This year has witnessed a decisive shift in celebrity investment behaviour, with Bollywood actors emerging as major players in India’s real-estate market. Moving beyond luxury homes, many stars are now building diversified portfolios that include premium commercial offices, rental-yield assets, and marquee residences across Mumbai’s fastest-growing micro-markets. This surge in high-value acquisitions reflects both wealth diversification and growing confidence in real estate as a stable,…
Akums Launches Enhanced Gabapentin ER with RetenEx Technology for PHN Management
New Delhi, Dec 15: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India’s Largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization has announced the rollout of its enhanced Gabapentin Extended-Release formulation for the management of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN). PHN, a chronic neuropathic pain condition that can persist for months after a shingles outbreak, affects nearly 10–20% of patients and becomes increasingly debilitating with age. Many individuals experience constant burning or…
Trisha G. Emphasizes Discipline and Health Over Medals in Sports
“Sports is not about winning medals but about learning discipline, resilience, and staying healthy”, Ms. Trisha G., Indian Women’s Cricketer Hyderabad, Dec 15: Hyderabad Public School (HPS) Ramanthapur celebrated its 46th Sports Day with great enthusiasm, showcasing an exciting spectrum of inter-house athletic competitions, culturally rich performances, and inspiring messages that highlighted the value of sports in shaping young minds. The event featured a spirited…
MRF Tyres honoured with FIA ERC Team Title at FIA Awards Gala 2025
Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Mr Arun Mammen received the trophy at the prestigious annual event held this year in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Tashkent (UZB), Dec 15 — The night of Friday, December 12th, marked a high-point for MRF Tyres as its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Arun Mammen, stepped on stage at the FIA Awards Gala in Tashkent to collect the official Team Trophy after securing…
AESL Signs MoU with Indian Army to Support Personnel and Their Families
Bangalore,Dec 15:- Aakash Educational Services Limited the national leader in test preparatory services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Army to support the welfare of Army personnel and their families, including serving members, retirees, gallantry awardees, personnel with disabilities, and families of those who have died in service. Under this MoU, AESL will provide benefits to Indian Army students who wish to…
Degrees Withheld, Futures at Risk: 25 Indian Medical Graduates Face Crisis at Uzbekistan’s BSMI
New Delhi, Dec 15:Twenty-five Indian students who completed their MD (General Medicine) from Bukhara State Medical Institute Uzbekistan, are facing a major career crisis after the university allegedly withheld their degrees despite full fee payment and successful completion of final examinations. The students many of whom had earlier fled the Ukraine war to continue their medical education in Uzbekistan allege that BSMI is “illegally and…
Credicon Mavericks Crowned Champions as Hyderabad Pickleball League Concludes a Thrilling Inaugural Season
Hyderabad, Dec 15: The inaugural season of the Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL) came to a spectacular end as Credicon Mavericks were crowned as champions following a gripping finale against All Stars at The League, Financial District. The championship match delivered edge-of-the-seat action, entering a decisive tie-breaker seventh set where the Mavericks sealed a dramatic 4–3 victory, etching their name as the first-ever title winners in HPL history. Nearly 2,000 pickleball enthusiasts packed…
Block-Level MP Sports Festival Inaugurated
Papadahandi, Dec, 15: The three-day block-level MP Sports Festival of Papadahandi block was inaugurated today at the Jatabal Panchayat High School campus. The festival began with religious rituals and prayers at the Shri Shri Shri Shiva Temple in Jatabal village, followed by the lighting of a ceremonial torch. A grand and colorful procession carried the torch and culminated at the playground of Jatabal High School,…
Stage Comes Alive on Inaugural Evening of Mandai Festival
Nabarangpur, Dec, 15: The Nabarangpur District Folk Festival Mandai–2025 was inaugurated on Friday evening with great enthusiasm. In the afternoon, a grand Mandai procession along with a torch rally was taken out from the local Maa Bhandar Gharani Temple. Accompanied by traditional folk musical instruments and folk dances, the procession reached the Mandai ground, where the Mandai festival and the Swadeshi Mela were formally inaugurated…
Fourth National Lok Adalat–2025 Held at Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Dec, 15: The Fourth National Lok Adalat–2025 was successfully conducted at the District Court by the District Legal Services Authority, Nabarangpur, under the direction of the District & Sessions Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Nabarangpur, Shri Subrat Mahanti. During the Lok Adalat, District & Sessions Judge Shri Subrat Mahanti disposed of one motor accident compensation claim case and awarded compensation…
Cricket Tournament Organized by Borigumma TPSODL Sub-Division Concludes Successfully
Kotpad, Dec, 15:The cricket tournament organized by the Borigumma TPSODL Sub-Division, which began on the 7th of the month, has concluded today. The tournament was held involving three subdivisions—Kotpad, Borigumma, and Bissamcuttack (Bisimpur). The event was organized under the chairmanship of SDO Chandrakanta Mahanti. Today’s final match was played between Kotpad and Borigumma. After a closely contested and exciting match, Borigumma emerged as the winner.…
Kharif Block-Level Paddy Procurement Market Inaugurated at Kotpad Batasana Panchayat
Kotpad Dec, 15: The block-level paddy procurement market for the current Kharif season has been inaugurated this year. sunday the paddy mandi was formally inaugurated with Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatara as the chief guest. Among others present were former MLA Chandrasekhar Majhi, district-level mandi member Ganesh Panda, Block Chairperson Kamala Bhatara, Vice-Chairperson Tapan Panigrahi, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members of the LAMPS (Large Area Multi-Purpose…
FUJIFILM India Expands Advanced MRI Access in East with APERTO Lucent Installation in Siliguri
Siliguri, Dec 15: FUJIFILM India, a leader in advanced diagnostic imaging solutions, has announced the installation of its state-of-the-art APERTO Lucent Open MRI system at Mothercare Centre Airport Plaza Building Bagdogra Naxalbari Block Close to Siliguri District, Darjeeling, strengthening a partnership that spans more than a decade. The centre, led by Director, Dr. Ranjit Bhagat, has long relied on FUJIFILM India’s CR, DR and ultrasound…
50th State Conference of All India Students’ Council (Odisha West) to Be Held in Rourkela from December 27–29
Rourkela, Dec, 15: “Knowledge – Character – Unity: The Special Feature of the Council” The upcoming 50th State Conference of the All India Students’ Council, Odisha (West), will be held in Ispat Nagari, Rourkela, from 27th to 29th December. Therefore, let us all come together—from colleges and universities across the state—to participate in this grand gathering, experience the “Essence of Odisha”, and contribute to the national…
District-Level Training Program Held on Prevention of Sexual Offenses Act, 1961
Kalyansinghpur, Dec, 15:: In Rayagada, a one-day district-level training program was organized on the Prevention of Sexual Offenses Act, 1961, aimed at preventing sexual and related violence. The program was conducted under the chairmanship of the District Social Welfare Officer, Mr. Minati Deo, and discussions were held on the key provisions of the Act and its effective implementation. The training involved participation from Security Officer…
Umarkot Receives Rs 11 Crore for Development Works
Umarkot, Dec, 15: Umarkot town has received a grant of Rs 11 crore for its development. Today, Minister of Mass Education, Shri Nityananda Gand, performed Bhoomi Pooja (groundbreaking ceremonies) for various projects across different wards. At the Baba Baidyanath Temple premises in Gulipatna, the following projects were inaugurated: A welfare hall at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, A library at Gulipatna Primary School costing…
Nabarangapur Festival Begins with Grandeur
Nabarangapur, Dec, 15: The grand festival celebrating art, literature, culture, and heritage of Nabarangapur district, Chaiti Nabarangapur Lok Mahotsav 2025, will commence today. This year, the festival will be held at Agni Pur Panchayat from December 12 to 14. Alongside cultural programs, the Pallishree Mela will be organized from 12th to 16th December. On the first day, the inauguration ceremony of the festival will be…
Preparatory Meeting of Lok Mahotsav Chaiti Subcommittees Held
Raygada, Dec, 15: A preparatory meeting of various subcommittees for Lok Mahotsav Chaiti 2025 was held. The meeting included discussions on invitations, food committee arrangements, honor certificates, and the organization of the procession. The meeting was chaired by Additional District Collector (General) Mr. Naveen Chandra Nayak and Additional District Collector (Revenue) Mr. Nihar Ranjan Kahar. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the invitation of…
Appointment of Child Caregivers Soon; OSEPA Seeks Shishu Batika Student Data
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 15: The process for appointing Shishu Sebikas (child caregivers) for all Shishu Batikas in the state has progressed. The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has written to the District Education Officers (DEOs), asking them to provide data on students enrolled in Shishu Batika classes by the 16th of this month. In its letter, OSEPA stated that the recruitment process for Shishu Sebikas…
Sub-Jail Foundation Day Celebrated at Kotpad
Kotpad, Dec, 15: The Foundation Day of the Kotpad Sub-Jail was celebrated at the jail परिसर. The program was held under the chairmanship of Sub-Jail Superintendent Sarada Prasanna Raut, with Kotpad First Class Magistrate Trijeeb Kumar Nanda attending as the chief guest. The chief guest emphasized the need to bring intellectual and mental reform among jail inmates. On the occasion, inmates who achieved success in…
Kotpad’s Sairaj Wins Gold at National Kickboxing Championship
Kotpad, Dec, 15: A four-day National Kickboxing Championship was held in Bhubaneswar. The competition, organized from December 4 to December 7, saw participation from around 600 players from 16 states including Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Goa, Karnataka, and Nagaland. In the 75 kg Low Kick Boxing category, Sairaj Patnaik…