Trouble does not seem to end soon for the Businessman Raj Kundra who was arrested on July 19 in connection with a high-profile porn scandal case. Model and Actress, Sheryln Chopra has been very vocal and made some shocking allegations against Kundra. Now she has been summoned by the Property Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch to appear for questioning today.

Earlier, Raj Kundra was booked by the Mumbai Police for production of pornographic content. Since his arrest, a lot of models have come out and spoken out against him, accusing him of luring them to join the production of such content.

Mumbai Police in a sound bite to the media said, “The Property Cell of Mumbai Police Crime Branch has summoned actress Sherlyn Chopra asking her to appear before it for questioning today in connection with the porn film production case in which businessman Raj Kundra was arrested.”

A couple of weeks ago, Sherlyn broke her silence on this whole matter by releasing a video. In this video, she credited herself for being the first person to have given her statement to the Mumbai Cyber Cell earlier this year.

The model even claimed to inform the concerned authorities about Armsprime, a company which is linked to the alleged porn scandal case during her statement recording process. According to a media report, Sherlyn had even accused Kundra of sexual assault back in March 2019. The bail plea of Kundra is scheduled for hearing on August 10 and  Raj still remains in custody while Sherlyn has been asked to appear for questioning in the matter.

As the Police are rapidly investigating the case, something shocking is coming out with each passing day. Now it is to be seen what next comes out as Sherlyn appears for the questioning today infront of Mumbai Crime Branch.

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Tokyo Olympics 2021: The Indian Women’s hockey team lost against Great Britain while competing for the Bronze model. The team in blue went down at 3-4 closing their campaign for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Skipper Hollie Pearne Webb scored the equalizer for Great Britain after India took a 3-2 lead going into half-time. Grace Balsdon scored the all-important fourth goal in the final quarter. The men’s hockey team on the other hand brought home a hockey medal for the first time in 41 years.

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won his quarterfinal bout by fall against Morteza Ghiasi of Iran in the men’s Freestyle 65 kg category and qualified for the semi-finals. Here, he will be taking on Haji Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Bajrang had earlier defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Ernazar Akmtaliev in the pre-quarterfinals of Tokyo 2020. On the other hand, Wrestler Seema Bisla lost to Sarra Hamdi of Tunisia 1-3 in the women’s 50kg freestyle 1/8 final. 

Young golfer and the biggest surprise package of Team India – Aditi Ashok, who is in medal contention in golf, will also be in action in Round 3. Another India grappler – Seema Bisla starting her campaign against Hamdi Sarra of Tunisia in the women’s freestyle 50kg quarterfinal. Gurpreet Singh in men’s 50km race walk, Priyanka Goswami and Bhawna Jat in women’s 20km race walk Indian team in men’s 4x400m relay round 1 heat 2 – will also take the field on Friday in Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Remaining matches on Day 14 for India: WRESTLING: Bajrang Punia vs Morteza Ghiasi Cheka (Iran) in men’s freestyle 65kg quarterfinals after 9:40 AM start | ATHLETICS: Priyanka Goswami and Bhawna Jat in women’s 20km race walk event: 1:00 PM | ATHLETICS: Indian team in men’s 4x400m relay round 1 heat 2: 5:07 PM

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In today’s participative world, citizens are not only queueing at voting booths, but are also taking to the streets and using modern communication technology to select, sanction, and pressure the leaders who wield power within the government. In an attempt to strengthen the power of each and every individual and build institutions that are capable of tackling public goods problems, P. Ashish Sharma, the honorable Chairman of Municipal Council, Hathras has proven to be a savior to these hundreds and thousands of residents staying in the area.

Hathras has long been associated with strong traditional Indian origins consisting of some prominent forts, Buddhist and Jain Sculptures, and other archaeological evidence vouching for the city’s historical legacies. But for the past few years, the city has witnessed an unprecedented crisis in terms of development and growth.

To change this scenario and to make the city beautiful beholding rich traditions and culture, P. Ashish Sharma has brought forth some effective development projects to transform the city and make it an attractive place to live. He plans to make adequate water supplies, install effective sewage treatment plants and construct roads leading Hathras towards growth and development.

With his persistent efforts and tireless work, he has already been working on the development project for the past three years that have yielded tremendous results. They have started to work on the broken and ill-made roads, historically rebuilding all the crossroads from Bhagat Singh Chauraha, Shri Krishn Chauraha to Gandhi Park, making sure they stand the test of time this time. Bringing greenery to town and building community centers for the needy is another perspective they have been focusing on. The 200-years-old Ghantaghar that stands in the middle of the town with its historic relevance will also be given a new look which would then be etched in the eyes of the people for another 200 years intact. The authenticity of the town, its 10000 sq ft pond, is also being worked upon and is being converted to a lush green picnic center for people to have a good leisure time at.

From revamping old historical monuments to ensuring the supply of each and every basic necessity, P. Ashish Sharma makes sure that no stone is left unturned and carves a history where Hathras will be known as one of the most developed and clean cities of India.  Adopting a variety of policies to ensure the smooth running of all these projects, P. Ashish Sharma portrays the character of a man who will be remembered for his ultimate development projects and love for the city.

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The fashion industry has always been the talk of tinsel town. It has been the center of the showbiz industry and the glamour world. In brief, it runs the entire entertainment business. However, it is not easy to make a mark or even just gather a very small space in this industry. The rat race is too stretchy and then there is an enormous number of potholes in this industry. Belonging from a non-showbiz background and dreaming to do something in the fashion world is not a cakewalk. It requires a lot of blood and sweat to gather space for oneself and such is the story of emerging fashion designer, Rohit Roy.

Walking into the field of fashion just with eyes full of dreams and an innate passion to work, Rohit stepped into the showbiz industry as a fashion designer. It was like walking into an unknown land with no known faces except the craft he is committed to. He studied fashion and strived for work, day in and out till he started getting his acknowledgment due. The opportunities did not come easy but he had to create the opportunities for himself. Starting from local shows, he managed and aced in popular fashion shows like Pune Times, Blenders Pride Dehradun Fashion Week, and many more. He even worked with the best faces of the industry like Urvashi Rautela, Daisy Shah, Sneha Ullal, and several others as their designers. But this journey was not as easy as it seems!

Belonging to a small town of Bihar which many people might not have even heard the name of, Rohit witnessed manipulation and subjugation daily. He has seen women being abused, domestic violence, social malpractices, and several injustices from a very young age. The cruelties of the world have thus been very transparent to him since a very young age. His community has always been a threat to him and has not been conducive to his growth. Shaping his inner self to emerge as a strong individual was thus his first life challenge. The negativities of a paralyzed childhood gave him the zeal and courage to emerge into a strong and sensible adult who would be free enough to follow his dreams. Next to that, came the social stigma of being a male who wants to work in the fashion industry. The hardships and challenges have been innumerous from his community as well as the industry. He has been dropped off several places for this reason. Still, these reasons never let Rohit’s dream of being a designer go down.

Fighting all these and after educating himself about the intricacies of fashion when he was all set to work, came another challenge, “Rejection”. This, however, was not a single challenge that came only once, this challenge keeps coming to Rohit even today. Trying to make a mark without any godfather or known sources in the industry has been like a daily challenge for Rohit. However, this has never let his principles down. His honesty and dedication have sustained over the years and with that, he has managed to get work for himself. In just two years of the industry, he has worked so much, with so many faces and in several fashion weeks, that now he feels he should aim for something even bigger!

He aims to work at the Lakme Fashion Week and FDCI in a couple of years and showcase his incredible talent as a fashion designer in front of all. He has been designing both Western and Indian outfits and doesn’t want to restrict himself to any particular genre. He shared “Life has not been easy for me. I have been challenged every now and then. I have been rejected daily. From being a male trying to pursue designing and getting rejected for that, to not having sources and being rejected for that, rejection has been nothing new to me. But, these are like building blocks of my success. I am struggling and that is what I am proud of. I am not in a hurry, I will go step by step and become one of the leading fashion designers of India. I want to be an example and empower my community. I wish to also create an NGO where I can do public service. Whatever comes in between these, I would never sacrifice my self-respect and principles for corruption or money!”

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Monsoons have always been friends with Indian farmers and poets. The outpour never fails to sow happiness and harvest in a country like India. However, often the heavy rain and an unprecedented treacherous rainy season lead to an unavoidable cataclysm. Swoon with new varieties of diseases and germs, monsoons are hosts to all kinds of infections. The chances of spreading these bacterias, viruses, and other microorganisms multiply during this period due to the high moisture content in the air. To address all these issues Sahil Seth an officer of Indian Revenue Service, a philanthropist who extend his support to many non profit and non-govt organisation in the field of health and also in art and culture is himself a health freak, led out his speech of remedy. He suggested various cures to such diseases and elaborated the mildness of this season in detail. 

It has not been long since I.R.S officer and Joint Commissioner Sahil Seth has headed as the “Maharashtra Adhyaksh” for International Delphic Council. However, he has started his initiatives already and trying his level best to implement the same. He said “Monsoon is equally a bane and boon to India.  So, to cut off on the bane, it is important to get educated on the same. There are many small diseases that develop during monsoon and avoidance and ignorance of such can lead to major diseases.”

The most common are Malaria, Dengue, Jaundice, Cough and Cold, Influenza. So to treat them, effective home remedies should be taken. To treat mosquito-borne diseases, the first thing that should be done is to avoid water stagnancy. That is the breeding germ of mosquitoes. Moreover,  to keep them away mosquito repellants and creams should be effectively used. Bathrooms should be properly sanitized and strict hygiene should be maintained. Personal and environmental hygiene, like carrying sanitizers, hand washes, and more should be a must. Fruit and vegetables should be properly washed and boiled before consumption.  The practice of drinking boiled water should be ensured after a few intervals. Most importantly, a balanced diet should be maintained to keep the immune system strong. Whenever going out, raincoats and umbrellas should always be carried to prevent the catching of cold and flu.

Owing to the contemporary crisis, these things should be followed more strictly. Out of every possible measure, vaccination is of primary importance. Every one of the eighteen and above age group should get vaccinated and children below eighteen should be taken proper care of.  Masks are a must and that should not be an option!

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Janki Maheshwar, a versatile singer has been entertaining the audience for more than years now. One of the most talked about singers across the country, the singer has always swept everyone off their feet with her singing talent and music compositions.

The latter is once again ready to entertain the audience with her latest music album, Tennu Kinna kardi, featuring Tushar Chaudhary as a leading actor. While the lyrics are beautifully penned down by profound lyricist Divesh Divesh Bakshi , the music of the song has been given by Drop o kemzyy.

Talking about his upcoming album, Janki said, “I have been working with the best talent of the world for this song. This song is very close to my heart and I am looking forward to the response it will garner from my beloved audience. I am sure people will love the composition as it is completely different from my previous ones”.

Born in DilWalon ki Delhi, the mellifluous Singer has tirelessly been working to come up with some great compositions for her fans to make them groove on their feet.

Janki Maheshwar being overwhelmed with her composition credits her success to her guru Jayateerth Mevundi Ji who is a legend in the music fraternity. Considering him a role model, Janki wishes to open a show for her Guru Jayateerth Mevundi Ji for guiding her in this journey with his teachings and blessings.

Janki also wishes to collaborate with the ‘voice of our generation’ who is none other than Arijit Singh someday and she is relentlessly taking forward her passion for music by performing in various music shows across the country.

She is just grateful and overwhelmed with all the love and support that she gets from her fans and she wishes to keep them entertained and fulfil all their wishes with all her heart and efforts. Janki has recently achieved 1st position in a national level classical singing competition “SangeetNatak Academy” and she is happy to share this moment of her joy with her fans.

Janki also throws light upon how the internet has impacted the music and music industry and how important it is to find a suitable guide to take you to the right path towards success.

Currently, Ms Janki is looking forward to working with new composers and collaborating with other artists and producers too. We wish Janki best luck for her upcoming endeavours to keep on entertaining her fans and loved ones with her harmonious music and singing.

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There will be no grain of sand to produce the pearl if all the circumstances of acting are made too easy. Karan Verma is one such person who has built his own empire in the acting industry with his incredible & unique way of acting.

Like many other actors, he also faced problems during the initial year of his career. He worked with many small acting agencies and struggled hard to get success. Not losing hope in life, he kept working on his prowess and kept on doing until he achieved success.

Commenting about his failure & achievement, Karan said, “ Don’t be frightened to make mistakes. It’s not the end of the world, and in many respects, it’s the first step toward learning and improving at something.”

Hailing from Delhi, Karan got his first break in Nepali Movie ‘ The Karma’, in 2017. Since then there has been no looking back in his life. He got different opportunities and also won the title of Leo’s Mr India 2017.

Since the outbreak, the entire world has transferred its entertainment to OTT services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. As a result of his understanding of the importance of OTT, he has already begun working on this platform. Recently, he has done shooting for the movie ‘Bhuj: The Pride Of India’ featuring renowned actors like Sanjay Dutt & Sonakshi Sinha, which will be released on Hotstar soon.

Pursuing his dreams, He is now filming his next film, ‘Ajmer’92,’ which will be released on Netflix in the near future. He has been lauded by the public and has received love from all over India as a result of his great acting skills.

One can’t surely miss him watching on the big screens, as his exemplary acting skills are a visual treat.

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The most unfortunate thing about life is it does not stop moving; it goes on no matter what, and we have to because the stars are not always aligned. We are left with no choice – except to accept our life just as they are, optimistic and robust because giving up is not an option, and time stops for none. Along our journey, we get confronted with such situations that are filled with heartache, but how we react to them determines what the rest of our journey through life will be like. The same has been portrayed in the memoir of Author Kushal Dastenavar’s “Remembering Ashwini.” 

Author Kushal Dastenavar’s book, Remembering Ashwini is a heart-wrenching memoir in loving memory of his beloved wife, Ashwini. It is a true story of how a happily married life can take an unimaginable U-turn. Through this book, the author narrated a particular facet of his life with his wife Ashwini, colored with his feelings and emotions tied with unconditional love before and after her demise. The author has disclosed his innermost thoughts with his own life experience in a candid and soulful manner.

The book “Remembering Ashwini” revolves around the author’s deeply meaningful and memorable companionship with his late wife Ashwini until one day, a piece of spine-chilling news hit the entire family like a bolt from the blue. June 2019 was when Ashwini was diagnosed with a brain tumor, a day when their life had turned upside-down. The memoir “Remembering Ashwini” touches upon all those profound moments the author and his beloved wife faced as a couple and as a family of four. They have passed through varied phases and circumstances. He had to decide and act as the head of the family with Ashwini as the epicenter until the day, on January 1, 2021, when after suffering for 18 months, Ashwini passed away peacefully during sleep in the early morning. 

The memoir is a sincere effort of the author that might help the reader ponder over the true meaning of this precious life and what matters by seeing through the lenses of the beautiful life of the author with his wife Ashwini and, more precisely, those prized last 18 months of deeply meaningful and memorable companionship. Those 18 months, from June 14, 2019, to January 1, 2021, were the phase that formed the most enriching, deep, and meaningful period of the author’s life. He realized the importance of life and what makes it worth living, and what mattered. Every breath was precious. The power of silence was worth a thousand words. Self-less love and caring were far beyond words. Togetherness and belongingness were over and above everything. Those moments were deep, pure, priceless, incomparable, and complete.

The immense potential and power that we all are bestowed as human beings and yet the vulnerability clearly defined by the susceptible nature of our life towards birth and date are realized and expressed in the memoir. The book also gives an insight into the memories as priceless treasures that are to be cherished forever in our hearts. The author has projected every moment spent with his beloved wife on how to live your life by giving utmost love and care that readers can experience emotions as they breathe life into the story through the characters’ eyes. The unfortunate and unforeseen events will make the reader share a more excellent range of emotion with learning.

Every word read is an investment for a lifetime with return baggage of understanding of life, unconditional love, togetherness, and care with a new perspective and a new version of some facet of the world that can neither be compared to materialistic things nor can ever be bought.

The author is survived by his two sons Atharva (19) and Adi (14), currently residing at saint-German-en-Laye, a western suburb near Paris, France. Ashwini was employed as a country manager for a Global company, and the author is employed as a vice president in a large corporation.

The writing is engaging, and the emotion attached to each word gives a profound effect on the reader’s mind. The author has left a lasting impression on his readers with his positive approach to life. Delve deeper into the book and walk through life’s journey with “Remembering Ashwini,” releasing worldwide on August 24, 2021.

The book has a foreword by Mr Sonu Sood, the Bollywood superstar, and a Philanthropist.

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Canada Skilled Worker Program, officially the Federal Skilled Worker Program [FSWP], is one of the three economic immigration programs managed by the federal government of Canada through the Express Entry system. The other Express Entry programs are those for individuals specialized in certain trades or those with previous Canada work experience [Canadian Experience Class or the CEC].  

An online system, Canada’s Express Entry is used by the Canadian government – through the medium of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] – for the management of applications for Canadian permanent residence from skilled workers. To immigrate to Canada through the FSWP, a foreign skilled worker would be required to score 67 points on the Canada eligibility calculation. The FSWP has minimum requirements laid down for the three factors of skilled work experience, education, and language ability. 

For a skilled worker to be deemed eligible for the FSWP, they must score 67 points on a 100-points grid that assesses six factors – age, education, work experience, whether or not the candidate has a valid Canada job offer, language skills in English and/or French, and the likelihood of their successfully settling down in the country. The potential for successful settlement in Canada is also referred to as the ‘adaptability’ factor. 

In terms of the weightage given to each of the factors assessed, a maximum of 28 points is set aside for the language factor. Second, in terms of the maximum attainable points, is that of 25 points for education. Do keep in mind that an Education Credential Assessment [ECA] report will be required by a candidate that has completed their education from outside of Canada. 

An ECA report – by any of the designated organizations, such as the World Education Service [WES] – is required to determine the equivalence of foreign education to that of the education imparted in Canada. Skilled work experience is worth a maximum of 15 points, with 6 or more years of experience securing the maximum attainable as per the factor. 

With a maximum of 12 points set aside, the age factor comes next. A valid job offer in Canada – also referred to as “arranged employment” – and the factor of adaptability are worth 10 points each. Now, an individual can only apply for the FSWP under the Express Entry system if they are able to secure the required 65 points. 

Once the eligibility has been established, that candidate can proceed to submit their Express Entry profile online. A simple and streamlined process, an Express Entry profile can be created at any time by the candidate. Any changes and updation can easily be made in case of any subsequent change in the information provided by the applicant at the time of the creation of their Express Entry profile. 

So, your profile is in the Express Entry pool of candidates. What next? Simple, wait. 

Applying for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system is by invitation-only. The federal government of Canada holds Express Entry draws from time to time. While some might be all-programs draws encompassing the FSWP, the FSTP, as well as the CEC; other federal draws might be program-specific instead. 

Often, IRCC might only invite those with a provincial nomination, under the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP] of Canada. For an FSWP candidate, the next part of the process commences when they receive an Invitation to Apply [ITA] from IRCC. Candidates invited can submit their application for permanent residence in Canada. 

Here, an important thing to be kept in mind is that it is the highest-ranked Express Entry profiles that are invited. Not all Express Entry candidates receive an invitation. The rank of an Express Entry profile in the pool will be as per the Comprehensive Ranking System that allots a score – out of a maximum of 1,200 points – to each profile. 

The best way to guarantee an ITA by IRCC is by securing a highly competitive CRS score. A CRS can be improved by bettering the language test results, securing a valid job offer, or becoming a provincial nominee. Incidentally, a low CRS score being a deterrent is one of the Top 7 myths of Express Entry. 

A valid job offer from a Canadian employer can fetch up to 200 CRS points for an Express Entry candidate. A PNP nomination, on the other hand, is worth 600 CRS points, thereby guaranteeing an ITA by IRCC in the next federal draw to be held. As of April 26, 2021, there were 353 Express Entry profiles that were in the CRS score range of 601-1,200. The total number of profiles in the IRCC pool, on the other hand, was 167,159. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has been focusing more on inviting those that might already be within Canada, such as those eligible for the CEC or provincial nominees. As no all-program IRCC draws have been held so far in 2021, no FSWP, or even FSTP, nomination has been issued so far this year. Hence, looking ahead, the recommended course of action for a skilled worker with their profile in the Express Entry pool, would be that of securing a PNP nomination, getting their invitation to apply through the provincial route instead.

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Space Science is one of the multidisciplinary domains closely associated with basic sciences and their applications. It is a sector with a high R&D output and is expected to grow into a trillion dollars segment in the coming years, generating wide job opportunities in the field. But in India, the majority of schools provide minimal to no exposure to modern astronomy and Space sciences mainly due to the limited access to experts and resources. Aspiring to bridge this gap, Space-e-fic is a startup focused on making the next-generation space-ready by incorporating state-of-the-art technology so that students are ready to tackle more complex challenges in this field. 

It is essentially an online learning platform for all ages developed by a team of educationists, science communicators and astronomers depicting innovation, passion and total commitment to spreading knowledge of astronomy and space sciences to the public. Implementing astronomy and space science curriculum in the Indian education system, every project in Space-e-fic is an opportunity for children to be part of an intelligent and analytical global community. They have successfully developed a variety of astronomy and space science educational content through astronomy projects, virtual sessions, tutorials and course modules, nurturing the space-Ed needs of enthusiastic young minds across India.

An IIT incubated startup, Space-e-fic was founded by Agniva and Akash who hold deep expertise and in-depth knowledge in the domain. Launched just a few months ago, the startup has already served more than 10,000 students from all over India and engaged more than 20 experts from ISRO, IIT’s and other premier research institutions.

Speaking about their venture, Agniva said, “With the rapid change in industry and job opportunities in modern society, the same subjects which have been taught to students for over 50 years will not work anymore. New subjects with a more practical approach and having relevant industry exposure should be available to the students. And honestly, they deserve it!”

Sticking to a STEM-based curriculum, here you will not only learn how a rocket flies but also how to build one with significant payload capacity through various engaging activities. The courses offered are designed to enrich your knowledge and provide you with a practical learning experience of Astronomy, Cosmology and Rocket science, all at your convenience! They additionally offer exciting discounts to ensure affordable learning for students with financial constraints so that they can utilize their hidden potential and shape their future towards a more ‘space-e-fic’ career. This is in line with their philosophy– “Space-Ed for all!”

Achieving immense success and satisfaction across 20 plus states, the brand has successfully established itself as a leading platform in the domain. The team takes pride in fueling the curiosity of young minds and space enthusiasts by having a technologically skilled approach towards space science and astronomy.

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