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REDEFINING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE - TEJASWINI BHANDARKAR Founder and Director Tejaswini Bhandarkar, the founder and director of Teztecch ( www.teztecch.com ), an IT, digital marketing and branding company based in Nagpur, is an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Her journey from software engineer to establishing her own digital marketing company is remarkable. FROM CORPORATE JOB TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP  After completing her computer science engineering degree, Tejaswini worked as software engineer for several years. However, her passion for entrepreneurship led her to start her company. With her vision of providing a complete solution for technology, IT, branding, and advertising, Tejaswini established Teztecch in 2019. Starting as a one-person army, the company has now grown into a team of highly professionals.  BUILDINGA STRONG BOND   Teztecch is a leading digital marketing and branding company in Nagpur, offering a comprehensive range of servi...

Asteroids named after Gujarat's researcher, 3 other Indians Gujarati girl Ritu Parekh, along with three others from India, have won the honour to have an asteroid named after them. The aestroid 2000HD73 has been renamed 'Rutuparekh'. Another scientist with Ahmedabad connection, Kumar Venkatramani, who completed his PhD from IIT-Gandhinagar and worked in the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has also got aestroid 2000SM362 rechristened as 'Kumar' after him.  Parekh, who completed her B.Sc from St Xavier's College in the city, worked with Cept University and later PRL  in Ahmedabad before going abroad to pursue higher studies. She currently works as a post-doctoral researcher at Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA in the US.  On June 22, Working Group Small Bodies Nomenclature of International Astronomical Union, the international body responsible foe naming celestial objects, named 198 aestroids after scientists who have made significant contributions ...

'Fulfilled great-grandad's studying in IMA dream' For Shanon Sharma, who became the first from his village Naugaon on the outskirts of Dehradun,  to become an Army officer, it was a day full of emotions for this moment for several decades.  "My great-grandfather, Deep Chand, a farmer, contributed to the construction of Indian Military Academy (IMA) in 1932 by ferrying construction materials on his bullock cart. He always had the wish that one of his family members studies in the prestigious institution. Today, as I stood in front of the Chetwode Hall, where the passing out parade is held, a dream had come true for me and my family after three generations," Shanon said.  He added that he had completed his engineering degree as well and was offered a package of Rs.15 Lakh by an MNC, along with offers from the Indian Navy and Air Force but he choose to join IMA so that "the family's dream could come true." Shailesh Sharma, Shanon's fathe...

'The square drive off Andy was my homage to Vishy' It tastes like vintage wine. It's been 40 years, but it gets better and better." That's how Krishnamachari Srikkanth 'Chika' remembers that magical June of 1983. The Chennai swashbuckler, who top-scored in the final with a 38 against the greatest pace attack of all time on a green Lord's pitch, never believed they would even come close to achieving what they did when it all began. "You know, I had to cut short my honeymoon because of the World Cup win," Srikkanth said.  Srikkanth had just got married and his England stint for the World Cup was a part of a double honeymoon package. "I load my wife before that the first part of the honeymoon would be in England, and the second in America. The World Cup was basically a stop-over. In fact, my tickets for America were booked for after the League stage. Finally, it had to be cancelled and we came back to India after the win," h...

THE GAME CHANGER  India's 1983 World Cup triumph shaped the future of Cricket across the landscape For sports lovers, some days are like permanent markers. Time cannot scrub them off. Rather, with every passing year, they find a fonder place in the suitcase of memories. For every cricket-loving Indian of a certain age, June 25, 1983 is that kind of day.  It was a day "when cannon fogger turned cannon", London's Sunday Times reported. It was a day when "the World Cup no-hopers stopped the Calypso kings in their tracks," said England great Denis Compton in Sunday Express. It was a day when the unthinkable happened. And cricket in India was never the same again. The World Cup triumph - the first ever in cricket - came when the country was at the cusp of a technological revolution. In the 1970s, even in the early 1980s, international cricket was primarily about listening. Test matches were physically watched by thousands in packed stadiums in the met...

'Yashpal was the unsung hero of 1983' Balwinder Singh Sandhu  There was a lot of fun that we had as a team during the campaign. With characters like Sandeep Patil and Kirti Azad, there was a lot of leg-pulling, fooling around, which meant that the team atmosphere was relaxed. I would give credit to our seniors in that team - Sunil  (Gavaskar), (Syed) Kirmani, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohinder Amarnath - for not making the final into too big an occasion. It really helped reduce the pressure on us youngsters. They didn't allow that final to become a big game.  Before the final, the atmosphere was like: 'We have done well so far, now it's just one more match. Let's go out there and enjoy our cricket.' Over-planning did not exist. This also helped the youngsters like me to relax. When you come into the final, every player wants to win the match. However, if there's too much 'lecture-baazi' (sermonizing), the whole energy is focused on what we...

KUMAR GANDHARAVA : EVERLASTING NOTES OF HIS CITY MEHFILS In the birth centenary year of the doyen Hindustani Classical music, Nagpur I answered look back on his performances, his gayaki and what set him apart The notes of a Hindustani Classical bandish - chidiya chu chuhani in raag Deshkar - filled the Bhagini Mandal Hall on a Sunday morning. As a music maestro Kumar Gandharava unfolded the raag, there was an incessant twittering of birds outside, adding charm to the entire musical experience. It was an Indian-Style baithak with the audience sitting around the artist. The bond between the vocals and his admirers was tangible as he held them in thrall. This was in the year 1972. "This was Kumarji's first concert with Methil, our banner under which we hold musical events, though I had heard him before in 1966 at the Swar Sadhana Sangeet Samaj Sammelan and in 1967 at the Dhanwate Rang Mandarin, " recalls Dinkar Kukday, a lawyer by professional whose p...

ART OF KNOWING ONESELF  While the ancient Indian wisdom of yoga has become a global phenomenon, it's exponents are keen on meditative and spiritual aspects. Modern research also underlines the fact that it's a self-transformation tool As we are all gearing up to the International Yoga Day, traditional Indian schools are now keen on making the world understand the term yoga in its true sense. The day marks massive global celebrations with spontaneous public response. Even as yoga is becoming popular as a form of exercise, traditional yoga gurus now emphasise reintroducing the term as a spiritual and meditative practice. They opine that understanding yoga in its original sense will not only take us closer to the tradition but will also curb it's growing misappropriation. Modern research is also exploring yoga as a tool for global peace and self-transformation.  YOGA: EPISTEMIC EXPLANATIONS  > Explaining the original meaning of the term yoga, Dr H R Nagendra, ...

Father his instructor at IMA, Subedar Major's son first officer in family It was awkward at first to get scolded by his father, an instructor at the Indian Military Academy  (IMA), in front of his batch mates for 25-year-old Gagan Jot Singh from Ambala, Haryana.  But the newly-commissioned officer said he eventually made his peace with dynamics at the academy. On 10th June 2023, Saturday,  he became the first Army Officer in his family, thanks in large part to his dad, Subedar Major Gurudev Singh, 51. Gurudev Singh was one of the instructors for his son's batch at IMA. As luck would have it, he joined the academy a year ago - at the same time that his son came to the IMA to train to become an Army officer. In a career spanning 31 years, he had postings elsewhere for 30 years. Talk of sheer serendipity. "My father had never scolded me at home but did so when I failed to follow instructions properly at the academy. It was somewhat shocking at first but I adjuste...

CHANGING COURSE; Options Aplenty  Students today have familiarised themselves with the buzzwords of the world outside and this is reflecting in the choices they are making while opting for their courses Mahesh Gaurav was elated after scoring beyond his expectations in his class 12 exams. But more than the score, he is relieved that he is doing with it finally. "It has not been easy time and I am glad it is over. Now I am looking forward to the JEE and am thing of the courses I can apply for this year," says Mahesh. MORE CHOICES Even as the popularity of engineering continues to remain unabated, there are many other courses being sought out by students, predominantly in the field of commerce. "Engineering and medicine remain top priority, though I feel the craze that once existed has come down. Students planning for engineering and medicine are currently waiting for JEE and NEET to happen. But at the same time, students are open to more courses today," says Poon am G...

ENGINEERING: DIFFERENT BRANCHES FOR STUDENTS TO CHOOSE FROM  Engineering is undoubtedly among the most popular courses in India. However, not many are aware that there is a lot more branches hinder engineering and students can choose a course based on their interests and capabilities  In Karnataka, engineering is the most sought-after option for science graduates. It is easier to get admission into an engineering college even if you have just 60% than to get into good Arts and Science college. While being an engineer assures you of a reasonably good job with a handsome starting salary, not all engineers are happy with the jobs they have. This is mainly due to the fact that most students and parents tend you overlooking the fact that engineering is a broad discipline and encompasses various specialisations each requiring different skills sets and aptitudes. There are nearly 30 branches of engineering, but they all emanate from the core branches - mechanical, civil, ...

THE IMPHAL QUESTION  As violence continues, GoI needs to seriously review the functioning of Manipur's administration & police  The gruesome case of arson that saw an ambulance being torched in front of police personnel, burning alive a seven-year-old boy, his mother and relative on the outskirts of Imphal, probably indicates a near-total collapse of Manipur's law and order machinery. The boy, who had been staying at an Assam Rifles relief camp that hosted members of the Kuki community, was earlier injured in firing by miscreants. It was while taking him to hospital that the ambulance - under escort of Manipur police - was waylaid by a mob, allegedly from the Meitei community. The ongoing turmoil in Manipur is chock-full with such incidents, where the state police has simply melted away. The recent attack on Congress MLA Ranjit Singh's residence by suspected Kuki insurgents and the torching of 32 houses of the Kuki-inhabited Natyang village happened despite ...

LEARNING THROUGH NUMBERS  Mathe encourages students to use logic, thereby making it indispensable for a host of career options  While most students are required to study math during their academic life, little do they realise its importance as a subject. Math is known to form the base of various careers such as engineering, medicine, and even some fields of applied arts. Scientists and designers work on the basis of numbers and data, and so, the introduction of math as a subject early on, goes a long way in a student’s life. Mathematics forms the basis of many critical studies. It is essential as a subject on its own and is also an integral part of many other academic and scientific pursuits. The very basis of understanding the world around us has a foundation in mathematics. Isaac Newtonmore, Einstein, and Stephen Hawking all developed their physics theories using calculations based on mathematics. Therefore, math has been crucial in the scientific perception of t...

FUTURE OF MOTHERHOOD IS HERE ▪▪▪ - DR SADHANA PATWARDHAN Director Nagpur Test Tube Baby Centre. Ketkar Maternity Hospital And Research Institute  Dr Sadhana Patwardhan, the director of Nagpur Test Tube Baby Centre and Ketkar Maternity Hospital And Research Institute, was born on December 21, 1963. Being the eldest daughter of a disciplined army man and multifaceted mother late Major Suresh Sathe, and Mohini Sathe, Dr Sadhana was a meritorious and brilliant student throughout her childhood and later academic years. The uniformed army doctors at the military hospital and their services motivated her to choose the noble profession in early childhood. She graduated from Government Medical College Nagpur in 1985 with gold medals. Being the best girl student of Nagpur University, she did her first post graduation  know paediatrics from government medical college. She was motivated to pursue her second post graduate degree in gynaecology and obstetrics with inspiration and motivation...

ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST Based in Nagpur, Nitika Films and Productions Private Limited is one of the finest film production houses Nitika Films and Productions Private Limited is led by Nitin Chorley, the founder and chief executive officer and Vinayshil Bawankule, one of the directors in the management, amongst many others. Their search for extraordinary stories began on March 8, 2021. Nitika Films and Productions PVT. LTD. is run by an enthusiastic team who works under their guidance whilst also contributing their variety of a skillset. Whether it be fiction or nonfiction, Nitika Films and Productions PVT LTD is setting their best foot forward with short films, calendar shoots, feature films, and Web series. They're also looking forward to setting foot in producing ad films, music videos and similar content which shall be more accessible to the masses while also collaborating with celebrated brands in the industry.  Alluding to collaboration, Nitika Films and Product...

RIGHT DIET MATTER Women must optimise nutrition as they age, here's how to do it What should we be feeding our bodies so that we can enjoy good health throughout the changing stages of our lives? Whether you're a student attending online classes or a corporate honcho working from home these days; a home-maker who never gets a moment's rest or maybe you're none of the above but as a woman, you need to know what nutrition is right for you and more importantly, when.  Starting from the time you're a teenager, what you eat will define who you are in the years to come as nutrient needs are higher now than at any other time in your life cycle. As the teenage years are a time of rapid growth and development, eating a well-balanced diet is key, as healthy food is essential for proper hormonal balance. One must stay fit by consuming good fat from fish, avocado, nuts, olive oil, etc. The onset of menstruation at this stage often causes low hemoglobin so load up on...

CREATIVE  TIPS TO SET UP A GREEN BALCONY  A creatively-arranged  balcony can be replace your craving for alfresco cafes, and outdoor hangout places considerably. Do you have such a balcony? It won’t be an exaggeration to state that since 2020, balconies have turned into a favourite place to relax or work for many. As people are safe from pandemic when they are home-bound, balconies are letting them stay connected to the outer world and nature. If you haven't looked at your balcony through such creative lens yet, here we offer some ideas that would nudge you to consider a balcony update. Balcony design trend a aim to attract  more light and freedom. Whether you wish you create a small arrangement on the balcony to spend more time in the sun or use it for early mediation or late evening work and relaxation, the choice is yours. BOND WITH NATURE  Design a cosy balcony garden to experience the feeling of nature at home. One has a plethora of options to ...

SAHARSA GARIB RATH  ‘Suraj beta,’ said Colonel Veer Pratap, looking up from the rifle he was cleaning, ‘Your nani wishes to visit us this Akshaya Tritiya. She is getting on in her years and I would like you to go to Lucknow and escort her back. This will also give you something to do whilst you await the fate of your applications for your undergraduate studies abroad.’ Suraj, the Colonel’s elder son was glued to his newly acquired latest Apple i-Phone—a gift from his doting mother on ‘completing school’. ‘Hpmf . . . don’t even know if the foolish civilian will score enough to get him into a foreign university. And he so desperately needs to get out of India—there is no future here,’ the Colonel had grumbled, but knew better than to rebuke his wife. Reluctantly, Suraj weaned himself away from his toy and gave his father a glassy look. ‘Can I drive down in our new BMW X6?’ There would have to be a perk, he felt, in the terrible ordeal his father was subjecting him to. The Colonel, us...