Shekhar Ravjiani celebrates father’s 75th birthday amid loss of his brother: There's pain that words cannot really touch

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Mumbai, August 19 (IANS) Singer-composer Shekhar Ravjiani marked his father Hasmukh Ravjiani’s 75th birthday on August 18, with an emotional note which celebrated his life and spirit.The singer acknowledged that the occasion came at a difficult time for the family following the recent death of his uncle.Sharing a series of pictures featuring his father, including rare throwbacks from his younger days and clicks of him playing the accordion, Shekhar wrote, “Happy 75th Birthday, Dad. Age is ju…

'Apsara Aali' fame Sonalee Kulkarni fulfils groomsmaid duties, welcomes Punjabi SIL to her Marathi family

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Mumbai, August 19 (IANS) Actress and Marathi star Sonalee Kulkarni recently turned ‘karavli’ (groomsmaid) at her brother’s wedding.She shared a glimpse of the celebrations, highlighting the Marathi-Punjabi blend within her family.Sonalee took to her social media account to share a series of pictures from the wedding festivities. From traditional wedding rituals and family portraits to dancing and candid moments with her loved ones, the actress gave a glimpse of it all.In one of the pictures,…

Pankaj Bhadouria says cancer ‘tested body’ but ‘couldn’t break spirit’, urges women not to postpone check-ups

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Mumbai, August 19 (IANS) Celebrity chef and ‘MasterChef India’ Season 1 winner Pankaj Bhadouria has shared a powerful update on her cancer journey.The MasterChef said that the disease “became a chapter” in her story but “will never be the whole story”.Taking to her social media account, Pankaj shared a new portrait of herself along with a deeply personal note about her ongoing recovery.In the picture, she is seen smiling at the camera in a black outfit, with her short hair styled in …

‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’s Sumeet Sachdev climbs 120 floors with 10-kg bag to stay fit

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Mumbai, August 19 (IANS) Actor Sumeet Sachdev, best known for playing Gautam Virani in the superhit television show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, gave fans a glimpse of his intense fitness routine.The actor revealed that he climbed 120 floors carrying a 10-kg bag to stay fit and also inspire his fans.Sumeet shared a video on his social media account in which he can be seen pushing himself through the demanding workout. Carrying the heavy bag on his shoulders, the actor revealed that he c…

AI use by SEBI-regulated entities remains their responsibility for using tools: Chairman Pandey

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New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in financial markets is growing, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-regulated entities would remain responsible for the tools they use, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.Addressing the 23rd FICCI Capital Markets Conference (CAPAM 2026), Pandey said, “With AI and technology, every SEBI-regulated entity remains fully responsible for any AI or machine learning tool it uses, whether dev…

India’s makhana market likely to reach nearly Rs 12,000 crore by 2029-30

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New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s makhana (fox nut) sector is projected to grow sharply, with the market expected to reach Rs 11,000–12,000 crore by 2029‑30 as production, prices and exports expand, an official factsheet said on Wednesday.Production volumes of makhan rose only four to five per cent between FY22-25 while average prices rose from about Rs 500 per kilogram to nearly Rs 1,250 per kilogram, driven by higher demand for health‑focused snacks, premium branding and limited supply …

New US green card rule may hit Indians

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Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) Thousands of Indians seeking US green cards could face wider scrutiny of their finances and use of public benefits under new immigration guidance taking effect on September 18. US Citizenship and Immigration Services said officers may consider housing assistance, food stamps, college financial aid and other means-tested benefits when deciding whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge.The guidance follows the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to…

Canadian Hindu, civil groups urge Carney govt to allow RSS chief’s visit

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Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) More than 100 Canadian Hindu and civil liberties organisations have urged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to allow Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Canada, rejecting demands that he be declared inadmissible. In a joint letter addressed to Carney and three senior ministers, the groups said any immigration or public-safety decision involving Bhagwat must be based on credible evidence and due process rather than political pressure.The lett…

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

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Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat has approved 12-hour work shifts at Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, allowing the plant to operate longer shifts while retaining the statutory 48-hour weekly working limit.The approval, described by the state government as the “first of its kind” in Gujarat, has been granted under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020.The arrangement is intended to accommodate the conti…

Kolkata fire: Bengal govt to conduct audit of hotels, lodges in Mirza Ghalib Street area

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Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) After the fire incident at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, which claimed nine lives, the government has decided to conduct an audit of all the hotels and lodges in the same locality, the West Bengal Minister of State for Fire Services, Koushik Chowdhury, said on Wednesday.“I wonder how the hotels were allotted trade licenses in the first place during the previous regimes? The state fire services department has a major station at Mirza Ghalib Street. Th…