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Force Motors Limited, a leading manufacturer of rugged and reliable vehicles, proudly announces a landmark order of 2,978 vehicles from the Indian Defence Forces. This significant order underscores Force Motors’ enduring commitment to supporting India’s defence capabilities through its robust range of General Service Vehicles. This association is a matter of pride for the organization, reinforcing the longstanding partnership with the Indian Defence Sector.

These vehicles are tailored to meet the diverse operational requirements of both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, showcasing Force Motors’ capability to deliver mission-ready vehicles designed to perform in demanding defence environments.

Force Motors has been catering to the defence sector for many years through its Gurkha LSV (Light Strike Vehicle) a vehicle renowned for its durability, off-road prowess, and adaptability. The Force Gurkha, in particular, has been engineered to excel in the most extreme environments, offering unparalleled performance, superior ground clearance, the highest water wading capacity in its cl-ass, and exceptional maneuverability. Its robust build, reliable drivetrain, and advanced 4×4 capabilities make it the ideal choice for the armed forces, ensuring mission readiness in diverse terrains ranging from deserts to mountainous regions.

“We are honored to continue our association with the Indian Defence Forces through this substantial order,” said Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors. “Our vehicles are designed with focus on quality, reliability, ruggedness, and performance, aligning perfectly with the operational needs of our defence personnel. This order is a testament to the trust and confidence Indian Defence Forces place in Force Motors.”

Force Motors remains dedicated to enhancing its offerings for the defence sector, continuously innovating to meet evolving requirements. This order not only strengthens the company’s position as a key partner to India’s defence infrastructure but also highlights its unwavering commitment to national security.

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In the run-up to World Heart Day, CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur organized an interactive session featuring world renowned cardiologist Dr. Samir Kapadia, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine and Director of Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

Senior cardiologists of CK Birla Hospitals, engaged with Dr Kapadia from Cleveland Clinic, which is recognized as a top heart hospital in the U.S. for more than 30 consecutive years, to deliberate on emerging trends shaping heart care worldwide. The discussion focused on topics such as minimally invasive valve therapies, structural heart interventions, innovations in cardiac imaging, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform early diagnosis and risk prediction. Specialists also addressed the rising heart disease burden in India and explored ways in which global treatment protocols can be adapted for the country’s unique patient profile.

Dr. Kapadia’s session was attended by leading cardiologists and cardiac surgeons across the CK Birla Hospitals and facilitated by Deepika Grandhi, Cleveland Clinic India representative. Together, they exchanged insights on translating cutting-edge international practices into the Indian context, with a focus on strengthening outcomes and improving long-term patient care.

Vipul Jain, CEO, CK Birla Hospitals, said, “Sessions such as this reflect our shared commitment to advancing cardiac care in India. By bringing together specialists from CK Birla Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, we are able to jointly examine and assess cutting-edge advancements, adapt them to the Indian setting, and reinforce our role in treating one of the world’s fastest-growing heart disease populations.”

By creating platforms for such medical exchange, CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur underlined its focus on continuous learning and clinical excellence. The interaction, held in the run-up to World Heart Day, also emphasized the importance of innovation, technology, and preventive strategies in tackling the growing challenge of cardiovascular disease.

Nurse Maria Victoria Juan from Philippines, a Consultant at Philippines Army Health Services and Colonel, Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has been announced as the winner of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024 and awarded with INR 2 Crore at a prestigious award ceremony held in Bengaluru, India. The winner was announced by Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, and presented by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka alongside Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, Shri U. T. Khader, Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director – Aster DM Healthcare India and T J Wilson, Executive Director and Group Head – Governance & Corporate Affairs, Aster DM Healthcare.

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award was launched by Aster DM Healthcare in 2021, with an aim to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of nurses to patients across the world. The 2024 edition of the awards saw an overwhelming participation from 78,000 nurses from 202 countries, marking 50% growth in applications received in 2023.

The event also featured a special message from Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, who congratulated the finalists and acknowledged Aster DM Healthcare’s ongoing efforts to spotlight the critical role of nurses in healthcare.

Commenting on the win, Nurse Maria Victoria Juan said, “As a military nurse from the Philippines, my journey has been defined by a steadfast commitment to service—whether caring in combat zones, disaster-stricken areas, or underserved communities, and championing advocacies on every platform to create positive change. This recognition reflects not just my efforts, but also the courage and honor of the soldiers I proudly serve alongside and the resilience of the Filipino people that inspire me daily.

It is also a tribute to the nurses I represent—tireless, selfless, extremely courageous individuals in the military and civilian sectors who put themselves in harm’s way to save lives and protect others. This honor acknowledges the sacrifices of those who serve under the most challenging conditions and highlights the boundless potential and dedication of our noble profession.”

Maria Victoria Juan, currently a consultant at Philippine Army Health Services, served as the Chief Nurse of the Philippines Army, she was responsible for initiating the first aeromedical evacuation system in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This system has greatly improved survival rates by enabling rapid evacuation and early treatment of casualties, especially in conflict areas. At the age of 54 years, she joined an intensive 9-month long aeromedical evacuation training program while working full-time as a chief nurse. As a leader who believes in leading from the front, she completed 200-hours of emergency ambulance conduction, 100 hours of clinical duty, 1-mile ocean swim, 3-day jungle survival, helicopter underwater escape and flight medical runs, while having a fear of flying and deepwater swimming. Maria also pioneered environmental health initiatives, integrating vetiver grass technology to combat soil erosion and water pollution. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maria organized the Endurun Mega Swabbing Center, training troops as medical swabbers and coordinating healthcare professionals. The center conducted nearly 500,000 tests, significantly contributing to the country’s pandemic response.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare said, “Maria Victoria Juan represents the highest standards of nursing excellence and serves as an inspiration to the entire global healthcare community.  At Aster, we believe that nurses are the backbone of healthcare, who not only provide care with compassion but play an exemplary role in the whole healthcare system. The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards were established to honour the often-overlooked contributions of nurses worldwide who go above and beyond to impact lives. Each of the top 10 finalists, and the 78,000 applications we received this year have showcased outstanding contributions to their patients and the nursing community in their countries. We are proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of these healthcare heroes.”

Ms. Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare India said, “Nurses are the quiet forces of healing, often working tirelessly and without fanfare to make a real difference in people’s lives. With the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards, our goal is to bring their remarkable stories to the forefront and give them the recognition they truly deserve. Maria Victoria Juan is a shining example of courage, skill, and compassion – qualities that elevate healthcare and inspire us all. Celebrating their achievements is a reminder of the immense impact nurses have on individuals, families, and communities everywhere.”

The rest of the 9 finalists, Archimedes Motari from Kenya, Johnsy Inni from Papua New Guinea, Laarni Conlu Florencio from USA, Lilian Nuwabaine from Uganda, Nelson Bautista from UAE, Nilima Pradeepkumar Rane from India, Martin Schiavenato from USA, Hoi Shu Yin from Singapore and Sylvia May Hampton from England were also awarded with a monetary prize for their contributions in nursing.

A year after the Maharashtra government approved the Green Integrated Data Centre Parks in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lodha Developers Ltd for setting up a data centre park in Palava. With a legacy of several decades in construction, Lodha will play the role of a developer for several players who are keen on setting up data centres.   

Back in 2019, Government of Maharashtra declared Integrated Data Centres as a ‘Thrust Area’ for industrial growth in the state. In recent times, the demand for data centres is increasing with the growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services. In a bid to ensure that data centres thrive in the state, the Government of Maharashtra introduced Green Integrated Data Centre Parks policy last year in October.      

Under this policy, data centres, which are significant consumers of electricity, will be powered by green and alternative energy sources. To begin with, three parks will be set up under the programme in the MMR region.    

The MoU outlines that the total proposed investment would be of Rs 30,000 crores and create 6000 direct and indirect jobs. The park, spread over 370 acres, with a planned capacity of 2 gigawatts, is designed to host multiple leading international and domestic players. Combined investments of over Rs 30,000 crore are anticipated from Lodha and various data centre players in this park.  

“We are excited to partner with the Government of Maharashtra in this unique initiative. The Green Integrated Data Centre Parks policy will not only create employment opportunities, boost Maharashtra’s & Indian economy, but will also operate on clean and green energy sources benefiting generations. We at Lodha, have taken giant leaps towards sustainability and are aiming for net zero across all our operations in the coming years. We are committed to the success of the Green Integrated Data Centre Park and look forward to many such partnerships with the government, all of which enable India to become a global leader by 2047,” said Abhishek Lodha, MD & CEO of Lodha Developers Ltd.          

Many years ago, actress Hansa Singh decided to go against all the odds to pursue her dream of acting, though her choice didn’t seem obvious to many, she took a giant leap of faith to pursue her tinsel town dream “I belong to a simple family background where we don’t have any association with Bollywood, but it was my passion for this art which made me pursue acting”

An avid believer in “Quality over Quantity”, Hansa started her journey with a vision to entertain people with her acting abilities. Insisting that her foray into the world of performing arts was not a flash-in-the-pan decision, Hunterrr says that it’s her passion & love for the craft of acting which is the prime factor that attracts her to be a part of Bollywood.

She debut in the year 2005 in the movie “Page 3” directed by Mr. Madhur Bhandarkar under the banner of Lighthouse films Pvt. Ltd. starring Konkana Sen Sharma and Boman Irani in the lead, Her next project “Backwaters” was released in 2006 followed by “Money Hai Toh Honey Hai” in the year 2008 and “Kartik Calling Kartik” in the year 2010. She starred alongside Vivek Oberoi and Raju Kher in Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish 3 a sequel to the 2006 movie Krrish; it was released on November 1 st 2013. Her next venture with Tailormade Film and Phantom films in the year 2015 was “Hunterrr” an Indian adult comedy film written and directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni, this movie boasts a cast of popular actors Radhika Apte, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Devaiah. The movie became the most loved movie as it upped the scale of profits and was one of the highest grosser of the quarter her character from the movie gained so much popularity and became the talk of the town.

Singh was last seen in Star Plus’s magnum opus television series Aarambh an Indian historical fiction television series produced by Rose Audio Visuals, which aired on weekends from 24 June 2017 to 10 September 2017. The story revolves around the rivalry between Dravidians and Aryans, where she was seen playing Dayalini, the caretaker and aunt of Devsena. Her character was cunning and evil, always planning to kill Devsena and become the queen due to her desire for power. Her versatility in visual and performing arts is not only limited to acting, she is a professional salsa dancer too.

Stonehill International School’s  International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) scores have remained comfortably above the world average now for the eleventh consecutive year. 

The average IB score for Stonehill students was 33.5 points against a likely global average of 30 points with our Valedictorian, Wonjun Lee, achieving an outstanding score of 41 points. 8 students  (19% of the cohort) were awarded Bilingual Diplomas in French, Japanese, Korean and Turkish.

18 students (42% of the cohort) scored 35 points and above. Three students scored 40 points or more, which puts them amongst the world’s top 5% of IB students. Students who scored above 40 were Wonjun Lee, Rhea Krishna and Malina Wunsch.

Stonehill students have received top grades (7/7) in almost all IB Diploma Programme subjects offered at the school this year, including less common subjects like Environmental Systems and Societies, Visual Arts and Theatre, which demonstrates the quality of instruction across a broad range of academic disciplines at the school.

Joe Lumsden, Deputy Head of School and Secondary School Principal commented, “Stonehill strongly believes in providing as many different avenues for success as possible for our students. Each of our 43 students was able to select a different combination of DP courses in order to forge their own unique pathway to a future of their choice, and we are always pleased to see students attaining the highest grades in every subject group. With such a diverse, international cohort of students, it’s also gratifying to see almost 20% of the class receiving Bilingual Diplomas from the IB this year.”

70% of the Class of 2023 received offers from the world’s top 100 universities, including UC London, the University of Warwick, the University of Manchester,  the University of St. Andrews, King’s College London, the University of California, the University of British Columbia and Berklee College of Music. So far, the class of forty three students have secured  scholarships worth 1.47 million USD.

The Onasadya is often considered more than a feast. It is a tradition that brings together all the members of the family, the meal being an important element of the festive season.

It is one meal to be experienced at least once in a lifetime!

The leaf is laid in front of the person with its tip pointing to the left side. Papad is placed on the left end of the leaf and the banana would be placed just above it.

Salt is served on the right side of the papad. The place of the plantain chips and sarkkaravaratti are on the lower left of the leaf.

While Kings fought wars over spices, our Maharajas happily exchanged cuisine secrets across the South East Asia, or rather Akhand Bharat.

Did you know that Idli is from Indonesia? The largest Hindu temple in the world is in Cambodia? Or for that matter there is a city called Ayuthya in Thailand where they believe Rama was born?

Entire Akhand Bharat’s cuisine is tied up beautifully by one ingredient, the Coconut. Our cuisine & culture was shared and exchanged over centuries by Karikala Chola, Raja Raja Chola,Vel Kelu Kuttuvan, Krishnadevaraya, Vishnuvardhana, Mayurasharma, Pulakeshin, Amoghavarsha and many more Maharajas.

Thangabali is an amalgamation of all these beautiful stories, it takes great pride in its cuisine & history.

Many stories have been foretold over scrumptious family dinners which have been passed down over generations in South India.

We want our patrons to bond over family discussions & enjoy the rich taste of all five South Indian States at Thangabali.

South India is very rich in spices, flavours & methods of cooking. Coconut Oil is one of the main ingredients used in South Indian Cusine.

It is the only source that has sodium monolauric acid and hence one of the the most powerful mediums of cooking in the world. South Indian Cuisine is also known for fermented foods and all fermented foods have Vitamin K2, again making south Indian cuisine the most powerful and healthy.

This cuisine also uses lots of Tamarind, Kokum, Jaggery, Coconut milk in its recipes which are all healthy ingredients for a tropical climate.

Come and soak the Thangabali experience and break into the paroxysms of joy.

This is our 7th year as a brand. And we would like to thank all our patrons for making us a part of their eating out experience.

South India has been the spice destination for the world over centuries, and one of the reasons the Europeans came to India.

As all know that the cuisine in the Southern part of india does not indulge in cream, butter, mava or cheese making it extremely healthy.

We use fresh ingredients, fermented foods and home made chutneys & pickles.

Give us an opportunity to introduce you to the little parts of the vast cuisine of the 5 southern states.

If Kerala has the joy of subtle aromatic flavour and lots of coconut milk & black gold then Andhra has the fire of the Guntur chilli and tangy flavours

.Tamil cuisine has its rich, cultural heritage along with its sophistication and global influence then Karnatak has the wide variety of coastal, hills and family recipes.

While Telangana has the cuisine of Nawabs.

Courtesy : In Conversation with Dharmesh Karmokar – Restaurateur – THANGANBALI..Mahim & Thane

Mumbai is set to witness an unprecedented spiritual gathering with the “Paduka Darshan Utsav,” a “Bhakticha MahaKumbh,” where the sacred Padukas of 21 revered Saints and Gurus will be displayed for public Darshan. This momentous event will take place at the NSCI Dome, Worli, on March 8th and 9th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

This unique and sacred occasion also marks the auspicious launch of Bhakti Shakti Vyaspeeth by AP Globale, aiming to foster spiritual growth and cultural enrichment.

For the first time ever in Mumbai City, devotees will have the rare opportunity to seek blessings from the Padukas of 21 spiritual luminaries under one roof, creating a truly divine atmosphere. The Padukas to be displayed include those of:

Sant Dnyaneshwar Mahara* Sant Muktai* Namdeo Maharaj* Sant Janabai* Narhari Sonar* Sena Maharaj* Sawata Mali* Eknath Mahara* Tukaram Maharaj* Sant Nilobaray* Shri Maheshwarnath Babaji* Shree Swami Samartha* Sri Sai Baba* Shree Gajanan Maharaj* Samartha Ramdas Swami* Tembe Swami Maharaj* Gondavlekar Maharaj* Shankar Maharaj* Gulawani Maharaj* Gajanan Maharaj (Shivpuri)* Shreeguru Dr. Balaji Tambe

This “Paduka Darshan Utsav” offers a golden opportunity for followers of various Gurus and Saints to come together in a spirit of devotion and unity, especially during the convenient weekend.

Beyond the Darshan, the two-day Utsav will feature a rich program of Bhajans, Kirtans, and spiritual workshops, creating an immersive and uplifting experience for all attendees.

We are privileged to announce that the Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, will inaugurate the festival on 8 March 2025, marking the commencement of this divine and historic occasion. Additionally, Prahlad Vamanrao Pai will be present as a special guest.

Adding to the spiritual significance of the event, Padmabhushan Awardee Sri M, a renowned Spiritual Guru, writer, speaker, and the founder of ‘The Satsang Foundation,’ will address the gathering at the start of the second day, March 9th, 2025.

“We are honored to host this extraordinary gathering of sacred Padukas, bringing together devotees from all walks of life,” said Abhijit Pawar, Chairman, AP Globale. “This event is a testament to the enduring power of spirituality and the unifying force of devotion.”

Event Details: * Event: Paduka Darshan Utsav – Bhakticha MahaKumbh* Dates: March 8th & 9th, 2025* Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM* Venue: NSCI Dome, Worli, Mumbai* Entry: Free (Registration Required)*

All are cordially invited to join this grand spiritual celebration and partake in the divine blessings.