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ગુજરાતી સંગીતજગતના જાણીતા સંગીતકાર શ્રી ગૌરાંગ વ્���ાસના અવસાનથી અત્યંત દુઃખ થયું.
પિતા અવિનાશ વ્યાસની સમૃદ્ધ સંગીત પરંપરાને આગળ ધપાવી તેમણે ગુજરાતી સંગીતના ક્ષેત્રમાં પોતાનું આગવું સ્થાન બનાવ્યું હતું. તેમના અવસાનથી ગુજરાતે એક પ્રતિભાશાળી સર્જકને ગુમાવ્યાની લાગણી થાય છે. ગુજરાતી સંગીતક્ષેત્રે તેમનું અમૂલ્ય યોગદાન હંમેશાં યાદ રહેશે.
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#MirzapurTheMovie could change #Bollywood's OTT gamble, or backfire badly l by @AnuragfromKashi
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🚨 Stocks To Watch: Key Market Cues & Company Updates! 📊📈
📊 Key Highlights:
• Angel One — SEBI to review F&O settlement pricing
• Avalon Technologies — JVA with Germany’s Zollner Elektronik
• UltraTech Cement — ₹1,800 Cr investment in wires & cables
• Cipla — US partnership for QL2107 biosimilar
• IEX — Record August electricity volume of 13.94 BU, up 20.2% YoY
• GIFT Nifty — Implied open at 24,062.50
• Tata Chemicals — Kenya operations face regulatory pressure
• Polycab, KEI, RR Kabel & Finolex — Increased competitive pressure
• Gland Pharma — Fosun Pharma to sell 5% stake at ₹2,763/share
• Power Grid & RVNL — Positive project developments
💡 Key Insight: A mix of company-specific catalysts, regulatory developments and infrastructure opportunities could drive significant stock-specific moves.
🎯 Verdict: Mixed — positive catalysts remain strong across select names, but regulatory and competitive risks need to be monitored.
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Incumbent cable giants feel the shock as UltraTech sparks fierce market competition | Shares of KEI Industries crashed 9% to Rs 4,848.50 on the NSE and Polycab plunged around 6% to Rs 8,300 on Friday after UltraTech Cement gained 1% on announcing its Rs 1,800 crore entry into the wires and cables business with Ultravolt, as brokerages warned of a sector de-rating following the Aditya Birla Group's aggressive foray
📑 FULL STORY ➠
https://t.co/t8WDyPR16L
#StockMarket #UltraTechCement #Polycab #Investing #Business
UltraTech Cement Limited, the world’s largest cement company by sales volume and capacity outside China, has announced plans to scale up its electric vehicle fleet in logistics operations to over 600 EV trucks by December 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/UDpSEbddL9
JUST IN | A significant milestone for the #IAF and Indian Industry. The Indian Air Force successfully conducted the drop of an indigenously designed & developed Long Range Glide Bomb (Khagantak-243).
The Trials met all objectives scaling new peaks of lethality through #AtmanirbharBharat
🚨 Record Alert 🚨
Smriti Mandhana is now the leading run-getter in women's internationals 🫡🫡
She surpasses former #TeamIndia captain Mithali Raj 👏👏
#WomensAsiaCup | #INDvHK
Wishing the entire team of #ToxicTheMovie a phenomenal blockbuster! 🔥
All the very best to Rocking Star @TheNameIsYash, @GeetuMohandas, @RaviBasrur, @KVNProductions, #MonsterMindCreations and the entire team. May #Toxic create magic on screen and reach new heights of success!
ಎಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲೂ ಹೌಸ್ಫುಲ್ ಬೋರ್ಡ್ ರಾರಾಜಿಸಲಿ!❤️🔥
WABAG has formally signed its first Kuwait project, a $372 million desalination plant with HEISCO.
The 60 MIGD plant will be built over 36 months, followed by 5 years of O&M. It will also use solar PV to meet part of its energy needs.
The bigger story is WABAG’s GCC expansion.
We have discussed this in our webinar.
India now has an understanding on sixth generation jets . This is technology leap which New Delhi will need to absorb and understand alongside its ongoing fifth generation plane the AMCA.
@IAF_MCC
@thetribunechd
Link 👇
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🚨 Indian Railway's seven most high-density rail routes spanning 11,000 km are being expanded to "four" tracks.
Delhi-Howrah
Howrah-Chennai
Chennai-Mumbai
Mumbai-Delhi
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A second flight has just taken off, carrying 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines & food packets for Nepal.
India remains in close and continuous touch with the Nepalese authorities. We will continue to strongly support the ongoing relief efforts.
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Sonny Baker's second chapter in whites awaits ❤️💙
🚩Reservation is oxygen...
(Thought provoking Article by a Professor ,who writes that for millions of Indians like us, reservation is the oxygen which enables us to undertake our uphill journey from the peripheries of society towards the epicentre.For scheduled castes and tribes and OBCs, once they step out of their communities, whether they managed to avail of the constitutional provision of reservation or not, their ascriptive identities bring along the tyranny of social and cultural isolation. Often, persons from dominant castes ask a question: How long should we pay for the injustices our grand-parents and ancestors have done? The answer to that is straightforward - until we start sharing the same social, cultural, and economic capital that is currently being enjoyed by these caste categories. When the starting point is not the same for all of us and the finish line remains the same, injustice perpetuates.Reservation can end when we ensure that the dignity and respect of every single marginalised person in this country are maintained and https://t.co/UtDHXrKrcQ often do we talk about the tribal communities, Dalits, OBCs and women in our everyday conversations? We make posts expressing pity and outrage on social media when we see news of grue some incidents of caste-based violence. We do it when a Dalit woman is gang-raped and stripped of her dignity, for example, in order to humiliate her community. Or when young Dalit men are shot for riding horses, when tribal men are being urinated upon. Who gives the perpetrators the authority to indulge in such inhumane acts?Whether reservation needs reform is something all of us need to think about. But in the same measure, there needs to be engagement with the inequality and discrimi nation that is a central theme of the lives of the historically oppressed. When the genesis of one-community starts with the fight to have the right to drinking water because the other deems them as polluting, how does one ex-pect the oppressed community to evolve in a few decades? As long as social discrimination continues, reparations need to continue too )
IN THE ARTICLE, Time to end reservations (E December 11, Tavleen Singh begins hy say ing that her stance on reservation will invite controversy, But in the service of speaking plainly, she throws down the gauntlet and de clares that all reservation should "go".
The writer's rather glib categorisation of the discussion that she believes would follow her staternent as controversy is symptomatic neof of the crude reductiveness that most mentions of reservation are subject to
Dismissing the discourse that affirmative action generates as controversy belittles the journeys of resilience and struggle made pos sible for most by the reservation policy. A friend in JNU, who hailed from Bodoland, told me how for most of her community, it took generations to be able to board a train and make a three-day joumey from Kokrajhar to New Delhi to study. For most of us who are from reserved categories, acquiring the capabilities to access reservation requires us to break through generations of trauma and in stitutional handicaps that mark our place and that of our communities in society. Reservations guaranteed by the Indian Constitution allow institutional spaces to acknowledge and accommodate the fact that we as a people are chronically disadvantaged they aren't "freebies".
The sentiments put forth in the article echo the mindset of a large segment of society who counter the need for reservation with claims that it is devoid of merit and is perpet uating mediocrity in our educational, economic, and administrative realms. This is how caste is viewed in these segments-as a mere conduit for accessing affirmative action or as an organising principle for vote banks. If only our relationship with caste was that simple or transactional Our caste certificates should not be looked at as the ticket to enter prestigious colleges and land perky government jobs, They also make up part of the same culture and social ecosystem in which Singh sits and harps on the concept of merit, mediocrity and reservation.
It is trite to say enough has been spoken against reservation because it's not a convenient gesture for for atonement atonement by dominant castes but rather a solemn conviction of the founding fathers and the Constitution to bring about a cohesive society devoid of marginalisation and discrimination schmination
For scheduled castes and tribes and OBCs, once they step out of their communities, whether they managed to avail of the constitutional provision of reservation or not, their ascriptive identities bring along the tyranny of social and cultural isolation. Singled out as "quota kids", we are subject to casual jabs about whether we are worthy of the spaces e are fighting to occupy, or if we are inter lopers, unworthily occupying a "meritorious" space. This is the constant dehumanising chatter that follows us.
For millions of Indians like us, reservation is the oxygen which enables us to undertake our uphill journey from the peripheries of society towards the epicentre,
Caste consciousness for those who aren't oppressed by it is awakened only when it's either about admissions, recruitment and romotions or when the purity of lineage needs to be maintained in marriage. Remove these two situations and we find ourselves in a utopian society which is classless and casteless, where all the marginalised yeam to live. Before we argue for an end to all reser vation, whether for SC/STS, OBCs, or the EWS category in jobs and admissions, or more recently, women's reservation in politics-a most pivotal affirmative action policy-we need to sit and ponder.
How often do we talk about the tribal communities, Dalits, OBCs and women in our everyday conversations? We make posts expressing pity and outrage on social media when we see news of grue some incidents of caste-based violence. We do it when a Dalit woman is gang-raped and stripped of her dignity, for example, in order to humiliate her community. Or when young Dalit men are shot for riding horses, when tribal men are being urinated upon. Who gives the perpetrators the authority to indulge in such inhumane acts?
Reservation can end when we ensure that the dignity and respect of every single marginalised person in this country are maintained and restored. As Dattatreya Hosabale empathically pointed out, "reservation is a tool for affirmative action and is a historical necessity for India. it should continue as long as there is inequality being experienced by a particular parti section of society".
we Taking a leaf from Singh's rule book, L, tου, would like to speak plainly.
Reservation is a tool to simply access resources. For example, let's take the case of the cut-off list for SRCC (2020-21). The difference in the cut-off is approximately 2 per cent between the so-called meritorious and quota kids. No doubt, the 2 per cent difference is huge. But is it compa rable to 2.000 years of untouchability. injus tices, oppression and marginalisation? Consequently, if we are quick to define meritocracy and mediocrity, we must also define the contours of capital which is social, cultural and gendered.
Often, persons from dominant castes ask a question: How long should we pay for the injustices our grand-parents and ancestors have done? The answer to that is straightforward - until we start sharing the same social, cultural, and economic capital that is currently being enjoyed by these caste categories. When the starting point is not the same for all of us and the finish line remains the same, injustice perpetuates.
We must realise how caste is embedded in our lives and how deeply entrenched it is in our consciousness. We must seek answers to
Caste consciousness for those who aren't oppressed by it is awakened only when it's either about admissions, recruitment and promotions or when the purity of lineage needs to be maintained in marriage. Remove these two situations and we find ourselves in a utopian society which is classless and casteless, where all the marginalised yearn to live. Before we argue for an end to all reservation, whether for SC/STS, OBCs, or the EWS category in jobs and admissions, or more recently, women's reservation in politics-a most pivotal affirmative action policy we need to sit and ponder.
why all the ragpickers and sanitation workers invariably belong to one caste and why the ju diciary belongs to descendants of a few castes or families before we start to question reser vation-the only line of defence for the mar ginalised sections of our society. It is because of reservation that we find Dalits, STs and OBCs' names on the houses along Lutyens. Unfortunately, you would rarely find surnames belonging to lower castes when walk ing the lanes of posh societies in New Delhi. We must also not underpin access to reserva tion with the economic status of the benefi ciary, because reservation is not a poverty al-leviation programme. Perhaps, societies would have been much simpler had reserva tion only been based on economic status, with a level playing field for each of us to make a living based on equal opportunity. Sadly, that is not the case.
The contemporary discussion on caste encompasses a diverse spectrum of perspectives, ranging from caste being viewed as a prominent cultural and political marker to its per ceived absence from the public sphere in con-temporary Indian society. The nature of caste dynamics has undergone changes and sociol ogists have marked the evolutionary nature of caste distinctions and functioning in the everyday lives of individuals. Although not overtly apparent in the public domain, caste nevertheless exerts a crucial influence in Indian society, as matters of the private sphere are regulated by its understanding. The inter connectedness of private and public involve ment eliminates any possibility for caste to operate independently.
Whether reservation needs reform is something all of us need to think about. But in the same measure, there needs to be engagement with the inequality and discrimi nation that is a central theme of the lives of the historically oppressed. When the genesis of one-community starts with the fight to have the right to drinking water because the other deems them as polluting, how does one ex-pect the oppressed community to evolve in a few decades? As long as social discrimination continues, reparations need to continue too.
The writer is ,Department of Sociology, Lakshmanat College,University of Delhi
Market Setup for Today - August 28, 2026
• GIFT Nifty: ~24,262, signalling a muted/negative opening.
• Previous close: Nifty 50 -0.48% at 24,090.85; Sensex -0.70%.
• Key Nifty zone: 24,000 remains an important support; 24,300 is the key call OI/resistance zone.
• Global cues: US markets ended higher, but Asian markets are mixed.
• Fed watch: Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech remains a key global trigger for rate expectations.
• Commodities: Gold near $4,600; Brent around $88–89/bbl.
• Stocks in focus: Wipro, Tejas Networks, Hero MotoCorp, Great Eastern Shipping, ICICI Bank, FDC, Tata Steel & Hindustan Copper.
• IPO action: Priority Jewels and ESDS Software Solutions open for subscription today.
• F&O: Nifty Sep futures at ~24,266; 24,000 Put OI vs 24,300 Call OI highlights the near-term range.
Expect a cautious start; global rate cues and the 24,000–24,300 Nifty range could drive today's market direction.
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R Praggnanandhaa scripted history on Thursday by becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. The Chennai Grandmaster produced a stunning comeback against defending champion Fabiano Caruana in the final to cap a remarkable run in 2026.
Praggnanandhaa went into the final day six points behind Caruana after the Classical games, trailing 3-9. Speaking after completing the comeback in Saint Louis, the Indian admitted he had not expected to have much of a chance at the start of the day.
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The #US military secretly helped commercial tankers navigate the #StraitofHormuz in recent weeks despite #Iran's closure of the strategic waterway. The operation allowed millions of barrels of #oil to reach global markets each day despite the ongoing war with Iran, according to an Axios report citing two US officials familiar with the operation.
Know more 🔗 https://t.co/xodfsGZjXe
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🇮🇳 Indian #Navy commissions India’s 1st AI-enabled Containerised Small Arms Firing Range (CSAFR)
Developed and installed by Hyderabad-based #Zen Technologies, the CSAFR is designed to bring realistic live-fire training closer to operational locations—strengthening combat readiness while reducing the logistical burden of conventional firing ranges.
🎯 Key capabilities:
• AI-enabled live-fire training in a containerised format
• Designed for naval shore-establishment security, LIMO, ship boarding & Fleet Protection Measures
• Custom maritime scenarios, including moving/high-speed boat targets
• Multiple personnel can engage moving targets simultaneously
• Individual performance scoring, data & analytics
• 24×7, all-weather, night & low-visibility training
• Zero Danger Area (ZDA) design and low noise signature, enabling deployment even in densely populated areas
• Reduced travel, infrastructure and logistical requirements
⚓ Training efficiency:
Zen Technologies says 100 soldiers can complete the Annual Qualification Course in one day, compared with around five days on a conventional outdoor firing range.
The system was conceptualised by the Indian Navy and developed by Zen Technologies specifically around the Navy’s operational training requirements. The company says it was delivered ahead of schedule.
Beyond improving safety, affordability and training frequency, the CSAFR could help personnel practise realistic maritime combat scenarios at or near operational locations—including engagements against fast-manoeuvring targets.
The deployment marks another step toward integrating AI, simulation, analytics and indigenous defence technology into India’s military training ecosystem.
🇮🇳 Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence training: bringing live-fire capability closer to the battlefield.
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