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India has been our best market for investment in the world: Blackstone CEO

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with Blackstone chief executive officer (CEO) Stephen Schwarzman as part of his meetings with the global CEOs for potential investment in India, sources said. Prime Minister Modi said that there is huge scope for further expansion of Blackstone’s partnership in India and elaborated on the reforms done in India, sources said. PM Modi specifically spoke about Asset Monetization and Bad Bank. According to sources, Schwarzman said that he is very optimistic about India’s potential and added that it is one of…

Playing best team is best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

Australia’s women cricketers are on an unprecedented winning streak. They have won their last 24 ODIs in a row, beating the game’s international record set in 2003 by the Australian men’s team (21 wins). Mithali Raj said on Monday, the eve of the first ODI at Mackay, that the Indian team would rather not reflect on Australia’s streak. At an online media conference, the Indian captain said playing against the best side before the World Cup was the best preparation. “We are looking forward to playing our best cricket because…

Law and the world of performing arts

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

An initiative called ‘Unmute’ hopes to address issues of sexual harassment, copyright, contracts, censorship and more For most performing artists, legal concerns remain slippery ground that they are often unwilling to tread. It may be difficult to wrap one’s head around the nuances of drawing up contracts, claiming support for copyright violations or reaching out for help in sexual harassment complaints. Digital assets like NFTs are new concepts that haven’t yet found their way into our artistic comfort zones or common vocabularies for understanding creative work. Performing arts companies in…

T20 World Cup anthem composed by Amit Trivedi, features Kohli, Pollard

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

The tournament will begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE, with the final to be played in Dubai on November 14 The ICC on Thursday launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a campaign film featuring ‘avatars’ of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard. The tournament will begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE, with the final to be played in Dubai on November 14. Composed by Bollywood music director Amit Trivedi, an animated film features young fans…

Qatar’s ruler urges world leaders not to boycott Taliban

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

Speaking from the podium of the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed “the necessity of continuing dialogue with Taliban because boycott only leads to polarization and reactions, whereas dialogue could bring in positive results.” The ruling emir of Qatar, whose nation has played a pivotal role in Afghanistan in the wake of the US withdrawal, urged world leaders gathered at the United Nations on September 21 against turning their backs on the country’s Taliban rulers. Speaking from the podium of the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Tamim…

ICC launches T20 World Cup anthem

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

DUBAI: The ICC on Thursday launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a campaign film featuring ‘avatars’ of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard. The tournament will begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE, with the final to be played in Dubai on November 14. Composed by Bollywood music director Amit Trivedi, an animated film features young fans from all over the world engaged in T20I cricket and includes some of the sport’s biggest superstars. Let the world know,This…

China is on course to build the best cars in the world for the right price

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

Europeans and other western nations have dominated automotive excellence for over a century. Whether it is the satisfying thud of the door closing on a Volkswagen from Wolfsburg, or the beauty of a Ferrari from Modena, these brands are iconic – and very lucrative for their manufacturers. When we think of reliability, the Germans, and latterly the Japanese, have had it sewn up. But if you rest on your laurels, an upstart will soon be chasing at your heels. The Chinese are not exactly upstarts in the traditional sense: it’s…

World Leaders Pledge USD 5 Billion To Protect Nature

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

New York: Nine organizations have pledged 5 billion US dollars over the next 10 years to support the creation, expansion, management and monitoring of protected and conserved areas of land, inland water and sea, working with indigenous peoples, local communities, civil society and governments, the United Nations said. Heads of State, philanthropic leaders and indigenous representatives came together on Wednesday to announce unprecedented commitments to protect and restore nature, at the opening session of the Nature for Life Hub, a high-level event Transformative Action for Nature and People, coinciding with…

Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world: PM Modi

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Modi is unlikely to have a large gathering or meeting with the diaspora Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the Indian Diaspora for distinguishing itself across the world, as he received an enthusiastic welcome from the community on his arrival here on a major visit to further enhance Indo-US relations. Modi was warmly greeted by groups of Indian-Americans at the airport soon after his plane landed here on Wednesday and later at the hotel where he had an interaction with the members…

Finch trailer: Tom Hanks is castaway in a post-apocalyptic world with a robot and a dog

September 23, 2021 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑

The trailer of Tom Hanks’ next titled Finch is out and it looks like a story that will have us rooting for Hanks’s Finch as he fights against the elements to survive with his dog and his robot. The world has just been through an apocalypse-like event but Hanks’ Finch has somehow found a shelter for himself and his pet. He builds a robot who can care for the dog after him and thus begins the trio’s journey as they have to move their base for a safer place. Watch…