Category: INDIA

While filling a two-wheeler with CNG, a gas nozzle exploded, permanently damaging the eye of an employee in Pune, official said on Tuesday. The incident took place at the S Square CNG pump in Teen Hatti Chowk.

A case has been registered against pump owners Dhairyashil Pansare and Rohit Harkurli in this regard with the Sahakar Nagar police.

In this incident, an employee named Harshad Ganesh Gehlot (resident of Shankar Maharaj Vasahat, Dhankawadi) lost an eye.

According to the information provided by the police, Harshad works as a CNG filler at the pump. On Sunday evening, he was filling a two-wheeler with gas. At this time, the gas nozzle suddenly exploded in his face. He suffered serious injuries to his left eye and lost an eye. Police Constable Sandeep Chavan is investigating the matter.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is scheduled to begin this Friday, December 20.

An offer-for-sale (OFS) of 21 lakh shares and a new issuance of shares valued at Rs 500 crore make up Senores Pharmaceuticals’ 100 per cent book-built IPO.

IPO size and structure

The company wants to sell its first shares in order to raise up to Rs 581.11 crore.

The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) will receive 75 per cent of the offer size, according to the company. The business will give retail investors 10 per cent of the shares and non-institutional investors 15 per cent.

Price band and minimum bid

The price range for the IPO has been set at Rs 372 to Rs 391 per share. 38 shares and their multiples are the minimum bid quantity for retail investors. The minimum lot size for retail investors is 38 shares, which adds up to Rs 14,858.

Subscription and listing date

Subscriptions for Senores Pharmaceuticals’ initial public offering (IPO) will open on December 20, 2024, and close on December 24, 2024. On Thursday, December 26, 2024, the allocation for the Senores Pharmaceuticals IPO is anticipated to be finalised.

The tentative listing date for Senores Pharmaceuticals’ initial public offering (IPO) is set for Monday, December 30, 2024, on the BSE and NSE.

Registrar and book running lead manager

Equirus Capital Private Limited, Ambit Private Limited, Nuvama Wealth Management Limited are the book running lead managers of the Senores Pharmaceuticals IPO, while Link Intime India Private Ltd is the registrar for the issue.

Use of IPO proceedings

The company proposes to utilise the net proceeds from the IPO in one of its subsidiaries, Havix Group Inc. to fund capital expenditure requirements for setting up a manufacturing facility for the production of sterile injections in its Atlanta facility. A portion of the funds will also be used for repayment or prepayment of loans by its subsidiary.

India has received the attention of the world.

Islamabad: A news related to the defense agreement between India and Russia has recently surfaced. India has reduced orders for defense equipment with Russia and turned to Western suppliers.

This is a major shift in India’s policy as traditionally, New Delhi has relied on Moscow for weapons. This shift of India has also received the attention of the world. Pakistan’s political commentator Qamar Cheema has praised India while reacting to this and said that this change is very important.

Sharing a video, Qamar Cheema said, “Some defense agreements between India and Russia have been delayed. It is believed that since Russia itself is embroiled in a war with Ukraine, in such a situation it is not able to give arms to India in time and India is not happy with this. In such a situation, India has turned to the West and America for weapons.”

“India has shown a massive pro-US tilt. Russia is also paying attention to this. It is also natural to get the attention of Russia because India has been buying most of the weapons from them, but in the last few years, the US has opened the doors for India, so New Delhi is also looking around. It seems that India does not want to close any door. It wants to be prepared for a war-like situation.”

Cheema says that Russian President Vladimir Putin feels that India will continue to move forward with Russia for the sake of old relations. Putin also tries not to go towards India, but the truth is that India will only see its benefits. It is also taking supplies from America, but it knows that America can annoy it in the coming time, that’s why Russia is not closing the way either. India feels that whatever it is getting for the time being, it should be taken.

On the comparison of weapons between Russia and the USA, Cheema said that weapons from Russia are available at a cheaper rate to an extent but India does not want too much delay. Due to the Ukraine war, some of its weapons are stuck in Russia. It does not want the deals with Russia to be delayed. In such a situation, it has changed his policy and shifted towards America. However, India is taking oil from Russia and it is not spoiling relations with anyone.

Beijing: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, December 17, to take part in the India-China Special Representatives’ talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Doval will hold the 23rd round of the Special Representatives’ (SR) talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and was expected to discuss a range of issues to rebuild the bilateral ties following the October 21 agreement of disengagement and patrolling in eastern Ladakh between the two countries.

The last Special Representative talk between the two nations was held in New Delhi on December 21, 2019.

In June 2020, tension between the two troops stationed at the borders led to a melee at Galwan Valley, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 Indian soldiers and four Chinese soldiers. The clashes, which were the first instance of a military standoff in 45 years at India’s Line of Actual Control (LAC), led to the bilateral ties between India and China going bitter.

Between February 2021 and September 2022, Indian and Chinese troops disengaged at the North and South Banks of the Pangong Lake, Gogra and the Hot Springs area. 

Ahead of crucial talks, China said on Tuesday that it is ready to honour commitments based on the common understandings reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during their meeting at Kazan in Russia on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on October 24.

China stands ready to work with India to deliver on important common understandings reached between our two leaders, enhance mutual trust and mutual confidence through dialogue and communication, honour our commitments and promote our bilateral relations to go back to the sound and steady growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing when asked about SR talks.

After a turbulent period in their relationship, Cardi B, who has been estranged from her husband Offset amid their ongoing divorce, recently opened up about their current situation.

During an interview, Cardi shared that the couple has been enjoying a period of peace following months of drama. “We’ve been peaceful for over a week, so we like the energy,” Cardi B said, adding, “We ain’t beefin’. We ain’t really speaking. So I think we’re getting to a point that is, we’re really healthy co-parenting,” as per E! News.

The Grammy-winning artist went on to express that, despite their challenges, she has been “really happy” recently.

Cardi also reflected on the difficulties the couple has faced over the past few months. She admitted, “For the past three months, it’s been drama, it’s been arguing, it’s been craziness. But this week it’s been, like, eight days that it’s been no drama, it’s no bulls–t, it’s getting to a point [where] everybody’s moving on healthy,” as per E! News.

This interview comes after the 32-year-old rapper, made an appearance at Offset’s birthday party in Miami on December 14, signalling a shift in their relationship dynamics.

The couple, who share three children–Kulture (6), Wave (3), and a 3-month-old baby girl–have experienced their fair share of ups and downs.

The couple’s relationship has been marked by a series of breakups and reconciliations, including their first divorce filing in 2020, which was later followed by their reunion.

A true artist’s vision lies in not his skills but in what he sees and imagines beyond his art. In our very first conversation, Shashikant Patade mentioned how paintings should not just remain a piece of art hanging on walls in empty spaces but they should be a medium that transport you to an entire different arena, even if it is for a while. It should be your escape, a space of contentment and a story that reminds you of something or someone.

Well, Shashikant’s paintings speak volumes. They take your mind on a little tour where you can’t help but become a part of the painting. For instance, I was observing one of his paintings where a tribal woman was walking out of a forest where one of her hand was holding a stack of cut woods on her head while holding her little son’s hand with the other. The painting shows multiple rays of sunshine piercing themselves through wide and heavy spread of canopies and this moment could literally be felt. Rays of sunshine touching your skin in a bare, green forest……

About Shashikant Patade

Shashikant Patade completed his art education up to G.D. Art and A.M. in Fine Arts at L.S. Raheja School of Arts in Bandra, Mumbai. He participated in several solo and group exhibitions in top art galleries across Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, New Delhi, and the USA, receiving great appreciation for his thematic presentations. He has been honored with many awards from the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, Raheja School of Art, MCGB, and Camlin Ltd., as well as for set designing from NCPA.

The various works in acrylic, oil colors, and mixed media on canvas reflect his artistic perception, capturing the sanctity and relevance of numerous historical monuments across different regions. His art celebrates the vivid religious festivals of India, while also showcasing the omnipresent beauty of nature-particularly in the rural areas of Konkan-highlighting their seasonal peculiarities and subtleties.

Shashikant’s paintings

The artist’s paintings are a blend of cultures, colours and diversity of Indian landscape. Be it a village side scenary, Mumbai’s bustling streets or Rajasthan’s majestic palaces. When asked about his favourite series of paintings, he mentioned how two paintings called, ‘Temple’ and ‘King’s Procession’ were his favourite since he has travelled a lot in Rajasthan and each time, this colourful city seems to have enchanted him with its beauty.

He also went on to explain ‘Devrai’, another one of his paintings that describes the significance of a place in a village where people do not cut thr trees. They let them take its natural course and grow infinitly. This place is called the ‘Devrai’.

Collages

If you happen to take a stroll across the display of Shashikant’s paintings, you will come across a few colourful collages and will be taken aback with its beauty and mastery. “We applied acryalic colours on collage papers, cut them seperately, dried them and them stuck them in the form a painting….just like pieces of puzzle. I had a picture of exactly which colour would look vibrant and depict the story I wish to convey. After the painting was done, I applied a solution on it to make sure the colour does not wear off,” said Shashikant.

Exhibition Details

Patade’s paintings are on display from December 16 to December 31, 2024 at the Free Press House. The paintings will be open for admirers to take a look between 11 AM to 7 PM.

Gallery FPH is located at the Free Press House in Nariman Point, Mumbai. It provides talented artists a fortnightly space to showcase their works and receive acknowledgement from art lovers and attract sales.

A heartbroken pet owner announced about his parrot gone missing and offering a huge reward to the one who found find it and return it to him. Identified as a resident of Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, a man named Naveen Pathak informed people that he has lost his pet parrot, Vishnu. He expressed that the family is left in sorrow after the parrot was untraceable.

Parrot goes missing in UP’s Bulandshahr

It was on December 10 that Pathak found the bird to have gone missing. While he looked in the nearby area, he was only left disappointed on finding his Vishnu anywhere.

Local media outlets noted that the pet owner and his family are sad over losing their Vishnu. They stated the young kids in the family have stopped eating food properly after the parrot left their house.

Huge reward announced on missing parrot

Expressing sadness over the parrot gone missing, he announced a huge reward to someone who comes across his pet and surrenders it to him. According to reports, Pathak offered a stunning reward worth one lakh rupees to the person who would find and bring reunite Vishnu with him.

Story of ‘Vishnu’ goes viral

While the parrot is now missing from its UP home, the story of how Pathak met Vishnu has surfaced on the internet. It was learned that the pet lover came across the injured bird nearly two years ago when he rescued and treated it.

The Pathak family took care of the health of the parrot and ensured it completely recovered. Soon, he became a part of their family. Vishnu would reportedly mimic human voices and call Naveen as “Papa” alongside addressing his wife as “Mummy”.

The showdown between India and Australia in the third Test in Brisbane will be culminated on day five. While draw looks as the most likely result, a win and loss for either sides is not out of the equation. However, the overhead conditions will be in massive focus as it has played a big part in preventing Australia’s win.

According to Accuweather, the cloud cover in the morning will remain only at 97%, while the probability of precipitation is only 25%. However, the probability of rains surges to 90% during the afternoon session, while the cloud cover is 95%.

However, the probability of precipitation comes down to 18% in the evening and the cloud cover is 89%.

Australia fail to enforce follow-on on day four in Brisbane

Meanwhile, the hosts could not separate the final pair on day four despite having them at 213/9 at one stage. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah toughened it out for an unbroken 39-run stand to take India to a total of 246 and avoid the follow-on at the Gabba.

While India still trail by Australia’s first innings score of 445 by 193 runs, they have successfully ensured that the opposition will bat again. Australia being a bowler down, with Josh Hazlewood going off the field after sending down only one over put pressure on Starc and Pat Cummins. Hazlewood’s series also looks done as the hosts will likely play Scott Boland in the final two Tests.

With rains predicted for day 5 as well in Brisbane, Australia face an uphill challenge to force victory.