Mumbai, Maharashtra, 23^rd April 2024: Learning Links Foundation and Cisco hosted the Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program conclave in Mumbai, commemorating the accomplishments of the initiative. Aligned with the Government of India’s objective of fostering inclusive growth, the Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Its mission is to enable women from low-income households to realize their entrepreneurial dreams by establishing their own micro-enterprises.

Since its establishment in 2023, the program has supported more than 12,000 aspiring women entrepreneurs across three states: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. In the ongoing year of 2024-25, the program remains committed to empowering an additional 12,000 women, with a particular emphasis on the states where it has already made a significant impact. Specifically, it has provided training and grants to over 8,000 and 1,200 women entrepreneurs, respectively, in these states.

Smt. Kusum Balsaraf, Project Advisor, Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM), Government of Maharashtra, was the Chief Guest and the keynote speaker at the conclave. In 2023-24, the Learning Links Foundation forged a collaborative partnership with MAVIM, aimed at jointly extending their efforts to provide comprehensive support to women entrepreneurs. Through this collaboration, a total of 1,712 women have been reached and positively impacted. During the event, Smt. Kusum Balsaraf inaugurated an exhibition of stalls hosted by women entrepreneurs from the program, showcasing their products. The Hon’ble Chief Guest also awarded certificates to a few women entrepreneurs who received the micro-grant from Mumbai and Pune under the Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program.

The event also featured the digital launch of the Success Stories booklet by Ms. Rohini Kamath, Program Manager, Social Innovation & Investment, Cisco, followed by an address to the participants delivered by Mr. Vinay Inamdar, Director for Strategic Enterprise, Cisco.

The Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program provides aspiring women entrepreneurs holistic training and handholding support, including e-knowledge about legal matters and compliance related to micro-enterprises, government schemes designed for micro-entrepreneurs, and digital skills that can help them reach more customers. It also encourages them to join self-help groups (SHGs) and cooperatives so they can get the best price for their products.

“The Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program is a highly innovative initiative that must persist in its dedication to supporting women in Maharashtra, as empowering women entrepreneurs will not only enhance economic growth but also foster greater participation of women in the workforce, thereby driving societal progress and gender equality. The Government of Maharashtra extends its wholehearted endorsement to the collaborative initiative between Cisco and Learning Links Foundation, recognizing its targeted efforts to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.,” said Smt. Kusum Balsaraf, Project Advisor, Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM), Government of Maharashtra.

“Women entrepreneurs are instrumental in achieving the Government of India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat,’ signifying a developed and progressive nation. Keeping this in mind, it is crucial to provide women with relevant training and support from the outset, equipping them to thrive in a dynamic and competitive business landscape. Cisco takes immense pride in being part of this program, a focused effort aimed at digitally and financially empowering women entrepreneurs in India.”, said Mr. Harish Krishnan, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer of Cisco India & SAARC Cisco.

“Learning Links Foundation acknowledges the vital role of entrepreneurship in securing the financial independence of women and harnessing their potential to drive economic growth in the nation. We extend our appreciation to Cisco and MAVIM for their support of this initiative. The Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program is poised to have a lasting impact on the lives of women entrepreneurs and their families, fostering long-term empowerment and prosperity.,” said Mr. Sudeep Dube, Senior Vice President, Learning Links Foundation.

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As per the notification issued by the NTA on Monday, the responsibility of conducting the CUET PG 2024 examination for admission to postgraduate courses at Central Universities and other educational institutions has been entrusted to the National Testing Agency. The CUET PG examination for this year is scheduled to be held between March 11 and March 15. Candidates who have applied to appear for this examination can find the information regarding the allocation of exam cities through the official website of CUET PG at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.

Download CUET PG 2024 Examination City Slip: Steps to Follow

The NTA has released the city slip for the CUET PG 2024 examination. Candidates appearing for this examination can check their exam city using the following steps:

1. Visit the official website of CUET PG at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Sign In’ option.
3. Sign in by entering your application number, password, and the captcha code appearing on the screen.
4. Then click on the “Advanced information for allotment of exam centre city” option on the screen.
5. Upon doing so, the city slip for the CUET PG examination will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download or save the city slip for future reference. You can also choose to print it if desired.

Among the luminaries are Neha Joshi, renowned for her portrayal of Krishna Devi Vajpayee in “Atal”, Yogesh Tripathi, celebrated as Daroga Happu Singh in “Happu Ki Ultan Paltan”, and Rohitashv Gour, beloved for his role as Manmohan Tiwari in “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain”. Neha Joshi, reflecting on her early days, shared, “Upon my arrival in Mumbai, I found temporary refuge as a paying guest affectionately known as ‘Aaji’. However, unforeseen circumstances led me to embark on a tumultuous journey, hopping between four to five different residences over the subsequent year.”

Yogesh Tripathi recollects his humble beginnings, stating, “My initial days in Mumbai saw me sleeping at various railway stations for nearly four days, until I found my footing. I arrived in 2005 with aspirations and determination, eventually securing a humble abode in Vashi.”

Rohitashv Gour fondly remembers his first dwelling, remarking, “My initial residence, a modest 180-square-foot room shared with three fellow aspirants, witnessed the camaraderie of our struggles and aspirations. It became a symbol of my growth as both an actor and an individual.”

These anecdotes of resilience and perseverance serve as testaments to the indomitable spirit of these actors. Join them on their journey every Monday to Friday, as they grace the screens in “Atal” at 8:00 pm, “Happu Ki Ultan Paltan” at 10:00 pm, and “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain” at 10:30 pm, exclusively on &TV!

If you also want to get separate monthly income apart from your salary, then today we will tell you about the Monthly Passive Income Scheme. This is a kind of investment option. It helps you to earn money every month.

Many fixed schemes are included in monthly passive income. You can easily earn money through these schemes.

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme is a very good option. This is a saving program. In this you have to invest a lump sum and later some part of it is received as monthly income. The interest received in this scheme is transferred to the savings account of the post office.

Let us tell you that currently the interest rate in this scheme is 7.4 percent.

Long-Term Government Bond

Long-Term Government Bonds are also a very popular option for investment. You can earn monthly through investment in this. If you want to take less risk then this bond is a very good option. In this, interest is received on the investment amount every month. Let us tell you that its maturity tenure is 5 to 40 years.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

You can also avail regular income by investing in Systematic Withdrawal Plan. In this you can avail the benefit of regular income. Let us tell you that in this plan you can make withdrawals from mutual funds at regular intervals. This is a very good option for regular income apart from your salary.

Equity Share Dividend

If you invest in the stock market, you can also increase your monthly income through equity share dividend. Even if you invest in a high dividend yield, it also diversifies your portfolio.

Annual Plan

Indian life insurance companies offer many annuity plans. In this you can earn income by taking less risk. In this you have to invest a lump sum to maintain a fixed income. Before investing, you must keep in mind your financial goals.

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) can help you in this difficult situation. Let us know everything about this scheme of the Central Government.

How much loan is available under Mudra Yojana?

Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, you can get a loan ranging from Rs 50 thousand to Rs 10 lakh. The most important thing is that this loan is collateral free, that is, you do not need to pledge anything against the loan. Even the processing fee is zero or nominal.

How many categories of loans are there?

Under this scheme, loans are given in three categories. The first is Shishu Yojana. In this you get a loan up to Rs 50 thousand. Whereas, Kishore Yojana gives you loan ranging from Rs 50,001 to Rs 5 lakh. Last comes Tarun Yojana. In this you can take a loan of more than Rs 5 lakh but Rs 10 lakh or less.

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The first condition of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is that only Indian citizens, who are above 18 years of age, can avail its benefit. He should never have defaulted on any loan before. All industries in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector can get loans under this scheme. However, loans are not available for corporate institutions and agriculture under this scheme.

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Loan can be applied for under Mudra Yojana in Small Finance Bank along with Government-Private Banks. You can download the form from mudra.org.in and fill all the necessary information.

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After losing the toss and being invited to bat first, Bhojpuri Dabangs could only manage to score 59/7 in their initial 10 overs. Star player Aditya Ojha contributed 19 runs, while Uday added 14 runs. However, at the beginning of the innings, captain Manoj Tiwari could only score 4 runs. None of the Bhojpuri Dabangs players managed to achieve a significant score, and the entire team struggled to build a substantial total due to Chennai’s excellent bowling.

Chennai Rhinos’ first innings also started modestly, losing three wickets quickly. However, Chennai’s batsmen turned the game around. In an over by Vikrant Singh, Bhojpuri Dabang’s vice-captain Nirahua dropped a catch when Chennai Rhinos’ score was 46 for 3 wickets in the sixth over. Then, in the very next over, Asgar Khan got Kalai caught behind the stumps. At that time, Kalai had scored 21 runs. Ajay Rohan scored 25 runs off 16 balls before getting out in the 10th over. Chennai’s first innings ended at 92 runs for 5 wickets. Thus, Chennai gained a lead of 33 runs based on the first innings.

Uday and Aditya Ojha started the second innings for Bhojpuri Dabangs. Both managed a good start by scoring 9 runs in the first over. By the third over, Bhojpuri Dabangs’ score was 28 runs, but then Aditya Ojha got caught at point after scoring 21 runs off 11 balls. The next batsman, Asgar Khan, couldn’t do much either. Playing with an increased run rate, Bhojpuri Dabangs took the lead in the fourth over of their second innings. At the end of the fourth over, India Risers, the team of Bhojpuri Dabangs, had scored 39 runs with a loss of one wicket.

In the seventh over of Bhojpuri Dabangs’ second innings, when Asgar Khan got out, captain Manoj Tiwari came to bat with the team’s score at 58 runs for 2 wickets. Before him, Uday retired hurt, and immediately after, the settled batsman Asgar Khan got out after scoring 11 runs off 11 balls. In the final over, while attempting to score big, captain Manoj Tiwari got caught at mid-on while playing a lofted shot. Before his dismissal, he had scored 13 runs off 11 balls. Thus, Bhojpuri Dabangs managed to score 85 runs for a loss of 4 wickets in their second innings, setting a target of 51 runs for Chennai to win, which they achieved in the 6th over, losing 4 wickets.

All the players of India Risers Bhojpuri Dabangs worked hard, but today wasn’t their day. Next, Bhojpuri Dabangs will face Mumbai Heroes. After the match, Rahul Mishra from India Risers expressed to the media that they couldn’t read the pitch’s mood today, but they will make up for it in the next match. Our team’s morale is high, and all the players are focused on the next match. To support Bhojpuri Dabangs in today’s match, female brand ambassadors Pakhi Hegde and Aamrapali Dubey were present in the stadium, along with some other actresses from the Bhojpuri film industry. This information was provided by the Bhojpuri Dabangs team PR Sanjay Bhushan Patiyala from Hyderabad.

Charnock Lohia Hospital spreading over a sprawling 4 bigha land, the earlier ‘Lohia Matrisadan’ will be transformed into a 200 bedded super specialty hospital with 4-6 OT, a Cathlab & a CTVS/Neuro OT. It plans to have more than 90 ward beds, 20 cabins, a 10 bedded emergency, 70 bedded ICU & a 10 bedded dialysis unit. A massive restoration project which involves repairs of existing structure, restoring its old grandeur and old world charm of this erstwhile palace, which finds its place in Grade 1 Heritage list of West Bengal will be undertaken. Sri GD Birla was one of the founding members of this premises. Centrally located within 500m of Girish Park Metro Station, it is a walkable distance on the road from Nimtala Ghat Street, Jorasanko & Vivekananda Road with widespread parking facility and all side accessibility.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Prashant Sharma, MD of Charnock Hospital said, “Charnock Hospital has an immediate vision of expanding with 100 – 200 bedded super speciality hospitals spread across periphery of entire West Bengal catering to the healthcare need of all class of people in line with our motto of ‘Patient First’. Burrabazar for decades is known as the ‘Business Hub’ of Kolkata. There is a wide gap in private healthcare needs of local residents as there is no super speciality hospital in the surrounding 5 km vicinity. Patients have to go to the southern part of Kolkata or come to Salt Lake / Ultadanga / BT Road area in search of critical care services which is time consuming & in cases can prove to be fatal. Charnock Lohia Hospital will involve investment of 160 Crores and will have a positive impact on the economy with 900+ job creation aligning with the fact that ‘Bengal means Business’. Many such properties are lying vacant, idle and unutilized in our state. Charnock Hospital is ready to take up these existing premises on long term lease and convert to Super Specialty hospitals across Bengal thus catering to the ever increasing healthcare needs & establishing itself as a key player in the healthcare space.”

Charnock Hospital near Kolkata Airport is a 300 bed Super Specialty Hospital with a clear focus on high end Tertiary & Quaternary care treatments like Cardiac Sciences, Neuro Sciences, Gastro Sciences, Renal Sciences, Pulmonary and Organ Transplant etc. having state-of-the-art Infrastructure including 100 ICU beds, Modular OTs, world class German and American medical equipment, Full Time Consultants and Beautiful Ambience. Our motto is Patient First and every care giver at Charnock Hospital strives to give the best care possible. Charnock Hospital is running 2 ICU Units in ESI Srerampore & ESI Bandel in PPP model & are keen on exploring the PPP model further with the state government in different locations of West Bengal.

The current valuation of the amusement industry in India stands at a staggering 11,500 crores, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.20%. Forecasts predict a remarkable surge to 25,000 crores by 2030, underscoring the nation’s escalating demand for recreational pursuits. Building upon the resounding triumphs of previous editions, this year’s expo vows to be even more spectacular, uniting industry titans, visionaries, and stakeholders under one expansive roof.

Featuring over 165 indigenous exhibitors and 35 global enterprises, hailing from destinations like Australia, Canada, China, Dubai, Germany, Italy, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA, the expo presents unparalleled avenues for networking. Attendees can engage with key decision-makers from Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Family Entertainment Centres, unveiling cutting-edge products, forging strategic alliances, and staying abreast of the latest industry dynamics.

The event will play host to a plethora of concurrent activities such as the IAC Connect conference, Networking Evening, Business Excellence Award ceremony, and Training Programme, ensuring a holistic experience for attendees. Additionally, participants can glean invaluable insights from discussions on pivotal industry issues and glean wisdom from the experiences of industry luminaries.

Reflecting on the industry’s upward trajectory, Mr. Srikanth Goenka, Chairman of IAAPI, remarked, “The Indian amusement sector, brimming with immense growth opportunities, presents an exhilarating arena for innovation and advancement. The IAAPI Expo 2024 isn’t merely an expo; it’s a catalyst for new horizons and collaborations.”

Mr. ND Rana, Chairman for the amusement expo, echoed the sentiment, stating, “The Indian amusement park industry, still in its nascent stages, holds boundless growth potential. IAAPI endeavors to unite industry stakeholders from across India to foster growth in this burgeoning market. This year, the exhibition’s floor area will surpass one Lakh sq. ft, and we’ve already witnessed overwhelming interest, with myriad participation requests and registrations pouring in from delegates nationwide.”

Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to partake in the 22nd IAAPI Amusement Expo 2024 and witness the unfolding narrative of India’s amusement industry.

Established in 1999, IAAPI has been a pivotal force in shaping the amusement and entertainment landscape in India. With a membership base exceeding 500, encompassing SMEs, park operators, and equipment manufacturers, it stands as the vanguard and advocate for the sector’s advancement.

Join us at the IAAPI Expo 2024 to witness the metamorphosis of India’s amusement industry and play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

For participation details and further information, visit: IAAPI Expo 2024

27, February, 2024: Yuven Sundaramoorthy, the racing sensation of Indian heritage, is set to ignite the tracks of the 2024 Firestone INDY NXT Series. This monumental 37^th edition of the esteemed open-wheel motorsport event promises thrills and spills as Yuven Sundaramoorthy takes on the competition alongside the esteemed Abel Motorsports team.

As the primary support series for the IndyCar Series, now in its second year under the Indy NXT banner following its acquisition by Penske Entertainment in 2022, the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season is gearing up for an exhilarating ride. With a 14-race schedule announced by INDYCAR, including the addition of another oval to better prepare drivers for the diverse skills required in NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition, the stage is set for high-octane action.

The season kicks off on Sunday, March 10 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, setting the pace for what promises to be a gripping campaign. Fans can mark their calendars for two doubleheader weekends: May 10-11 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and June 22-23 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The champion will be crowned on Sunday, Sept. 15 on the Nashville Super Speedway, marking the first time this venue hosts the season-ending event.Every race of the 2024 INDY NXT series will be streamed live on Peacock, with live coverage of practice and qualifying available on INDYCAR LIVE, ensuring fans don’t miss a single moment of the action.

Confirming his participation, Yuven Sundaramoorthy expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s an honour to be part of such a prestigious event and to represent my Indian heritage on the racing stage. I’m grateful for the opportunity and excited to showcase my skills against the best in the sport. With the unwavering support of my team and fans, I’m determined to give it my all and leave a lasting impression with every lap.”

Building on his stellar performance during the 2023 USF Pro Championships season, Sundaramoorthy showcased his prowess in the USF Pro 2000 program before making the leap to Indy NXT with Abel Motorsports. With two impressive top-10 finishes in four races across three events in Nashville, Portland, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sundaramoorthy has proven his mettle on the track.

In 2021, Sundaramoorthy clinched four wins and secured five more podium finishes, culminating in a commendable third-place standing in the USF 2000 title race. As the sole Indian-American driver to triumph within the IndyCar ladder system, his victories at revered tracks such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Barber Motorsports Park have solidified his status as a rising star in motorsport.