Month: September 2024

A day after Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh courted a controversy by saying the government had decided to make it mandatory for all street vendors in Shimla to display their name, photograph and identification as per their ID cards, the Himachal government on Thursday clarified that no decision to display nameplates by the vendors had been taken.

A spokesperson for the government said numerous suggestions have been received from different sections of society regarding the street vendor’s policy.

“So far, the government has not taken any decision to mandatorily display nameplates or other identification by the vendors on their stalls,” he said, adding the government was committed to addressing the concerns of street vendors of the state and would consider all suggestions carefully before taking any decision.

The spokesperson said a committee, comprising both Congress and BJP MLAs, has already been constituted to address the matter. The committee was chaired by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan and includes Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh and MLAs Anil Sharma, Satpal Satti, Randhir Sharma and Harish Janartha.

The committee would review suggestions of various stakeholders, before submitting its recommendations to the state government. He said that once their detailed recommendations are submitted, the Cabinet would carefully evaluate them before making any final decisions on the matter.

On Wednesday, Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that all street vendors, especially those selling eatables, will have to display their identity. “This has been done in UP, and we too shall enforce it in Shimla,” he said. “A lot of eatables like momos and noodles are being sold by foodstalls… so the Food and Civil Supplies Department will ensure that the food being sold is hygienic,” he said. Also, the display of information will confirm that vendors have a licence.

Mandy Moore, best known for her role in This Is Us, has announced the arrival of her third child with her husband – Taylor Goldsmith. The actor took to her social media to share a picture from the time of her delivery and she also penned a warm note along with the picture.

Taking to her Instagram, Mandy Moore shared a black and white picture from the time of her delivery in the hospital. The actor can be seen holding her daughter close to her as she looks at her husband and smiles. She revealed that their daughter was born on September 25 and that they had named her Louise Everett Goldsmith. Calling her daughter Lou, Moore wrote, “Lou is here! Louise Everett Goldsmith arrived happy, healthy, expeditiously, and right in time for Virgo season. She is our absolute dream girl and her big brothers are already as obsessed with her as we are. Endlessly grateful for our family of 5 (and our very own big three) and soaking in every moment of this special time.”

Take a look at the viral post here.

Moore and Goldsmith have two sons – August ‘Gus’, and Oscar ‘Ozzie.’ Her caption also made a reference to her role in This Is Us. In the drama, she was a mother of three kids. Her character in the show also had two sons and a daughter. Moore had announced her pregnancy through a social media post. Sharing the pictures of her sons, she wrote, “Not sure where baby sister is going to fit into the equation but I’m so grateful for this sibling love.”

Moore has always been transparent about her pregnancy journey. While she was pregnant with her first son, she revealed that she could not get an epidural as her platelets were low. The actor has been married to Goldsmith since 2018.

The XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur has added 34 cities for the  Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025. The decision has been taken to accommodate the increasing demand for the exam, the institute said in an official notice. Candidates can now select up to six preferred cities for the exam.

“Due to the increasing demand and rising popularity of the XAT exam, the number of test cities has been expanded to accommodate more students. This expansion is in response to the growing interest from aspirants, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience,” the press release stated.

Among the newly added exam cities include Anantapur, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Bilaspur, Mehsana, Baddi, Chikkaballapur, Davanagere, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kurukshetra, Shimla, Ajmer, Balasore, Bikaner, Dhenkanal, Jodhpur, Kolhapur, Nanded, Patiala, Sikar, Ujjain, Karimnagar, Salem, Vellore, Aligarh, Bareilly, Haldwani, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, and Kalyani.

Candidates who have already submitted their applications will be able to edit the forms and select the new test cities between September 28 and 29. The registration process commenced on July 15 at the official website, xatonline.com. Candidates can register for XAT 2025 by November-end. The application correction window for XAT 2025 will be open from the last week of November to the first week of December. Admit cards are expected to be issued in the third week of December. The exam is scheduled for January 5.

The XAT 2025 examination will be divided into two distinct parts. Part One of the exam is allocated a duration of 170 minutes. Part Two, focused solely on the General Knowledge section, will be a concise 10-minute segment. This structure brings the total examination time to 180 minutes.

Isha Ambani (Reliance Retail), Aakash Ambani (Reliance Jio), Ghazal Alagh (Mamaearth), Parth Jindal (JSW Cement), Roman Saini (Unacademy), Pallon Mistry (Shapoorji Pallonji Group), and Alakh Pandey (Physics Wallah) are among India’s top young Indian entrepreneurs shaping the future of the Indian economy, according to the inaugural 2024 Hurun India Under35s.

In terms of sectors, the financial services sector leads with 21 companies, followed closely by Software & Services with 14 entries. Education & Training and Media & Entertainment secures third place, featuring 12 companies each.

According to the Hurun India Under35s, Ankush Sachdeva, aged 31, from ShareChat is the youngest individual featured in the inaugural list. The average age of the 150 young entrepreneurs on the list is 33.

Seven women are featured in the list, with four of them continuing their family legacy.

The 2024 Hurun India Under35s list features entrepreneurs from 41 cities with Bengaluru and Mumbai leading the way with 29 and 26 entrepreneurs, respectively.

Service-led companies dominate the startup economy in India, comprising 59 per cent of the list.

Roman Saini and Hemesh Singh’s Unacademy tops the list with the highest number of followers, followed by Vidit Aatrey’s Meesho.

Anas Rahman Junaid, MD and chief researcher, Hurun India, said: “Our research underscores the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit among India’s Under-35 demographic, particularly as the country’s economy continues to expand. These young business leaders have rapidly established successful companies, adeptly navigating challenges such as geopolitical complexities, inflation, and other economic headwinds.”

Each of our Under-30 entrepreneurs has built businesses valued at around $10 million, while our more experienced Under-35 cohort showcases enterprises worth approximately $50 million, with some achieving valuations up to a hundred times that. Given India’s promising economic outlook, we expect many of our ambitious Under-30s to transition to the senior list as their ventures soar, he said.

Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra are examples of what a perfect relationship looks like. Their chemistry and love for each other are visible every time they step out together, attending events, shows and even casual appearances. Not leaving any opportunity to make each other feel special, the romantic couple was spotted in Mumbai last night as they enjoyed a dinner date together at a popular eatery.

Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra decided to go out together despite the heavy rain. While waiting for the car outside the restaurant, the couple made sure to greet the paparazzi and pose for them, standing close to each other. Walking hand in hand, smiling at each other and engrossed in a deep conversation, they were really lost in each other.

For the dinner date, Tejasswi Prakash wore a blue subtle mini-dress with black sneakers. Her expensive Prada sling bag added a luxe touch to her date night look. Karan, on the other hand, picked a lilac sweatshirt and black pants to complement his beautiful girlfriend.

Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra’s love story began after the duo entered the Bigg Boss Season 15 together. The two fell in love during their time on the Salman Khan hosted show and remained together despite the constantly changing dynamics of the house.

In terms of work, Karan Kundrra recently wrapped up shooting for The Traitors, the upcoming reality show hosted by Karan Johar. The highly anticipated reality series is the Indian adaptation of an American show of the same name and will see a group of celebrities, competing against each other in the game of survival.

Apart from Karan Kundrra, other celebrities including Jasmine Bhasin, Jannat Zubair, Sundhanshu Pandey, Raj Kundra and Anshula Kapoor will also be seen as the contestants on the show. On September 17, Karan Johar officially announced The Traitor with a small teaser. Further, he revealed that the show will premiere on Amazon Prime. The actor is also seen in the reality TV series Laughter Chefs, alongside his partner, Arjun Bijlani. Hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, the show airs on Colors TV.

Tejasswi Prakash, on the other hand, was last featured in Ektaa Kapoor’s Naagin 6 and Chef Ranveer Brar’s Family Table. She also made a special appearance in one of the episodes of Laughter Chefs to support Karan.