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Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals for India and Southeast Asia at Amazon's streaming platform Prime Video, has quit after an eight-year stint, the streaming platform said, confirming the development. «Over the past eight years, Aparna has played a key role in developing some of the most-loved and popular Amazon Originals for India. She championed authentic, rooted, and diverse narratives that made Prime Video’s local original content resonate with audiences,» a Prime Video spokesperson said in a statement. «She was also the driving force behind the diversity initiatives at Prime Video, significantly increasing female participation in storytelling in front of and behind the camera,» the spokesperson added.

Mint analysis, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies saw their combined workforce drop by over 60,000 in FY24, while the overall share of women in these four companies remained unchanged at 35.5% as of 31 March, compared to 35.6% a year ago. While the share of women employees at these four firms remained about the same over the past year, their absolute number fell 22,498.

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Crypto principal trading firm Arbelos Markets announced on Wednesday the successful raise of $28 million in an investment round that was significantly oversubscribed.

‘Looked at myself in mirror and I appeared…’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sam Pitroda's 'Chinese, African' remark Sam Pitroda, in an interview to 'The Statesman', while reflecting upon the democracy in India said, “We have survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together, leaving aside few fights here and there. We could hold a country together as diverse as India, where people on east look like Chinese, people on West look like Arab, people on North look like white and maybe people on South look like Africans." As the matter snowballed, PM Modi asked if Congress' key ally DMK will snap ties with it.

One of Canada’s biggest pension funds says it hasn’t been able to deploy the $10 billion it earmarked for energy transition investments, partly because it finds Asian governments’ long-term plans and support inadequate.

Milind Soman ran his first full marathon (42km) in 2008 when he was 43. Since then, the supermodel-actor and fitness enthusiast has finished a number of marathons on terrains as diverse as deserts, hills and snow, both in India and internationally. He is also by far the name most closely associated with running and marathons in the country today.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday lashed out at Congress leader Sam Pitroda for his 'racist' remark, saying it reveals the mindset and attitude of Rahul Gandhi's mentor. Pitroda, the head of the Indian Overseas Congress, had triggered a controversy on Wednesday with his «people of the east look like the Chinese and those of the south look like Africans» remarks. In a post on X, Sitharaman retorted saying, «I am from South India. I look Indian! My team has enthusiastic members from north east India. They look Indian! My colleagues from west India look Indian! »But, for the racist who is the mentor of @RahulGandhi we all look African, Chinese, Arab and the White! Thanks for revealing your mindset and your attitude. I.N.D.I alliance's shame!".

Indian National Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from the allegedly racist remarks made by Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda on how people in the South «look like Africans and those in the East look like Arabs and those in the East look like Chinese.» "...Analogies drawn by Sam Pitroda in a podcast to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable. Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies," said Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh on social media platform X. Sam Pitroda in an interview with The Statesman said that «We have survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together, leaving aside few fights here and there. We could hold a country together as diverse as India, where people on the east look like Chinese, people on the West look like Arab, people on the North look like white and maybe people on the South look like Africans.»

Also Read: ‘Disgusting’: BJP slams Sam Pitroda over his 'People in east look like Chinese, in South like Africans' remark Jairam Ramesh further added that The Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies. "We have survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together, leaving aside few fights here and there.

PM Modi asks Karnataka to ditch Congress for its ‘perverted' vote bank politics Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was one of the first to react when he took to X and slammed Pitroda over his remarks and said, "Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one. Understand a little about our country!" BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also joined in the criticism alleging that these were racist comments by a man who is the guru of Rahul Gandhi.

Canadian territory. He also emphasized that the fate of India will be determined by Indians themselves, not by foreigners. Addressing an event in Montreal on Tuesday, the Indian High Commissioner said, “Discussions are taking places at government level on both sides through diplomatic channels.

Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma has described the relationship between the two countries as having «decade-old issues» that have resurfaced, with unfortunate crimes, and threats emanating from the land of Canada. Speaking at an event in Montreal on Tuesday, the Indian envoy said that «Indians will decide what will happen to India» and not the foreigners. «A lot of discussions at the government level, both sides, is happening and through the diplomatic channels. These channels are not open to the public and they are trying to find solutions and resolutions to the issues of concern on both sides. And the way in which it is moving, I think it will come to both sides to see the virtue of resolving the issues, satisfying the concerns of both sides. My concern is national security, and threats emanating from the land of Canada, these threats are largely emanating from the Canadian citizens...we are ready to sit down on the table any day, and we are doing that. And, we are trying to resolve this issue,» Verma told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations.

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OppaCoin, the first meme coin representing K-pop, is set to revolutionize the K-culture industry by combining cutting-edge AI technology. OppaCoin aims to create AI stars and AI artists across various aspects of K-culture, including music, dramas, music videos, and games, fostering a new fan culture through the OppaCoin ecosystem and fan clubs.

DC Studios has unveiled the much-anticipated new Superman suit, worn by David Corenswet for the upcoming Superman movie directed by James Gunn. The release of this iconic costume has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and netizens alike, fueling even more speculations for the movie. The first glimpse of Corenswet in the Man of Steel's attire was shared by Gunn on social media platform Threads, setting the stage for the film's premiere in July 2025. This superhero installment, titled 'Superman,' marks the beginning of DC's Chapter 1: 'Gods and Monsters', introducing a fresh narrative within the DC Universe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The required documents for a personal loan application can differ based on the lender, but here’s a general checklist: Optional documents (depending on lender) The approval duration for a personal loan can vary based on the lender and your specific circumstances, but it generally falls into these categories: There are various alternatives to personal loans that you might consider, each with its own advantages and drawbacks: The best option for you depends on factors like the amount needed, interest rates, repayment terms, and risks. Consider your specific needs and financial situation before deciding.

Here are some of the top deals that you cannot miss out on at the Amazon Summer Sale 2024: At the Amazon Summer Sale 2024, you can shop for the best deals on Bluetooth earbuds from top brands. Not only can you find something for yourself, but you can also discover great gifts for your tech-savvy friends and family.

Balrampur Chini Mills, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Dhampur Sugar Mills , Shree Renuka Sugar share prices have not seen much gains during last one year. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar prices though have risen significantly, the same have been led by turnaround in its operations. The concerns in the recent past have weighed on diversion of Sugar to Ethanol production.

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connectivity initiatives between India and Sri Lanka, Indian envoy Santosh Jha has said, as he visited the three districts in the province to take stock of several India-assisted projects. During the visit last week, Jha, India's High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, highlighted the multi-sectoral grant assistance package consisting of 33 different projects throughout the province in diverse areas as well as ongoing discussions between the two governments to collaborate for the comprehensive development of Trincomalee, an official statement said. He took stock of several projects being implemented by the Government of India for the people of the province and visited various sites of historical, cultural and commercial significance.