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The group of Padma Awards that includes Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri is known as the highest awards given by the Republic of India. They were all instituted together in the year 1954 and they are announced year on year on the Republic Day. The objective of these awards is to recognize, highlight and appreciate the ‘work of distinction’. They are given to persons or organizations that make some exceptional contribution or service in any field or discipline including Art, Medicine, Literature, Civil Service, Sports, Education, Social Work, Public Affairs, Science and Engineering, Trade and Industry etc. Participation in this venture Nominations are invited from the departments and ministries of the central government, state and the Union territory governments, awardees of the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awards, Institutes of Excellence and also from many other agencies, bodies, enterprises and organizations, so that the sample available for the consideration is as wide as possible. The MHA communication requests these organizations, bodies and individuals to spare the necessary effort to identify the exceptional persons or organizations who deserve to be recognized for their contribution. These persons and bodies can make suitable nominations for the deserving individuals they find out. Nominations and recommendations Both the nominations and recommendations for the group of Padma awards have to be done only online on the Padma portal <a href="http://www.padmaawards.gov.in">www.padmaawards.gov.in</a>. Any citizen of India can make the nomination or recommendation. Self-nominations are also allowed. The nomination or recommendation must contain the complete details asked in the format provided in this portal for this purpose. A citation is also called for including a narration that can run to about 800 words which will clearly bring out the exceptional or distinguished achievement or service of the person or organization nominated or recommended or self-nominated for the Padma award in their respective field or discipline. All the necessary details asked must be carefully filled in for the nomination to be considered. About Padma Awards Any person or organization can apply for the Padma awards without any distinction to caste, race, occupation, gender or position. Padma Vibhushan seeks to recognize the exceptional and distinguished service, Padma Bhushan identifies the distinguished service of higher order and Padma Shri appreciates the distinguished service in any discipline or field. The MHA communication requests that every effort must be spared to find the suitable persons for the Padma awards from among women, weaker sections of the society, Divyang persons, SCs and STs who really deserve to be given this award. No Government servant who is working in the PSUs is eligible for these awards excepting doctors and scientists. Rules governing the Padma Awards The Padma awards are not given posthumously excepting in some highly deserving cases. Padma Award can be conferred on a person only if five years have elapsed after the conferment of the earlier Padma award except in some deserving cases. The President of India presents these awards consisting of a Sanad (Certificate) signed by the President and a medallion. The names of the awardees are published in the Gazette of India. The recipients will also get a replica of the medallion which they can wear during any ceremonies or events. The Padma award is not a title and it must never be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name. The total number of awards given in a year will not exceed 120.

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Leaving behind the social customs of merely being labelled as good wives, home makers and mothers , Indian women have time and again taken up chores essentially thought of being male-only, and proved that they are equal to their male counterparts, sometimes even better. 
 
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we bring to you the list of women who dared to step in the fields dominated by men and gave them tough challenges in terms of success and recognition. 
 
Durgabai Kamat and Kamlabai Gokhale 
Known as the first female actors of Indian cinema, this mother-daughter duo is always regarded with utmost honour for breaking the stereotype of only male actors in the profession of performing arts. Starring together in Mohini Bhasmasura, the second venture of the legend <keyword id="6410992" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="40" keywordseo="Dadasaheb-Phalke">Dadasaheb Phalke</keyword>, they were cast as Mohini and Parvati, respectively. Both of them went on to become established actresses and their family members are still a part of the industry, veteran marathi actor Vikram Gokhale being one of them. 
 
<keyword id="121358" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Karnam-Malleswari">Karnam Malleswari</keyword> Born in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, Karnam is the most recognised woman Indian weightlifter. In a glorious career spanning over 10 years, she has won 11 gold and 3 silver medals, and a much-celebrated Olympic bronze in 2000 Summer Olympics. Known for her physique, skills and technique, she is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, first woman recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, and also a recipient of <keyword id="25105" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Padma-Shri">Padma Shri</keyword> and Arjuna Award. Nowadays, she runs her own academy, training others to do what she did and bring fame to the country. 
 
MC <keyword id="47387" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Mary-Kom">Mary Kom</keyword> Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, better known as MC Mary Kom, needs no introduction. A five-time World Boxing champion, she is the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships, a matter of sheer pride to the country. She achieved her much-awaited fame when she won the bronze medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics. A recipient of Padma Bhushan, Arjuna Award, Padma Shree, and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, she has also penned down an autobiography called Unbreakable and is all set to be played by <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword> in her biopic. 
 
<keyword id="36968" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Zoya-Akhtar">Zoya Akhtar</keyword> Belonging to an influential family of <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword>, with screenwriter lyricist Javed Akhtar as her father, screenwriter Honey Irani as her mother, producer-director-actor <keyword id="5015" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Farhan-Akhtar">Farhan Akhtar</keyword> as her brother and the talenthouse Shabana Azmi as her stepmother, it was obvious for Zoya to be a part of the industry but nobody had thought that this shy girl would one day become the most celebrated woman director of India. With critically acclaimed films like Luck By Chance and <keyword id="6373898" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="80" keywordseo="Zindagi-Na-Milegi-Dobara">Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara</keyword> for her track record, she is very much a part of the young brigade of the industry. 
 
Premlata Agarwal 
Perhaps the most unheard name in the list, Premlata Agarwal is a mountain climber, who is mostly remembered as the oldest Indian woman to have scaled Mount Everest. Not only this, she is also the first Indian woman to scale the Seven Summits, the ultimate dream for any mountaineer. For her contributions, the Indian government facilitated her with Padma Shri in 2013.

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Leaving behind the social customs of merely being labelled as good wives, home makers and mothers , <keyword id="42463" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-Women">Indian women</keyword> have time and again taken up chores essentially thought of being male-only, and proved that they are equal to their male counterparts, sometimes even better. 
 
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we bring to you the list of women who dared to step in the fields dominated by men and gave them tough challenges in terms of success and recognition. 
 
<keyword id="2109518" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Durgabai-Kamat">Durgabai Kamat</keyword> and <keyword id="2776412" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kamlabai-Gokhale">Kamlabai Gokhale</keyword> 
Known as the first female actors of Indian cinema, this mother-daughter duo is always regarded with utmost honour for breaking the stereotype of only male actors in the profession of performing arts. Starring together in Mohini Bhasmasura, the second venture of the legend Dadasaheb Phalke, they were cast as Mohini and Parvati, respectively. Both of them went on to become established actresses and their family members are still a part of the industry, veteran marathi actor Vikram Gokhale being one of them. 
 
<keyword id="121358" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Karnam-Malleswari">Karnam Malleswari</keyword> 
Born in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, Karnam is the most recognised woman Indian weightlifter. In a glorious career spanning over 10 years, she has won 11 gold and 3 silver medals, and a much-celebrated Olympic bronze in 2000 Summer Olympics. Known for her physique, skills and technique, she is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, first woman recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, and also a recipient of Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. Nowadays, she runs her own academy, training others to do what she did and bring fame to the country. 
 
<keyword id="56244" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="MC-Mary-Kom">MC Mary Kom</keyword> 
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, better known as MC Mary Kom, needs no introduction. A five-time World Boxing champion, she is the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships, a matter of sheer pride to the country. She achieved her much-awaited fame when she won the bronze medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics. A recipient of Padma Bhushan, Arjuna Award, Padma Shree, and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, she has also penned down an autobiography called Unbreakable and is all set to be played by Priyanka Chopra in her biopic. 
 
<keyword id="36968" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Zoya-Akhtar">Zoya Akhtar</keyword> 
Belonging to an influential family of Bollywood, with screenwriter lyricist Javed Akhtar as her father, screenwriter Honey Irani as her mother, producer-director-actor Farhan Akhtar as her brother and the talenthouse Shabana Azmi as her stepmother, it was obvious for Zoya to be a part of the industry but nobody had thought that this shy girl would one day become the most celebrated woman director of India. With critically acclaimed films like Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Dil Dhadakne Do for her track record, she is very much a part of the young brigade of the industry. 
 
<keyword id="641463" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Premlata-Agarwal">Premlata Agarwal</keyword> 
Perhaps the most unheard name in the list, Premlata Agarwal is a mountain climber, who is mostly remembered as the oldest Indian woman to have scaled Mount Everest. Not only this, she is also the first Indian woman to scale the Seven Summits, the ultimate dream for any mountaineer. For her contributions, the Indian government facilitated her with Padma Shri in 2013. 
 
<keyword id="1801283" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ishita-Malaviya">Ishita Malaviya</keyword> 
Known as India’s first professional female surfer, Malaviya has been surfing since past 8 years. She runs a surf club with her partner Tushar Pathiyan, known as the Shaka Surf Club, in addition to this, she also runs a camp called Camp Namaloha in Coastal Karnataka in India. She wants to promote the Indian coastline as a worldwide surfing destination.

Indian women who said no to being typecast in conventional careers

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Padma Lakshmi, the host of Bravo's Emmy-winning "Top Chef," won't be returning, she announced.</li><li>She joined in season two and recently wrapped up the show's World All-Star 20th season. </li></ul>Hold onto your remote controls "Top Chef" fans — <a href="https://www.emmys.com/bios/padma-lakshmi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emmy-winner Padma Lakshmi</a> announced she's stepping down as the host of Bravo's beloved series, a program she has hosted for 19 of its 20 seasons. "After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave 'Top Chef,'" <a href="https://twitter.com/PadmaLakshmi/status/1664664066361532418" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the actress, activist, and cookbook author wrote on social media</a>. "Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food.""I am deeply thankful to all of you for so many years of love and support," she added."Padma Lakshmi leaves behind an incredible legacy on Bravo's 'Top Chef.' Her impact on the Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series is undeniable," an NBCUniversal spokesperson told Insider. "We are grateful to Padma for being a consummate host, judge, and executive producer, and for bringing her ingenuity and exceptional palate to each episode where she ate every bite of food on the series for over 17 years and 19 seasons. She will always be part of the 'Top Chef' and the NBCUniversal family and has a seat at the judges' table anytime." Lakshmi began hosting the Bravo during its sophomore season in 2006 after taking over hosting duties from cookbook author and then-wife of Billy Joel, Katie Lee. Over the years, she's told countless contestants — some beloved by fans, some reviled as villains — to "pack their knives and go" when they came up short in an elimination challenge. She also participated in crowning one of the <a href="https://www.avclub.com/how-top-chef-s-finale-tarnished-its-brand-1798266135" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most controversial "Top Chef" winners of all time</a>, Nicholas Elmi, over Nina Compton, in season 11.<div type="image" title="top chef judges" height="1314" width="1753" msid="100712501" hostid="261" sizebytes="103838"></div>Lakshmi became virtually synonymous with the series, serving as not only the host but a savvy food judge of her own accord who said <a href="https://www.insider.com/padma-lakshmi-calories-top-chef-2023-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">she ingested up to 9,000 calories a day</a> while the show was filming. A cook and foodie, Padma could be a harsh critic, especially when it came to Indian cuisine on the show (chefs would often bemoan that they had to cook Indian dishes for Lakshmi, who did not pull punches if the flavor was off).In 2020, Lakshmi launched her own show, "Taste the Nation," on Hulu — where she takes viewers across America, sampling its diverse food cultures. She's also <a href="https://www.padmalakshmi.com/books" target="_blank" rel="noopener">published several cookbooks,</a> and in 2023, she appeared in <a href="https://www.si.com/media/2023/05/01/padma-lakshmi-makes-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-debut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue at the age of 52</a>. <div type="image" title="Padma Taste the Nation Dominic Valente:Hulu " height="1467" width="1956" msid="100712502" hostid="261" sizebytes="152680"></div>It's not yet clear who will be replacing the "Top Chef" star or if any of her fellow judges — including Gail Simmons or celebrity chef Tom Colicchio — will be returning. A representative for NBCUniversal did not comment when asked.The 20th season of the show, "Top Chef: World All-Stars," is currently airing on Bravo, where the finalists are down to Buddha Lo (Top Chef US season 19 winner), Gabriel Rodriquez (Top Chef Mexico season two winner), and Sara Bradley (Top Chef US season 16 runner-up).

'Top Chef' superstar Padma Lakshmi announces she's leaving the show after 19 seasons

<keyword id="20060213" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-cinema" source="keywords">Indian cinema</keyword> megastar <keyword id="20292275" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="K-Chiranjeevi" source="keywords">K Chiranjeevi</keyword> was honoured by the <keyword id="20022792" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Guinness-World-Records" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Guinness World Records" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Guinness World Records">Guinness World Records</keyword> on Sunday, recognising him as the <keyword id="23279033" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="most-prolific-actor" source="keywords">most prolific actor</keyword> and dancer in the Indian film industry. The official certificate from Guinness World Records stated, “The most prolific film star in the Indian Film Industry - actor/dancer is Konidela <keyword id="19916806" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chiranjeevi" source="keywords">Chiranjeevi</keyword> aka Mega Star (India), achieved on 20 September 2024.” Chiranjeevi received this prestigious recognition at a grand event. Expressing his gratitude, Chiranjeevi shared, "This moment is truly unforgettable. I never aimed for a Guinness World Record, but being honoured for my dance is incredibly fulfilling. Dancing is what truly made me a star and has been a cornerstone of my journey." Reflecting on his illustrious career, he added, "Dance has always been an integral part of my life throughout my film career. I still recall my early dance steps in front of legends like Savitri. This recognition belongs to all the directors, producers, music directors, and choreographers who highlighted my dance performances in films." According to close sources, Chiranjeevi has performed over 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films over the past 45 years. Interestingly, September 22 marks the anniversary of his debut in 1978. Guinness World Records adjudicator Richard Stenning praised Chiranjeevi's immense contribution, stating, "After thoroughly reviewing all 156 films and his dance performances, this achievement is officially extraordinary." Superstar <keyword id="19915144" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan" source="keywords">Aamir Khan</keyword>, who joined Chiranjeevi on stage, expressed his admiration, saying, "I consider him my elder brother. Watching him receive this honour is thrilling. When you see him dance, you see his heart in every move, truly enjoying himself." The recognition drew congratulations from various prominent figures, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, and BRS Working President K T Rama Rao. Revanth Reddy shared on social media platform ‘X,’ “It is a moment of pride for Telugu people that Chiranjeevi has earned a place in the Guinness World Records.” Similarly, Kishan Reddy posted, “Megastar for a reason! Congratulations to the iconic Indian film star Sri K Chiranjeevi Garu on this incredible achievement! 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films over 45 years – simply phenomenal! Your legacy will inspire generations.” Chandrababu Naidu added, “Heartiest congratulations to Mega Star and <keyword id="19981512" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Padma-Vibhushan" source="keywords">Padma Vibhushan</keyword> awardee @KChiruTweets Garu. This recognition is not just another feather in his cap but also elevates the pride of Telugu people worldwide.” Chiranjeevi, one of the biggest stars in <keyword id="20582687" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="South-Indian-cinema" source="keywords">South Indian cinema</keyword>, has an impressive filmography of over 150 films in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. Some of his most notable works include"Rudra Veena," "Indra," "Tagore," "Swayam Krushi," "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy," "Stalin," and "Gang Leader." The acclaimed actor was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, in May this year, alongside cinema icon Vyjayanthimala, and had previously received the Padma Bhushan in 2006. (With inputs from agencies)

Veteran Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi recognised by Guinness World Records as "most prolific film star" in Indian Cinema

<ul><li><keyword id="6419840" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Azim-Premji">Azim Premji</keyword> was just 21 when he had to take over his family business and now, at 73, will retire from his post of executive chairman and MD of <keyword id="10862" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wipro">Wipro</keyword>. </li><li>Today called the Czar of Indian IT, Premji turned the business around to make Wipro a $8.5 billion revenue company. </li><li>Premji’s contribution to philanthropy are immense – $21 billion.</li></ul>In 1966, a 21-year old Azim Premji left his engineering course at Stanford University to come back and be at the helm of his family business – a $2 million hydrogenated cooking fat company. He turned the business around and forayed into IT products. And the now 73-year old Premji is stepping down from his post of executive chairman and Managing Director of Wipro by July end. The Czar of Indian IT Today, the company – Wipro – has revenues of $8.5 billion and is one of not just India but the world’s big IT firms. Through his tenure, Premji, who is also called the Czar of Indian IT industry, with his foresight, turned the fate of Wipro around. From a cooking fat company, he introduced hydraulic cylinders, soaps, lighting products to finally venturing into IT in the 1980s. In the early 2000s, Wipro had emerged as a firm with more than a $1 billion revenue and was one of the early companies in India to offer IT outsourcing. Today, it is the fourth-largest IT outsourcing company in India and has over 160,000 employees across six continents. From cloud infrastructure to data analytics and Artificial Intelligence to even blockchain, Wipro offers services in leading industry sectors. Over the years, Premji, who did go on to obtain his Stanford degree through correspondence, has gathered several accolades along the way. He is the recipient of not just one but two of the Indian government’s highest civilian awards – Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. In 2018, he was conferred with Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) – the highest French civilian distinction by the French government. India’s biggest philanthropist But his contributions have not just been limited to IT in India. Premji in 2001 started the Azim Premji Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which aimed to better the public school education in India. Today, the foundation works out of 7 Indian states and has over 350,000 schools. Premji made news very early on because of his decision to not just do charity as the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program. Often called, India’s most generous man, Premji in March 2019 took it one step ahead. He earmarked all economic benefits for philanthropy, setting aside 34% of Wipro shares worth $7.5 billion. His total contribution to philanthropy now stands at a whopping $21 billion, including 67% of economic ownership of Wipro Limited. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/wipro-founder-azim-premji-to-retire-by-july/articleshow/69676843.cms">Wipro founder Azim Premji to retire, son Rishad to take over</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/wipro-chairman-azim-premji-has-now-increased-his-charity-contribution-to-a-total-of-21-billion/articleshow/68395458.cms">Azim Premji has now set aside $21 billion to charity, 67% of economic ownership of Wipro</a>

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Pusarla Venkata Sindhu flashed in the worldwide media amidst cheers when she bagged the most coveted gold medal for woman’s singles in BWF World Championships 2019. Interestingly, Sindhu is the first Indian to land in front of the podium during the most prestigious world meet. As the whole of India looks to her with pride, here are a few interesting facts about PV Sindhu you might not have known. Family and early life of PV Sindhu PV Sindhu was born on July 5, 1995 in Hyderabad. Her parents P. V. Ramana and P. Vijaya were both professional volleyball players. Her father PV Ramana had bagged the highly prestigious recognition of Arjuna Award for his outstanding achievement in volleyball. Inspired by <keyword id="84905" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pullela-Gopichand">Pullela Gopichand</keyword> Sindhu has time and again said her main inspiration is Pullela Gopichand, a former Indian badminton celebrity. Taking to this sports at a very young age of eight, Sindhu drew inspiration from Gopichand’s success in 2001 All England Open Badminton Championship, when Gopichand won the tournament by defeating Chen Hong 15-12, 15-6. Strenuous efforts of PV Sindhu Sindhu is highly hardworking when it comes to her passionate sports. She would work with her coach right from 4.15 am everyday on a continuous basis over the past three years. During her early days of practice, she used to travel about 60 kms to reach the training center in Hyderabad on a daily basis. Arjuna award recipient Sindhu has won the most famed Arjuna Award at a very young age of just 18. In order to attend the Grand Prix at Lucknow, Sindhu had to miss her very dear sister’s marriage ceremony. Other awards and honors In 2013, Sindhu emerged as the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Championships for singles. In 2015, she was credited with <keyword id="25105" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Padma-Shri">Padma Shri</keyword> Award, the fourth highest civilian award of India. She figured among the top 20 in the world of badminton as per the rankings published by the <keyword id="66015" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Badminton-World-Federation">Badminton World Federation</keyword>. Learnt the basics of the game under Mehboob Ali In Secunderabad, Sindhu learnt the basics of her passionate game under the guidance of Mehboob Ali at Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications. Eventually she joined Gopichand’s team. She sacrificed her favorite dishes to keep herself fit Under the able guidance of her coach Gopichand, she came forward willingly to give up her most favorite dish Hyderabad biriyani chocolates which she loved the most. She took these steps only to keep herself fit. Such was her dedication and passion for the game. Loves swimming and Yoga Sindhu has said she had fallen in love with swimming and Yoga, which she felt as the pillars to support her with her life with badminton. She found them highly useful to enhance her fitness both physically and mentally. Has a dauntless spirit that paved road to her success It was her dauntless spirit that paved way to her success. While describing her dedication for sports, Gopichand, her coach remarked, “The most striking feature in Sindhu’s game is her attitude and the never-say-die spirit.”

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<ul><li>The basis of allotment for the ₹600 crore IPO of MTAR Technologies will be announced today on March 10.</li><li>The company provides a wide range of complex product portfolios that meet the Indian nuclear, defence, and space sector's varied requirements.</li><li>Here is <keyword id="10900487" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="how-to-check-mtar-technologies-ipo-allotment">how to check MTAR Technologies IPO allotment</keyword> status on the registrar website and stock-exchanges.</li></ul>The basis of allotment for the ₹600 crore initial public offering (IPO) of defence components maker MTAR Technologies will be announced today, on March 10. The issue clocked a robust response from investors as it was subscribed 200.79 times the offer value. According to data from the stock-exchanges, the issue received bids for 1.46 billion equity shares against an offer size of 7.26 million shares. The company, incorporated in 1999, develops and manufactures components and equipment for the defence, aerospace and nuclear energy sectors. It provides a wide range of complex product portfolios that meet the Indian nuclear, defence, and space sector's varied requirements. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bloom Energy, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are some of the esteem clients. For the uninitiated, the company is also backed by former Blackstone India honcho Mathew Cyriac. Cyriac is the company's nominee director and has previously been a co-head of private equity firm Blackstone. He also serves as a director on the board of Florintree Advisors, a Mumbai-based alternative asset management firm. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">MTAR Technologies IPO </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Qualified Institutional Buyer </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Non-institutional Investor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Retail Individual Investor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Total </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">No. of times issue subscribed </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">164.99x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">650.79x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">28.40x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">200.79x </td></tr></tbody></table> However, after this stellar response that <keyword id="10824299" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="MTAR-Technologies-ipo">MTAR Technologies IPO</keyword> has garnered, one thing is certain — not all investors will get the same amount of shares that they had subscribed for. Here is <keyword id="10900488" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="how-to-check-mtar-technologies-ipo">how to check MTAR Technologies IPO</keyword> allotment status: If you subscribed to the MTAR Technologies IPO, you could check your allotment status by following these simple steps: To check on the stock-exchange website: <ul><li>To check <keyword id="10888007" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="MTAR-Technologies-IPO-allotment-status">MTAR Technologies IPO allotment status</keyword>, go to the<a href="https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx"> BSE website</a> or <a href="https://www1.nseindia.com/products/dynaContent/equities/ipos/ipo_login.jsp">NSE website</a> here.</li><li>On BSE, Select 'Equity' and then from the dropdown, select 'MTAR Technologies'.</li><li>Now, enter your application number and PAN.</li><li>Click on 'Search'.</li></ul>Please note the details will only be available once the shares are allotted. You can also visit the registrar website (KFintech Private Limited) to check your application status. <ul><li>Visit the registrar's website <a href="https://kcas.kfintech.com/ipostatus/">here</a>.</li><li>Click on 'Select company' and click on 'MTAR Technologies'. It will only appear post allotment on March 10.</li><li>Once the company is selected, you will have to enter either your PAN detail, the application number, or the client ID.</li><li>Enter the captcha and click 'submit'.</li></ul>Once you hit 'submit', the status of your application will appear on the screen. Please ensure the details that you provide are correct. It will show the number of shares you subscribed to and the number of shares allotted to you. 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MTAR Technologies IPO: Here is how to check share allotment status

<ul><li>The Company associates with <keyword id="99751" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rani-rampal" source="Orion">Rani Rampal</keyword>, <keyword id="12700473" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Womens-Hockey-Team-Captain" source="Orion">Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain</keyword> as the face of the campaign</li><li>In order to uplift field <keyword id="6362179" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hockey" source="Orion">Hockey</keyword> from the grass-root level, the Company has also associated with One Thousand Hockey Legs, a flagship project of an NGO - Hockey Citizen Group to provide support towards coaching, nutrition, and equipment.</li></ul><keyword id="113665" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bajaj-allianz-general-insurance" source="Orion">Bajaj Allianz General Insurance</keyword> announced the launch of its ‘#Care4Hockey’ campaign. The Company has associated with Rani Rampal, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain who is the face of this campaign. The thought behind this campaign is to elevate field Hockey’s recognition in our country and showcase how supporting a person to attain their goals can enable them to make a difference in the society. ‘#Care4Hockey’ is a one of its kind campaign from the Company with a goal to support the development of Hockey in India from the grass-root level. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance associated with Rani Rampal – whose relentless determination, focus on her goals, and a never-give-up attitude along with the timely support she received, helped her stand where she is today. She is an inspiration to a generation of women who dare to achieve their dreams by defying all odds. Thus, resonating with the brand’s proposition that hard work, focus along with care, and support from those around you can help you reach your goal line. <div type="Youtube" id="gMZxkytJ0tc" title="#Care4Hockey | Bajaj Allianz General Insurance" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gMZxkytJ0tc/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Learning from Rani’s journey and the struggles of many like her, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has gone one step ahead and has associated with One Thousand Hockey Legs, a flagship project of Delhi-based NGO - Hockey Citizen Group. As a part of this association, the Company will contribute towards supporting underprivileged children pursuing hockey in terms of coaching, nutrition, and equipment. With this campaign, the company hopes to support in the development of hockey at the grass-root level, thus providing an opportunity for many, in making their mark in the world and become future role models of tomorrow. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Tapan Singhel, MD &amp; CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance said, “Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is a brand which resonates with care for people, passion to make a difference and a spirit to lead the change. The ‘#Care4Hockey’ campaign is an attempt to take these brand values forward to support Hockey to not only make a mark in the world, but to also encourage more people to pursue their passion for this sport thereby keeping Hockey alive in India. I’m sure that this campaign with the support from Rani Rampal and One Thousand Hockey Legs project will help take this message to the last mile and will encourage people to follow their ambition, break records and create history for our country.” Sharing her thoughts on the campaign, Rani Rampal, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain &amp; Padma Shri Award winner said, “A word of encouragement and support from people around you plays a crucial role in helping you achieve your dreams. I’ve had my share of challenges to be where I’m today and I’m glad to be associated with a brand like Bajaj Allianz General Insurance which stands true to its philosophy of ‘Caringly yours’ by providing the much-needed support to Indian Hockey and helping aspirations of many come true. I believe that this will surely go a long way in inspiring people to pursue this sport in India.” Commenting on the association, Arumugam, Founder and CEO, Hockey Citizen Group said, “One Thousand Hockey Legs, which is a flagship project of our NGO, has been working relentlessly towards providing necessary support and opportunity to underprivileged children who aspire to play Hockey. I really appreciate Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for extending their support to empower these children whose enthusiasm to play Hockey will help this sport prosper in our country.” Bajaj Allianz General Insurance through this campaign will continue towards the development of Hockey in India and encourage many to showcase care and provide support to people pursuing their dreams.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launches a new campaign with Rani Rampal to elevate field Hockey’s recognition in our country

<keyword id="619668" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arunima-Sinha">Arunima Sinha</keyword> whooped for joy. After a gruelling climb over 52 days, several near brushes with death, and as severe a test of her will as she had ever faced, she was on top of the world. She had conquered Everest – the first woman amputee to accomplish this feat. Since that day in May 2013, Sinha has scaled the highest peaks on five other continents and is just one summit away – McKinley in North America – from completing the Seven Summits Challenge to reach the highest point on each of the seven continents. A former national level volleyball player in India, Sinha was travelling from Lucknow to New Delhi in 2011 by train when robbers tried to snatch her gold necklace. “I resisted and so they pushed me out of the train,” says Sinha, who watched in horror as another train sped towards her and ran over her left leg. “I lay by the train tracks bleeding and screaming in pain the entire night, fighting off rats.” Villagers found her in the morning and carried her to the local hospital, which lacked basic facilities. Doctors amputated her left leg below the knee and inserted a rod in her right leg to support it – without anaesthetic. Sinha on Mt Elbrus Photo: courtesy of Arunima Sinha Sinha was moved to a New Delhi hospital where she was fitted with a prosthetic leg and spent four months recovering. Those were her “darkest hours,” when she came to hate the look of pity in people’s eyes. She took inspiration from Yuvraj Singh, an Indian cricketer who had successfully battled lung cancer and was forging his return to the elite levels of the sport. After leaving hospital, she contacted Bachendri Pal, who in 1984 had become the first Indian woman to summit Everest. Pal heads the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation, funded by India’s leading steelmaking company. Moved by Sinha’s story, Pal took her under her wing. “When I met Arunima, I told her, ‘In your heart you have already climbed Everest. Now you merely need to prove it to the world’,” says 65-year-old Pal. “In the early stages, she could barely walk. Her legs would bleed and swell up making every step excruciating. But she persisted.” Sinha spent two years under Pal’s guidance, building both her physical and mental toughness. She enrolled in the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, training in the mountains of Uttarkhand, Ladakh and Nepal. Sinha on Mt Vinson in Antarctica. Photo: courtesy of Arunima Sinha “I felt demotivated when I couldn’t keep up with the other climbers, but I was determined to outpace them,” says Sinha. After eight months her legs grew accustomed to climbing. She ascended progressively higher mountains, moving to Island Peak or Imja Tse (6,189 metres) in the eastern Nepalese Himalayas and Mount Chamser Kangri (6,622m) in Ladakh, India. She learned to use ropes to climb, carrying 20kg of supplies and walking with crampons for traction on ice. Tata Steel helped her cross the final hurdle, providing sponsorship to cover costs that can range from US$40,000 to US$90,000. On April 1, 2013, Sinha began her quest as a part of the company’s Eco Expedition Everest Group. Climbers tackle hazards that include freezing temperatures, altitude sickness, avalanches and blizzards. After reaching Camp 2 at 6,400m, the second of four stops en route to the 8,858m summit, Sinha ran into serious and unique difficulties. <h2 style="margin-top: 1.14286rem; margin-bottom: 0.428571rem; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 1.71429rem; line-height: 2.21429rem; font-family: Merriweather, serif; vertical-align: baseline;">I resolved that I would not let the fear of death hold me back … I knew that if I turned back then, I would never forgive myself. It was now or neverSinha on risking her life to continue through Everest’s death zone</h2> “Banging my feet against the snow to get a grip on the ice, I damaged my artificial leg stump. On several occasions my artificial leg turned 180 degrees and I had to put it back to its normal position which slowed me down,” she says. “I had to crawl along the slope to move forward, annoying the climbers behind me.” At Camp 4 at 8,000m – the infamous ‘death zone’ where the ambient oxygen level is so low that the body’s cells slowly begin to die – Sinha witnessed dead bodies, and even saw a climber who had run out of oxygen take his last few breaths. “I resolved that I would not let the fear of death hold me back,” she says. On May 21, after hours of strenuous climbing, Sinha’s group had reached the Hillary Step, just 100m from the summit. Stretched in front of them was <a href="https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/3012340/now-time-crowd-control-everest" class="link-text">a human traffic jam along a dangerously narrow route</a> in which only one person could pass at a time. It took two hours for the jam to clear, by which time Sinha was running low on oxygen. Sinha on Mt Everest. Photo: courtesy of Arunima Sinha Her sherpa, Neema Kancha, warned that if she continued up, she might not survive the climb down. “I knew that if I turned back then, I would never forgive myself. It was now or never,” says Sinha, who pushed on. Two hours later, she stood on top of the world. “I felt like dancing, crying and laughing, all at the same time. I wanted to tell the world: here I am!” Unfurling the Indian flag, she recorded a one-minute video, asking Kancha to send it home if she didn’t survive. The climb down Everest is far more deadly than the ascent. Thirty steps into her descent, Sinha’s oxygen ran out. Luckily, a climber had turned back before reaching the summit and left behind an extra oxygen cylinder which Sinha put to lifesaving use. <h2 style="margin-top: 1.14286rem; margin-bottom: 0.428571rem; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 1.71429rem; line-height: 2.21429rem; font-family: Merriweather, serif; vertical-align: baseline;">I would not have climbed Everest had I not met with the accident in 2011. Though I lost my leg, it made me a stronger person</h2><h2 style="margin-top: 1.14286rem; margin-bottom: 0.428571rem; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 1.71429rem; line-height: 2.21429rem; font-family: Merriweather, serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Arunima Sinha</h2> When Sinha’s artificial leg came loose, she could not risk removing her gloves to secure it in the biting cold (-30 to -40 degrees Celsius) as she could have lost her hand to <keyword id="1101430" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="frostbite">frostbite</keyword>. Instead, she held the support rope with one hand, and her prosthetic with the other, dragging herself down to the first stop. It usually takes 17 hours from Camp 4 to the summit and back. It took her 28 hours. Her determination was well rewarded. Sinha with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: courtesy of Arunima Sinha “At 23 years of age I lost my leg, but at 25 years of age I realised my dream,” she says. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched her memoir, Born Again On The Mountain, in December 2014. In 2015, Sinha was awarded India’s fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, and the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award. Sinha has established an eponymous foundation to empower women and disabled children, and plans to set up a sports academy for underprivileged and physically challenged children in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. “I would not have climbed Everest had I not met with the accident in 2011. Though I lost my leg, it made me a stronger person,” she says, adding she wants to give opportunities for growth to others. Sinha on Mt Elbrus. She is one peak away from completing the Seven Summits Challenge. Photo: courtesy of Arunima Sinha There is no mountain high enough to stop amputee Arunima Sinha, who has scaled: <keyword id="14834" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mount-Everest">Mount Everest</keyword>, Nepal, Asia, 8,858m – May 21, 2013 Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa, 5,895m – May 11, 2014 <keyword id="1127684" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mount-Elbrus">Mount Elbrus</keyword>, Russia, Europe, 5,642m – July 25, 2014 Mount Kosciusko, Australia, 2,228m – April 20, 2015 Aconcagua, Argentina, South America, 6,961m – Dec 25, 2015 Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya), Indonesia, Asia, 4,884m – July 8, 2016 Mount Vinson, Antarctica, 4,892m – Jan 1, 2019

The first woman amputee to summit Everest shares her incredible story of determination

<ul><li>Academy award singer, composer and now director AR <keyword id="11852" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="rahman" source="Orion">Rahman</keyword> has sold an estimated 150 million records. </li><li>He founded the music school KM Music Conservatory in Chennai that also has a project, The Sunshine Orchestra, for underprivileged children. </li><li>For a man of few words, he has been subtly expressive about ‘Bollywood gangs’, and why he hates the term ‘Bollywood’. </li></ul>Academy award winner AR Rahman, arguably the most famous introverted Indian composer and singer, turns 56 today. He has sold an estimated 150 million records, according to Berklee Today. Known as the ‘<keyword id="151503" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="mozart" source="Orion">Mozart</keyword> of Madras,’ Rahman is deeply reticent, letting his compositions speak for him. Journalist Karan Thapar famously called him his ‘most difficult interview.’ Much is known about him thanks to his 2018 authorised biography Notes of a Dream written by <a href="https://scroll.in/reel/897429/10-things-we-learnt-about-ar-rahman-from-the-authorised-biography-notes-of-a-dream">Krishna Trilok</a> – like him giving up his Hindu identity to embrace <keyword id="893778" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sufi-islam" source="Orion">Sufi Islam</keyword>. Here are some lesser-known facts about Rahman, the first Asian to win two Oscars. Rahman’s ad jingles Rahman composed ad jingles for Airtel, Titan watches, Premier pressure cooker and <a href="https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/jan/6/3693/do-you-know-these-10-ad-jingles-composed-by-ar-rahman">Renault</a>, among others in his initial years. On being asked about whether he was hesitant to step into movie music composition, he said, ‘I felt underqualified to take on a big movie, I felt I needed to learn more.” <div type="image" title="Rahman’s ad jingles" agency="BCCL" msid="96793867" hostid="261" sizebytes="32886"></div> ‘Mani Ratnam my real mentor’ An invitation to score the 1992 movie Roja by Indian director Mani Ratnam opened the door to a film-composing career for Rahman. ‘Mani Ratnam was like a real mentor for me. He taught me from a director’s point of view how to create music and mix things to click with the people’, he said in an interview to Berklee Today. He met the director through Sharada Krishnamoorthy, who was a cousin of Ratnam’s. <div type="image" title="Mani Ratnam AR Rahman" agency="BCCL" msid="96793903" hostid="261" sizebytes="41362"></div> Can ditch family dinner for a song AR Rahman’s marriage to <keyword id="26044" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="saira-banu" source="Orion">Saira Banu</keyword> was an arranged one and he had already told his wife that ‘if they had a dinner, and a song came up, they would have to ditch the dinner’, Rahman’s biographer Trilok writes. His wife says Rahman had ‘autotuned’ her before marriage and that she doesn’t need much to be happy and is content enjoying ‘simple things’ <a href="https://scroll.in/reel/897429/10-things-we-learnt-about-ar-rahman-from-the-authorised-biography-notes-of-a-dream">with him</a>. <div type="image" title="Saira Banu and AR Rahman" msid="96793935" hostid="261" sizebytes="52432"></div> Revived Asha Bhonsle’s career The revered singer Asha Bhonsle was facing a dry spell in her career before the 1990s. It was AR Rahman’s entry into the Hindi music world with the film Rangeela that gave her the second innings of her career. <div type="image" title="AR Rahman Asha Bhosle" msid="96793957" hostid="261" sizebytes="46326"></div> He gave popular singer <keyword id="3153353" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sid-sriram" source="Orion">Sid Sriram</keyword> his big <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/r-rahman-gave-sid-his-first-707219.html">break</a> Indian Carnatic and film musician Sid Sriram was given his first break by Rahman. Previously a student at Berklee College of Music, it was Rahman who called him to sing for the Mani Ratnam film ‘Kadal.’ When I was in Berklee, I sent him (Rahman) an email with some of the original music I was releasing at the time. I never expected a response, so when he did respond I couldn’t contain myself.’ <div type="image" title="Sid Sriram" msid="96793988" hostid="261" sizebytes="61782"></div> Winning global accolades He is the first Asian to win two Oscars for the movie Slumdog Millionaire. He has also composed for Hollywood movies like 127 hours, Pele, The 100-Foot Journey, Million Dollar Arm and People Like Us, to<a href="https://www.arrahman.com/albums.aspx?id=11"> name</a> a few. He has collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on the musical Bombay Dreams, staged in London’s West End and on Broadway. Rahman has shared the stage with stars such as Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. <div type="image" title="Oscars" agency="BCCL" msid="96794008" hostid="261" sizebytes="31278"></div> A man of no words Famed journalist Karan Thapar shared that Padma Shri winner AR Rahman was his ‘most difficult interview’. Rahman only answered in monosyllables. ‘His answers were “Ummmm”. When I asked him the second question, he answered, “Hmmmm.” When I asked him a third, it was “Ummmmmmmmmmm”, <a href="https://www.thequint.com/voices/opinion/karan-thapar-interview-on-his-interactions-with-modi-bhutto-and-more#read-more">wrote</a> Thapar in his book ‘Devil’s advocate’. <div type="image" title="BBC World" msid="96794105" hostid="261" sizebytes="35452"></div> Not so silent anymore AR Rahman has become more vocal about his views. Upon being awarded ‘Icon’ at Confederation of Indian Industry, Rahman said, ‘I think India is India. For me, it doesn't matter. Somebody does good here, and north Indians benefit, somebody does good there, we benefit, the borders are broken,’ he <a href="https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/music/ar-rahmans-speech-on-north-and-south-india-goes-viral-india-is-india-time-to-show-unity-articleshow.html">said</a>. He also hates the term ‘Bollywood’ as it is generic and condescending in its description of India’s diverse <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ar-rahman-on-why-he-hates-bollywood-anything-coming-out-of-the-country-is-called-bollywood-its-condescending-to-artistes-7264184/">heritage</a>. <div type="image" title="Bollywood gang" agency="BCCL" msid="96794138" hostid="261" sizebytes="81966"></div> Furious at Masakali 2 music remake The movie ‘Delhi 6’ released in 2009 was a hit due to its groovy album composed by AR Rahman, sung by Mohit Chauhan, and lyrics penned by <keyword id="2257" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="prasoon-joshi" source="Orion">Prasoon Joshi</keyword>. The upcoming movie ‘Masakali 2’ album, starring <keyword id="132292" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="siddharth-malhotra" source="Orion">Siddharth Malhotra</keyword> and <keyword id="1476559" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="tara-sutaria" source="Orion">Tara Sutaria</keyword>, has been subtly called out by the singer. He tweeted: <div type="twitter" handle="arrahman" handlename="A.R.Rahman" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1209988634184581120/Bu95OE_R_normal.jpg" favoritecount="50164" retweetcount="12385" status="Enjoy the original #Masakali https://t.co/WSKkFZEMB4@RakeyshOmMehra @prasoonjoshi_ @_MohitChauhan https://t.co/9aigZaW2Ac" createdat="1586362696000" id="1247921714979205121"></div> ‘A Bollywood gang against me’ Rahman broke his silence after Sushant Singh<a href="https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/no-place-for-talent-ar-rahman-saying-bollywood-gang-stopping-him-from-getting-work-stuns-fans-2735519.html"> Rajput’</a>s passing away. He composed music for SSR’s movie Dil Bechara. ‘I don’t say no to good movies, but I think there is a gang, which, due to misunderstandings, is spreading some false rumours…I am doing dark movies, because there is a whole gang working against me, without them knowing that they are doing harm,” he said in an interview with Radio Mirchi. <div type="image" title="AR Rahman" msid="96794184" hostid="261" sizebytes="38054"></div> KM Music Conservatory in Chennai Established in 2008 by the A.R. Rahman Foundation, KM Music Conservatory (KMMC) offers world class music education in Chennai. Lydian Nadhaswaram, the child prodigy from Chennai-based KM Music Conservatory appeared on World’s Best on CBS and won a $1 million prize in 2017. <div type="image" title="K.M Music Conservatory" msid="96794205" hostid="261" sizebytes="106598"></div> The Sunshine Orchestra The Sunshine Orchestra was also founded in 2008 by the A R Rahman Foundation. Socially and economically-deprived children with an aptitude in music are provided free musical training through KM Music Conservatory. The group has played for many events and Rahman’s films, including Cobra, Sanju and Shikara. <div type="image" title="AR Rahman Foundation" msid="96794238" hostid="261" sizebytes="72526"></div> AR Rahman’ directorial debut Le Musk Rahman also made his debut as a director for a multi-sensory virtual reality film, Le Musk - at the 2022 Infinity Festival Hollywood. Inspired by the love for perfume he shares with his wife Saira Banu, Rahman used scent as a narrative device “creating a feature-length cinema VR experience that pushes boundaries of storytelling and incorporates multiple <a href="https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/597980719/film-composer-a-r-rahman-makes-directorial-debut-with-multi-sensory-film-le-musk-na-premiere-at-infinity-festival-hlwd">senses</a>.” <div type="image" title="Le Musk" msid="96794273" hostid="261" sizebytes="40444"></div> SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/foreign-institutional-investors-sell-shares-nearly-5000-crore-in-first-four-trading-days-of-2023/articleshow/96790974.cms">Foreign institutional investors sell nearly ₹5,000 crore worth equities in first four days of 2023</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/an-aai-and-two-college-dropouts-home-snacks-biz-sends-shark-tank-judges-into-a-bidding-war/articleshow/96784920.cms">An aai and two college dropouts’ home snacks biz sends Shark Tank judges into a bidding war</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/aman-gupta-and-anupam-mittal-backed-revamp-moto-launches-its-first-transformable-ev/articleshow/96790725.cms">Shark Tank S1 winner Revamp Moto launches an EV that lets you add a child seat, freezer box and more</a>

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