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ET MSME Awards 2023, which is in its fourth edition, will felicitate 26 outstanding MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) of India on December 8. Small businesses will be recognised for their achievements under five broad categories: Overall Industry Awards, Awards by MSME Category, MSME Enabler Awards, Special Category Awards and Industry Focused Awards. The 26 categories fall under these five main categories. The programme is open to any Indian micro, small and medium scale enterprise, as defined by the Ministry of MSME.

BENGALURU : Founders of public companies naming their scions as senior executives or board members may find the going harder as the passing of baton comes under greater scrutiny from the world’s biggest public money managers, including Life Insurance Corp. of India (LIC), the country’s largest domestic institutional investor. LIC expressed its unhappiness over 12 proposals pertaining to the appointment or reappointment of the next generation of founders in 11 promoter-led firms between January 2022 and 30 September 2023, according to a Mint review of LIC data on voting records.

Rohit Bal is reportedly admitted to Medanta Hospital in the National Capital Region owing to pre-existing cardiac condition. The fashion designer is reportedly critical and has been put on ventilator support. According to HT City, people familiar with the ailment of Rohit Bal has informed that Rohit Bal has been admitted to Medanta Hospital and remains in a critical condition.

Gaurav Bhatia accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday of being 'crime master Gogo', a fictional character who dupes people and accused the AAP government of discrepancies in the Delhi Jal Board's (DJB) tendering process for upgrading its sewage treatment plants. Questioning the AAP government's silence on the Delhi Jal Board scam, BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia said, «There are many illegalities in the said scam, but the 'crime-master' Gogo (Arvind Kejriwal) will not speak a word on corruption-related matters.» Bhatia said ten sewage treatment plants in the city were divided into two categories and only upgradation was to be done in the first category, while in the second category, the work was related to increasing the capacity. Addressing the media, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, «If there is any politician in India who has mastered the art of corruption, lies, and deceit then it is Arvind Kejriwal...»

Paul Lynch received this year’s Booker Prize for his dystopian novel 'Prophet Song' at a glittering ceremony at Old Billingsgate on Sunday. This is his fifth novel which narrates the story of protagonist Eilish Stack, who struggles to protect her family in Ireland slowly tipping into totalitarianism. Receiving the award, Paul Lynch said, «This was not an easy book to write. The rational part of me believed I was dooming my career by writing this novel. Though I had to write the book anyway. We do not have a choice in such matters.»

Young Yashasvi Jaiswal who is part of the India squad for the ongoing India-Australia Series apologised to his teammate Ruturaj Gaikwad for the unfortunate runout after he received the 'Man of the Match' award. «It was my mistake. I went to him and said sorry.

Droupadi Murmu on Monday said there is a need to further strengthen the infrastructure of ports in the country and increase their efficiency. Murmu said this while gracing the 'Boita Bandana' (boat worship) ceremony, organised by the Paradip Port Authority here. Boita Bandana is an annual festival observed in Odisha, remembering the ancient maritime glory of the state, earlier known as 'Kalinga'.

Over the past five years, Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturers of motorcycles and scooters, has increased women’s participation in the workforce from 2 per cent to 10 per cent. Going forward, the automotive giant looks to increase its women workforce to 30 per cent by 2030, and boost its leadership diversity to 25 per cent from 8 per cent over the next two years by adopting a pragmatic approach to attracting, retaining and nurturing female talent within the organisation.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) in which it will sell crude oil it produces from Mumbai offshore fields at a premium to international benchmark Brent. According to a news report, the oil has been priced at the prevailing Brent crude oil price plus 1%.

author to win the prize while the last Irish writer Anna Burns won the award in 2018. Booker Prize is awarded to the best novel of fiction written in English and published in UK and Ireland.

Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges called a «soul-shattering» novel about a woman's struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into totalitarianism and war. 'Prophet Song,' set in a dystopian fictional version of Dublin, was awarded the 50,000-pound ($63,000) literary prize at a ceremony in London. Canadian writer Esi Edugyan, who chaired the judging panel, said the book is «a triumph of emotional storytelling, bracing and brave» in which Lynch «pulls off feats of language that are stunning to witness.» Lynch, 46, had been the bookies' favourite to win the prestigious prize, which usually brings a big boost in sales.

Narendra Modi has questioned the practice of some families to organise weddings abroad. He has urged such celebrations to be held within India. “I know some people want it.

Statistics reveal that the world’s top 1 per cent of emitters produce over 1,000 times more CO2 than the bottom 1 per cent. That number gets starker, as studies reveal, with the richest 0.1 per cent of the world’s population emitting 10 times more than the entire top 10 per cent combined. These figures make one thing explicitly clear: if these top emitters globally continue to maintain such carbon levels, there is no way we can decarbonize fast enough.

Jimin, who is one of the most popular band members of BTS, scripted history as he won the King of K-pop award at the 2023 Melon Music Awards. The Melon Music Awards, on November 25, announced a few winners, including BTS’ maknae line (a Korean term used to define the youngest person in the group), who received trophies individually. At the age of 28, Jimin became the sole recipient of the prestigious King of K-pop title. Alongside Jimin, fellow BTS members Jungkook and V, also known as Taehyung, were honored with awards for Giant Pop Star and Idol Of The Year, respectively. This announcement precedes the impending mandatory military enlistment for the acclaimed Korean group. Following the user-based voting on November 17, 2023, the Melon Music Awards announced its Top 10 artists. These top 10 artists included the entire group- BTS and soloist Jungkook. Apart from the King of K-pop award, Jimin also bagged a nomination for Album of the Year. On the other hand, other members of the BTS clan received numerous nominations for the prestigious MMA.

Hu Ling made history on Saturday as the first Chinese film star to grace the red carpet of Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards since 2019. During that year, China had boycotted the prestigious awards show due to political tensions surrounding Taiwan's status as a self-ruled island.

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023’, said Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s minister for information technology, on Saturday. The summit, with the theme 'Breaking Boundaries’, will have more than 75 sessions, more than 400 speakers, 350 startups, 600 exhibitors, and 20,000 business attendees.

Blue Dragon Film Awards, recently took place at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 24. Hosted by actress Kim Hye Soo and actor Yoo Yeon Seok, this 44th edition brought together A-list celebrities to acknowledge the contributions of films and actors who impressed the audience with their talent.

Russell Norman has died following a brief illness. He was 57. The news comes at the heels of his fourth cookbook that was published recently. His business partner Richard Beatty while announcing the death of his “best friend” expressed grief in a heartfelt statement. The cause of the TV chef's death remains undisclosed. Russell was known for his Italian-inspired cuisine. He had left an indelible mark on the food industry with multiple successful restaurants and cookbooks throughout his illustrious career. Born in Perivale, Russell spent his childhood in Hounslow before pursuing studies at Sunderland Polytechnic. Reflecting on his formative years, he shared his experiences with Food and Travel magazine in 2021, describing his return to London after working in the North East as a community arts officer. Russell Norman gained widespread recognition for establishing the POLPO chain of eateries, along with the successful ventures of Spuntino and Polpetto. His legacy will endure through BRUTTO, his laid-back Italian restaurant in Farringdon, which will continue operations under the stewardship of Russell's son, Ollie, and daughter-in-law, Jules, according to Restaurant Magazine. In a 2018 revelation, Russell disclosed that one of his cherished family cooking traditions was preparing baked potatoes. He described a simple yet comforting dish, featuring tinned tuna, sweetcorn, mayonnaise on one half, and baked beans on the other, occasionally adding a touch of flair with a homemade coleslaw. The inspiration behind his restaurant menus, he noted, came from «the 95-year-old Italian granny.»

The «fixReducedOffersV1» amendment, which is currently in its final activation countdown phase, is about to bring about a significant improvement to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), which is nearing completion. This modification is a crucial upgrade for XRPL, signifying a step forward in resolving important concerns, notably within its Decentralized Exchange (DEX) services. It has received approval from more over 80% of the validators, signaling that it is ready for implementation.

skills and talent pyramid today is skewed owing to the continuous changes and inclusion of technology in everyday activities. To understand the gap in the industry, we first need to understand the challenges the business faces currently. The most significant change in banking today is a clear shift of focus from the operational and management of money to new business and wealth creation from new and existing customers. Today, new business and current client relationship management are integral to the business.

‘Animal’ started on Sunday, November 26, in India. The film is expected to earn ₹50 crore on its opening day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk reports. Only 3,200 tickets have been sold for 206 locations during the film's early reservations in the US.