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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa invites you to celebrate your love with their beautiful Island Romance Package valid from February 2023 to December 2023.

Gently rising from a sheet of turquoise, at Kuda Huraa it’s hard to tell where the ocean ends and sky begins. As captivating beneath the waves as above them, you can embrace these stunning surroundings that bring you closer to the sea and its secrets. Discover the welcoming embrace of a lagoon, flower gardens, a private spa island and spacious new Beach Pavilion hideaways in a charming village setting at these unforgettable locations.

The Island Romance package from the hotel is valid for stays of more than 4 nights and especially designed for just you and your loved one in this intimate garden paradise with gourmet food, spectacular sunsets and the reassurance of intuitive Four Seasons service. Romantic getaways don’t get more perfect than this.

The package includes round-trip airport transfers by shared speedboat between the Velana International Airport and Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa for two guests. The rates are inclusive of daily breakfast in Café Huraa, a bottle of champagne in your villa on arrival and to make your celebration memorable, a candlelight dinner for two guests.

Bengaluru, 15th February 2023: AirAsia India commenced operations from the newly launched Terminal 2 at BLR Airport in Bengaluru today. Bengaluru is the largest hub for the airline, with 43 scheduled daily departures connecting Bengaluru to Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Pune, Bagdogra, Lucknow, Ranchi, Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Surat. The airline also operates connecting flights from Bengaluru to Imphal and Srinagar.

The inauguration ceremony was conducted by management from AirAsia India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), including lamp lighting and cutting of the ribbon at the AirAsia India check-in counters. A large customized cake with the theme “I5 in T2” was cut and distributed to the guests taking flight from T2 in celebration of the terminal becoming the new home for the airline in Bengaluru, the main hub of AirAsia India. AirAsia India employees donned customized t-shirts with the “I5 in T2” message and lanyards with icons showcasing the four pillars of the new terminal – terminal in a garden, sustainability, technology and art & culture. The airline presented a member of its loyalty program amongst the first guests to fly from T2 with a commemorative boarding pass and gave away airline merchandise and apparel to guests who posted from T2 on their social media accounts.

Terminal 2 offers a comprehensive shopping and dining experience with a host of partners. AirAsia India offers Priority Check-in, Boarding, and Baggage for guests who have booked Priority Services, as well as for Jetsetter and Highflyer tier members of the Tata NeuPass Rewards Program and guests with reduced mobility or special needs. Air-conditioned airport shuttle services operate round-the-clock to offer seamless connectivity to the airport from across the city, supplemented by shuttle buses at regular intervals between both terminals.

The airline recently announced the expansion of its network to the city of Surat, Gujarat, with operations commencing on 3rd March 2023. Surat will have direct flights to Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata, as well as convenient one-stop itineraries to other destinations, including Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Guwahati, Goa, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Lucknow, Chennai, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, and Srinagar. This expansion is in keeping with the airline’s ongoing commitment to delivering seamless connectivity and service to its guests and patrons.

Bangalore February 15, 2023: Hyundai Motor India Ltd., India’s first Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and the largest exporter since inception, today opened bookings of the all-new Hyundai VERNA for INR 25 000. Customers can book the all-new Hyundai VERNA at Hyundai Dealerships across India or by clicking on (Link).

Commenting on the commencement of bookings for the all-new Hyundai VERNA, Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Today, we are glad to announce the commencement of bookings for the next generation of our iconic sedan – the all-new Hyundai VERNA. With a strong cult following across diverse geographies of India, VERNA has a resilient legacy of 16 years, garnering over 4.6 lakh happy customers. The all-new Hyundai VERNA is set to enthrall customers with superior performance and deliver a thrilling driving experience like never before. We are certain this benchmark sedan from Hyundai will elevate our customer aspirations and drive a strong resurgence in this segment.”

To induce exciting driving experiences, the all-new Hyundai VERNA has been equipped with a range of 4 powertrains. HMI has equipped the all-new Hyundai VERNA with a new, sporty, and thrilling 1.5 Turbo GDi Petrol engine that is available with 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT) and 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (7DCT). These powertrains are geared to churn out maximum power and torque performance which will set a new benchmark in this segment. Hyundai is also offering the proven and reliable 1.5 MPi Petrol engine that is available with 6MT and Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). The range of powertrains will ensure customer delight with superior driving performance. Further, all these powertrains are RDE-compliant eco-friendly engines that are also E20 fuel ready.

HMIL will offer the all-new Hyundai VERNA in 4 trim options – EX, S, SX and SX(O). The all-new Hyundai VERNA has been packaged to deliver advanced safety, convenience and comfort, thereby ensuring segment benchmarks are re-established.

Here’s a secret that all make-up moguls swear by – Banana Loose Powder! And Colorbar is bringing it to you in its purest form of magic with the latest Colorbar Pro Banana Powder. This curation is all that you need to bake and set your make-up to give you that flawless look all day long.

Color bar’s Pro Banana powder is a silky loose powder that is just as light as fairy dust and heightens your make-up look with a fine airbrush-like finish. Finely milled with microbead technology, this superfine powder blurs fine lines, unevenness, pores and imperfections.

With just a gentle pat of this powder, dab away all that excess oil and flaunt your all-day fresh make-up look. Opt for this vanity must-have by Colorbar Cosmetics that bakes and sets your perfect make-up ensemble and gives you a long-lasting, melt-proof look. Packed with the goodness of hyaluronic acid that locks in the hydration of your skin, this vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologically tested loose powder is priced at INR 799.

The latest addition to the product portfolio under the house of Colorbar, the Colorbar Pro Banana Powder is available across all Colorbar stores and counters in India. You can get your hands on them at www.colorbarcosmetics.com too.

Mumbai, India, 15th February 2023: – HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today launches Nokia X30 5G, their most eco-friendly smartphone yet. The new planet-friendly design has a 100% recycled aluminium frame and a 65% recycled plastic back. With zero compromises on the phone’s performance, Nokia X30 5G comes with premium features including our best-ever PureView photography and a 6.43” AMOLED PureDisplay designed to better fit in your hand, pocket or purse. Plus, it’s protected by the ultra-tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass display.

Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President- India & MENA, HMD Global:

“We are delighted to introduce a flagship smartphone that is eco-friendly to its core. Moreover, Nokia X30 5G is our smallest eco-footprint device to date! We continue to strive for greater sustainability with each device. After the successful launch of the Nokia G60 5G in our sustainable class of devices, we are excited to introduce another Nokia smartphone with a key focus on minimizing carbon footprint, along with great performance and specs. Not only does Nokia X30 5G deliver the best PureView photography with our best-ever low-light imaging, it also comes with 3 years of OS upgrades and monthly security updates1 and can also be relied upon with its signature two-day battery life. Nokia X30 5G embodies our passion for helping our users keep their devices for longer.”

The most eco-friendly Nokia phone yet – inspired by nature, built to protect it

Designed in Finland and built from a 100% recycled aluminum frame and a 65% recycled plastic back, Nokia X30 5G is our most eco-friendly smartphone yet, right through to the box it comes in. Less plastic, fewer chemicals, more good stuff. Packaging is also made using 100% FSC certified and 94% recycled paper boxes, we are promoting responsible forestry and supporting a circular economy. This all means that Nokia X30 5G delivers the smallest eco-footprint of a Nokia phone to date.

Nokia X30 5G has been built to push the limits of smartphone life expectancy. It is protected by a big 3 years of warranty3 and delivers 3 OS upgrades. Plus, it’s designed for everyday life, with a robust metal frame and a tough display. The phone comes with IP67 dust protection and water immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes.

If 1 million people held onto their Nokia X30 5G for an extra year, they would save the same CO2e as needed to power 5,253 homes for a whole year.[1]

Packed with new, game-changing features

Take breath-taking imagery with the big pixel 50 MP PureView camera clubbed with a 13MP Ultra-Wide camera which uses AI and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to capture content in even higher detail. It’s complete with an all-new, intuitive dropdown menu giving you faster access to the most used camera settings. Capture Fusion brings the power of the main camera to your ultra-wide-angle shots, for more details in the center of the picture, while Night Mode 2.0, with Dark Vision, Tripod Mode, and Night Selfie, gives you sharper and more vibrant shots, even after sundown. While you get some amazing low light photographs with your rear camera thanks to the Night Mode 2.0 & Dark Vision, the 16MP front selfie camera also captures some amazing selfies.

The camera is also protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+, permitting 98% of all light through the lens to deliver industry-leading optical performance and scratch resistance. Because the more light you get in, the better images you get out.

Sporting the best display on a Nokia phone yet, Nokia X30 5G with its 6.43” 90Hz PureDisplay, Under display fingerprint sensor delivers a smoother, more responsive experience. The AMOLED PureDisplay technology means more brightness and vibrant colors to make streaming, scrolling, browsing, and holding the device, a joy.

Power up faster than ever before with 33W fast charging4 and enjoy the signature two-day battery life2, remaining healthy even after years of charging. Equipped with Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 to optimize the potential of 5G, Nokia X30 5G is ready for long-term use.

The Nokia X30 5G also comes with the GoPro Quik App preinstalled so you can shoot, edit, and share your creativity from anywhere.

Safe, secure and up-to-date for years

Three OS upgrades as standard means you can enjoy new features way beyond Android™ 12. Equipped to store the most private and personal information securely Nokia X30 5G has up to three years of monthly security updates1 guaranteed so you can have peace of mind.

For businesses – Nokia X30 5G is verified by Google Android Enterprise Recommended.

Pricing and availability

The Nokia X30 5G is available for pre-booking in India from today in Cloudy Blue or Ice White at a limited period launch price of INR 48,999 in 8/256 GB memory/storage configuration. Nokia X30 5G will go on sale exclusively on Amazon and Nokia.com from 20th February.

Nokia X30 5G would come with an amazing launch offer worth INR 5799, which includes a 33W fast charger and Nokia Comfort earbuds complimentary with each purchase, along with key bank offers and an exciting exchange offer.

New Delhi, 15 February 2023

Dr. Abhay Jere who was appointed as the Vice Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on 10th February 2023 took charge today at AICTE HQ, Delhi.

Dr. Abhay Jere was the Chief Innovation Officer at the Government Ministry of Human Resources Development. In a notification issued by the Ministry of Education, Govt. Of India, dated 10th February 2023, Dr. Abhay Jere is appointed for a period of three years w.e.f. the date of assumption of charge, or till attaining the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.

Prof . TG Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE while congratulating Dr. Abhay Jere said, “I congratulate Dr. Abhay Jere on his appointment. I believe AICTE will benefit from his vast experience in the education and innovation sector.”

Prof. Rajive Kumar, Member Secretary, AICTE, said, “I congratulate Dr. Abhay Jere for being appointed as the Vice Chairman, AICTE. We are glad that he has spearheaded innovation-related initiatives in higher education institutions. He has also been the spirit and driving force behind his Smart India Hackathon initiative at MoE.”

Dr. Abhay Jere, said, “It is an honor to serve as the Vice Chairman, AICTE. It is a privilege to work with such talented and dedicated professionals at AICTE and the Ministry of Education. The New National Education Policy carries a holistic approach and has all teaching elements. It is a policy with proper directions and guidance on what is needed to make learning practical. The flexibility of exit options and migration to other programs are the elements that need to be part of our education system. I thank all my colleagues for their support and assistance.”

Dr. Abhay Jere is instrumental in creating a network of Innovation Councils. Through the Ministry of Education, Indian Innovation Councils (IICs) are now in place in 6500 educational institutions to facilitate the creation of local innovation ecosystems in these institutions while creating their own startups during research.

Most recently, he has also been instrumental in designing a very unique MBA program in ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ presented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Dr. Jere is committed to raising awareness of the need for innovation and entrepreneurship among Indians, so he is a regular columnist in well-known English and local newspapers. He also produced ‘India First Leadership’ Talk Series which will be broadcast on Lok Sabha TV.

Kolkata, 15th February 2023: South Kolkata Nrityangan, one of the renowned classical dance institutions in Kolkata is going to organize their maiden edition of the Classical Dance Festival titled ‘Nrityasamaroh’ on 18th February 2023 from 05:30 pm at the Indian Council For Cultural Relations – Kolkata. The glorious evening will commence with an opening Group Dance by the students of South Kolkata Nrityangan. The audience will also witness engrossing performances by legendary artists from various parts of India. Guru Gopika Verma from Kerala who is a Sangeet Natak Academy awardee and an exponent of ‘Mohiniyattam’, Guru Gajendra Panda from Odisha and an exemplary Odissi performer, Guru Sandeep Mallik from Delhi Kathak Kendra, an outstanding ‘Kathak’ artist and from Kolkata Smt. Bimbavati Devi, a noted ‘Manipuri’ exponent and Sri Rajdeep Banerjee, an eminent Bharatanatyam will present on stage their extraordinary moves.

The concept of ‘Nrityasamaroh’ is originally conceived by Smt. Jhinook Mukherjee Sinha, an acclaimed Bharatanatyam performer and also the founder of one of the oldest dance schools in Kolkata, South Kolkata Nrityangan. She is the disciple of Dr. Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty and have impressed people across the globe through her versatile performances on several occasions. She is an impanelled artist under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) as well as Doordarshan Kolkata. On January 2023 at the G20 Summit which was held in Kolkata, Smt Jhinook Mukherjee Sinha headed choreography of the cultural programme which was a part of this Summit.

“The initiative of ‘Nrityasamaroh’ is specially curated for providing an esteemed platform to the budding artists inhabiting in the remote areas of Kolkata as well as West Bengal. The show will shed light on the blooming talents whose skills and creativity remained obscure due to certain socio-economic issues and the unfair challenges imposed on them against their will. It aims to eradicate the boundaries. The prime purpose of this cultural evening is to assist the young, underprivileged artists to overcome all the limitations and disparities surrounding them so that they can achieve the deserved prestige, recognition and flourish further”, said Smt. Jhinook Mukherjee Sinha, Director, ‘Nrityasamaroh’.

It will not be an exaggeration to say that the evening will surely captivate the audience, leaving them with some exuberant performance, skillful and enchanting.

15th February 2023: The ninth edition of India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) got off to a rocking start on the eve of Valentine’s Day at Divar, Goa’s Island of Love. Presented by Ikonic and powered by Timex, IBFW is Asia’s largest and one of its most prominent calendar events. It will be hosted over two days at Mercure, the Goa Deevaya resort.

India’s first Island Week & Fashion Festival started with a meet and greet session at which brand representatives, designers, and content creators were introduced to the assembled guests. Among those who took the bow were Pallav Ojha, CEO & Co-founder, of COMO Collective, Rayed Merchant, Co-founder, of Ikonic Professional, Deepak Chabbra, Managing Director, of Timex Group India, Pradnya Somesh Popade, Head, of Marketing & Communications, Samsonite, and Puneet Motiani, Designated Partner, Gardenia Cosmotrade LLP (GATSBY). The tropical Eden was a picture-perfect setting for the open-air sunset session alongside the Mandovi river.

IBFW’s ‘Experience’ partner Royal Falcon Music Production enhanced the magic of the 18th-century island with its lush forests, emerald green paddy fields and meticulously restored colonial-style Portuguese villas with a live band. Royal Falcon is a Dubai-based music label that brings the world together with a fusion of international musicians and world music.

The curtain-raiser show was by Vikram Phadnis, making his debut in resort wear. His collection, ‘Bloom’, is inspired by the designer’s store, Adhvan, which he started in Goa last year. He experimented with resort wear for the first time at Adhvan, and encouraged by its success, decided to pursue it in a big way.

The free-flowing silhouettes reflect Vikram’s love for bohemian prints, cuts, and styling. The clothes are comfortably chic, but since he was showcasing them at the curtain-raiser, he glammed them up with elaborate hair-dos and funky makeup.

With 44 designs in georgette and linen, ‘Bloom’ features shorts, swimsuits with capes and dhotis for women. The embroidery is minimalistic but set off with embellishments. The collection is eye-catching, with bold prints in black and white, along with pops of neon, and the audience response was overwhelming.

IBFW targets young and bold fashion enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, designers, content creators and artists, fresh graduates and early innovators. Their vision and outlook, design aesthetics and technology can help build India’s biggest creative ecosystem with consumers and brand custodians who stand up for green space energy and a circular usage economy.

It was only appropriate then that Day One should wrap up with Eliferous, a collaborative show presented by Timex and former Miss Teen Universe Srishti Kaur. Encapsulating the essence of art and fashion, Eliferous translates Srishti’s experiences and aspirations into a signature collection that represents eloquence and freedom in designs which defy convention.

Srishti’s showstopper was Sakshi Malik, an Indian actress, lifestyle, beauty and fashion social media influencer and model. Sakshi had played herself in Kartik Aryan’s 2018 hit film, Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety, and her song, Bom Diggy Diggy, had become viral, getting her millions of hits.

Open-air ramps, including India’s longest ramp and the first one facing the sea, makes IBFW a one-of-its-kind fashion festival. There is lots more to look forward to today at the Island of Love on the Day of Love.

Mumbai, February 15, 2023: Footwear major Bata India Limited today announced results for the quarter that ended 31st December 2022. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 9002 million (a growth of 7% over the quarter that ended December 21). The Operating Profit stood at Rs. 1021 million, a growth of 22% over the quarter that ended in December 2021.

The results for the quarter showcased momentum behind the strategic levers driving strong portfolio evolution, strong footprint expansion across touchpoints coupled with improving cost efficiencies, helping drive revenue growth and increased margins despite significant inflationary pressure.

 
Speaking on the Q3FY23 performance, Gunjan Shah, MD and CEO – of Bata India Limited, stated:

“Continuous focus on refreshing product portfolio with our strategy of casualization and offering premium fashionable products reflected in overall ASP growth and expansion in share of our premium category brands like Hush Puppies, Marie Claire, Red Label, etc., that was backed by festivity and wedding season in the quarter. We also saw encouraging demand for our comfort and casual wear ranges of Bata Comfit, Floatz, etc. The quarter also marks the highest ever addition of Franchise stores with a total footprint crossing the 2000+ milestone for the 1st time.

We continue to drive various cost optimization initiatives across the value chain. In the mass categories, the demand remains sluggish due to inflationary pressures. We have continued investments in marketing and technology to fuel accelerated momentum.”

Mumbai, 15th February 2023: The Indian adaptation of The Night Manager is creating history! The show, which is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on 17th February 2023, is an adaptation of John le Carré’s book of the same name and in a first, the book will now feature the film’s leading men, Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, as its cover. This is the first time ever that an Indian show will be featured on an international bestseller.

Gaurav Banerjee, Head – Content, Disney+Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star said, “John le Carre is the king of espionage. Our show ‘The Night Manager’ is based on his book and now it is being featured on the book cover which is seeming like a fantastic full circle of the show’s journey! It’s such a strong validation of what we have done with the Indian version and we couldn’t have been more thrilled.”

On this milestone, Anil Kapoor said, “To be featured on the cover of a bestselling novel…this has to be one of the most incredibly memorable moments of my acting career! When you’ve been in the industry for as long as I have, it’s easy to think that you’ve seen everything, but I could not have imagined something like this even in my wildest dreams. So grateful and humbled by this honor!”

“The Night Manager has been a very special project for me. I’m a huge fan of the book and for our poster to make it to the cover of the book it’s based on, we couldn’t have asked for more! It’s wonderful validation for all the work the whole team has put in.” adds Aditya Roy Kapur.

Nick, Stephen, and Simon Cornwell, sons of the author, said “Our father John le Carré was hugely excited by the Indian adaptation of The Night Manager. Even though sadly he did not live to see the finished show, we know he would have been thrilled by this breath-taking adaptation brilliantly helmed by Sandeep Modi and Priyanka Ghose and the brilliant performances of Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Tillotama Shome, Sobhita Dhulipala and the whole cast. It’s a gripping and much-loved book and it’s wonderful to see it taking on new life in this way. Moments like these prove how well the story has traveled, and how it has echoed across the globe. And it’s incredibly exciting to see two of Bollywood’s greatest actors, Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, on the cover of the book!”

“Night Manager is John Le Carré’s best-known work of espionage writing. This is a moment of absolute joy for us to witness an international book of such renown being made into an Indian OTT show. We hope this endeavor spreads the thrill of reading Mr. Carré’s works amongst a wider audience set.” Manoj Satti, Group Vice President – International Product & Marketing, Penguin Random House India

Two powerhouses, two different sides, one massive clash – witness loggerheads Shelly Rungta and Shantanu Sengupta get into the cinematic showdown of the year! Get ready to check in as Disney+ Hotstar introduces you to the spiraling world of revenge, deception, and revelation, the much-awaited spy thriller Hotstar Specials’ The Night Manager. A Hindi-language adaptation of John le Carré’s novel “The Night Manager”, produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, the series is created and directed by Sandeep Modi and second director Priyanka Ghose. The series is wrapped in lavish drama, and picturesque sights and features eclectic talent including Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Tillotama Shome, Saswata Chatterjee, and Ravi Behl.