Author: News Desk
Bimal Parekh began his career in the 1980s working at a chartered accountancy firm that handled the finances of film personalities like Zeenat Aman, BR Chopra, and the family of Nasir Hussain. After four years, he decided to go independent. As a parting gift, his boss passed on two clients — Zeenat Aman and a debutant actor at the time, Aamir Khan. Growing Bollywood Clientele After Aamir Khan, Parekh was recommended to Juhi Chawla. His client base grew gradually, beginning with income tax audits and later expanding into full-fledged financial advisory services. Over time, he became the trusted advisor to…
Kerala marked a major milestone in its tech journey with the inauguration of the Lulu IT Twin Towers in Kochi. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan officially launched the ₹1,500 crore project, calling it a game-changer for the state’s IT development. He praised Lulu Group Chairman M.A. Yusuff Ali for choosing to invest in Kerala and said the project will help attract more global tech companies to the region. Lulu’s Expanding Investments in Kerala In addition to the Twin Towers, Lulu Group plans to invest another ₹500 crore in a food processing and export hub in Kalamassery. The Chief Minister highlighted Yusuff…
Engineering students from across Kerala have come forward with creative solutions to make daily life easier for people facing physical and mental challenges. These innovations were showcased at Makethon 2025, a major event held in Kochi as part of the ‘Stride’ initiative. The goal of this project is to transform Kerala into India’s first inclusive innovation hub. Ideas Rooted in Real-Life Observations Each team developed their prototypes after closely studying the actual struggles of differently-abled individuals. These innovations stood out for being low-cost, user-friendly, and practically viable. In the second stage of the competition, each team included a person facing…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and also the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has once again captured the admiration of social media users after a spontaneous act of generosity. A viral video shared by Lovin Dubai showed that during a recent visit to La Maison Ani at Dubai Mall, he quietly paid the bill for every diner present at the restaurant. AED 30,000 Meal Covered by Fazza The woman who posted the video claimed she was dining at the same restaurant when Sheikh Hamdan arrived for lunch. According to her,…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed the country’s first dedicated wildlife corridor on a national highway. This 12-kilometre stretch is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and runs through the buffer zone of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. It features five wildlife overpasses and India’s longest underpass built exclusively for animal crossings. Designed for Safe Coexistence This is the first time an expressway in India has been designed with equal importance given to human transportation and wildlife safety. The corridor was developed in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India and the Ministry of Environment and Forests.…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history on June 25, 2025, becoming the first Indian in four decades to be launched into space. As part of the Axiom-4 mission, which lifted off successfully at 12.01 pm IST (2.31 am ET), Shukla also became the first Indian to take up a key operational role at the International Space Station (ISS). His participation marks a major milestone in India’s space legacy. A Personal Note Before Leaving Earth Ahead of the mission, Shukla posted an emotional message on Instagram, thanking his team, supporters, and those back home for their encouragement. In a heartfelt message…
A new 67-km four-lane access-controlled road connecting Bandikui to Jaipur via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is set to reduce travel time significantly. Built at a cost of ₹1,368 crore, this spur will undergo traffic trials starting mid-July, according to NHAI’s Rajasthan regional officer Pradeep Atri. Travel Time Likely to Drop by an Hour Currently, the journey from Delhi to Jaipur takes about 4 hours, with travellers spending 2.5 hours to reach Bandikui and another 1.5 hours to reach Jaipur. With the new Bandikui-Jaipur link, this travel time could reduce to approximately 3 hours. NHAI Manager Pushpendra Singh noted that the road…
In the aftermath of the tragic Air India flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad, Tata Sons has decided to establish a dedicated welfare trust to support the families of those affected. The crash, which resulted in over 250 fatalities—including 241 onboard and 19 on the ground—has been marked as the worst aviation disaster in India in the last decade. AI171 Trust to Receive Major Funding Tata Sons, which holds a 74% stake in Air India, will contribute ₹500 crore towards the newly announced AI171 Trust. Sources also suggest that Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder in Tata Sons, is expected to match…
Tanishq and Divyam Jain from Gwalior noticed a common problem in Indian households—kitchen tools were functional but lacked modern design and appeal. They envisioned a brand that would deliver smart, aesthetic, and space-saving home solutions. From Idea to LaunchAfter months of research, they launched HomeEssentials in January 2024 with a small team and ₹1 crore from friends and family. Even in its first month, the startup generated ₹30 lakh in revenue, showing strong initial traction. Smart, Stylish, and Practical ProductsHomeEssentials focuses on multifunctional products like kitchen tools, organizers, and furnishings. The aim is to reduce clutter and increase functionality without…