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Festive season is here and on the occasion of <keyword id="23288581" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhanteras" source="keywords">Dhanteras</keyword> today, buying jewellery is customary for many. If you are also planning to buy jewellery this festive season, this is for you. The <keyword id="20050220" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bureau-of-Indian-Standards" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bureau of Indian Standards" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bureau of Indian Standards">Bureau of Indian Standards</keyword> (BIS) is placing special emphasis on consumer awareness around gold and silver purchases, specifically advising shoppers to choose items backed by the <keyword id="21548543" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BIS-hallmark" source="keywords">BIS hallmark</keyword> for guaranteed purity and quality. The hallmark, as the BIS notes, is a crucial indicator of authenticity, especially given the high value traditionally associated with gold purchases during this festival. The BIS hallmark consists of three critical components: the BIS Standard Mark, confirming adherence to quality standards; the Purity Mark, which denotes gold’s fineness and carat purity; and a unique Hallmark Unique ID (HUID), a six-digit alphanumeric code specific to each jewellery piece. Consumers can verify the HUID on their jewellery using the ‘<keyword id="23727070" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="verify-HUID" source="keywords">Verify HUID</keyword>’ feature on the BIS Care App, which is free to download. This added verification step ensures customers can make informed purchases that meet the advertised purity levels, making the hallmark a trusted seal during peak shopping seasons. As part of its hallmarking efforts, BIS has made hallmarking mandatory in several regions of India since June 2021. Originally launched in 256 districts, hallmarking has been expanded to cover 343 districts following three phases of implementation, according to BIS. The scheme has had a substantial impact, with the number of BIS-registered jewellers increasing from 43,153 in 2021 to over 193,567 today. Furthermore, the number of Assaying and Hallmarking Centres (AHCs) now stands at 1,611, reflecting an extensive infrastructure to meet rising demand. Hallmarking fees have been set at Rs 45 per piece (exclusive of taxes), with testing available at AHCs for Rs 200 per item, a move BIS believes supports consumer confidence by offering a third-party verification system. Director General of BIS, <keyword id="22532001" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pramod-Kumar-Tiwari" source="keywords">Pramod Kumar Tiwari</keyword>, reiterated BIS’s commitment to upholding <keyword id="21945794" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quality-standards" source="keywords">quality standards</keyword> in gold purchases, especially during festive seasons like Dhanteras, when jewellery is traditionally seen as a symbol of prosperity and future security. Tiwari encouraged consumers to prioritise BIS-certified jewellery, highlighting that with the hallmark and BIS CARE app, buyers can validate purchases independently. With Dhanteras marking a peak in gold buying as families seek financial security, BIS is focusing on educating consumers about hallmarking as a means to safeguard investments. This growing system of certification, backed by government oversight, is intended to make buying gold a transparent, secure experience—one that helps consumers focus more on the joy of the purchase and less on the risks associated with authenticity. (with ANI inputs)

Buying gold jewellery this Dhanteras? Here is how you can verify authenticity as per BIS

<keyword id="19918406" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Alia-Bhatt" source="keywords">Alia Bhatt</keyword> and newcomer <keyword id="19913257" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vedang-Raina" source="keywords">Vedang Raina</keyword>'s <keyword id="20280118" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jigra" source="keywords">Jigra</keyword> released in theatres this Friday. The film is about a brother-sister duo and received mixed reviews. The film, as per reports, collected around Rs 4 crore on its opening day. However, according to actress <keyword id="20316578" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Divya-Khosla-Kumar" source="keywords">Divya Khosla Kumar</keyword>, the collection figures are inflated. Kumar has alleged in a social media post that the <keyword id="20010018" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vasan-Bala" source="keywords">Vasan Bala</keyword> directorial is witnessing empty theatres and the collection figures reported are wrong. Khosla took to Instagram to call out Bhatt, claiming that she purchased tickets for her own film and falsely reported higher earnings to the public. Sharing a picture of an empty cinema hall on her Instagram Stories, Khosla wrote, “Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show. Theatre was totally empty… all theatres going empty everywhere.” She further alleged, “#Aliabhatt me sach mein bahut #Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur fake collections announce kar diye. Wonder why paid media is silent. #weshdnotfooltheaudience #truthoverlies #HappyDussehra.” According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Jigra earned Rs 4.55 crore on its opening day, which fell short of expectations. While urban centres contributed significantly to the earnings, the film struggled to attract audiences from mass-market regions. Despite the lukewarm start, Adarsh noted that the Dussehra holiday might help boost the film’s performance over the weekend. “Jigra opens to lower-than-expected numbers, with a significant contribution from urban centres dominating Day 1. The response from mass pockets is ordinary/lukewarm… The Dussehra holiday should help offset the initial shortfall,” Adarsh wrote. The film also faced stiff competition at the box office, clashing with Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, which stars Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. Rao’s film outperformed Jigra, collecting Rs 5.71 crore on its opening day. Jigra marks one of Alia Bhatt’s lowest opening weekends since her 2014 film Highway, despite her star power. The film revolves around a sister’s perilous journey to save her brother, with a recreated version of the classic song “Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka” featured in the teaser. Produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, the film is co-written by Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala. However, the unexpected controversy and box office numbers have put a damper on what was anticipated to be one of Bhatt’s major releases of the year. As the box office results roll in, Monday’s figures are expected to provide a clearer indication of whether Jigra can recover from its slow start.

'Theatres are going empty everywhere': Divya Khosla Kumar accuses Alia Bhatt of reporting false collection numbers for Jigra

The trailer for the much-talked-about <keyword id="20055923" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-3" source="keywords">Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</keyword> dropped today, and the internet is buzzing with excitement, confusion, and, of course, tons of opinions! Directed by <keyword id="20561165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anees-Bazmee" source="keywords">Anees Bazmee</keyword>, this third installment of the popular horror-comedy franchise brings back a blend of psychological thrills and laughs. The nearly four-minute trailer, released on <keyword id="20079736" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="T-Series" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="T-Series" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="T-Series">T-Series</keyword>' YouTube channel, has given fans a lot to talk about! <div type="Youtube" id="6YMY62tMLUA" title="Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Official Trailer): Kartik Aaryan,Vidya B,Madhuri D,Triptii | Anees B | Bhushan K" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6YMY62tMLUA/mqdefault.jpg"><url><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YMY62tMLUA]]></url></div> The trailer kicks off with a nod to the franchise’s iconic ghost, Manjulika, played by <keyword id="19962398" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan" source="keywords">Vidya Balan</keyword>, who delivers her famous scream, “I’m Manjulika!” As the trailer unfolds, it becomes immediately apparent that <keyword id="19901745" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Triptii-Dimri" source="keywords">Triptii Dimri</keyword> is playing <keyword id="19897059" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kartik-Aaryan" source="keywords">Kartik Aaryan</keyword>’s love interest. Rooh Baba delivers his signature one-liners, while Sanjay Mishra, Rajpal Yadav and Ashwini Kalsekar attempt to amp up the humour quotient of the film. But then, <keyword id="19932032" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madhuri-Dixit" source="keywords">Madhuri Dixit</keyword> appears on screen — and also claims to be Manjulika! Yes, two <keyword id="23489537" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="manjulikas" source="keywords">Manjulikas</keyword>, double the mayhem. Fans are already calling it the “Battle of the Manjulikas,” as Vidya and Madhuri’s characters face off, wreaking havoc. Understandably, the situation starts to tense as both Manjulikas unleash terror. There seems to be a whirlwind of confusion for poor Rooh Baba, who’s now stuck between romance, comedy and horror. In the trailer's final moments,Triptii Dimri’s character tells Rooh Baba that they’re soon to be married, only for him to shout and storm off — a hint that Triptii’s character might just be a ghost herself! Cameos from Rajesh Sharma and some hidden easter eggs have also left fans speculating about surprise twists. Of course, social media is divided. Some are thrilled to see the legendary Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit sharing the screen in a spooky dance-off. "Watching Madhuri dance on screen again is going to be a treat! VidyaBalan vs MadhuriDixit is going to be fire!” wrote one user. <div type="twitter" handle="Super_Adian" handlename="Super_Adian" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1843948482941653185"></div>But for every fan, there’s a critic that is a little more skeptical. One user wrote, “CRINGE... Unreal downfall of legendary actresses like Madhuri Dixit &amp; Vidya Balan. Why did they accept these roles?" Other cameos and details that fans seem to enjoy were Majnu bhai’s painting (from the Welcome franchise), Sanjay Mishra going “Netflix kisne chalu kiya sallaa” and Karthik’s “hatt” — a nod to his memorable role in Pyaar ka Punchnama. <div type="twitter" handle="TheAaryanKartik" handlename="TheAaryanKartik" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1843944717475528867"></div>Then again, several netizens are of the opinion that the first installment of the movie starring <keyword id="19896353" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="akshay-kumar" source="keywords">Akshay Kumar</keyword> was the best. Speaking of which, many speculate that Khiladi Kumar will return to the movie for a surprise cameo! "Rooh baba se do do manjulika nahi control hogi usme akshay kumar ki help lagegi isiliye isme akshay kumar jarur honge,” shared one X user. And we must say that we wholeheartedly agree. <div type="twitter" handle="Akshay443536" handlename="Akshay443536" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1843945343786037312"></div>Whether fans are cringing or cheering, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is shaping up to be a Diwali blockbuster. With all the excitement (and confusion) around the double-Manjulika chaos, it's clear that this horror-comedy is set to stir things up — especially with its clash with Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again.

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ trailer: Internet’s reaction, cameos, speculations and more!

<keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword> <keyword id="20626605" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shuttler" source="keywords">shuttler</keyword> <keyword id="20419517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nitesh-Kumar" source="keywords">Nitesh Kumar</keyword> cruised to a comfortable win while <keyword id="20156841" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manoj-Kumar" source="keywords">Manoj Kumar</keyword> suffered a defeat in the <keyword id="20646411" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mens-singles" source="keywords">men's singles</keyword> SL3 Group A event in the ongoing <keyword id="20420017" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="paris-paralympics" source="keywords">Paris Paralympics</keyword> on Friday. Nitesh enjoyed a comfortable outing against China's Jianyuan Yang. He established his dominance by racing to a 21-5, 21-11 win. Yang struggled to match Nitsh's intensity and got completely outplayed. On the other hand, Manoj suffered a straight-game loss against Thailand's Mongkhon Bunsun by 19-21, 8-21 in the men's singles SL3 Group A match. Manoj showed grit and resilience in the opening set against the Thailand shuttler. The opening set went right down the wire but Bunsun held his composure to go 1-0 up in the game. In the second set, Bunsun turned out to be a challenge that Manoj failed to overcome. Bunsun took the lead and never looked back after that. Manoj had no answer to the questions that the Thailand shuttler put in front of him and eventually succumbed to defeat. Earlier on Friday, Manasi Joshi crashed out of the women's singles SL3 Group A event after Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna scripted a remarkable comeback at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena. Manasi began the proceedings on a dominant note, taking control of the opening set by maintaining a healthy gap. Within the blink of an eye, she raced to a 21-10 win in the opening set to go 1-0 up. In the second set, Oksana responded brilliantly and turned the tide with an impressive overall display. She pushed Manasi on the back foot and restored parity at 1-1 with a 15-21 win. In the match decider, Manasi settled her nerves and looked well set to walk away with the win. However, Oksana had different plans. She overcame the deficit of three points towards the end and took away the match with a 21-23 win. The defeat ensured Manasi's exit from the event. This year, India has sent its largest contingent ever to the <keyword id="20396851" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paralympics" source="keywords">Paralympics</keyword>, comprising 84 athletes across 12 sports, a testament to the country's expanding para-sports ecosystem. India's participation in the <keyword id="19916613" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paris" source="keywords">Paris</keyword> 2024 Paralympics marks not only a significant increase in numbers but also in medal hopes, as the nation aims to surpass its previous achievements in <keyword id="19909001" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tokyo" source="keywords">Tokyo</keyword>. In the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, the Indian <keyword id="20012442" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="badminton" source="keywords">badminton</keyword> contingent secured a total of four medals, including two gold, a silver and a bronze medal.

Paris Paralympics: Shuttler Nitesh cruises to comfortable win, Manoj suffers setback in men's singles SL3 Group A

Mumbai: An upcoming <keyword id="22847137" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="biographical-movie" source="keywords">biographical movie</keyword> will chronicle the inspiring journey of former Indian cricketer <keyword id="19962760" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Yuvraj-Singh" source="keywords">Yuvraj Singh</keyword>, the makers announced Tuesday. The yet-to-be-titled biopic will be produced by <keyword id="20010215" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhushan-Kumar" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bhushan Kumar" meta.hostid="83" meta.entityid="Bhushan Kumar">Bhushan Kumar</keyword>'s <keyword id="20079736" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="T-Series" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="T-Series" meta.hostid="83" meta.entityid="T-Series">T-Series</keyword> and co-produced by Ravi Bhagchandka, known for "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" and the upcoming Aamir Khan-starrer "Sitaare Zameen Par". The film is touted as a "grand celebration of Singh's unparalleled journey and contributions to <keyword id="19919646" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cricket" source="keywords">cricket</keyword>, capturing the essence of his career, unforgettable six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup, his courageous off-field battles and his subsequent return to cricket in 2012", a press release said. Singh, who began his career at the age of 13, said he is hoping his life story will inspire people to overcome challenges. "I'm deeply honoured that my story will be showcased to millions of my fans across the globe by Bhushan and Ravi. Cricket has been my greatest love and source of strength through all the highs and lows. I hope this film inspires others to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams with unwavering passion," the former India all-rounder said. Kumar, known for backing blockbuster films such as "Drishyam 2", "Animal", "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", "Kabir Singh" and "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior", said he is excited to bring out the inspiring journey of Singh on the big screen. "Yuvraj Singh's life is a compelling narrative of resilience, triumph, and passion. His journey from a promising cricketer to a cricketing hero, and then to a hero in real life, is truly inspiring. "I'm thrilled to bring a story that needs to be told and heard through the big screen and to celebrate his extraordinary achievements," he said. The makers are yet to announce the key details about the film, including the director and cast.

Bhushan Kumar's T-Series announces a biopic on Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh

New <keyword id="19900881" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="delhi" source="keywords">Delhi</keyword>: Japanese auto major <keyword id="19965528" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="honda" source="keywords">Honda</keyword> on Wednesday said it has started joint research on AI technologies with <keyword id="19896445" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iit-delhi" source="keywords">IIT Delhi</keyword> and IIT Bombay with plans to develop driver assistance and automated driving technologies applicable in various regions of the world, including India. The joint research is aimed to further advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence)-- the original Honda AI that enables mutual understanding between machines and people, the company said in a statement. Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), a Honda subsidiary in India, will sign a joint research contract with the two IITs. "The IITs are a home to a large number of excellent researchers and engineers, and through the joint research with those institutes, Honda will strive to advance the underlying technologies of CI, with an eye toward the future applications for technologies that reduce traffic collisions and enable automated driving," it said. With an aim to achieve further advancement of CI, Honda and IITs have set joint research themes such as recognition of the surrounding environment and cultivation of cooperative behaviour, and will conduct research and development while utilising the cutting-edge AI technologies, it added. Under the partnership, for each research theme, Honda associates and IIT professors will engage with IIT students for planning, designing, developing and testing technologies which work beyond the confines of the laboratory and thereby proceed with the research and development more flexibly and with a high degree of freedom, Honda said. "This will enable Honda and IITs to work in a more flexible environment with deeper exchange of academic and industry insights," it added. In addition, as part of this research, Honda with the help of IITs is aiming to conduct verification of driving assistance and automated driving technologies in the suburbs of Delhi and in Mumbai. Due to numerous variations in the road systems and a large number of road users, India has a complex traffic environment where situations that occur frequently are difficult for AI to predict. "By conducting technology verification in such a technically challenging environment, Honda and IITs will refine the underlying technologies of CI and strive to apply them to future driver assistance and automated driving technologies in various regions of the world, including India," the statement said. Honda said it has been actively hiring IIT graduates since 2019, and many of them are now playing key roles in the areas of mobility intelligence, including the research and development of CI.

Honda begins joint research with IIT Delhi, Bombay on AI technologies

The Indian <keyword id="20420017" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="paris-paralympics" source="keywords">Paris Paralympics</keyword> contingent touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. People gathered in large numbers to welcome them for their record-breaking performance at the multi-sport event. People also danced to the beats of dhols. Para javelin thrower <keyword id="20647010" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sumit-antil" source="keywords">Sumit Antil</keyword> and para archer <keyword id="20036346" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="harvinder-singh" source="keywords">Harvinder Singh</keyword> were among the others who returned to New Delhi on Tuesday. The Indian contingent concluded its <keyword id="20396851" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="paralympics" source="keywords">Paralympics</keyword> campaign in Paris on Sunday with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven golds, nine silvers, and 13 bronzes. The 29-medal tally is the most by <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword> in the history of the Paralympics. Following the conclusion of the landmark campaign, India surpassed its record medal tally of 19, which was achieved at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. India ended the marquee event in the 18th position. India rewrote several records and unlocked some new "firsts" at the Paralympic Games. Para-shooter AvLekhara became the first ever Indian woman to secure two Paralympic gold medals as she managed to defend her women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting title with a world record score of 249.7 points. India recorded a one-two finish at a para-athletics competition for the first time, with <keyword id="20419803" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dharambir" source="keywords">Dharambir</keyword> and <keyword id="23108096" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="parnav-soorma" source="keywords">Parnav Soorma</keyword> clinching gold and silver, respectively, in the men's club throw F51 event. This was among India's first-ever medals in this sport. Dharambir also set an Asian record of 34.92 m. In the T64 high jump event, <keyword id="20123196" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="praveen-kumar" source="keywords">Praveen Kumar</keyword> stood at the top of the podium with an Asian record-breaking jump of 2.08 m, landing India their sixth gold. India finished the competition with seven gold medals. India also found its first-ever archery champion across the Olympics and Paralympics, with Harvinder Singh getting the gold in the individual recurve para-archery against Poland's Lukasz Ciszek. Indian javelin throw ace Sumit Antil became the first Indian male to defend their Paralympics title, making it back-to-back gold in the F64 event with a stunning Paralympic record-breaking throw of 70.59 m. He broke his own previous record set during the Tokyo 2020 not once, but thrice.

Indian contingent of Paris Paralympics receives rousing welcome on return home

The <keyword id="19987636" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bihar-government" source="keywords">Bihar government</keyword> is making serious efforts to give a fillip to <keyword id="23049947" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="small-scale-and-medium-enterprises" source="Orion">small-scale and medium enterprises</keyword> which would play a crucial role in the overall <keyword id="352701" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="economic-development" source="Orion">economic development</keyword> of the state, a top official of the Industries department said. Around Rs 2,900 crore have been disbursed to nearly 74,540 beneficiaries under two schemes, one of which was launched only last year, for promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ( <keyword id="19910977" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="MSMEs" source="keywords">MSMEs</keyword>) in the state, the official said. <keyword id="19903647" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bihar" source="keywords">Bihar</keyword> has a strong MSME base. To promote innovation ecosystem and unlock the enormous entrepreneurial potential of the state, the Mukhya Mantri Udyami Yojana (MMUY) and <keyword id="23049946" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bihar-Laghu-Udyami-Yojana" source="keywords">Bihar Laghu Udyami Yojana</keyword> (BLUY) were launched in 2018 and 2023 respectively focusing on promotion of MSMEs in the state. "A total of Rs 2,697 crore was disbursed to 34,441 beneficiaries from 2018 till now under MMUY. Similarly, till date Rs 200 crore of the first instalment has been disbursed to 40,099 beneficiaries under BLUY", Secretary, Department of Industries, Bandana Preyashi told PTI. On the one hand, Bihar is getting big ticket investments for major manufacturing units and on the other hand, the state government is also enabling an ecosystem where the MSMEs can thrive on the ground level for the benefit of the rural economy, Preyashi said. The Bihar Laghu Udyami Yojana aims to provide job opportunities to at least one member of poor families whose monthly income is less than Rs 6,000 a month, she said. The state government is providing Rs 2 lakh to each beneficiary in three instalments to set up and run micro and small industrial and processing units, Preyashi said. The government's objective is promotion of MSMEs through awareness, training and handholding support, the Industries secretary said. The state government is encouraging entrepreneurs and investors through the provision of a safe and sound work environment and basic infrastructural facilities which include land, roads, electricity, and water availability, she said. The Industries secretary further said, "With new policies of the state government, Bihar is witnessing significant investment promotion activities, reinforcing its position as an emerging business and industrial hub in the country. During the Bihar Business Connect 2023, 278 companies signed MoUs, committing to investments totalling Rs 50,530 crore." the secretary said. The state government has implemented the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (BIPP), Bihar Logistics Policy 2023, Ethanol Production Incentive Policy 2021 and Textile and Leather Policy 2022 to promote industrial growth and investment in the state. "Under these policies, stage-1 clearance was given to 481 applications, with a proposed investment amount of Rs 4,512.85 crore. A total of 175 units were given clearance for financial incentives with an investment of Rs 2,195.10 crore, an all-time high, since the inception of the state investment promotion policies," she said. In 2023-24, 255 startups were recognized in the state and a total of Rs 11.92 crore has been disbursed as seed funding to these startups. From April 2023 to January 2024, Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) allotted plots/sheds to 427 units having a total investment size of Rs 6,145 crore covering 492 acres of land and also creating 35,224 employment in the state, said the secretary. "Infrastructure development in industrial areas was given top priority. Funds of Rs 409.33 crore were approved under Part I and Rs 212.68 crore for construction of unity mall under special assistance to states in 2023-24. In the current financial year of 2024-25,149 units have been granted stage I clearance for a proposed investment amount in Rs 3,950.48 crore in Bihar State Investment Promotion Board", she said. At present, Bihar's proposal to establish a multi-sector Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nawanagar and Kumarbagh has been approved by the Government of India. "Authorities concerned are also working on the establishment of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) in Bihar that will help Bihari Exporters to expand their businesses to international markets", said the secretary. Bihar Chief Minister <keyword id="19907431" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nitish-kumar" source="keywords">Nitish Kumar</keyword> on August 3 this year laid the foundation stone for Rs 1,600 crore cement grinding unit of Ambuja Concrete North Private Limited, a subsidiary of Adani group's Ambuja Cements, in Warisaliganj block in Nawada district. This is considered the largest investment in the state by a cement industry player. "The project is expected to create 250 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect jobs on the site. The project will meet the growing infrastructure needs of Bihar. Adani Group has decided to invest additional Rs 5,500 crore in Bihar in various sectors, including cement manufacturing (in Muzaffarpur), logistics (near Patna) and projects related to agro-industry in Araria, Kishanganj and Begusarai. A total of 40,000 employment will be generated by these investments", said the statement issued by the CMO after the conclusion of the event on August 4.

Bihar government disburses Rs 2,900 crore to 74,540 beneficiaries for promoting MSMEs: Official

Paris: Para-athletes <keyword id="20040580" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sharad" source="keywords">Sharad</keyword> Kumar and <keyword id="20426142" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mariyappan-thangavelu" source="keywords">Mariyappan Thangavelu</keyword> clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, to seal a double podium finish for <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword> in the men's high jump T6 final at the <keyword id="20420017" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-Paralympics" source="keywords">Paris Paralympics</keyword>. With a leap of 1.88m, Sharad got his hands on a silver medal while his compatriot, <keyword id="23031967" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mariyappan" source="keywords">Mariyappan</keyword>, settled for the bronze medal with a leap of 1.85m. America's Ezra Frech rewrote the Paralympic record to take away the gold with 1.94m, a blockbuster performance. Earlier, <keyword id="20431132" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shailesh-kumar" source="keywords">Shailesh Kumar</keyword>, Mariyappan and Sharad cleared the height of the 1.77m mark with ease in their first attempts. However, the reigning Paralympic champion Sam Grewe of the United States crashed out of the final after he failed to clear 1.77m. With the stakes going high, Sharad, with a flawless technique, went past the 1.81m mark. Mariyappan and Shailesh followed the same path and cleared the 1.81m mark, his season-best attempt. With stakes constantly rising high, Mariyappan upped the ante and cleared 1.85m while others struggled to breach past the height. Shailesh matched his compatriot's effort and cleared 1.85m, his personal best attempt. With the bar raised to a height of 1.88m, Sharad failed to clear the height in his first attempt. He cleared 1.88m in his second attempt and broke the Paralympic record in the T42 category, set by Mariyappan in Tokyo. Mariyappan was ruled out of gold medal contention after he failed to go past 1.88m in his third attempt. United States' Ezra Frech bettered Sharad's Paralympic record with a gigantic leap of 1.91m. He extended the Paralympic record with a record-breaking jump of 1.94m to claim the gold medal. With one jump left, Sharad took a gamble of clearing 1.94m. The gamble didn't pay off, and he ended up settling for the silver medal. Mariyappan secured the bronze with a leap of 1.85m. While Shailesh, who kicked off the final brightly, narrowly fell short of a podium finish.

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India's <keyword id="20419517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nitesh-Kumar" source="keywords">Nitesh Kumar</keyword> and <keyword id="20475563" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Thulasimathi-Murugesan" source="keywords">Thulasimathi Murugesan</keyword> had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of <keyword id="22963824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="badminton-mixed-doubles" source="keywords">badminton mixed doubles</keyword> (SL3-SU5) at the Paralympic Games here on Thursday. However, mixed doubles duo of Sivarajan Solaimalai and <keyword id="22963825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nithya-Sre" source="keywords">Nithya Sre</keyword>, seeded second, lost their SH6 group play stage match in straight games to the American pair of <keyword id="22963826" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Miles-Krajewski" source="keywords">Miles Krajewski</keyword> and Jayci Simon. The Nitesh-Thulasimathi duo won the Group A contest 21-14, 21-17 in 31 minutes. Nitesh, 29, who hails from Karnal district in Haryana, and young Thulasimathi, a veterinary science student from Tamil Nadu who had won the mixed bronze at the <keyword id="20418133" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Asian-Para-Games" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Asian Para Games" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Asian Para Games">Asian Para Games</keyword> in Hangzhou, encountered little challenge in the first game and at one stage they were leading by seven points. Unable to counter the pair's net play and deep tosses, Suhas and Palak quickly found themselves trailing, losing the game in just 14 minutes. The second game too went on similar lines with Palak clearly not able to match the prowess of her senior partner on court and giving away points. SL3 players have moderate impairment on one side of the body, affecting either both legs or the absence of limbs, while SU5 players have significant impairments in their upper limbs. In Group B, Sivarajan and Nithya gave a tough challenge to the American pair before going down 21-23, 11-21 in 35 minutes in SH6 category. SH6 is for badminton players with short stature. Sivarajan, who trains at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad, and partner Nithya were equal to the task in the opening game and also took a slender one-point lead but the young American pair, who are both in their late teens, were too agile on court and fought for every point. The second game turned out to be one-sided with the tiring Indians losing in just 14 minutes.

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<keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="India" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="India">India</keyword>n para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya bagged the eighth medal for team India in the ongoing <keyword id="20420017" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="paris-paralympics" source="keywords">Paris Paralympics</keyword> 2024 as he won the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw F56 final on Monday. Kathuniya's best throw in the final of the event was 42.22 metres at the Stade de France. This was his second successive medal at the <keyword id="20396851" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paralympics" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Paralympics" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Paralympics">Paralympics</keyword> after Tokyo 2020, with a best throw of 44.58 metres. Before the ongoing mega event, the para-athlete clinched a silver medal in the F56 category at the World Para-Athletics Championship 2024. With an impressive throw of 41.80 meters, Kathuniya secured the second position, trailing behind the gold medallist, Brazilian athlete Claudiney Batista Dos Santos. Dusan Lackzo of Slovakia claimed the bronze. He previously secured a silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw F54/55/56 Final at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou. Brazil's Claudiney Batista won the gold medal at the event with a best throw of 46.86 metres and the bronze medal was taken by Greece's Konstantinos Tzounis whose best throw was 41.32 metres Other than this medal, India has secured a total of seven more medals at the ongoing marquee event, with one gold medal, two silvers, and four bronze medals. Preeti Pal clinched the bronze medal in the 200m T-35 race on Sunday. With this medal, Preeti created history as she became the first-ever Indian woman athlete to win 2 medals in the track &amp; field events at the Paralympics, or Olympics. Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men's high jump - T47 final on early Monday morning. Nishad, who also finished second in Tokyo three years ago, achieved his season-best performance with a leap of 2.04 meters, earning him the silver. Rubina finished third and bagged a bronze medal in the P2-Women's 10M Air Pistol SH-1 final on Saturday. She gathered a total of 211.1 points in the final. Javanmardi Sareh of Iran finished with gold (236.8 points) and Turkey's Ozgan Aysel went on to win the silver medal (231.1 points). Earlier during the day, India's Kumar Nitesh clinched his maiden gold medal after beating Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in a thrilling men's singles SL3 badminton final here on Monday. The 29-year-old from Haryana was rock solid in his defence and spot on with his shot selections as he beat Tokyo silver medallist Bethell 21-14 18-21 23-21 in an absorbing contest that lasted an hour and 20 minutes. SL3 class players, like Nitesh, compete with more severe lower limb disabilities, requiring them to play on a half-width court. When he was 15, Nitesh had lost his left leg in a train accident in Visakhapatnam in 2009 but he recovered from the trauma and found his calling in para badminton. Nitesh's victory on Monday ensured that India retained the SL3 gold after Pramod Bhagat clinched the title three years ago when para badminton made its debut in Tokyo. Last week, reigning Paralympic champion, <keyword id="9458227" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Avani-Lekhara" source="Orion">Avani Lekhara</keyword> maintained her winning streak and struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal at the same event. India's first silver medal at the Paris Paralympics came in shooting as well, with Manish Narwal getting a silver in the men's P1 10 m air pistol SH1 competition. This year, India has sent its largest Paralympics contingent ever, comprising 84 athletes across 12 sports, a testament to the country's expanding para-sports ecosystem. India's participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympics marks not only a significant increase in numbers but also in medal hopes, as the nation aims to surpass its previous achievements in Tokyo. Tokyo 2020 was India's most successful Paralympic Games, with the country winning 19 medals, including five golds, eight silver and six bronzes.

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Recently, a picture of popular YouTuber, comedian and writer <keyword id="19960425" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Tanmay-Bhat" source="keywords">Tanmay Bhat</keyword> went viral as it showed the dramatic <keyword id="19923802" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="weight-loss" source="keywords">weight loss</keyword> he seemed to have undergone. The comment section was filled with praise, with many fans asking him how he managed to shed all that weight so quickly. But the truth is, Tanmay’s journey has been far from quick. If anything, his story is a fine lesson on the importance of <keyword id="20419014" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="consistency" source="keywords">consistency</keyword> and finding what works for you. <div type="twitter" handle="bhav_paaji" handlename="bhav_paaji" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1827223029924917442"></div>Losing weight — whether to get back your health on track or to achieve a glow-up — is something that tops almost everyone’s new year’s resolution list. As January rolls in, people rush to the gym in hordes to sign up for the annual memberships. By around March, they realise that maybe the gym isn’t for them since they haven’t been going regularly/are barely noticing any changes in their body. Tanmay was no exception and experienced the same thing when he restarted his <keyword id="20239882" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fitness-journey" source="keywords">fitness journey</keyword> back in 2022, he revealed during his appearance on <keyword id="22912153" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kumar-varun" source="keywords">Kumar Varun</keyword>’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-SRF0zClvM">Random Musings</a> late in 2023. So, how did he overcome this slump? <h2>What did Tanmay do differently? </h2>Fat loss can often seem daunting, especially when juggling a busy schedule, high stress, and social pressures. Like many of us, Tanmay tried various diet trends, tried eating healthy and even joined the gym. But around three months into it, the YouTuber decided that he simply did not like lifting weights. Instead, he would do some sort of physical activity that he could actually enjoy while ensuring that it kept him moving. Using Playo, he booked a badminton court for every evening and began to consistently play for an hour. He found that he was enjoying himself and this gave him the motivation to do more. <h2>The art of habit-stacking</h2>Once Tanmay had mastered playing an hour of the sport he liked, he leaned into something called “habit stacking”, a term author James Clear coined in his bestselling book <keyword id="20250903" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="atomic-habits" source="keywords">Atomic Habits</keyword>. This technique involves attaching a new habit to one you already engage with on the regular, essentially taking advantage of the parts of your lives that are already reliable. What Tanmay did was that he set aside another hour to lift weights either before or after badminton — stacking this new habit over his already existing one. He spoke of how this made being regular to the gym more achievable to him. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112608740" title="A man who lost 100 pounds while enjoying his favorite foods shared his 3 key weight loss tips" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>Setting aside “me” time</h2>One hurdle that keeps a lot of us from working out consistently is the lack of time. We end up prioritising everything but our physical well being, resulting in the “I don’t have time” excuse. So how did Tanmay circumvent this? Speaking to Kumar Varun, the 37-year-old YouTuber said that he started prioritising his health over everything else. Now, Tanmay devotes the time between 5 PM-7:30 PM to his workouts every day and refuses to attend to anything else in that time frame. He has managed to structure his day in a way where he can afford that time to himself. While this may not be possible for everyone, finding even a tiny time slot that works for you and taking it from there might be a good place to start. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112745341" title="A 56-year-old woman lost weight and balanced her blood sugar with 5 simple changes" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>Reducing friction between yourself and the habit you’re building</h2>Tanmay emphasised on the importance of limiting the resistance between your thoughts and the actions. He suggested that if you want to go for a jog every morning, then keep your running shoes right under your bed — so it’s the first thing you see every morning. Most notably, he stressed that the decision to be healthy is hourly. You must make conscious choices that support your goal at least every hour of the day, say no to temptation and yes to what’s good for you. This may sound like it’s easier said than done, Tanmay asserts that it is the way to master your mind. Today, Tanmay Bhat has already lost around 50 kilograms and is showing no signs of slowing down. While it is certainly inspiring, we can benefit from the example Tanmay sets. His fitness journey also serves to show the difference small, consistent habits that accumulate over time can make. And as he explains in his own non-preachy way — all you need to do is focus on building resiliency, mastering your mindset and establishing healthy frameworks. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112368138" title="A diet of soups and shakes can drastically improve diabetes symptoms — even without medication, real-life study finds" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

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