SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

  Photo caption: Oxygen concentrators are unloaded from the plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, India (photo source: FedEx) FedEx has a long history of supporting relief efforts across the globe, using our network and expertise to support communities in need.  In addition to efforts underway, FedEx has transported an initial 1,000 oxygen concentrators into India. “In times of need, we mobilize our network quickly to help the communities where we live and work. Today’s FedEx flight brought with it much needed medical supplies in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.” said Jack Muhs, FedEx Express MEISA Regional President FedEx continues to collaborate with the Government of India, healthcare customers, and the producers of critical items to move urgently needed medica­l supplies and equipment, including oxygen concentrators, into the country.

    The ongoing Covid-19 surge is taking a toll on children’s health with several hospitals reporting a sharp rise in the number of children between the age of one and five landing up in hospitals. Unlike last year, the virus is affecting infants, with some as young as one-and-a-half months old getting admitted to hospital . 2021, unlike 2020 is different for kids. In 2020, most children were asymptomatic and were rarely affected. But due to the high infectivity and simultaneous 3-4 strains in the country, a lot of children are getting infected. The virus has a higher attaching capability and children are also reporting symptoms says  Dr Durga Prasad Medical Director  Ankura  Hospital for women and children .   In what should worry Indian parents the most, an increasing number of children are now being infected with Covid-19 along with serious symptoms in the ongoing lethal second wave.   As the coronavirus situation in India has turned grim with the c...

 17 April , 2021 : Vangani near Mumbai , after Badlapur . Mayur works as a pointsman in railway track.  He saw the train approaching. The platform is empty. A  lady was walking with her son on this platform. Mayur ran towards the train. The train was so near  and speeding fast that the boy  as well as Mayur would have been crushed under the train wheels. But Mayur did not stop , he ran fast , held the boy, lifted him up towards the platform and then he himself jumped up. Within seconds he saved both lives. The lady could not save that child and she  Mayur said in an interview , that for a second , a thought occurred that , this boy is going to die anyway but while saving him , even I will die as the train was approaching so fast. And then for the next second , another thought was , only I can save him , none other can save him. Then why not ? So I ran and saved him . Only for a second a negative thought stopped him but he shirked it. He covered that lost se...

STATE FUNERAL Moscow, March 1953: in the days immediately following the death of Joseph Stalin, countless citizens flooded the Red Square to mourn their leader’s loss and witness his burial. Though the parade of pomp and circumstance was captured in detail by hundreds of cameramen, their footage has remained largely unseen. Working from several hours of this revelatory archival material, now stunningly restored, master filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa ( The Event ,  The Trial ) has crafted one of his most astonishing nonfiction achievements. An immersive recreation of a key moment in Soviet history,  State Funeral  presents an all-too-timely commentary on the terrifying absurdities inherent to totalitarianism and the cult of personality and will be showing exclusively on MUBI. State Funeral   — May 21   MR JONES This biographical thriller by Agnieszka Holland loosely tells the story of Gareth Jones, a journalist from Wales, who uncovered the truth about the Holodomor, ...

·      OneWeb welcomes Eutelsat Communications as a significant equity partner (c.24%) ·      Eutelsat investment brings OneWeb to $1.9 billion in total financing ·      Secures 80% of total financing, as latest launch puts almost 30% of Gen 1 fleet in space ·      Collaboration with Geostationary (GEO) satellite operator offers new customer opportunities ·      Eutelsat joins U.K. Government, Bharti Global and SoftBank as key investors London, UK – 27 April 2021:  OneWeb, the global communications network powered from space, announces today that it has secured $550 million in funding from Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), bringing OneWeb’s total funding to $1.9 billion in fresh equity. This investment from one of the world’s most experienced and largest global operators is a vote of confidence in OneWeb and underscores the arrival of Low Earth O...

Initiative by Bridgestone and MOTORINDIA to showcase the former’s new M721 tyre to fleet operators and also demonstrate solutions to help fleets reduce TCO Mumbai, 28 th  April, 2021 :  The curtains came down on the spectacular 'Go Extra' campaign with a vibrant closing ceremony at Jaipur on the last day of the pan-India trip. Bridgestone India, subsidiary of global leader in tyre technology and solutions Bridgestone, and Chennai-based MOTORINDIA, reputed commercial vehicle magazine, have been running a one-of-its-kind initiative – the ‘Go Extra’ campaign since late January this year. Mr. Tushar Bansode, Head Marketing – Commercial Business, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd., said, "We are delighted to partner with leading commercial vehicle magazine MOTORINDIA for the 'Go Extra' campaign, aimed at promoting our all-new V-STEEL Mix M721 tyre. The 'Go Extra' truck has covered 35+ locations and travelled over 8,500 km across the country, introducing our tyre to key...

2 7 th  April 2021, India:  It’s that time of the year again when two of India’s biggest passions – cricket and entertainment come together. One of the highly anticipated moments for cricket fans during this period is the design of their favorite team’s jersey for the new season.   As part of a larger social and ecological initiative, Chennai Super Kings and The Souled Store decided on a sustainable concept this year. The newly designed Chennai Super Kings  replica jersey was created using approximately 15 plastic bottles ( that would have otherwise ended up polluting the ocean ) and uses 90 % less water than regular jerseys. The jersey comes in a customized box made from recycled material, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the legend himself – MS Dhoni.   The new jersey launch was seen generating tremendous buzz on social media, with fans excited to see Thala launch the jersey. Check out the reveal:  https://www.instagram.com/p/ CMzfGQzgxfs...

Mumbai, 26 th April 2021 - Billboard’s annual International Power Players List recognizes the contribution of international music executives from across the globe (ex-U.S.) and this week, saw Devraj Sanyal, Universal Music India and South Asia’s MD and CEO highlighted for his contributions to introducing original Indian music and culture to a global audience in 2021’s list of executives. This recognition in Billboard’s International Power Players list is testament to the path-breaking industry-leading moves that Universal Music India has been making over the last 3 years. The company as a multi-pronged approach towards how music is made and marketed in India across all-genres and UMG’s initiatives in non-film commercial music, HipHop and regional music space have been instrumental in shaping the way music industry is evolving in India. In a country traditionally obsessed with Bollywood Music, Universal Music India’s VYRL Originals was the first label dedicated to creating artist-centri...

Total Knee Replacement is one of the most effective therapeutic option for patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.   Total knee Replacement (TKR) surgery has however traditionally been associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain.  Fear of Postoperative pain has been identified as the single most frequent cited reason for delaying or avoiding total knee replacement surgery   Specialists at Wockhardt hospital, Mumbai Central have been on the forefront to develop protocols for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) by improving the quality of perioperative care with special focus on achieving excellent pain management to provide a nearly painless experience to patients undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty   Dr Mudit Khanna experienced Joint Replacement surgeon Wockhardt Hospital at Mumbai Central, has been using a minimally invasive surgical technique along with a Multimodal State of the Art Pain Control Protocol on most patients undergoing Total K...

R.K. Foundation-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Vidhyalaya, Uran receives ‘Letter of Appreciation’ and is felicitated after parents’ request to reduce fees is duly addressed by the management   Navi Mumbai : The Parents Teacher Association (PTA) members felicitated the Rustomjee Kerawalla Foundation - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Vidhyalaya (RKF-JNPV) management for the concerted efforts in addressing the queries of the parents related to the school fees by reducing a substantial amount through a ‘one-time’ benefit to 2722 students enrolled with the institution.    The Parents Teacher Association led by Mr. Kiran Gharat, President, PTA, Mr. Vikas Kadu and Mrs. Rekha Thakur, (Both Vice Presidents, PTA) and Mr. Ravindra Patil, Secretary, PTA presented a ‘Letter of Appreciation’ to Mr. Harish Rawal, Vice-President, Academic Operations, RKF-JNPV, and Mr. Manoj Savale, Principal, RKF-JNPV for taking into consideration the financial distress parents faced during the lockdown and extende...

                                                  SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (Formerly known as SBI Cards and Payment Services Private Limited)   Financial Results for the Quarter and Financial Year Ended March 31, 2021     New Delhi, 26 April 2021:  The Board of Directors of SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited approved the Company’s results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2021, at their meeting held on Monday, April 26, 2021.   Performance Highlights Q4’FY21 Profit after tax at  ₹ 175 Cr for Q4 FY21 vs  ₹ 84 Cr for Q4 FY20, up 110% Total Income at  ₹ 2,468 Cr for Q4 FY21 ROAA at 2.6% for Q4 FY21 vs 1.3% for Q4 FY20 ROAE at 11.2% for Q4 FY21 vs 6.5% for Q4 FY20 Capital Adequacy Ratio at 24.8% (Q4 FY20 : 22.4%); Tier 1 at 20.9% (Q4 FY20 : 17.7%)   Key Metrics Card-in-force grew by 12% to...