be a moron of some proportion to ruin a Honda engine.The Cavernous 506-litre boot deserves a mention.What I can live with:The car nose-dives under braking. A spoilsport when you're enjoying the redline and trying to shed off speed. The brakes do their job. 9 times out of 10, it will hold its line under heavy braking, but still, the rear drum setup is inadequate for fast driving. Sedate drivers would not complain, though. The shift in CG also means that the rear end comes somewhat unglued, not a confidence-inspiring feeling.The factory tyres were 175-section tyres. Contributing to good fuel economy, and putting down a 130 NM of torque in a tall-geared vehicle was never a problem. But, they weren't suitable for highway cruising. In short, for city use, the bean counter benefits outweigh the purist downsides.A list of hallmark Honda City problems and inconveniences includes windows that roll up at a glacial pace after a few years of use; the Takata airbags that could shoot shrapnel at your face before the recall; weak headlamps, steering rack issues, meek sounding horns, etc.The air conditioner is inadequate for hot summer afternoons in our climate. It's not that the AC's not powerful enough, it is. With just regular servicing, in its 13th year, the AC is still adequate on most days. But with the plentiful glass area, and the lack of UV-cut film, the AC can't keep up during a hot summer day.With the lack of features, even by 2009 standards, the cabin is fairly basic. I can summarise the list of features to ABS, AC, 4 speakers, engine immobilizer, electronically adjustable orvms, and 2 airbags.The small fuel tank is somewhere around 35 liters, the fuel economy on the open road is 15 km/l at best, and the range proves to be inadequate. In the city, it is about 10-12 km/l. However, it plummets when driven with a heavy foot to under 10 km/l.The ingress and egress are not elderly-friendly.The difference between gear ratios in the 4th and 5th gears is very little relative to other cars, and it should have either gotten a taller 5th gear or an added 6th gear.What I don't like:The rear suspension proves to be the fly in the ointment as it bottoms out at minor undulations under a load of even two desi-proportioned people if taken at anything above 65 km/h. It also needed replacement at 75,000km, which is less than some of our other cars through the years.For the above-mentioned reason, the ground clearance will make your butt clench at even smaller speed breakers because where the underbelly doesn't scrape, the unscientific mudguards invariably will. You will have to take speed breakers at an angle when under full load and yet still have to deal with the consequent exchange of facial expressions upon scraping the underbelly.In typical mass-produced Japanese economy car fashion, the doors are light. But shut lines and the durability of the car's interior and exterior panels are testaments to the quality. If you're used to something German, this car will never inspire your confidence as far as a perceived sense of safety is concerned. Having said that, Honda offerings at the time, i.e. the Accord, Civic, and CRV, felt much better built and had fewer apparent cost-cutting measures than Hondas of today.After the discontinuation, the 6-month period was reduced to 3 months by Arya Honda in Mumbai, I was another victim of this. It seemed like a money-making scheme. Annual service costs were in the range of 20,000-30,000 until we stopped this practice. Found good FNG(s) wherever we went since and the Engine Oil is changed every 6000-8000 km due to low running. It's been reasonably economical to maintain since.I can't even remember how many times the horn and the headlight bulbs have been replaced since the time we brought her home. Uncle Dear with his discerning eye for detail making sure the Cowl is bolted in properly post-cleaning The part that's not incessant, unsolicited opinions? The engine is the star of the show, it doesn't shove you in your seat since there is never a sharp spike in power delivery across the rev range. But the linear rise in revs as the exhaust starts to sound throatier will delight the driver in you. The rev-limiter cuts off the fuel supply sharply and doesn't allow throttle input until it drops down to lower rpms when you push too far. The steering is well calibrated, heavier than EPS(s) in new cars but not cumbersome still. It doesn't have the feedback you may expect from an otherwise rewarding experience, but it is predictable and the linearity of how much the wheel turns based on degrees of steering input is reassuring. It does have a proclivity to understeer if thrown into a bend with aggression, but it duly communicates its inability to carry your expected pace in advance. So there are no dirty surprises when driving spiritedly. It's also very easy to drive, the dimensions are short by today's standards and it never feels unwieldy. Controls are light and ergonomically the vehicle is s-o-r-t-e-d, so everything falls at hand intuitively. The NVH is far from exceptional, tyre noise is fairly audible in the cabin and the windows feel thinner than the Corolla Altis letting in ambient sounds. (perhaps, an unfair comparison, but my next best standard, regardless) Parked next to her stable mate, two similar jap sedans that drive nothing like each other. Another area where the car leaves an impression is its looks, it carries a mix of curves and some aggressive straight lines that are uninterrupted from one end of the car to the other. This is an example of a design that is diametrically opposed to a Gen 2 Hyundai Creta, for instance (A vehicle that also commands a sweet niche in the market, perhaps also comparable in sales price after adjustment for inflation), in terms of the sheer number of design elements. I believe this car belongs to that era where automotive companies were nailing the judgment between restraint and excess in car design. But this is very subjective and a matter of personal preference. Circa 2018, Mumbai After a post-monsoon detailing session. She recently went for a mid-life makeover at an FNG that turned out not so friendly, but then again, such is life. On the mechanical front, the gearbox fluid has been replaced, a new clutch with clutch release bearing has been put in, the lower suspension arms are new, and the brake system has been bled and new oil has been put in. The rear suspension has been replaced and the front suspension was replaced only 20,000 km. ago. About half the car's panels had scratches on them and have been painted over, the clear coat has been fixed across the vehicle and new leather upholstery has been installed. However, just as a word of caution, I would steer clear of Classic Auto in Noida, sure they may be good at their mainstay (I wouldn't know), putting brand new upgrade components on off-roaders which is a simple task comprising of taking off a few nuts and bolts and putting in a replacement, but for all the messy tasks where the elbow grease to monies ratio doesn't sit kindly with them, expect cut corners and sales tactic that behoove a Karol Bagh salesman more than it does a large, professional-seeming concern. It has also been a pain to find a garage for my car in Delhi-NCR after having been used to the professional standard of work at Alok Automobiles in Kolkata, most that I've been to, thus far, feel like they're built with a get rich quick mindset. Suman da with no qualms about getting his hands dirty washing the car post service. The 1.5 liter SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC heart of the matter. Note the steering trim piece that broke in the process of tucking in the leather, of course, the garage of course could do no wrong, however. The handbrake too has been shrouded in leather as the plastic had come clean off at the end. Conclusion My experience with the car hasn't just been pleasant just because of its ability to feel fast. It has been a car that has stuck through stints across the country all while accommodating a family through all its errands, highway runs, school and office commutes. This may not be an impressive number to the cross-country drivers here, but the car has been stationed in Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi, and Kolkata through the years and not all of them offer similar road conditions. The fact that it wasn't trips but rather operating in and out of different roads, weather, humidity, and traffic conditions with inviolable reliability is what impresses me. It is also the second car I ever drove after learning in a Mahindra Bolero. It has taken me to half marathons, training, and internships at different offices. It became a part of my day, a reliable friend that would never falter. When there was uncertainty in other areas of life, this one could always be counted on And that's not something that shorter ownership periods can ever offer. Considering everything though the car has been a pleasure to own and maintain. For folks contemplating retaining their older cars, I implore you to pay heed to that thought. The way the relevant policy seems to be shaping up, we might end up with an entire generation of cars wiped out like the Contessa, Corsas, Daewoos, and Mondeo already have. Some people must retain the cars of their years. Car culture seems to value certain niches more than others; Exotics, German Yountimers, and Beetles will find their homes, but the Safari Dicor Petrol and the Chevrolet Forester may just perish, for instance. Of course, whether every car is worth saving is a whole different conversation. (I'd say, yes!) Between the environmental impact of large-scale factory production of new automobiles and the fact that a 2.2 BS6 diesel engine will always emit more Nitrogen Dioxide than a 1.5 BS4 petrol engine, it also objectively makes sense considering the environmental footprint involved. Don't even get me started on EV(s) with lithium-ion batteries that do less for the environment than I would care to elaborate upon. In a world that follows trends and enjoys consumerism, my humble submission is that some people should take it upon themselves to hold on to the cars of their years. As you may have guessed, I have no intention of ever letting go of this car, from here to infinity. Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 27 Mar 2024 6:05 pm

Student recruitment solution provider Crizac files DRHP for Rs 1000 cr IPO

Kolkata-based student recruitment solutions provider Crizac has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator to raise funds through an IPO.

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2024 5:48 pm

India's March gold imports set to drop 90%

India's gold imports are set to plunge by more than 90% in March from the previous month to hit their lowest level since the COVID pandemic as banks cut imports after record-high prices hit demand, a government official and two bank dealers told Reuters. Lower imports by India, the world's second biggest consumer of the precious metal, could limit a rally in global prices that hit a record high earlier this month on expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. The drop in imports could also help India narrow its trade deficit and support the rupee. India's gold imports are likely to fall to 10 to 11 metric tons in March from 110 metric tons in February, said a government official, who declined to be named as he was not authorised to talk to the media. Gold imports in March 2024 are expected to be the lowest since the COVID pandemic, when air traffic restrictions limited imports and lockdowns led to the closure of jewellery shops. A negligible quantity of gold is being cleared from customs this month after paying duty. There has been a sharp drop in gold imports compared to last month, the government official said. Two Mumbai-based bullion dealers from two leading gold-importing banks said they imported very little gold in March due to weak demand. Jewellers weren't buying even with a discount exceeding $35 per ounce. No reason to import the metal at a record high price and wait for demand, one of the bullion dealers said. In India, domestic prices rose to a record 66,943 rupees per 10 grams earlier this month. This prompted dealers to offer discounts of about $38 an ounce over official domestic prices, including 15% import tax and 3% sales levies, the highest since March 2023. Gold demand usually stays strong in March as jewellers stock up for the Indian wedding season which is already in full swing and where gold is an intrinsic part. Also, customers are exchanging old jewellery for new because of the high prices, so jewellers have stopped buying gold from banks, the dealer said. Refiners have almost stopped imports of gold dore, a semi-pure alloy, because of their inability to offer steep discounts, said Harshad Ajmera, the proprietor of JJ Gold House, a wholesaler in the eastern city of Kolkata. India's duty on gold dore imports is 0.65% lower than the import tax on refined gold, but the market discount was more than 1%, making refining unviable, Ajmera said.

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2024 5:34 pm

Scare at Kolkata airport as collision between IndiGo, Air India Express aircraft narrowly averted

An IndiGo aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with an Air India Express aircraft at the runway of Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport airport on Wednesday, sending shivers down the spines of 169 passengers aboard the latter plane.

IBTimes 27 Mar 2024 5:30 pm

Typhoid Vaccine: India's new weapon in the fight against typhoid! Indigenous vaccine will attack many bacteria including Salmonella

Indian researchers have developed a new vaccine to protect children from typhoid. This vaccine is capable of attacking many forms of Salmonella bacteria, which causes typhoid. This vaccine will provide protection against both Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi diseases. According to the news published in a newspaper, the new vaccine for typhoid has been developed by the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases based in Kolkata. To properly assess its quality, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced to work with private companies. What is typhoid? Let us tell you that typhoid is a serious disease which can cause fever, diarrhea and vomiting. It is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella Typhi, which is found in contaminated food and water. This disease is most prevalent in developing countries, where an estimated more than 2 lakh deaths occur every year. At present, only two vaccines are available to prevent typhoid in India. But they have some limitations. They are effective only against specific types of bacteria and have to be taken several times for long-term protection. Indigenous vaccine will be most effective This vaccine is expected to be more effective than existing vaccines. Currently two different typhoid vaccines are available in India. These vaccines do not provide long-term protection to children. The new vaccine is capable of producing long-lasting antibodies. It is also successful in preventing recurrence of typhoid. Will provide protection for a long time ICMR says that the current vaccine does not provide long-term protection to children. Generally, even after vaccination, typhoid can recur in children aged 5-15 years. Therefore, researchers have developed a long lasting antibody formula, which is capable of preventing typhoid from occurring again. Vaccination is important to prevent typhoid Researchers say that vaccination is very important to prevent typhoid. In the year 2019, more than 90 lakh typhoid cases were reported worldwide, while more than 1 lakh children died. Most of these cases and deaths occurred in South-East Asia and Africa, which also includes India. The new indigenous vaccine can play an important role in saving the lives of millions of children and reducing the global health burden of typhoid. (PC: Google)

Kalam Times 27 Mar 2024 5:28 pm

Wing-to-wing collision between 2 planes at Kolkata airport

Wingtowing collision between planes at Kolkata airport

India Today 27 Mar 2024 5:24 pm

IndiGo, Air India Express Planes Graze In Kolkata, Close Shave For Fliers

Two aircraft came dangerously close to each other on the runway in Kolkata this morning, in a narrow escape for hundreds of passengers.

NDTV 27 Mar 2024 5:08 pm

How ACKOs marketing injects humour in a fear-driven category

The insurance industry in India has witnessed fairly formulaic marketing strategies from companies over the past few decades. Up until a few years ago, it was a given that one would see a conventional Indian family with their headstereotypically the fatherbeing concerned with the future of their children and, by extension, the whole family. Fear-based messaging was quite evident and, to an extent, was the norm. For years it seemed like that was the only way of selling insurance. With the spread of the internet and changing consumer behaviors, insurance companies have embraced a more diversified and innovative approach. With the digital medium gaining momentum, several direct-to-consumer brands have emerged whose marketing strategies have gone past the traditional messaging. Among the digital natives, ACKO is one insurer that has been actively experimenting with its marketing communication. It has injected humor into a category traditionally viewed as serious and somber. Talking about ACKOs marketing strategy, EVP - Marketing Ashish Mishra opens up about the thought behind the brands communication, social media strategy, marketing plans for the future, and more. Awareness and affinity Mishra mentions that as a digital-first insurance company, marketing plays a crucial part for ACKO to connect with customers. He says that it helps the company build affinity and trustas the current focus of its marketing endeavours is upon building awareness. He further mentions that at this point, the company is placing its resources on gaining customer trust and breaking traditional insurance buying habits. Building brand awareness and creating brand love will always be our ongoing priority, he adds. Cutting through with humor ACKOs use of humor in its campaigns has been a noteworthy feature that has helped it stand out in the digital insurance space. Advertising by nature is intrusive and hence every advertisement should at least entertain while trying to sell. Insurance as a category, has generally been sold on the basis of fear. We, however, are trying to change that perception. We want insurance to be relatable and easy to understand for customers. Hence, our conscious choice of humor. A common thread in ACKOs campaigns has been using well-known faces and putting them in uncanny scenarios, generating humor through quirky narratives. The intention behind this seems to be to acquaint the audience with the concept of digital insurance through familiar faces. The Munna-Circuit campaign for ACKOs health insurance exemplifies this perfectly. The characters of Munna and Circuit seemed to fit in quite naturally, says Mishra. They question everything and look at society from outside, which aligns with our aim to educate consumers about digital insurance. ACKOs efforts to incorporate humour are visible consistently in its campaigns. Whether it's the Saif-Sara Ali Khan campaign, or the one featuring The Great Khali and the one with Ravichandran Ashwin, these campaigns carry a lighter tone in their narratives. Apart from embracing humour, ACKO has also found high-visibility media platforms such as IPL and Shark Tank to further build awareness. Speaking about how the ROI has been on the ongoing campaigns and marketing efforts, Mishra says, We started with Auto and this year we launched health, travel and life insurance. The Saif and Sara campaign landed very well, and we saw strong growth on the back of it. On the health insurance front, the Munna-Circuit campaign helped establish us as a prominent health insurance provider in the country. Our media investments across Shark Tank, IPL, KBC and other properties have made sure that we are a well-known brand. Investing equally in digital and traditional ACKO maintains a balance between traditional and digital when it comes to investing in mediums. It produces a large number of TVCs, however, these are created in such a way that besides television these can run on digital platformsthe tonality and narratives of the ads go with both mediums. Talking about ACKOs plan for 2024, Mishra shares, Our media strategy will continue to be how it has been. It is equally split between traditional and digital. We are heavy investors in outdoor, OTT platforms, and television. The primary objective behind this is that our target audience is in the cost-cutting segment. TV still continues to play a large role in raising awareness. The insurance provider prioritises TV not only through TVCs but also by sponsoring shows. ACKO sponsors a segment on Masterchef India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ACKO (@ackoindia) Along with that, Founder and CEO of ACKO India Varun Dua is a judge on Shark Tank India, which further reinforces the brand's name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ACKO (@ackoindia) While humour serves as the cornerstone of ACKO's marketing efforts, the brand also prioritises consumer education. Mishra elaborates, The main message we want to land is Insurance is not complicated. It has been sold as if its a math equation. But once you try ACKO, hopefully, you will feel differently. Its the habit of buying insurance from someone you know or a conventional source that we are looking to change. Our focus, therefore, is on educating people about not paying commissions and buying digitally from us. Through informative content and engaging campaigns, ACKO aims to challenge traditional buying habits and promote the adoption of digital insurance solutions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ACKO (@ackoindia) Social media escapades With the kind of messaging ACKO uses in its marketing efforts, social media plays a substantial role in bringing its goals to fruition. ACKOs social media presence reflects the youthfulness of a young adult trying to navigate the peculiar roads of the digital realm. ACKO India has a following of 31.6K on Instagram, 41.8K on X (formerly Twitter), and 38.3K on YouTube. To keep the engagement thriving, the brand puts out content regularly which involves content buckets from memes and creatives to reels and videos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ACKO (@ackoindia) To market its travel insurance, ACKO collaborates with travel influencers on social media who share clips from their travel vlogs incorporating the brands offerings and sharing travel advice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hrishitaa chopra (@hrishitaachopra) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandhya Majji (@pinkpebble) While ACKOs social media presence across platforms follows a similar tonality, there are a few palpable differencessuch as its Instagram being more visually rich and appealing to the tastes of younger audiences vis-a-vis X (Twitter). This #ValentinesDay , dont stop with just 'Jevlis Ka' Be the one who says Hey Ive renewed your car insurance ACKO (@ACKOIndia) February 13, 2024 ACKO signed actor R. Madhavan as brand ambassador, who did an interview with founder Varun Dua titled Whats the Catch? in which he questioned the latter about the fundamental insurance queries that a citizen has. Snippets from this were shared extensively on social media. With this campaign, the brand intended to raise awareness and speak to the young audience. 2024 and beyond With 2024 just a few days shy of its first quarter, ACKOs marketing aims to continue the hitherto approach. The brand is planning to launch some products in the travel insurance sector. Sharing the short and long-term goals, Mishra remarks, Short-term goal is to enable a large section of the market to buy ACKO products. Long-term goals involve building ACKO as a trusted tech-first brand and a destination for the new India where people not only go for protection needs but also for tertiary needs as well. To further raise its brand awareness level, ACKO has amped up its marketing efforts as IPL 2024 is underway. It has partnered with three IPL teams: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ACKO (@ackoindia)

Feed Burner 27 Mar 2024 5:02 pm

Rohit hits double ton!

Both teams started with narrow losses of four runs and six runs to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT), respectively, in their campaign openers

Mid Day 27 Mar 2024 4:54 pm

'Stars Frustrated, Militant Coach': Star All-Rounder Blasts KKR's Pandit

Under Chandrakant Pandit, Kolkata Knight Riders put up a fighting show despite some top stars missing from action in IPL 2023

NDTV 27 Mar 2024 4:17 pm

BJPs Dilip Ghosh apologises for comments on Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh Wednesday apologised for his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that triggered a political storm. The apology came hours after the BJP sought an explanation from Ghosh, who was heard mocking the family background of Banerjee in a purported video clip. Maintaining that his party and other []

orissapost 27 Mar 2024 4:13 pm

BJP's Dilip Ghosh apologises for comments on Bengal CM Mamata

KOLKATA: Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday apologised for his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that triggered a massive controversy. The apology came hours after the BJP sought an explanation from Ghosh, who was heard mocking the family background of Banerjee in a purported video clip. Maintaining that his party and other people have reservations about his choice of words, Ghosh said, If it is so, I am sorry for that. The TMC filed a complaint with the Election Commission against him over his comments, alleging that it violated the model code of conduct (MCC). Ghosh, the former state BJP president, said he has no personal enmity with the chief minister. This is not the first time that a controversy has erupted over my comments since I say it on the face of anyone who does any wrong, he said. Ghosh claimed that he had only protested Banerjee's political statements. He, however, hastened to add that though the issue of women's respect was raised over his comments, a TMC leader had used derogatory words against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and his father Sisir Adhikari. Does Suvendu not expect respect because he is a man? he asked, speaking to reporters in Durgapur. The Medinipur MP, who has been fielded from the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat this time by the BJP, on Tuesday mocked TMC's slogan of Bangla Nijer Meye ke chai (Bengal wants its own daughter). When Mamata goes to Goa, she says she is the daughter of Goa. In Tripura, she says she is the daughter of Tripura. First, let her clarify, he said, adding that the CM should first clarify the identity of her father. BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said his party does not support such remarks about women and that too against someone who is a chief minister, and that is why an explanation was sought from Ghosh.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 4:12 pm

DGCA orders investigation after IndiGo plane hits stationary AI Express plane at Kolkata Airport

DGCA orders investigation after IndiGo plane hits stationary AI Express plane at Kolkata Airport The Directorate General of Civil Aviation off-rostered pilots of IndiGo Airlines on Wednesday and ordered a detailed investigation after an Indigo plane hit a stationary Air India Express aircraft while taxiing at Kolkata Airport. A senior DGCA official informed that after the incident both the pilots of the IndiGo A320 VT-ISS plane hit stationary Air India Express 737 VT-TGG during a taxi in Kolkata. We have ordered a detailed investigation into the matter and both the pilots of IndiGo airlines have been off-rostered. The ground staff will also be questioned during the investigation. Both the flights have been grounded for detailed inspection, the official said. The wingtip of a taxiing aircraft of another airline grazed one of our aircraft, which was stationary and awaiting clearance to enter the runway at Kolkata for a scheduled operation to Chennai. The aircraft has since returned to the bay and further investigation is underway, for which we are coordinating with the regulator and airport authorities. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to guests due to external circumstances, an Air India Express spokesperson said. (ANI)

devdiscourse 27 Mar 2024 4:11 pm

IndiGo plane hits stationary Air India Express in Kolkata, DGCA off-rosters pilots

Air India Express spokesperson apologized for the inconvenience caused to guests due to external circumstances

Livemint 27 Mar 2024 3:18 pm

IndiGo Aircraft Hits Stationary Air India Express Plane at Kolkata Airport

The Air India Express aircraft was stationary and awaiting clearance to enter the runway at Kolkata for a scheduled operation to Chennai

News18 27 Mar 2024 3:11 pm

BJPs Dilip Ghosh apologises for comments on Mamata

Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday apologised for his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that triggered a political storm. The apology came hours after the BJP sought an explanation from Ghosh, who was heard mocking the family background of Banerjee in a purported video clip. Maintaining that his party and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2024 3:10 pm

His passing leaves a profound void: Rahul Gandhi condoles Ramakrishna Mission chief's death

His passing leaves a profound void: Rahul Gandhi condoles Ramakrishna Mission chief's death Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his condolences on the death of Ramakrishna Mission President Swami Smaranananda, who passed away due to old age ailments at the age of 95. Rahul Gandhi, in a post on Facebook, said that the life and legacy of Swami Smaranananda shine brightly through his unwavering dedication to serving humanity. While his passing leaves a profound void, his teachings will live on as a light to guide generations to come. My heartfelt condolences to all his devotees and followers, both in India and around the globe, he added. Swami Smaranananda was admitted to Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan on January 29 with an existing urinary tract infection. He later developed respiratory failure for which he was put on a ventilator on March 3. Earlier, paying rich tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Swami Smaranananda left an indelible mark on countless hearts and minds, and his compassion and wisdom will continue to inspire generations. Srimat Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj, the revered President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, dedicated his life to spirituality and service. He left an indelible mark on countless hearts and minds. His compassion and wisdom will continue to inspire generations. I had a very close relationship with him over the years. PM Modi posted on X. I recall my visit to Belur Math in 2020 when I had interacted with him. A few weeks ago in Kolkata, I had also visited the hospital and enquired about his health. My thoughts are with the countless devotees of the Belur Math. Om Shanti. PM Modi added. (ANI)

devdiscourse 27 Mar 2024 3:01 pm

Fire in slum along railway tracks in Kolkata's Dhakuria

Kolkata, Mar 27 (PTI) A fire broke out in a slum in south Kolkata's Dhakuria area on Wednesday, gutting a few shanties, officials said. The blaze, which broke out in the slum located along the railway tracks, affected suburban train services on the Sealdah-Baruipur line in the Eastern Railway's Sealdah South section, they said. Seven fire tenders brought the blaze under control, they said. There was no report of any injury to anyone, a police officer said, adding that a couple of shanties were gutted. One of the affected persons, however, claimed that at least 10 shanties were gutted in the fire. PTI AMR SOM Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 2:41 pm

Housing sales hit fresh decadal high, grew 14% in the first quarter to 1.30 lakh units

Quarterly housing sales during the January-March 2024 period (Q1 2024) have been at an all-time decadal high, with approx. 1,30,170 units sold across the top 7 cities, according to property consultant ANAROCK. This is a 14% yearly rise against approx. 1,13,775 units sold back in Q1 2023. The top 7 cities are - National Capital Region, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata. MMR and Pune accounted for over 51% of the total sales in the top 7 cities, with MMR recording a 24% yearly jump and Pune witnessing an over 15% yearly rise. New launches across the top 7 cities continued above the one lakh mark but witnessed a mere 1% yearly rise from 1,09,570 units in Q1 2023 to over 1,10,865 units in Q1 2024. Anuj Puri, Chairman - ANAROCK Group, says Notably, MMR and Hyderabad saw the maximum new supply, accounting for 51% of the total new launches across the top 7 cities. Hyderabad saw a 57% yearly increase in new supply in Q1 2024, while MMR saw its new supply decline by 9% in the period. The quarter has recorded the highest ever sales in the last decade amid a significant rise in demand for high-ticket priced homes priced Rs 1.5 Cr and above. MMR saw the highest housing sales of approx. 42,920 units in Q1 2024, increasing by 24% over Q1 2023. Pune saw approx. 22,990 units sold in Q1 2024, increasing by 15% over Q1 2023 when approx. 19,920 units were sold. Hyderabad recorded the sale of approx. 19,660 units in Q1 2024, a 38% increase, while NCR saw a 9% decline in housing sales from approx. 17,160 units in Q1 2023 to approx. 15,650 units in Q1 2024. Kolkata also saw a decline of 9% in housing sales in the period from approx. 6,185 units in Q1 2023 to approx. 5,650 units in Q1 2024. Bengaluru saw housing sales increase by 14% in Q1 2024 against Q1 2023, with approx. 17,790 units sold in Q1 2024 and approx. 15,660 units sold back in same period last year Chennai saw approx. 5,510 units sold in Q1 2024 a decline of 6% over Q1 2023, at least partially attributable to factors like introduction of Tamil Nadu governments three-tier guideline values for apartment complexes in late 2023, and high stamp duty and registration charges. Despite new launches remaining above the 1 lakh mark in this quarter, available inventory in the top 7 cities dropped by 7% annually from approx. 6,26,750 units by Q1 2023-end to approx. 5,80,890 units by Q1 2024-end. Among the top cities, NCR saw the highest decline of 27% in its unsold stock in Q1 2024. NCR's unsold stock is currently lower than in other prominent cities like MMR, Pune, and Hyderabad. The key cities contributing to new launches in Q1 2024 were MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), Hyderabad, Pune, and Bengaluru, which together accounted for 83% of the quarter's supply addition. NCR saw new supply dip by over 42% against Q1 2023, with approx. 7,270 units launched in Q1 2024 against 12,450 units in Q1 2023. Notably, 55% of the new supply was added in the ultra-luxury segment (homes priced above 2.5 Cr.) Average residential property prices across the top 7 cities have seen significant jump in the last one year ranging between 10-32% in Q1 2024 when compared to Q1 2023, mainly due to increase in the prices of construction raw materials and overall rise in demand. Hyderabad and Bengaluru recorded the highest annual price jump of over 32% and 25%, respectively.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 1:09 pm

Adityanath condoles death of Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda

Lucknow, Mar 27 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday expressed his condolences on the death of Ramakrishna Mission president Swami Smaranananda. Swami Smaranananda died on Tuesday night due to age-related ailments. He was 95. The passing of the esteemed president of Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Smaranand Maharaj, deeply saddens us and marks an 'irreparable loss' to the spiritual world, Adityanath said on X. The chief minister offered his tribute and extended his deepest condolences to Swami Smarananandas followers and family of the departed. May the departed saint find eternal peace at the divine abode, and may the Ramakrishna family find the strength to endure this significant loss, he wrote on X. Swami Smaranananda, who was the 16th president of Ramakrishna Mission founded by Swami Vivekananda, was admitted to Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan in Kolkata on January 29 th due to an infection, which subsequently led to respiratory complications. His condition worsened, requiring ventilator support from March 3 onwards, and he passed away last night. PTI ABN NB Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 1:01 pm

Bengal BJPs Lok Sabha ambitions hinge on Left-Cong performance, CAA dynamics

Kolkata: The West Bengal BJP, which political analysts claim is grappling with internal discord, organisational shortcomings and resurgence of the Left-Congress alliance, takes on the daunting task of securing 35 Lok Sabha seats in the national elections, hinging on CAA implementation as its key to achieve its target. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2024 12:57 pm

BJP's Dilip Ghosh apologises for comments on Mamata

Kolkata, Mar 27 (PTI) Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday apologised for his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that triggered a massive controversy. The apology came hours after the BJP sought an explanation from Ghosh, who was heard mocking the family background of Banerjee in a purported video clip. Maintaining that his party and other people have reservations about his choice of words, Ghosh said, If it is so, I am sorry for that. The TMC filed a complaint with the Election Commission against him over his comments, alleging that it violated the model code of conduct (MCC). Ghosh, the former state BJP president, said he has no personal enmity with the chief minister. This is not the first time that a controversy has erupted over my comments since I say it on the face of anyone who does any wrong, he said. Ghosh claimed that he had only protested Banerjee's political statements. He, however, hastened to add that though the issue of women's respect was raised over his comments, a TMC leader had used derogatory words against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and his father Sisir Adhikari. Does Suvendu not expect respect because he is a man? he asked, speaking to reporters in Durgapur. The Medinipur MP, who has been fielded from the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat this time by the BJP, on Tuesday mocked TMC's slogan of Bangla Nijer Meye ke chai (Bengal wants its own daughter). When she goes to Goa, she says she is the daughter of Goa. In Tripura, she says she is the daughter of Tripura. First, let her clarify..., he said. BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said his party does not support such remarks about women and that too against someone who is a chief minister, and that is why an explanation was sought from Ghosh. PTI AMR PNT SOM Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 12:48 pm

SRH vs MI: 8th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024

Two teams that are searching for their first win in the Indian Premier League 2024 will face each other in the 8th game of the season. It will be a clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Pat Cummins will look to get two points for SRH after suffering a close defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders. So far, all home teams have won the first seven matches, so SRH will feel confident about that. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya is also searching for his first win as MI captain. SRH vs MI: Match Details Match Date : March 27 (Wednesday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad SRH vs MI: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of match no. 8 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Networks in India. Meanwhile, fans can also watch the live game for free on the Jio Cinema mobile app or through the website. SRH vs MI: Head-to-Head The coming game on Wednesday will be the 22nd game between these two teams in the IPL. So far, Mumbai Indians have won 12 matches, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have won nine games. SRH vs MI: Pitch Report The surface at Uppal Stadium is a batting track that is nothing much for the bowlers. Spinners will have some help when the ball gets old. It has been a high-scoring venue, so if you win the toss, bat second will be the right choice. SRH vs MI: Predicted Teams SRH : Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan MI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir,Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Tim David, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood SRH vs MI: Dream11 Team Wicket-keepers : Heinrich Klaasen (Vice Captain), Ishan Kishan Batters : Rohit Sharma (Captain), Tilak Varma, Travis Head, Rahul Tripathi All-rounders : Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen Bowlers : T Natarajan, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction :Sunrisers Hyderabad might feel confident about playing at home. So far, all the home teams have won the games, so they have a bright chance. But Mumbai Indians have a better bowling lineup, which is why we predict a win for MI.

CNMSports 27 Mar 2024 12:45 pm

Pics: Sreejita De, Michael Blohm Pape Host Wedding Reception In Kolkata

Sreejita De and Michael Blohm Pape had a court wedding on June 30 last year followed by a white wedding in Germany on July 1

NDTV 27 Mar 2024 12:29 pm

Housing sales in Jan-Mar rise 14 pc in top 7 cities, avg prices up 10-32 pc: Anarock

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) Housing sales have risen 14 per cent, while average prices are up 10-32 per cent across seven major cities during the January-March period of this year, as demand continues to be strong, according to Anarock. The sales of residential properties increased in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, but declined in Delhi-NCR, Chennai and Kolkata. On Wednesday, real estate consultant Anarock released its data for the top seven primary (first sale) residential markets in the country. As per the data, housing sales rose 14 per cent to 1,30,170 units during January-March quarter this year across top seven cities, from 1,13,775 units in the year-ago period. The quarter has recorded the highest ever sales in the last decade amid a significant rise in demand for high-ticket homes priced Rs 1.5 crore and above, Anarock Chairman Anuj Puri said. Among cities, the housing sales in MMR rose 24 per cent to 42,920 units during January-March, from 34,690 units in the year-ago period. In Pune, housing sales went up 15 per cent to 22,990 units from 19,920 units. Hyderabad saw a 38 per cent increase in housing sales to 19,660 units from 14,280 units. Housing sales in Bengaluru rose 14 per cent to 17,790 units from 15,660 units. However, Delhi-NCR witnessed a 9 per cent decline in housing sales to 15,650 units from 17,160 units. Housing sales in Kolkata too are estimated to have fallen 9 per cent to 5,650 units from 6,185 units. In Chennai, the sales of residential properties have decreased 6 per cent to 5,510 units during January-March period this year, from 5,880 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. Average residential property prices across the top 7 cities have appreciated 10-32 per cent annually in the first quarter of 2024. Commenting on the report, Signature Global Chairman Pradeep Aggarwal said the sales have risen due to strong demand from both end users and investors. Mohit Jain, Managing Director of Gurugram-based Krisumi Corporation, said the housing demand, especially for premium and ultra- luxury homes is high. Jain said 2024 is shaping up to be an even stronger year. Abhishek Trehan, Executive Director of Trehan Iris, attributed the rise in sales to economic growth and improved infrastructure. PTI MJH SGC DRR DRR Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 12:29 pm

Conned into fighting on Ukraine frontline, former Army man says in distress message

Former Indian Army man Urgen Tamang seeks rescue from being sent to fight in Ukraine after being tricked into Russian army. Wife Ambika seeks help as he's isolated in Russia, while family appeals to authorities for assistance.

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 12:01 pm

Cash found in washing machine during ED raids at a private firm's premises

HYDERABAD: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches under the provisions of FEMA,1999 at the premises of M/s. Capricornian Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd. The probe agency also searched the offices of the directors Vijay Kumar Shukla and Sanjay Goswami and associated entities M/s. Laxmiton Maritime, M/s. Hindustan International, M/s. Rajnandini Metals Limited, M/s. Stawart Alloys India Pvt Ltd; M/s. Bhagyanagar Limited, M/s. Vinayak Steels Limited, M/s. Vashishta Constructions Pvt Ltd and their directors/partners Sandeep Garg, Vinod Kedia, and others in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kurukshetra, and Kolkata. The agency initiated an investigation based on credible information, revealing that the entities are involved in sending foreign exchange outside India on a large scale and made suspicious outward remittances of Rs 1,800 crore to M/s. Galaxy Shipping & Logistics Pte Ltd Singapore and M/s. Horizon Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd Singapore. Both these overseas companies are managed by one Anthony De Silva. It has been found during the search at M/s. Capricornian Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd; M/s. Laxmiton Maritime along with its associates made an outward remittance of Rs 1,800 crore to Singapore-based entities with bogus freight services, imports, and layering them through a web of complex transactions with the help of shell entities like M/s. Neha Metals, M/s. Amit Steel Traders, M/s. Triple M Metal and Alloys, M/s. HMS Metals. During the searches, unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 2.54 crore, a part of which was hidden in a washing machine was found and seized. Further, various incriminating documents and digital devices have been seized during searches. As many as 47 bank accounts of the entities have also been frozen.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 11:57 am

Post injury, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to kickstart campaign from Mahua seat

Mamata Banerjee, recovering from a head injury, begins the 2024 LS campaign from Krishnanagar with Mahua Moitra. Trinamool raises concerns over Kejriwal's arrest and CBI raids. Amrita Roy chosen to contest against Moitra.

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 11:50 am

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Kalam Times 27 Mar 2024 11:31 am

Renowned Spiritual Leader Swami Smaranananda Maharaj Passes Away at 95

Kolkata: Swami Smaranananda Maharaj, the esteemed leader of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, has passed away at the age of 95 due to age-related illnesses, as announced by the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his condolences following the demise of the President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Srimat Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj, the respected President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, devoted his life to spirituality and service. He has left an everlasting impression on numerous hearts and minds. His kindness and wisdom will continue to inspire generations. I shared a close bond with him over the years, PM Modi expressed on X. I remember my visit to Belur Math in 2020 where I had the opportunity to interact with him. Just a few weeks ago in Kolkata, I visited the hospital and inquired about his health. My thoughts are with the countless devotees of Belur Math. Om Shanti, PM Modi added. Meanwhile, BJP President also shared his heartfelt condolences, expressing deep sorrow over the passing of Srimat Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj. I am deeply saddened by the demise of Srimat Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj, the esteemed President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. His profound wisdom and guidance influenced many individuals, leaving a profound impact on humanity. His enduring compassion and enlightenment will continue to inspire future generations. My heartfelt condolences to Swami ji's followers during this challenging time, BJP Chief JP Nadda stated on X. Additionally, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also conveyed her deepest condolences to all the fellow monks, followers, and devotees of Swami Smaranananda Maharaj. I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing tonight of Srimat Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj, the Revered President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. This great monk provided spiritual leadership to the global community of Ramakrishnaites during his lifetime and remains a source of comfort for millions of devotees worldwide. My heartfelt condolences to all his fellow monks, followers, and devotees, Mamata Banerjee shared on X. Extremist Elements Attack Hindu Students in AMU during Holi Celebration PM Modi to Kick Off Election Campaign in Meerut Alongside RLD National President Jayant Chaudhary Controversy Surrounding Illegal Mosque Construction on Kantajew Temple Land Sparks Outcry

News Track 27 Mar 2024 11:10 am

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NorthEast Now 27 Mar 2024 10:02 am

IPL 2024: SRH V MI Overall Head-to-head; When And Where To Watch

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) play host to Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday in the Match 8 of the IP 2024, with both teams looking to bounce back from gut-wrenching opening losses. Sunrisers lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their opening game while Mumbai suffered a loss against Gujarat Titans. The two teams are currently sitting seventh and eighth on the points table. The two teams compete against each other on 21 times in the tournament with Mumbai having upper hand against SRH with 12 wins. SRH v MI Head-to-Head 21 matches: Sunrisers Hyderabad - 9 Mumbai Indians: 12 SRH v MI match time: The Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT) with toss taking place half an hour prior to the match i.e., 7:00 PM (1:30 PM GMT). SRH v MI match venue: The SRH v MI match will take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Live broadcast of SRH v MI match on television in India: SRH v MI match will be broadcast live via Star Sports Network. Live stream in India: The live streaming of SRH v MI will be available on JioCinema. Squads:

CNMSports 27 Mar 2024 8:46 am

Stuffed Inside Washing Machine, ED Seizes Crores of Cash In Forex Violation Probe

The central agency did not disclose the dates of these searches carried out at various locations in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Kurukshetra in Haryana. Additionally, details regarding the recovery location of the cash found in the washing machine were omitted.

News18 27 Mar 2024 8:36 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced On March 27: Know Fuel Rates In Your City

Petrol, and Diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on March 27, 2023

News18 27 Mar 2024 7:50 am

3 teens drown in river after playing Holi

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 4:42 am