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Jaipur,   January 31st, 2025 . From geniuses lost in the pages of history to the future of monarchy and the British royal family, Day 2 at Vedanta Presents Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 in Association with Maruti Suzuki, powered by Vida, drew audiences in with their range of themes and narratives.  Some highlights of the day include: The sessions on the 2nd day of the Vedanta Presents Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 in association with Maruti Suzuki and powered by Vida featured an acclaimed line-up of speakers, including  Tina Brown, M. K. Raina, Ila Arun, Deepa Malik, Pankaj Mishra, Malashri Lal, Kailash Kher, Kal Penn, Edward Wong, Prajakta Koli, and David Walliams . A range of fascinating ideas were discussed in the sessions, including conversations on  Democracy and Equality ,  Geopolitics, Biographies and Memoirs ,  History and Culture , and more, offering something for all. The opening day,  January 30th,  featured a session presented by t...

The annual Jaipur Music Stage, showcasing electrifying music each evening at the Jaipur Literature Festiva l,  kicked off on January 30th, with much aplomb at  Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur . The 3-day music festival, being held alongside the iconic sumptuous feast of books, literature & ideas, is a perfect conclusion to the events of each day. The festival opened with a tribute to two historic poets of India: the 13th-14th century Sufi Amir Khusrau and the 14th-15th-century mystic-poet Kabir Das. This evening showcased their timeless legacies through evocative performances. The Amir Khusrau Project by Abhijit Pohankar, renowned for his expertise in Indian classical fusion and the keyboard, celebrated the sublime verses of Khusrau through their performance. Dastaan LIVE, an ensemble celebrated for its fusion of poetry, folk, and rock, brought Kabir’s poetic wisdom to life through the set Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein. “We at Dastaan LIVE are so glad to bring Kabir’s message of love...

  Recognizing Excellence in Biopharmaceutical and Medical Technology Innovation NEW DELHI,  January 31, 2025  – The Galien Foundation, the premier global institution dedicated to honoring innovators in life sciences, is proud to announce the Modi Prix Galien India 2025 Awards Ceremony, which is set to take place on Thursday,  March 20, 2025 , at  The Taj Palace, New Delhi . This prestigious event celebrates groundbreaking contributions to global human health through innovative medicines, technologies, and initiatives. Dr. Renu Swarup, former Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, will chair the Modi Prix Galien Awards Committee. The committee comprises distinguished experts from diverse fields of science and medicine. “The Modi Prix Galien India reflects India's unwavering commitment to advancing science, innovation, and healthcare. It showcases the incredible contributions of our scientific community and underscores ...

30 January 2025 : This New Year, Quaker is setting a new standard for wellness, teaming up with the vibrant Tejasswi Prakash bringing to life a refreshing approach to New Year resolutions. In collaboration with the television star, Quaker is championing the message:  #NewYearStartsToday. Tejasswi, known for her candid charm and powerful performances, has become a household name not just for her acting, but for her openness about embracing change and self-growth. For Tejasswi, wellness is not about waiting for January 1st to make a fresh start—it’s about aligning your lifestyle with who you truly are, and taking those first small, intentional steps when the time feels right. For years, Tejasswi has shared her journey with her fans- navigating career shifts, overcoming challenges, and discovering new pathways for growth. Her story isn't one of overnight transformations, but of steady, manageable steps that fit into daily life. Whether it's making more conscious food choices or fi...

Recognised as the grandest celebration of books and ideas worldwide, Vedanta presents Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 in association with Maruti Suzuki and powered by Vida, which opened  today  with a calming Ganesh  vandana  by classical vocalist Supriya Nagarajan and the resounding notes of nagadas by Nathoolal Solanki’s group. This imbued the air of Jaipur with the infectious buzz of celebration. Highlights of the day include: The 18th Jaipur Literature Festival commenced with an Opening Ceremony at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur, which blended music, welcome addresses, and the traditional lamp lighting ceremony. The morning began with an evocative performance by Carnatic vocalist Supriya Nagrajan. Festival Co-Directors Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple spoke about this year’s diverse and inclusive programme, highlighting key sessions, while Festival Producer Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, reflected on the Festival's 18-year journey. The lamp l...

  ~ Revolutionizing Digital Connectivity and Entertainment for Every Indian ~ Mumbai, 30 th  January 2025  –  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in collaboration with OTTplay, India's leading streaming platform aggregator, has introduced BSNL Intertainment—an innovative Internet TV service. This service provides BSNL mobile users all over India with free access to over 450+ live TV channels, including premium channels. Following the launch of pilot in Pondicherry, BiTV is now being launched pan India as part of BSNL's vision to  bring world-class entertainment to its users. With BSNL Intertainment, BSNL customers can access OTTs like Bhaktiflix, Shortfundly, Kanccha Lannka, STAGE, OM TV, Playflix, Fancode, Distro, Hubhopper and Runn Tv along with 450+ live TV channels, blockbuster movies, and web series. Speaking at the launch event,  BSNL CMD Robert J Ravi   I T S,  stated,  “ With BiTV, through our partners, BSNL is giving every customer ...

25-year PPAs secured with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), NHPC Limited and Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL) Jakson Green and Blueleaf Energy targeting 5 GW+ of renewable capacity in India by 2030 The Projects will save over 22 million tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent of removing >5 million cars from road New Delhi, India -  January 30, 2025 :  Jakson Green (JGPL), a leading new energy transition platform, and Blueleaf Energy (Blueleaf), a pan-Asian renewable energy platform owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund,  today  announced their strategic partnership with a 1-gigawatt (GW) solar portfolio in Rajasthan, representing an investment of USD 400 million. The partnership will focus on jointly developing and building gigawatt-scale green energy projects in India. The inaugural 1 GW portfolio, funded through a combination of debt and equity, comprises of three solar projects. These projects include Intra State Transmissi...

India – January 29, 2025  – Airbnb has unveiled new data showcasing the nation’s evolving travel landscape, driven by a growing enthusiasm for domestic exploration as well as international adventures. The surge in domestic travel has been remarkable, with overall domestic bookings growing by more than 30% year-over-year. This growth stems from more people looking for long  weekend  getaways, planning road trips and experiential travel, and more recently curating trips around religious/cultural and entertainment events, like the Maha Kumbh Mela or a concert. Leading the charge are vibrant destinations that capture India's diverse appeal. Goa maintains its position as the most-booked destination, renowned for its year-round leisure and cultural experiences. Following Goa, urban centers including Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Pune and Hyderabad have shown impressive growth, driven by work travel, events & conferences and most importantly given the proximity of several ...

  Sagility aims to accelerate growth in the mid-market payer segment with this acquisition Bengaluru, India:  Sagility, a leading tech-enabled business operations solutions and services provider in the healthcare sector,  today  announced its acquisition of BroadPath Healthcare Solutions, a US healthcare focused services company, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, US. BroadPath operates a work-from-home delivery model with over 1600 employees located across the US and Philippines. Its service portfolio includes member engagement, member acquisition, claims and appeals administration, provider enrollment and credentialing.  The acquisition of BroadPath aligns with Sagility’s strategy to diversify its client base and add new capabilities to its services portfolio. This acquisition significantly expands Sagility’s market presence, adding more than 30 new clients. It further strengthens Sagility’s position among the top ten largest health plans in the US. In addition...

Kolkata-based Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases has received final observation from the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases has filed its DRHP on 18th September 2024. The IPO with a face value of Rs 2 per equity share, is a mix of fresh issue of up to Rs 400 Cr and an offer of sale up upto 72 lakh equity shares each by Padam Kumar Agarwala and Varun Agarwal. The company, in consultation with the book-running lead manager, may consider raising up to Rs 80 crore in a pre-IPO placement. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. The company proposes to utilize the Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue to the extent of Rs. 176.9 cr will be used for the repayment/prepayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the company; Rs. 130 cr will be used to setting up of an air separation unit at our Uluberia-II plant with a capacity of 220 TPD a...

Mumbai, January 29, 2025:  Shares of Denta Water and Infra Solutions Limited made an impressive debut on the exchange to close at 17.84% premium. The scrip listed Rs 330 per share on BSE, a premium of 12.24%, and Rs 325 per share on NSE, a premium of 10.54%. The company's share price closed at Rs 346.45 per share on the BSE, a 17.84% premium, and at Rs 341.25 per share on the NSE, a 16.07% premium. As per NSE, the total quantity traded stood at 15.60 lakh shares, on BSE the total Quantity stood at 7.56 lakh shares. Total Turnover (BSE+NSE) on Day 1 stood at Rs 77.83 crore. The Market Capitalization of the Company at today’s closing price stood at Rs. 925.02 Crore as per BSE and Rs. 911.14 Crore as per NSE. SMC Capitals Limited is the sole book running lead manager and Integrated Registry Management Services Private Ltd is the registrar to the Issue. The company had offered Rs 220.50 crore issue for subscription from January 22 to January 24. This garnered substantial interest, and ...

Mumbai- 27th January, 2025:  Manba Finance Limited,   a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) offering financial solutions for new 2 Wheelers, 3 Wheelers, Electric 2 Wheelers, Electric 3 Wheelers, Used Cars, Small Business Loans and Personal Loans has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 31 st  December 2024. Q3 FY25 Compared with Q3 FY24: Revenue from Operation has increased to Rs. 68.87 Crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs. 48.07 Crore in Q3 FY24, registering a Y-o-Y growth of 43.26% The Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) stood at Rs. 43.58 Crore in Q3 FY25, as against Rs. 27.53 Crore in Q3 FY24 registering a Y-o-Y growth of 58.28% Profit Before Tax (PBT) is Rs. 16.46 Crore for Q3 FY25 as compared to Rs. 6.31 Crore in Q3 FY24, registering a Y-o-Y growth of 160.81% Profit After Tax (PAT) is Rs. 12.96 Crore in Q3 FY25 as against Rs. 4.83 Crore in Q3 FY24, registering a Y-o-Y growth of 168.34% EPS Earnings per share (EPS) for...