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Sindhuja Microcredit raises Rs 120 crore from GAWA Capital, Oikocredit

The microfinance institution headquartered in Noida will deploy the funds for expanding the business in existing geographies and also enter newer geographies.

Money Control 28 Mar 2024 8:48 pm

Vulgar Reels: Rs 80,500 Penalty On 3 Scooter Riders, Case Filed

The scooter is registered in the name of Vinita, who lives near Kulesara village in Greater Noida, the police said.

NDTV 28 Mar 2024 7:12 pm

Nick gets a haircut; fans say hes ready for B'wood

Currently in India with wife Priyanka Chopra and daughter Malti, Nick Jonas, known from 'The Jonas Brothers band,' received a haircut from Tiger Shroff's hairstylist, exuding desi vibes. Fans hailed his new look on social media, anticipating his potential in Bollywood. Nick also celebrated Holi joyfully with family and friends in Noida.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 6:43 pm

NIA partners with HMSHost India for Elevated Airport Dining Experience

Noida International Airport (NIA) is poised to redefine the airport dining experience with the recent awarding of the Food and Beverage (F&B) concession to HMSHost India Pvt Ltd (a subsidiary of Avolta). This partnership entails the construction and operation of restaurants, cafes, and various food franchises within the airport terminal. With this strategic alliance, NIA... The post NIA partners with HMSHost India for Elevated Airport Dining Experience first appeared on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis . The post NIA partners with HMSHost India for Elevated Airport Dining Experience appeared first on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis .

hospitalitybizindia 28 Mar 2024 4:19 pm

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200: Pros & Cons after Delhi-Mumbai E-way drive

BHPian karan1977 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own the GLA 200 (Petrol) 2024. Got it this January and have driven it from Mumbai to Delhi and back and then to Pune and back. After 4000+kms. running here are my observations: Pros:Refined engineSmooth gear shiftsPaddle shifters make the driving funBeautiful interiorsPlenty of storage space in the front, the front centre armrest is super spaciousThe air conditioning is good (although I am yet to drive it in 40-degree + temperatures)Blind spot assist is a good feature360-degree camera is really usefulGood music systemThe multimedia interface is smooth and easy to useAuto parking is fun to use although it sometimes does not detect an empty slotVery good suspension, it's soft but not too soft making the ride comfortableCons:Missing rear window blindsMissing rear centre armrestMissing ventilated seatsOpening the tailgate with your foot gesture does not work most of the time, or maybe I am not getting the hang of itADAS auto braking is scary. I have had the car brake on its own for no reason whatsoever. Somehow it falsely detects something in front and slams the brakes. This has happened twice on Mumbai roads. Fortunately, there was no one behind me, or else I would have been rear-ended. So now I have to disable the Auto Brake Assist feature every time I start the car.The front seats are not comfortable for long drives. My wife and I drove for 14 hours on the first day and 8 hours on the 2nd dayMercedes Navigation is not as dependable as Google MapsThe seat kinetics feature is gimmicky, I don't think it made my long drive more comfortableThe rear camera pops out every time the car slows down or the vehicle behind comes close. And it is noisy! On the first day, I thought there was some loose item in the boot. Mercedes should have kept it simple and just provided a fixed camera in the rearThe air conditioning automatically changes over to take in air from the outside every 15 minutes or so. So you have to press the internal air circulation button every time you smell smoke or stinkBefore I give the mileage figures I would like to point out that my wife and I drive the car sedately. We don't rev the engine high and prefer smooth and gentle acceleration. And we keep the air conditioning on all the time. Mileage:Mumbai rush hour traffic - 4 kmpMumbai nonrush hour traffic, avg speed 40 kmph - 10 kmplMumbai Delhi Expressway (NE 4), constant speed 120 kmph, RPM 2000 - 16.5 KMPLNational Highways, average speed 60 kmph - 18 kmplMumbai Delhi Expressway (NE 4), constant speed 90 kmph, RPM 1400 - 20 kmplMumbai Delhi Expressway observationsIncomplete. Starts from Sohna near Gurgaon and goes to Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Thereafter you need to take the state and national highways to Bhanpura interchange near Jhalawar in Rajasthan. This goes all the way to the MP - Gujarat border. The Gujarat state highway that starts from the Gujarat border is terrible and full of potholes. But after some time you get on to the national highway and can go all the way to Vadodara. From Vadodara, you again get on to NE 4 (Mumbai Delhi Expressway) and travel to Bharuch. Surprisingly this 120 km stretch is the only portion of the expressway open in Gujarat.There are very few food malls open on the entire expressway. Most of it is still being constructedI did not see any operational gas stations on the expressway. So please ensure that you have plenty of gas before you get on the expresswayI spotted just one electric vehicle charging station (Sohna to Dausa stretch)The road is smooth but not level for most of the journey. So you will experience smooth gradual climbs and descentsThere is hardly any trafficI have seen idiots stop their vehicles in the extreme left lane and walk across to the extreme right lane just to take cuttings of the beautiful bogeanvilla plants!There was an opening in the fence on the left and I saw a farmer bring his buffalos to cross the expressway. This was in Madhya Pradesh if I am not mistakenWhile going to Delhi I took the Nashik - Indore highway and short of Indore I turned left and reached Ratlam from where I took the expresswayOn my way back I came via Gujarat. Out of the two routes, I liked the Nashik route better because the state highways in Gujarat were terrible and the traffic from Bharuch to Surat was bad. Both being industrial towns, the highways are full of trucks and there is massive air pollution because of the industries. Final conclusions I am happy with the car, it's beautiful to look at and drive. No regrets about buying it. Trip from Noida to Mumbai via GujaratDistance - 1440 kmsHome-to-home mileage - 16.1 kmpl23 hours travelling time91 litres of petrol (Rs 9500)One-way toll around 1800 Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 28 Mar 2024 4:00 pm

Noida airport awards contract to HMSHost India to build, operate restaurants, cafes

The airport, located around 75 kilometres from Delhi in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddh Nagar in western Uttar Pradesh, is scheduled to begin flight operations by the end of this year.

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2024 3:23 pm

Sindhuja Microcredit raises $14.5 million from global impact investors GAWA Capital and Oikocredit

Noida-based Sindhuja Microcredit has secured $14.5 million from GAWA Capital and Oikocredit to expand operations by 50% in FY25 and enter new markets. The investment aims to empower rural communities and women borrowers. With backing from global impact investors, Sindhuja plans to grow by 50-60% in the upcoming year, targeting expansion into southern India.

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2024 1:39 pm

Mannara Chopra Poses With Nick 'Jiju', Plays With Priyanka's Daughter Malti In Unseen Holi Photos

Mannara Chopra and Priyanka Chopra celebrated Holi with their family in Noida this year.

News18 28 Mar 2024 12:24 pm

Elvish Yadav Visits Siddhivinayak Temple After Bail In Snake Venom Case; Photo Goes Viral

Elvish Yadav was arrested by Noida Police in connection to the Snake Venom Case earlier this month.

News18 28 Mar 2024 8:26 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

Elvish Yadav Makes 1st Public Appearance After Bail In Snake Venom Case, Takes Selfies With Fans

YouTuber Elvish Yadav was arrested by Noida Police in a snake poisoning case earlier this month.

News18 28 Mar 2024 7:19 am

The royal mango arrives early

Every Sunday, I visit the farmers market in Noidas Sector-39 like a weekly pilgrimage. Surrounded by the sight and aroma of freshest seasonal produce, it sparks ideas within me when planning my weekly menu. Plus, the produce is the best marker to track the shift in the season. From the plump red carrots and pearly white cauliflowers, we are now moving to fresh okra and gourds of various types, indicating the swiftly approaching summers. What took me by surprise, though, was the arrival of the safeda mango in early March! While the safeda is typically an early bloomer, it still isnt commonly found until at least the second week of April. This year, it arrived in the markets of NCR more than a month ahead of scheduleand was being sold at `150 per kilo. Mango lovers couldnt be happier, but at the same time, are erring at the side of caution. I dont know if this will be of good quality, said a concerned Manju Shukla, a resident of Sector-39 Noida. This occurred much to the annoyance of Omkar, the owner of the fruit stall. Jaldi aa gaya hai madam kyunki aaj kal garmi jaldi hoti hai (The mangoes arent bad, theyve come to market early because summers have arrived sooner). This, though, is not the first time that such anomalies have happened. A quick rummaging of mango incidents across the country led me to find out about Gujarats kesar mango debacle from 2022. It was a day after Christmas, when this Gujarati mango variant showed up in considerable abundance 60 kilos, no less at the port market of Porbandar. As per reports, they were lapped up for as much as `500 a kilo! While I resisted buying the safeda a couple of weeks ago, right on cue, my mother arrived from Mumbai with a box of the sweetest-smelling Ratnagiri alphonso mangoes in hand. Apparently, this isnt just an NCR phenomenon the markets in Maharashtra and Karnataka are brimming with the seasons bounty earlier than expected, because of the unexpected flush in the mango orchards of the Konkan. Amusingly, while this brings mango lovers, much joy, theres also cause for concern. Cold environments are not natural for mangoes to grow in and such untimely produce suggests a host of man-made factors at play. These include the use of artificial boosters that change the produce of the natural mango cycles, different grades of fertilisers that affect soil diversity significantly, the increasing evidence of global warming and climate change in all aspects of our lives, and also, genetically modified crops that may not be sound for soil fertility or the natural food produce cycles. Nevertheless, understanding consumerism means taking any measure of science to bend natures laws to our wishes. Much like so many others, I too fell to the draw of these untimely mangoes from Ratnagiri. Like clockwork, I washed the mangoes and placed them in a bucket of water to test if they had been naturally ripened, before drying and storing them in the refrigerator. I also extracted the pulp of a few and stored it in the freezer for those sudden aamras-poori cravings. Having grown up in Mumbai, the quintessential Gujarati dish of aamras (sweetened pureed pulp of mango), batata nu shaak (potato subzi) and poori have become a part of my culinary traditions too.My neighbouring houses, too, spotted the early supplies of mangoes that started conversations. Amid one such discussion, I realised how this fruit plays a massive role in popular culture. It is one fruit that is enjoyed all across the nation. From featuring in lassis, milkshakes and ice creams to being in pickles, mangoes are present uniformly in our offerings at least in the summers. Moreover, the dishes prepared with it do not need much adulteration in the form of added masalas to be made tasty. Mangoes have a taste of their own, one that draws in millions. Perhaps this is why theres so much buzz this year around them hitting mandis early perhaps, after all, this isnt really a bad thing for us, the average consumer! Vernika Awal is a food writer who is known for her research-based articles through her blog Delectable Reveries

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 6:29 am

Vulgar videos: Scooter riders fined 47.5k; FIR registered

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:19 am

Panel formed to hasten land leaseback process for farmers

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:18 am

Poll code enforcement shouldnt hit revival of ponds: NGT

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:17 am

Residents gasp for clean air as fire at dumpsite rages on

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:17 am

After Rs 33,000 Penalty, 3 In Noida Fined Rs 47,500 More For Holi Video

The Noida Traffic Police slapped another penalty of Rs 47,500 against three people, including two women, whose video of scooter-riding surfaced on social media this week, officials said on Wednesday.

NDTV 27 Mar 2024 9:35 pm

Vulgar Video On Scooter Results In Rs 80,500 Fine, FIR In Noida: VIDEO INSIDE

These videos are now becoming a nuisance as a majority of responses and comments on social media platforms suggest.

India.com 27 Mar 2024 8:17 pm

'Why is Parineeti Chopra missing?': Priyanka, Nick, Malti play Holi; dance to beats of dhol with Mannara Chopra in Noida [reactions]

In the set of pictures, Priyanka was seen posing with Malti Marie in her arms and Nick by her side. The family opted for white outfits. In other pictures and videos uploaded, her mom Madhu Chopra and cousin Mannara Chopra were also seen.

IBTimes 27 Mar 2024 8:11 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

Girl Poses Like Titanic On Scooter During Holi; Noida Police Imposes Heavy Fine After Video Goes Viral

Girl fined for her titanic pose on a scooter during holi

mashable 27 Mar 2024 3:02 pm

Mannara Chopra & Sister Mitali Return To Mumbai After Celebrating Holi With Priyanka Chopra's Family

Mannara Chopra and her sister Mitali returned to Mumbai on Wednesday morning after celebrating Holi with the Chopra family in Noida. Mannara and Mitali's cousin sister Priyanka Chopra Jonas, too, had been a part of the festivities, along with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie. Watch the video for more.

News18 27 Mar 2024 1:21 pm

Start-up funding falls 29% to USD 1.6 billion in Q1CY24

BENGALURU : The start-up ecosystem in India witnessed a slowdown in funding in the first quarter of 2024 as it raised only $1.6 billion, a 29% drop compared to the same period last year. Start-ups had raised $2.24 billion in Q1 2023. According to a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn, late-stage funding has seen the biggest drop this quarter, dropping by over 46% to $0.67 billion in Q1 2024 from $1.25 billion raised in Q4 2023 and dropping by 48% compared to $1.3 billion raised in the same period in Q1 2023 Early-stage funding witnessed an increase of 28%. Out of $1.6 billion in funding, Shadowfax and Credit Saison received the highest funding of over $100 million, with Capillary, Rentomojo, and Captain Fresh also being among the top funded companies. The quarter saw the emergence of two new unicornsPerfios and Ola Krutrim. Additionally, IPO numbers surged, with eight tech companies going public, including MediaAssist, WTI, Exicom, and LawSikho. In first quarter of 2023, only two companies went public. Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn, said, Despite the funding slowdown and economic fluctuations, Indias tech start-up ecosystem is still one of the top-performing tech ecosystems globally. Even with the slowdown seen in this quarter, we anticipate the bounce back quickly, propelled by government initiatives and a large consumer base comprising the worlds largest young population. The report added that Retail, FinTech, and Enterprise Applications were the top-performing sectors in Q1 (until March 15) 2024. The retail sector received funding of $494 million, which was a decline of 34% compared to the previous quarter. Enterprise Applications received $448 million funding, a growth of 48% compared to $302 million received in the previous quarter. Bengaluru emerged as the leader in total funds raised during Q1 (until March 15, 2024, followed by Mumbai and Noida. Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, and Titan Capital led the seed investments in Q1 2024, while Peak XV Partners, Saama Capital, and RTP Global were prominent in early-stage investments.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 12:18 pm

Yamuna Expressway Authority to develop five industrial parks near Noida International Airport

The five industrial parks that are to come up near Noida International Airport include an electric vehicle park, plastic processing park, footwear park, handicrafts park and a transport hub.

Money Control 27 Mar 2024 11:44 am

Noida CA arrested by Bengaluru police for cheating companies with Rs 168 crore fake bank guarantees

Noida CA arrested by Bengaluru police for cheating companies with Rs 168 crore fake bank guarantees A chartered accountant has been arrested for allegedly duping 11 private companies by giving them fake electronic bank guarantees worth Rs 168 crore, Bengaluru police said on Wednesday. The accused, 45-year-old Noida-based Ashish Roy alias Ashish Saxena, was detained by the immigration officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi after he returned from Kuwait, they said. A lookout notice was also issued against him in February by the Bengaluru Police. According to the police, the matter came to light after an official from National E-Governance Services Limited filed a case of cheating when it was found out that the e-bank guarantees submitted by these companies were fake. Investigation revealed that the accused used his professional network and approached chartered accountants and financial advisers of these private companies on the pretext of providing them e-bank guarantee certificates and received Rs five crore as commission. He was allegedly operating from Kuwait with the help of his accomplice who is yet to be traced, a senior police officer said. Among the 11 private companies, nine are based out of Bengaluru, he said. Police said two laptops, six mobile phones and 10 cheque books from different bank accounts have been recovered from his possession.

devdiscourse 27 Mar 2024 11:32 am

CA creates fake Rs 168-cr e-bank guarantees in Bengaluru, arrested

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Cyber Crime police have nabbed a person who was allegedly involved in creating fake e-bank guarantees, like e-BG, the digital process of issuing a guarantee to a lender. The accused, a Chartered Accountant, along with another person, who is absconding, had allegedly created fake e-BG of Rs 168 crore and had given them to 11 persons for a commission of Rs 5 crore. The accused allegedly operated from Kuwait, Malaysia and other countries. The police have arrested main accused Aashish Saxena of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, who operated from Kuwait, by issuing a Look Out Circular (LOC). He was detained by authorities when he arrived in Delhi International Airport on March 13 and was handed over to the Bengaluru police. Saxenas arrest came after a complaint was lodged by the National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL), stating that e-bank guarantees worth Rs 168.13 crore submitted by 11 persons were found to be fake. The police questioned the 11 persons, who claimed that two unidentified persons gave them the e-bank guarantees for a commission. They were in contact with the accused over phone. Based on their information, the police collected the mobile number and bank details of the accused, who belonged to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. A special team was formed to trace them and an LOC was issued. Police said Saxena used his professional network to identify the victims. Two laptops, six phones, one pendrive and 10 different bank cheques were seized from him.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 11:28 am

No shortcut: Noida-based doctor supports viral schedule for IIT prep

No shortcut Noidabased doctor supports viral schedule for IIT prep

India Today 27 Mar 2024 11:27 am

Under-construction flats more attractive option in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Homeowners in Bengaluru are more interested in buying under-construction projects compared to fully completed homes, revealed a new study by MagicBricks. There has been an uptick of 7.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) demand between January and March 2024 for under-construction properties in Indian cities with Bengaluru seeing a 5.7 per cent QoQ demand for its under-construction properties in one of the most substantial price increments. The Propindex Report by MagicBricks said the reason for this trend is due to a consistent increase in the cost of residential properties since 2023, making under-construction projects affordable and more attractive investment for buyers. Cities such as Noida (7.1% QoQ), Greater Noida (6.1% QoQ) and Mumbai (5.7% QoQ) also witnessed price increments in under-construction properties. Abhishek Bhadra, Head of Research, MagicBricks, said, Historically, homebuyers have often favoured completed projects over new developments. But against the backdrop of increasing residential prices in 2023, there emerged a discernible shift in preference towards relatively more affordable under-construction properties. Consequently, prices of under-construction properties are on the rise as well. In response to this evolving demand, we have observed that developers are swiftly expediting the completion of under-construction projects and launching new ones. Not just unfinished projects, homebuyers are also inclined towards investing in 2BHK units which the study said is influenced by the increasing residential prices across various cities. The report highlighted that the demand has gone up by 10 per cent from 32 per cent in October-December 2023 to 42 per cent between January-March of 2024. In Bengaluru, the 2BHK preference saw a spike from 29 per cent in the earlier quarter to 45 per cent in January-March. While we anticipate residential demand to continue increasing, albeit at a slower pace, there are promising signs indicating an increase in residential supply in the upcoming quarters. Consequently, we expect prices to stabilise, showcasing the markets resilience in the face of evolving dynamics, added Bhadra. The report forecasts a continued uptrend in aggregate demand across the top 13 cities, including Bengaluru, registering a robust growth of 6.9 per cent QoQ and the demand continues to outstrip supply, resulting in a 2.9% QoQ increase in residential prices across these 13 cities.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 10:51 am

Prices of under-construction projects increase 30.6% YoY across top 13 cities: Magicbricks Propindex report (Jan-March 2024)

Cities such as Noida (7.1% QoQ), Greater Noida (6.1% QoQ), Bengaluru and Mumbai (5.7% QoQ each) witnessed the most substantial price increments in under-construction properties

The Hindu 27 Mar 2024 9:00 am

Noida Doctor Says He Followed IIT-JEE Aspirant's Strict Schedule For 3 Years: ''There's No Shortcut''

A Noida-based doctor said that he followed the same kind of schedule and stated ''there is no shortcut'' to success.

NDTV 27 Mar 2024 8:20 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

Priyanka Chopra's Daughter Malti Has the Sweetest Reaction To Paps Asking Them to Pose; Watch Video

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas returned to Mumbai on Tuesday after their Holi bash in Noida.

News18 27 Mar 2024 7:23 am

Noida man held in 168-cr e-bank guarantee scam

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 4:26 am

After seamless supply on Holi, power cuts are back to usual

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 4:19 am

Now, report poll code violations on ECs app

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 4:19 am

12k challans issued as cops up vigil on Holi

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 4:18 am

Chopped rooster found at temple premises in Noida, police start probe

Noida, Mar 26 (PTI) Tension simmered at a village in Noida on Tuesday after a rooster was found chopped inside a temple premises, prompting immediate deployment of police force and investigation of the matter, officials said. The incident took place at a temple in Behlolpur village under Sector 63 police station limits in the evening, they said. Additional DCP (Central Noida) along with police force is present at the spot. The situation is under control and all points related to the matter are being investigated thoroughly, a police spokesperson said in a brief statement. A police official told PTI that tension simmered in the area after a rooster was found chopped inside the temple premises. The police have launched an investigation to find out who was behind the act. All available CCTV footage are also being analysed for leads in the matter while a manual probe is also underway, the official said. Further investigation in the case is underway, the official said, and appealed to people not to flare up any rumours. PTI KIS KVK KVK Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 11:54 pm

Noida: 7 restaurants face sealing for discharging untreated kitchen waste water into sewers

Noida, Mar 26 (PTI) The Noida Authority on Tuesday said it would seal seven restaurants in the city over non-compliance of notices regarding discharging of greasy waste water from kitchens directly into sewers without effluent treatment. Two other restaurants, which were shut for business on Tuesday, will be re-inspected later this week, it said. Of the nine eateries, eight are located in the city's biggest Sector 18 market while one is in Sector 54, the authority said, adding penalties ranging between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5 lakh were also imposed on these restaurants. Today, in compliance with the instructions of the Noida Authority CEO, the General Manager (Water) along with the Environment Cell, Senior Manager (Water) and Junior Engineer, various restaurants, hotels and commercial institutions run in Noida, which have been discharging greasy waste water from their kitchens and were served notices in the past, were re-inspected, Deputy General Manager (water) R P Singh said. In compliance with the notice given earlier, ETP (effluent treatment plant) was not found in the kitchens of seven institutions, on which they were directed to deposit the fine, otherwise the institutions would be sealed on the scheduled date (March 28). Two institutions were found closed, which are proposed to be re-inspected, Singh added. Last month, various restaurants, hotels and commercial institutions in Noida were found discharging greasy waste water of their kitchens directly into the sewer line or drain without treating it, the authority said. The fines were imposed after the department issued notices to them operating after inspection, it added. PTI KIS KVK KVK Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 10:19 pm

Parineeti mom shares Holi pics with PC-Nick

Priyanka Chopra celebrated Holi with family and friends in Noida. She was joined by her husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie, her mother Madhu Chopra, cousin Mannara Chopra among other family members. This marked Malti's first Holi celebrations in India. After Priyanka, Parineeti Chopra's mother Reena Chopra has shared glimpse of their Holi celebrations.

The Times of India 26 Mar 2024 10:16 pm

Noida: 'No registry, No vote' campaign

As political parties gear up for the Lok Sabha elections, residents in Noida and Greater Noida are launching their own campaign. Thousands of residents have vowed not to cast their votes unless the local authority ensures the registry of flats they purchased with their hard-earned money.Posters with the slogan 'No Registry, No Vote' have appeared on the gates and walls of several apartment complexes. Some posters specifically mention local BJP MP and former Union minister Dr Mahesh Sharma, calling for his intervention.Protests have intensified in residential complexes like Gardenia Glory in Sector 46, Noida, Futec Gateway in Sector 75, and Himalayan Pride, Nirala Greens, and Nirala Global in Greater Noida West.Abhishek Srivastava, a resident, expressed frustration over the pending registry of flats in his apartment complex's tower for two years. He stated, We are tired of visiting the builder's office repeatedly.Rakesh Ruhela, another resident, lamented the lack of support from the builder and local development authority. We urge the government to ensure our registry and grant us ownership of our flats, he demanded.The protests have led to some progress, with the builder of Nirala Greens reportedly depositing 25% of the dues to the authority. However, residents remain determined to continue their fight.A resident of Gardenia Glory noted, Everyone is supporting the builder. No one is backing us. We are living here as unauthorized residents. Residents claimed that despite receiving their flats a decade ago, they are still waiting for ownership rights despite making full payments years ago.Officials from the local development authority declined to comment on the matter. Residents remain steadfast in their demand for property rights and vow to withhold their votes until their demands are met.

The Economic Times 26 Mar 2024 9:28 pm

Holi 2024: Over 12,200 motorists fined for flouting traffic rules in Noida

Over 12,200 motorists were penalised for violation of road traffic rules on Holi across Noida and Greater Noida

Mid Day 26 Mar 2024 9:20 pm

Sales of luxury homes, costing Rs 50 cr & more, rose 51 pc to Rs 4,319 cr last yr: Report

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Sales of luxury homes, priced Rs 50 crore and above, rose 51 per cent in value terms to Rs 4,319 crore during the last calendar year on strong demand, according to JLL India. Real estate consultant JLL India data showed that at least 45 homes, priced Rs 50 crore and above, were sold in 2023 for Rs 4,319 crore. During the 2022 calendar year, at least 29 homes valuing Rs 2,859 crore were sold in this price category. JLL said that luxury transactions include both bungalows and apartments. It encompasses both primary market and resale transactions. It does not include any gift transactions and joint ventures. Notably, out of the 45 luxury homes sold in 2023, 14 homes were in the price segment of Rs 100 crore and above, with majority (79 per cent) of them in Mumbai, Samantak Das, Chief Economist and Head of Research at JLL India, said. Mumbai witnessed most transactions, primarily in the Malabar Hill and Worli micro markets. Golf Links and Vasant Vihar were the top performing submarkets in terms of luxury residential sales in Delhi NCR. Gurugram also saw a couple of luxury apartment transactions. The surge in demand for ultra-luxury homes in the Indian real estate industry is unprecedented, fuelled by a rise in wealth creation and economic resilience among affluent segments. This shift is driven by a newfound appreciation for real estate as both an appreciating asset and a source of tangible and intrinsic value, DLF Home Developers Ltd Joint Managing Director and Chief Business Officer Aakash Ohri said. The pandemic has transformed the luxury homes narrative into one centred around an overall living experience, with convenience, amenities, and facilities enabling individuals to pursue their passions, he added. Additionally, the emotional ties, favourable currency exchange rates, and simplified investment processes have spurred investment from the UHNI Indian diaspora, further bolstering the luxury real estate market, Ohri said. India Sotheby's International Realty CEO Ashwin Chadha said, The demand for such residential real estate has been registering significant growth since 2021 and it continues its momentum into 2024. While traditionally only bungalows, farmhouses, and independent luxury villas commanded prices above Rs 50 crore, now apartments and penthouses in high-rise buildings in top pin codes also fetch such prices due to the exclusive lifestyle and luxury amenities they offer, Chadha said. Noida-based realty firm County Group Director Amit Modi said, What is noteworthy about this finding is the growing prominence of NCR's real estate. Another critical aspect is an increase in the share of apartment complexes, which at 58 per cent is significantly higher than the bungalows, and the report signals a shift in preference towards apartment living, even in the super-luxury segment. We expect this trend to continue in the coming year, Modi said. PTI MJH SHW

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 9:08 pm

Over 12,200 motorists fined for flouting traffic rules in Noida on Holi

Noida, Mar 26 (PTI) Over 12,200 motorists were penalised for violation of road traffic rules on the day of Holi across Noida and Greater Noida, police said on Tuesday. Of the challans issued, 8,110 cases (or over 66 per cent) were for riding without a helmet on two-wheelers and 372 cases were for not wearing seat belts. Another 906 challans were issued for those found triple-riding on two-wheelers, they said. Challans were also issued in 82 cases of using mobile phones while driving or riding, 402 cases of violation of no-parking rules, 633 cases of driving in wrong lanes, 337 cases for defective number plates and 441 cases of jumping red lights, according to a statement. The police said a special road safety campaign was run under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumar Yadav on the day of Holi. As part of the campaign, checking was done at 44 locations in Noida and Greater Noida. During the inspection, action was taken against 67 people who were found driving or riding under the influence of alcohol. The action ensured includes e-challans, seizure of vehicles, etc, the police said. Another 172 motorists were caught driving without a licence, 306 people were found overspeeding while owners of 79 vehicles were penalised for noise pollution, 32 for air pollution and 412 in the 'others' category, the statement said. A total of 12,284 e-challans were issued through the day, while 18 erring vehicles were impounded, the police said. Gautam Buddh Nagar, which comprises Noida and Greater Noida cities, witnessed 1,176 road crashes in 2023 that resulted in the death of 470 people and injuries to 858 people. The district had recorded 437 such deaths and injuries to 856 people in 2022, according to official data. PTI KIS IJT IJT Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 8:48 pm

Noida woman fined Rs 33,000 for attempting dangerous stunts on scooter for viral video

A viral video of a woman attempting a dangerous scooter stunt during Holi celebrations in Noida led to a Rs 33,000 fine for traffic violations. The video showed her mimicking the 'Titanic' pose, tumbling onto the road when the driver braked. It sparked online debates on reckless behavior for social media attention. The Noida Police's swift action highlights the need for safety over seeking viral fame.

The Economic Times 26 Mar 2024 7:47 pm

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares glimpses of her lit Holi celebrations; says, So much fun

Priyanka Chopra Jonas landed in India last week to spend quality time with her entire family. The actress, who is residing in the US, has time and again showcased her love for Indian traditions and is often seen ensuring that her daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas also understands her roots. Keeping up with the same idea, the actress decided to celebrate Holi in the country where she was accompanied by Nick Jonas and the entire Chopra family including Bigg Boss runner-up Mannara Chopra. Priyanka Chopra Joans took to her official Instagram handle to share photos with not only her beloved husband and daughter but also shared several glimpses of the Holi celebrations, which was held in Noida. It seems that a major bash was hosted to ring in the festivities which was themed in the form of a carnival and the actress expressed her joy of enjoying these moments in her post. For the music, a live dhol was called and PC also posted a video of her cousin Mannara Chopra dancing her heart out on those dhol beats. She captioned it saying, Holi was lit. Thank you @tam2cul @sudeepdutt for creating such a warm atmosphere for our family! So much fun. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sudeep Dutt (@sudeepdutt) Just earlier today, several photos of Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrating Holi found its way online as fanclubs of the couple shared many of these special moments, which went viral. On the work front, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is expected to have Heads of State in the pipeline, featuring an ensemble cast, and she recently also announced her reunion with The Russo brothers, after her web-series Citadel, for The Bluff. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra to reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for an action film: Report

Bollywood Hungama 26 Mar 2024 7:37 pm

Jakson ties up with Dubai-based Powernsun

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Energy and infra firm Jakson Group on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Powernsun for exclusive distributorship of solar products in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and across Maharashtra. According to a company statement, Jakson Group will manufacture the products at its facility in Noida. This collaboration aims to significantly bolster Jakson's distribution network, thereby advancing a sustainable energy future for the regions and beyond. The group has announced a strategic partnership with Powernsun, a Dubai-based specialist in selling solar components, for the exclusive distributorship of solar product portfolio (solar panels and inverters) in Lucknow, UP and Maharashtra, the statement said. With our enhanced manufacturing capability of 1.2 GW and by developing key projects like solar rooftop at Ayodhya Airport, followed by a 40 MW power plant in the state, we are solidifying our commitment to sustainable development. We have delivered over 1,00,000 solar modules produced at our Noida facility, in these significant solar power projects which demonstrates our persistent commitment to addressing the growing demand for clean energy, Anurag Garg, CEO of Jakson Solar Modules and Products Business, said in the statement. This partnership aligns with the mutual goals of both organisations to make solar energy solutions more accessible and affordable. It marks a significant stride towards achieving India's ambitious targets for a sustainable and clean energy future, in line with the country's net zero commitment by 2070. Established in 1947, Jakson Group has evolved from specialising in Diesel Generator Manufacturing to becoming a multi-faceted Energy Solutions provider. The company's prowess encompasses distributed energy, solar power, eco-friendly energy sources and alternative fuels, among others. The energy and infra firm has a presence across India with five manufacturing facilities and a wide network of channel partners and dealers, making it one of the top 10 energy companies in the country. PTI KKS SHW

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 7:10 pm

Noida: Woman attempts 'Titanic pose on scooty', falls on road

A woman attempted a daring stunt on a moving scooty in Noida and tried to imitate the iconic 'Titanic' pose, which ended in her tumbling onto the road.

The Times of India 26 Mar 2024 6:47 pm

5 Retail Malls Set to Redefine Customer Experiences in 2024

5 Retail Malls Set to Redefine Customer Experiences in 2024 NewsVoir New Delhi [India], March 26: In the retail realm, shopping malls serve as the hub where consumers explore the latest trends, indulge in culinary delights, and experience various entertainment offerings. As we progress through 2024, India's retail sector is witnessing development, which is evident in the transforming landscape of shopping malls and retail trends. Here are five retail malls poised to redefine customer's shopping experience in 2024. Gaur City Mall, Greater Noida West Gaur City Mall, an exquisite marvel by the renowned Gaurs Group, is a one-stop shopping destination offering experiences beyond traditional shopping. The mall spreads over 8,61,000 sq. ft. (retail area), boasting an unparalleled retail experience with world-class dining, entertainment, and leisure amenities. Gaur City Mall hosts an array of names from lifestyle to food brands like Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, M&S, Croma, Pantaloons, Max Lifestyle, Reliance Digital, Trends, Market99, Bercos, Shree Ratnam, Pizza Hut, Nandos, Carl's Jr, Ghoomar (Traditional thali), Moti Mahal, Subway, Taco Bell, Keventers, Nihao, and many more. The marvel also beckons home decor brands like Home360 & Home Centre to fulfill your home refinement cravings. Spectrum Metro, Noida Spectrum@Metro is a perfect blend of style and superiority and stands as a pinnacle of excellence in Central Noida. Spanning 15 acres of prime land, the project secures its place as the most extensive and coveted high street in the Delhi-NCR region, letting you enjoy the shopping experience easily. The high street spans 6 acres in Phase 1 and 9 acres in Phase 2. Spectrum@Metro's Phase 1 boasts an array of prominent national and international brands like Starbucks, Max Fashion, Taneira by Tata, Blue Stone, Reliance Trendz and Reliance Digital, Naturals, Smaaash, Spar Hypermarket, W and many more. The marvel also engages with the charm of various Home Decor brands that quench your lifestyle cravings. It also hosts dedicated floors for food that indulges every food connoisseur in a rich culinary delight. Its huge multi-level parking area can accommodate 5000+ vehicles with a dedicated parking space for women, offering them the utmost convenience. Whether you want a fantastic shopping experience, satiate your taste buds, or indulge in thrilling entertainment activities, Spectrum@Metro Phase 1 has it all! Located in Noida Sector 75, Phase 2 of Spectrum@Metro will have retail spaces, serviced apartments, hypermarket, entertainment zone, a food court, and anchor stores. Emerging as a one-stop-shop destination, phase 2 comes with a unique European street-style elevation and will bring a better shopping experience for discerning shoppers. Spectrum@Metro stands as a shining example of convenience, luxury, and innovation that promises an unparalleled shopping experience and emerge as one of the greatest Retail high-street sets to redefine customer experiences in 2024. Urban Square Mall, Udaipur Urban Square Mall, Udaipur's largest shopping and entertainment destination, is owned by Bhumika Group. As the first mixed-use development in Udaipur, Urban Square Mall spreads across 1.8 million sq. ft. and hosts an array of Indian and International fashion brands like Levis, United Colors of Benetton, Forest Essentials, The Body Shop, Rare Rabbit, AND, Madame, Van Heusen, Louis Philippe, Puma, Pepe Jeans, Pantaloons, MamaEarth, Shoppers Stop, Colorbar, Sketchers, Crocs, Mr. DIY, Meena Bazar, BIBA, Trends, US Polo Assn, Mia by Tanishq, and the list goes on. As a gourmet destination, the mall comprises food court outlets like Starbucks, KFC, Pizza Hut, WOW China, Subway, Keventers, London Bubble Co., The Sugar Shack, Pind Balluchi, Berco's, IMLY's, Baskin Robbins, and many more. Urban Square Mall by Bhumika Group is a foremost shopping and entertainment destination with everything for everyone. Bhumika Metro Mall, Faridabad Bhumika Metro Mall is an upcoming metro mall by renowned developer Bhumika Group in Faridabad, hosting esteemed brands like Tata's Zudio and Shoppers Stop. With an ambition to transform Faridabad into a pivotal hub for retail development in the NCR region, the upcoming project spans 5 lakh sq. ft. and a substantial investment of over 600 crores. Signature Global Food Mall, Vaishali Signature Global Food Mall in Vaishali (Ghaziabad) is the first Food Mall in East Delhi and the Ghaziabad area. As a one-stop destination for food lovers, Signature Global Mall comes with a unique concept in the NCR region. It offers exotic food from around the world and excellent connectivity. An epicenter for food enthusiasts, it features a thematic food court, upscale dining, and a grand banquet. Strategically located for contemporary appeal, it's the weekend go-to for NCR residents, offering diverse global cuisines in a stylish setting. The mall encompasses prominent brands like Moti Mahal Deluxe, Karim's, Haldiram's, The Burger Club, Barista, Hira Sweets, Chicago Pizza, Sagar Ratna, The BBQ Company, Ghoomar, and many more. As shoppers seek more than just products, these five retail malls cater to diverse consumer needs and set new standards for the retail experience. These retail malls redefine shopping as a multisensory journey, promising memorable experiences beyond mere transactions. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

devdiscourse 26 Mar 2024 6:33 pm

Haryana win 3rd Sub Junior National Championship

Harpal Singh Bedi New Delhi Haryana clinched boys and girls team titles with an impressive combined tally of 19 medals at the 3rd Sub Junior National Championship at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Haryana, the reigning champions in the girls section, successfully defended their title after finishing on top of Continue reading Haryana win 3rd Sub Junior National Championship

The Indian Awaaz 26 Mar 2024 6:32 pm

Man fined Rs 33,000 for flouting road rules while shooting 'vulgar' reel

Man fined Rs 33,000 for flouting road rules while shooting 'vulgar' reel A scooter-owner was slapped with fines totalling Rs 33,000 for violating road safety rules here after a video surfaced online showing three people riding it, two of them women locked in a vulgar embrace as they faced each other and played with colours. The suggestive video clip appeared to have been uploaded from the Instagram handle of one of the riders. While the two women hug and smear each other on the pillion, a man rides the two-wheeler. Purported clips of the reel were seen on social media platforms where several users slammed it for ''vulgarity and obscenity'' in public. Taking cognisance of online complaints on 'X' on Monday, the Noida Traffic Police said, ''As per rules, action has been taken against the vehicle concerned for violation of traffic rules by issuing an e-challan (fine of Rs 33,000).'' The challan has been issued for six violations of different laws, including the Motor Vehicles Act. The penalties were issued for not wearing helmets, dangerous driving, violation of prescribed standards for air pollution, and disobedience of any lawful direction given by the authority, among others, according to the challans. Meanwhile, some social media users slammed the video makers for ''vulgarity'', while it also sparked a debate online which took a communal turn. ''These people are spreading vulgarity in the name of Holi and Hindu religion. If seen properly, they are bringing a bad name to Hinduism but people are not seeing it this way,'' an X user wrote in Hindi. Another user commented, ''First of all these (creators) should be thrashed. They are deliberately bringing disrepute to a festival like Holi. The same content creators recently posted a similar video shot inside a Delhi metro train where the two girls were seen lying down on the ground and applying dry colours on each other and were slammed by several social media users for ''vulgarity'' and ''obscenity''.

devdiscourse 26 Mar 2024 5:31 pm

Making reels on moving scooter while applying Gulaal proves expensive, Noida Police files FIR after imposing Rs 33,000 traffic fine

Noida Police has informed that a hefty of Rs 33,000 was imposed on the three people seen making reels in the viral video.

OpIndia 26 Mar 2024 5:18 pm

Priyanka Chopra shares inside pictures and videos from Holi party in Noida

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Holi in India on Monday along with her husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie and cousin Mannara Chopra

Mid Day 26 Mar 2024 4:33 pm

Meet man who hosted Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Mannara for Holi at his Noida farmhouse, once an engineer, now owns...

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated Holi in Noida on Monday at a farmhouse party hosted by Noida-based entrepreneur Sudeep Dutt

DNA India 26 Mar 2024 4:17 pm

Mannara Chopra Dances To Dhol Beats, Priyanka Chopra Drops Unseen Video From Holi Bash | Watch

Mannara Chopra celebrated Holi 2024 with Priyanka Chopra and family in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

News18 26 Mar 2024 3:54 pm

Fire at Noida Authority's Dumping Yard, Flames Continue for Over 18 Hours

Noidas Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Choubey said dry leaves and wood were dumped by the horticulture department on the plot

News18 26 Mar 2024 3:41 pm

Noida: Scooter Stunt Goes Wrong On Holi, Police Issues Rs 33,000 Challan; Watch

The Noida Police has issued a fine of Rs 33,000 after taking note of the matter.

Bloomberg Quint 26 Mar 2024 3:01 pm

Fire at Noida Authority#39;s dumping yard, flames continue for over 18 hours

The fire broke out in an open plot in Sector 32 where the department dumped pruned trees on Monday evening and was allegedly ignited by two-three people, according to authority officials.

Money Control 26 Mar 2024 2:43 pm

Noida Residents' 'No Registry, No Vote' Campaign To Get Ownership Of Flats

As political parties launch campaigns for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, thousands of residents in Noida and Greater Noida have launched a campaign, declaring that they will not cast votes unless the local authority ensures registry of their flats

NDTV 26 Mar 2024 1:08 pm

'Titanic pose on scooty': Noida Police slap Rs 33,000 fine

During 2024 Holi celebrations, a woman's dangerous stunt mimicking the 'Titanic' pose led to a viral video. Noida Police issued fines for traffic violations, sparking online discussions on public safety and the risks of seeking viral fame.

The Times of India 26 Mar 2024 1:07 pm

Video: 'PDA' on moving 2-wheeler in Noida, cops slap Rs 30,000 challan

Video PDA on moving wheeler in Noida cops slap Rs challan

India Today 26 Mar 2024 9:55 am

Upgraded to the 2023 Harrier from my XUV 500: 1 week ownership review

BHPian Sham_roadster recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It is with great pride and pleasure that I announce the arrival of my GREY BEAST to my stable. It would be an understatement to say that a lot of thought and research went into it before I decided to plunge close to 3 followed by SIX ZEROS of my hard earned moolah into this steed. Goodbyes Had upgraded from my humble Zen to XUV500 eleven years back... and boy did that seem like an upgrade!! N now after my SILVER CHEETAH having munched 1.5Lakh km and seen the length and breadth of the country... it was finally time to say Goodbyes to my loyal ride. Other than the few minor niggles along its stay.... the M&M served with utmost dedication for last 11 years. Obviously, it wasn't easy to part ways with it and more so to part ways with the trust that brand M&M came with. Planning and Research Hence when it was time to start planning for the next ride in Sept 2023, the XUV 700 was the obvious (and ONLY) choice. Test drove all possible combos i.e. Petrol AT & MT and Diesel AT & MT. I am a firm believer that the TD vehicle of any dealer should be the most spic and span of the lot, even better than the ones being delivered the very day. Afterall they are the showcase vehicles not only for the dealer but the brand itself. But then I may be in the minority. Apropos, the TD vehicles that were offered to me over days appeared to have never been cleaned ever but I still guarded against making the first impressions as the lasting impressions. The drive itself was quite good and the cabin appeared to be plush (imagine had it been clean!!) Having driven a MT throughout my life, the AT seemed to be laggy esp in lower revs and lower gears. Experience inside the Petrol cabin was.... well.... Sssshhhh! Loved it! However, the fuel efficiency figures were alarming and we decided never to set foot inside another one again! Hence, it was XUV700 MT AX7L Diesel, and the family too was sold on it. Now came the time to be more objective. The downers:-Non avbl in CSD, even after 2 yrs of launch! Why Mahindra, why??The extremely high waiting periods!Restricted colour choices.Front looks. Maybe I just got bored seeing soooooo many of them onthe road. I for one always find the first model to be the best looking and immune to time. Rest all seem to be...well... an effort!The ride quality was slightly on the stiffer side.I know I may be killed for saying so... but felt not too much of a difference in the seating and the overall feel (yes I know I called the cabin plush). Spending 30L and yet getting the feeling of moving up two rows in economy class... was not justified.Apropos, decided to give other brands and models a try. What choices did I have...?Toyota Innova Crysta... Naah, too taxi looking.Toyota Innova Hycross... Too expensive, Too big, No TD veh, Prohibitive waiting period.MG Hector... Yuck! (Sorry Hectorinas)Kia Seltos... A looker yes... but not a SUV. A downgrade, as far as I was concerned.Did not consider the rest of the lot that claim to be the SUV lot. Hence the choice was now limited to Tata or good ol' Mahindra. Tata Harrier Walked into the Kosmo Tata dealership at Jalandhar in Oct 23. The salesperson was quite welcoming and warm. Explained the features of Tata Harrier Red Dark in detail. The feel inside the cabin was indeed different and yes, an upgrade. However, call me old school (or boring), RED didn't do it for me. He offered #Dark. Wife was completely and instantly floored. The TD was offered on an AT and I could immediately make out the difference between the AT of XUV700 and this! The gear changes were smoother and vehicle appeared to be more responsive. The salesperson was gung-ho on making the sale, hence when asked about the likely launch date of the facelift... he denied any such thing happening in ear future. I knew what he was doing and hence it was again time to keep the emotions under strict check and think objectively. I decided to wait it out until I got to see the facelifted version before making the final choice. Also, it was pretty apparent that if I yet again did not find the facelift to my liking, I would end up getting better offers on the outgoing model. So win-win it was. Also, would give me more time with my SILVER CHEETAH. Make it win-win-win! Much awaited launch event was witnessed by the entire family!!! While there were a lot of Ooohs and Aaahs by the teens, there was only a silent exchange of gaze between self and the sensible half. And the deal was sealed right then. Next day morning saw me back at the dealership making booking payment. The choice between AT and MT was still open until actual TD on the facelifted version. And then began the wait! Wait for the first vehicle to arrive, wait for the colour options, wait for the TD and wait for the model to be listed in CSD. The waiting period was well utilised in reading and watching reviews from ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES. Team BHP... Thank you for being the front runner! The model was more or less decided... Adventure Plus it would be. Did not want to rue at a later date for having settled for a model below top end. Took the TD the very evening when the first vehicle arrived at the dealership. The vehicle was AWESOME (pardon my limited vocab, but no other adjective comes to mind). It was a looker. It was a beast. We were left speechless. It would not be an upgrade of two-three odd rows... It was as if one was teleported from the baggage hold to first class! YES THIS WAS IT! THERE WAS NO LOOKING ELSEWHERE! I was, however, on the fence with colour choice ... Coral Red or Pebble Grey whereas the ot-so-sensible half was still stuck on DARK! And the fact that NO OTHER COLOUR, other than sunlit yellow and Dark was available at any dealership, did not make it any easier. Call me insane.. but when I say any dealership, I say it with personal experience of having visited all/multiple dealerships in Noida, Delhi, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar and Tricity!!!! Tata Motors... pls take note that you need to make it easier for customers to make their choice and watching your colours on your website isn't inspiring at all. The erstwhile practice of having small painted panels available in the dealership has been discontinued too. Plus, ALL the review videos on Youtube showed that the Grey came with Yellow inserts in the cabin! Meanwhile during the wait, the model was also listed on CSD. Yayyyy!!! After having exhausted all my options, and after having exhausted the hapless salesperson too.... I decided to play the gamble and booked the Pebble Grey. Convinced the wifey that we would drive straight out of the dealership on taking the delivery and head to a laminate shop to get the tacky yellow covered the very day! The wait ends But someone up there was listening to me. The day (infact at 2330h at night) the vehicle was offloaded from the truck, I received a call from my salesperson... who strangely appeared to be more ecstatic than I was... when he reported that the interior of my grey vehicle was grey!! I refused to believe it... but then seeing is believing and he arranged for live feed at that hour!! The PDI was done the next morning by me and the vehicle was delivered by evening. Team BHP... thanks are once again in order. The exhaustive PDI lists were quite helpful. The salesperson was amazed at the in-depth knowledge that I came equipped with. The delivery experience fell short of expectations, wherein the till-now-overtly-sweet salesperson and his GM Sales refused to oblige their previous commitments of offering 3D mats as complimentary and the delivery itself taking upwards of 2 hours!! Despite my sole request of not taking the delivery post sunset, I got the vehicle in hand only around 1900h! As advised by fellow BHP-ians, I refused to get rattled and upset by these minor tribulations and rather enjoyed the moment. This post comes after a week of having driven the Beast. The next one shall contain few query areas/minor niggles that have been faced till date.Till then... attaching a few pics of the new love of my life... Cheers! Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 26 Mar 2024 9:04 am

UP: Fire breaks out at horticulture dumping yard near Noida city centre

UP: Fire breaks out at horticulture dumping yard near Noida city centre

The Economic Times 26 Mar 2024 8:21 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced On March 26: Know Fuel Rates In Your City

Petrol, and Diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on March 26, 2023

News18 26 Mar 2024 7:54 am

Noida 32 Dumping Ground

Noida sector 32 Dumping Ground . . .

NDTV 26 Mar 2024 7:35 am

Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at horticulture dumping yard in Noida

The fire was reported at 6 pm. The fire is quite big. There are 15 fire tender vehicles present at the spot. We will extinguish the fire in 3-4 hours, said Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar

Mid Day 26 Mar 2024 7:09 am

Dumping yard in Noida set on fire by unknown persons

The News Mill

The News Mill 26 Mar 2024 3:59 am

Video: Massive Fire At Dumping Site In Noida, 15 Fire Trucks On Spot

A fire broke out at a horticulture dumping yard near Noida city centre on Monday late night.

NDTV 26 Mar 2024 1:26 am

7-Year-Old Boy Killed After Car Hits Motorcycle In Noida: Police

A seven-year-old boy died after a car hit a motorcycle at a road intersection in Noida on Monday, police officials said.

NDTV 25 Mar 2024 10:51 pm

No Registry, No Vote: Noida, Greater Noida Residents' Property Rights Protest Ahead Of Polls

In a bold move just before the Lok Sabha elections, residents of various housing societies in Noida and Greater Noida have initiated a new No Registry, No Vote campaign to voice their issues against the local development authorities and Member of Parliament Mahesh Sharma who is also a former union cabinet minister.

NDTV 25 Mar 2024 10:46 pm

Two held with 56 kg cannabis in Noida

An FIR has been lodged against the duo under provisions of the NDPS Act

Mid Day 25 Mar 2024 9:53 pm

Durgesh Srivastava bags 2nd prize

Bhopal: BHEL Learning Week Case Study Competition was organized by BHEL, CLD Noida in which employees of all the units of BHEL participated with great enthusiasm. It may be mentioned in the past that Mr. Durgesh Kumar Srivastava, Deputy General Manager (TRM) of BHEL, Bhopal had done remarkable work last year in increasing the productivity... The post Durgesh Srivastava bags 2nd prize first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Central Chronicle 25 Mar 2024 8:46 pm

13 years on, sector is still waiting for a market of its own, banks & ATMs

Around 1,000 Sector 112 residents face challenges due to the lack of local markets, banks, and ATMs, along with issues like voltage fluctuations, street dogs, monkeys, and poorly maintained parks. The Noida Authority's response is awaited.

The Times of India 25 Mar 2024 2:02 pm

Elvish Yadav Calls Time In Jail 'Bad Phase', Says 'Hum Na Kuch Galat Kehte Hain...'

Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav was arrested by Noida Police in a snake poisoning case earlier this month. He was later granted bail.

News18 25 Mar 2024 11:44 am

Deadly methanol used in Punjab hooch tragedy was bought from Noida factory

CHANDIGARH: Shahi is the liquor brand that the people in Sangrur, the hometown of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, have come to dread. At least 20 people have died after consuming the methanol-laced liquor in the past few days. With Lok Sabha polls round the corner, the toll from the tragedy could also be political. As a blame game intensifies, a probe by the states Special Investigation Team (SIT) has led the investigators to Noida where the deadly methanol, an industrial ingredient, was bought from a factory. Two masterminds are among 10 accused who have been arrested. CM Bhagwant Mann today visited the Gujran village and met the families of the victims. He said the police have registered a murder case. As per the excise department data, Punjabs favourite drink continues to be countrymade liquor or Punjab Medium Liquor (PML) brands. In 2021-22 fiscal, Punjabis consumed 18 crore bottles of (almost 66%) Punjab Medium Liquor. In the same period, 1.5 crore cases of PML were sold. Police said one of the arrested masterminds prepared spurious liquor at home and sold it in bottles with fake labels. All 17 boxes with spurious liquor have been accounted for. The AAP government in Punjab is under fire from the opposition over the tragedy. The Punjab BJP chief also visited the village and condemned the state government.

The New Indian Express 25 Mar 2024 9:01 am

Noida Police issues no religious prayers, no liquor consumption order for Holi

It also directs that no person should let loose animals like pigs and dogs roam in public places

The Hindu 25 Mar 2024 6:41 am

Taps run dry in Gr Noida West, pour water on Holi plans

The Times of India 25 Mar 2024 4:18 am

Holi 2024: Section 144 imposed in Noida, Greater Noida on Monday; check list of restrictions here

Police also ordered that no person shall consume liquor or intoxicating substances at any public place and warned action under IPC section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant) for violation of the order.

DNA India 24 Mar 2024 8:24 pm

No religious prayers, liquor consumption at public places on Holi: Noida Police

Noida: No religious prayers or processions would be allowed at public places or disputed sites across Noida and Greater Noida on Monday (Holi), the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police said on Sunday as it imposed CrPC section 144 across the district. Police also ordered that no person shall consume liquor or intoxicating substances at any public 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 24 Mar 2024 6:15 pm

Weather Update: Rain May Spoil Your Holi Plans, IMD Predicts Downpour In Delhi-NCR

Rains are likely to hit Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad with gusty winds on Holi.

Zee News 24 Mar 2024 4:25 pm

Periphery no more: Rapid rail reaches 2 towns that NCR's realty boom didn't

Challenges persist for Muradnagar and Modinagar despite rapid rail advancements. Emphasizing family proximity, social impact, and transit-oriented development is crucial for sustainable growth in these emerging business hubs near Delhi.

The Times of India 24 Mar 2024 7:46 am

Elvish Yadav Drops FIRST Photo Since Bail In Snake Venom Case, Says 'Bahut Kuch Dikha...'

YouTuber Elvish Yadav, previously held in Noida Jail, has been released on bail and is back on social media too.

News18 24 Mar 2024 7:31 am

Truck crashes into bike, student dies

The Times of India 24 Mar 2024 4:16 am