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Tata Institute of Social Sciences- School of Vocational Education Extends Admission Deadline for Academic Year 2023-24

 by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, June 1, 2023: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, School of Vocational Education (TISS-SVE) has announced an extension of the admission date until June 20, 2023. TISS SVE has consistently pursued innovation and transformation in its range of programs, which now encompass B.Voc, Diploma, and Post Graduate Diploma courses that prioritize job-specific skills rather than solely offering a generalized knowledge-based education.  Admissions for the academic year 2023-2024 at TISS-SVE are currently open across 17 sectors, encompassing Agriculture, Automotive, BFSI, Child Care, Capital Goods, Electronics, Education, Healthcare, IT-ITes, Logistics, Life Sciences, Management & Entrepreneurship, Media & Entertainment, Power, Retail Association, Sports and Tourism & Hospitality.  For complete information about each of the Programmes in 17 verticals Visit: http://sve.tiss.edu  For Admission Process:  https://sve.tiss.edu/admission/  For more details contact A

KASHISH 2023 TO SHOWCASE FLUIDITY THROUGH FILMS AT ITS 14TH EDITION

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 by Priya Jadhav MUMBAI, 31 MAY, 2023: The 14th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival, will be celebrated in-person at Liberty Cinema from June 7th to June 11th 2023, with an online festival in the following week.  The theme of KASHISH 2023 is ‘Be Fluid, Be You!’, giving wings to the aspirations of the contemporary generation that is fluid in their thoughts, actions and sexualities; which is expressed through films, art and poetry that is universal in its appeal. The esteemed Advisory Board, Narrative Films Jury Students Short Jury and the Documentary Films Jury members were in attendance at the press conference held by festival director, Sridhar Rangayan & Saagar Gupta, Director of Programming.  Member of the Advisory Board, Arunaraje Patil said, "I love coming back to Kashish every single year. KASHISH as a film festival is a big movement!" While Dolly Thakore said, "I have personally spoken t

Peninsula Land Limited reports a profit of 101 Cr in FY 23

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by Priya Jadhav Total Revenue increases to 1039 Cr in FY 23 against 452 Cr in FY22 and PAT increases to 101 Cr in FY23 against a loss of -108 Cr in FY22  PLL reports a strong turnaround on the back of successful completion and delivery of multiple projects.  With FY23 results, the company is now embarking on a new phase of growth backed by strong execution capabilities, customer centric design philosophy and a strong brand promise.  Mumbai, 31 st  May 2023 :  NSE and BSE listed Peninsula Land Limited, a renowned developer with a strong execution record has announced excellent results for the Quarter and year ended 31st March, 2023. For the quarter ended 31st March, 2023, total revenue increased by 46% to Rs. 151 Cr vs Rs.104 Cr for the quarter ending 31 March 2022. For the year ended 31st March, 2023, the total revenue increased by 130% to Rs 1039 Cr vs Rs. 452 Cr for the year ended 31st March 2022. The PAT also turned positive in FY22-23 , increasing to Rs. 101 Cr vs a loss of Rs. (10

Blox Announces Strategic Partnership with VDV Developers for Real Estate as a Service (REaS) Platform

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by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, May 31, 2023:  Blox, India's revolutionary online home buying platform, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with VDV Developers for two assets valued at $100 million, located in Tardeo and Mulund. These assets, covering an area of approximately 210,000 sq. ft, will be launched this calendar year. This partnership is a part of Blox's REaS /Development Management platform, which aims to target $500 million worth of revenue potential projects over the next three years. Blox has already launched its first project under this platform with VDV Developers, where they will execute and sell real estate projects. The first development, a 41-storey architectural masterpiece known as "The Altitude," is located in Tardeo, with plans for the next project in Mulund towards the end of this year. In just 60 days since its launch on March 9th, The Altitude has seen over 2000 customer walk-ins and is projected to generate approximately $30 million in

SINGAPORE AIRLINES EXTENDS UNLIMITED COMPLIMENTARY IN-FLIGHT WI-FI TO CUSTOMERS IN ALL CABIN CLASSES

 by Priya Jadhav Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will enjoy the most comprehensive free unlimited Wi-Fi access in the airline industry from 1 July 2023, when the service is extended to all travellers in all cabin classes, including Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. This enhanced Wi-Fi offering will be available virtually across the entire aircraft fleet [1] and almost the entire global SIA route network. As a result, customers across all cabin classes will be able to stay connected with loved ones, work online, or keep up to date with the latest news or their social media feeds, even from 36,000 feet in the sky. To enjoy this service, customers must enter their KrisFlyer membership details at the point of booking through the Manage Booking online option, or at check-in. Non-KrisFlyer members may also sign up for their free membership online or on board their flight via the SIA digital content portal on their personal mobile devices to enjoy the complimentary in-flight

Capri Loans Acquires 51% Stake in CarLelo Paving the Way for Digital Transformation in the Indian Automotive Market

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  by Priya Jadhav  Strategic investment of Rs. 150 crores  A whopping number of 60,000 car loans in the last financial year Mumbai, 31 st May 2023:   - Capri Global Holdings Pvt Ltd (CGHL), the holding company for Capri Global Capital Limited - a prominent non-banking financ ial company with the brand name Capri Loans, has expanded its national footprint by acquiring 51% stake in CarLelo, India's leading online new car selling platform. This strategic investment, amounting to Rupees 150 crore, reinforces Capri Loans' position as a key player in the Indian automotive financing market while driving digital transformation and enhancing the consumer experience.   Capri Loans is the No. 1 new car loan aggregator in the Car Loan industry, clocking a whopping number of 60,000 car loans in the last financial year itself. As a prominent player in the financial services industry, Capri Loans recognizes the immense potential in the online new car financing segment. This acqui

Mishtann Foods Ltd. Reports Earnings for Q4 & FY23, Records 59% PAT Growth in FY23

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by Priya Jadhav Revenue from Operations reported at Rs. 168.89 Cr in Q4 FY23 and Rs. 650.38 Cr in FY23 EBITDA came in at Rs. 23.35 Cr in Q4 FY23 and Rs . 82.61 Cr in FY23 PAT stood at Rs. 1 4.13 Cr in Q4 FY23 and Rs. 49.92 Cr in FY23   FY 2022-23 Dividend Declared at 0.1%  Q4 & FY23   – Earnings Update  Ahmedabad : Mishtann Foods Ltd. ( BSE: 539594, MSE: MISHTANN ), India's leading FMCG company, in its board meeting held on May 30 th , 2023 has approved the audited Financial Results of the Company for the Fourth Quarter and Financial Year Ended on 31 March 2023. The company also declared a final dividend for FY 2022-23 of Rs. 0.001 (0.1%) per Equity Share of the company. Standalone Financial Performance Comparison – Q4FY23 v/s Q4 FY22  Revenue from Operations grew by 10.04% from Rs. 153.47 Cr in Q4 FY22 to Rs. 168.89 Cr in Q4 FY23 primarily driven by robust demand for various products in the dom

Celebrating Excellence: Wonderla Resort Receives 2023 Travellers' Choice Hotels Award from Tripadvisor

 by Priya Jadhav Bengaluru, India – 31st May 2023 :  Wonderla Resort, a part of Wonderla Holidays, India’s largest amusement park chain is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Travellers' Choice Hotels Award by Tripadvisor in the family-friendly category, as well as one of the top 10% of hotels worldwide. The award recognizes Wonderla Resort as one of the best places to stay in India and worldwide, as determined by millions of traveler reviews and ratings on the popular travel platform. In its 21st edition, the Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards by Tripadvisor showcase the finest accommodations across various categories, providing inspiration and guidance to travellers as they plan their summer getaways. The awards are based on a comprehensive analysis of review data gathered from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, encompassing feedback from over 1.5 million hotels worldwide. Wonderla resort offers a wide range of ameniti

Blood Cancer Research Funded to Give Patients Hope

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by Priya Jadhav DKMS supports four young scientists in advancing blood cancer therapy  May 31, 2023  -   DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden awards four outstanding young scientists with the highly endowed DKMS John Hansen Research Grant: Ivan Cohen, PhD, from the University of Pennsylvania, Eiko Hayase, MD, PhD, from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Andri Lemarquis, MD, PhD, from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and Eliana Ruggiero, PhD, from the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Milan. All are working on different topics to make blood cancer therapy more successful in the future.  Every year, more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with some form of blood cancer. The chances of survival are not always promising. In many cases, advanced therapeutic measures have to be taken, such as stem cell transplantation or, since a few years, CAR-T cell therapy. Unfortunately, even these often very effective therapies are not ideal. There are sti