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Smt. Amruta Fadnavis flags off the cancer awareness drive organised by PATH Foundation in Mumbai Over 2.5 million people in India live with cancer, with 7 lakh new cases and 5.5 lakh deaths every year; nearly 40% lack financial protection Mumbai, September 8, 2026: PATH Foundation, in collaboration with Queen’s Drive Club (QDC), hosted a special Cancer Awareness Women’s Supercar Drive at Bastian Beach, Juhu, bringing together a vibrant community of women to drive for a cause and stand in support of cancer warriors. Smt. Amruta Fadnavis flagged off the drive, lending her support to the initiative and its larger message of creating awareness and extending meaningful support to cancer patients and their families. The cancer awareness panel was moderated by Sakshi Agrawal, Founder, PATH Foundation, featuring cancer survivors Tannishtha Chatterjee, Actor & Filmmaker, and Chhavi Mittal, Entrepreneur & Podcaster. The two speakers shared their personal experiences, offering perspectives on resilience, recovery and the importance of support through the cancer journey. Speaking about this initiative, Sakshi Agrawal, Founder of PATH Foundation, said, “The idea behind this drive was to bring women together around a cause that deserves greater attention, awareness and support. Cancer impacts the lives of patients and their families financially, physically and emotionally. We wanted to create a platform that encourages people to come forward and contribute. A small gesture of support, a conversation, or simply being there for someone can make a meaningful difference. ‘Every act counts’, is the message we hope everyone takes away from this initiative.” V Care Foundation will lead the execution of the initiative by supporting the cancer patients and their families, while encouraging the community to come together and contribute in ways that can make a difference. About PATH Foundation PATH Foundation, the CSR arm of the PATH Group, is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2020 by Sakshi Agrawal, Founder and Chairperson, PATH Foundation. Based in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, the Foundation works across Indore district to support children, women and vulnerable communities through initiatives in early childhood development, education, sports and community development. With a strong focus on the formative early years, PATH Foundation works to transform Anganwadis into safe, nurturing and stimulating spaces for children. Its model has been recognised by the Government of India as the country’s first ‘Adarsh Anganwadi’. Today, the Foundation works with 30 Anganwadis, with plans to expand to 300 and beyond in a structured manner. Through its programmes, PATH Foundation is committed to creating inclusive communities where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and reach their full potential.

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Femina Miss India Telangana 2027 Launched: Telangana’s Beauty, Talent and Cultural Pride Set to Take Centre Stage Miss India Organization and Megha Services join hands to discover the state’s next generation of confident, talented women and showcase Telangana’s new-age spirit on the national platform Hyderabad, September 7, 2026: Telangana’s beauty, culture and talent are all set to get a glamorous new platform as Femina Miss India Telangana 2027 was officially launched in Hyderabad. Bringing together the world of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and entertainment, the new edition promises to take the distinctive spirit of Telangana to a much larger national audience. Adding star appeal to the launch were Femina Miss India South 2026 Indu Phalguni and Femina Miss India Telangana 2024 Prakruthi Kambam, who joined the celebrations as special guests. Their presence added glamour to an evening that marked a new beginning for aspiring young women across the state who dream of making their mark in fashion, entertainment and the world of pageantry. The Miss India Organization, a unit of Worldwide Media, Times Group, has appointed Megha Services Pvt. Ltd. as the exclusive state licensee for Femina Miss India Telangana for a three-year term commencing in 2026, in association with Media Connect. Strategic partners associated with the initiative include Jilani Group, GFC Health Mission and North Bound Hospitality. The official launch was hosted at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, which served as the hospitality and venue partner for the event. More than a beauty pageant, Femina Miss India Telangana 2027 aims to celebrate what makes the state unique — its heritage, traditions, arts, handlooms, cuisine, festivals, vibrant lifestyle and the confident, ambitious young generation that is shaping its future. From the timeless cultural legacy of the Kakatiya era and the traditions of Telangana’s towns and villages to the cosmopolitan energy of Hyderabad, the state represents a striking blend of old and new. The new pageant aims to bring that personality alive by discovering women who embody not only beauty and grace, but also confidence, individuality, intelligence, talent and the spirit of contemporary Telangana. The initiative will extend its search beyond Hyderabad, reaching out to emerging talent from different cities, towns and regions across Telangana. The objective is to create a more inclusive platform where young women from varied backgrounds can step forward, showcase their personalities and receive professional grooming, mentorship and exposure. Speaking to the media, Indu Phalguni and Prakruthi Kambam highlighted the immense talent among the young women of Telangana and welcomed the initiative as an opportunity to give regional talent greater visibility. They also shared their experiences of the Miss India journey and encouraged aspiring participants to come forward with confidence and make the most of the platform. “Telangana has always had a strong sense of identity, culture and talent, and today its young generation is equally confident about making its mark on the national and global stage. Femina Miss India Telangana 2027 can become a beautiful bridge between that rich heritage and the aspirations of today’s youth. We are proud to be associated with an initiative that can give the state’s talent a larger platform,” said MKHH Jilani, Chairman, Jilani Group and Chief Advisor – Sampatti, KSMCA, GoK. Sadashiv M. Kotli, MD & CEO, Megha Services Pvt. Ltd., along with Divya, CEO, Media Connect; MKHH Jilani, Chairman, Jilani Group and Chief Advisor – Sampatti, KSMCA, GoK; Dr. Anish Gonuguntala, MD and Founder, GFC Health Mission; and Manjunath SP, Director, North Bound Hospitality, expressed their appreciation to the Miss India Organization and reaffirmed their commitment to building a strong Telangana platform focused on talent discovery, grooming and meaningful opportunities. The state-level auditions for Femina Miss India Telangana 2027 are indicatively scheduled across October and November 2026, with the grand finale likely to be held in December 2026 in Hyderabad. Registrations are now open at www.feminamissindiatelangana.com. The journey will give aspiring participants an opportunity to enter the larger Miss India ecosystem and explore avenues across fashion, modelling, entertainment, media, lifestyle, brand associations and national and international pageantry. For Telangana, the initiative is also about representation — putting the state’s unique character, culture and young talent in the spotlight and creating a platform where a new generation of women can tell their own stories.

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*Deepika Singh Opens Up About Her Fun-Filled Experience on Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh* *Mumbai:* Sony Entertainment Television’s *Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh* continues to bring together popular celebrities for an entertaining mix of games, laughter and unexpected moments. Adding to the fun, television favourite Deepika Singh recently joined the show for an outing filled with laughter and friendly banter. Paired together for the first time, Deepika and her co-star instantly found a comfortable rhythm, making for an entertaining combination on the show. From taking on the games with enthusiasm to enjoying the light-hearted moments on set, the duo brought a lively energy to the episode. Deepika also appreciated his sporting spirit and shared how much she enjoyed their time together. Talking about her experience, Deepika Singh shared, _“I am really happy to be paired with Karan Patel. Even though this was our first time working together, we connected instantly and made a great team. He's incredibly sporting, and I truly enjoyed sharing the stage with him. I think the audience will enjoy watching us together. Being on Indian Game Show was a wonderful experience. Bharti and Harssh kept the energy high throughout the shoot, and there was so much laughter and friendly banter that the entire day was thoroughly enjoyable.”_ With Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa adding their signature humour and spontaneity to the mix, *Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh* continues to create entertaining moments as celebrities come together to compete, have fun and reveal their playful side. *Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh airs daily at 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.*

Gen Z च्या नजरेतून ‘घरी परतण्याची’ गोष्ट; ‘मॅगझिन’चा फर्स्ट लुक रिलीज, २३ ऑक्टोबरला चित्रपटगृहात*

*Gen Z च्या नजरेतून ‘घरी परतण्याची’ गोष्ट; ‘मॅगझिन’चा फर्स्ट लुक रिलीज, २३ ऑक्टोबरला चित्रपटगृहात*

*Gen Z दिग्दर्शक-कलाकाराची अनोखी सांगड, २३ ऑक्टोबरला ‘मॅगझिन’मधून उलगडणार तरुणाईचं नवं विश्व* *दोन Gen Z च्या नजरेतून उलगडणार आजच्या पिढीची गोष्ट; ‘मॅगझिन’चा फर्स्ट लुक प्रदर्शित* आजची Gen Z पिढी जगभर फिरते, स्वतःची ओळख घडवते, नव्या शक्यता शोधते, पण या सगळ्या प्रवासात एक प्रश्न कायम तिच्यासोबत असतो; “आपलं खरं घर नेमकं कुठे आहे?” याच भावनेला एका समकालीन आणि तरुण दृष्टिकोनातून पडद्यावर मांडणारा आगामी मराठी चित्रपट ‘मॅगझिन’ येत्या २३ ऑक्टोबर २०२६ रोजी प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे. Gen Z च्या बदलत्या विश्वाची झलक दाखवणाऱ्या या चित्रपटाचा पहिला पोस्टर नुकताच प्रदर्शित करण्यात आला आहे. वेगळं आणि उत्सुकता निर्माण करणारं शीर्षक, त्याला साजेसं दृश्यविश्व आणि तरुणाईशी थेट संवाद साधणारी मांडणी यामुळे ‘मॅगझिन’ने प्रदर्शनापूर्वीच लक्ष वेधून घेतलं आहे. ‘मॅगझिन’ ही केवळ Gen Z ची गोष्ट नाही; तर Gen Z ला समजून घेण्याचा आणि तिच्या माध्यमातून जुन्या-नव्या पिढ्यांमधला संवाद घडवून आणण्याचा प्रयत्न आहे. आजची तरुण पिढी आपल्या करिअरच्या, नात्यांच्या आणि आयुष्याच्या वेगवेगळ्या वाटा निवडत असताना ‘घर’, ‘आपली माणसं’ आणि ‘आपली मुळं’ यांच्याशी तिचं नातं नेमकं कसं बदलतं, याचा भावनिक वेध चित्रपट घेणार असल्याचे संकेत मिळतात. सोशल मीडिया, सतत बदलणारी जीवनशैली आणि स्वतःची स्वतंत्र ओळख निर्माण करण्याच्या धडपडीत वाढलेली Gen Z एका बाजूला आधुनिक जगाशी जोडलेली आहे, तर दुसऱ्या बाजूला तिच्या मुळांशी असलेलं नातं तितकंच महत्त्वाचं आहे. या दोन जगांच्या मधोमध उभ्या असलेल्या तरुण पिढीचा हा भावनिक प्रवास ‘मॅगझिन’मधून पाहायला मिळणार आहे. चित्रपटाच्या कथेचे अनेक पैलू निर्मात्यांनी अद्याप गुलदस्त्यात ठेवले आहेत. मात्र, पोस्टरमधून हा प्रवास केवळ एका ठिकाणाहून दुसऱ्या ठिकाणी जाण्याचा नसून स्वतःचा शोध घेण्याचा आणि आपल्या मुळांकडे पुन्हा पाहण्याचा प्रवास असल्याचे जाणवते. ‘मॅगझिन’चे दिग्दर्शन शुभम संजय शेवडे यांनी केले आहे. सर्वसामान्यांच्या आयुष्यात दडलेल्या असामान्य अनुभवांचा वेध घेण्याचा प्रयत्न या चित्रपटातून करण्यात आला आहे. चित्रपटात नवे चेहरे आणि अनुभवी कलाकार एकत्र आले आहेत. त्यामुळे पडद्यावर केवळ दोन वेगवेगळ्या पिढ्यांची उपस्थिती नाही, तर त्यांच्या विचारांचा, अनुभवांचा आणि जगाकडे पाहण्याच्या दृष्टिकोनाचा संवादही पाहायला मिळणार आहे. याबद्दल दिग्दर्शक शुभम संजय शेवडे म्हणाले, “‘मॅगझिन’च्या माध्यमातून आम्हाला एका प्रवासाची दोन टोकं एकत्र आणायची होती. पहिल्यांदा पाऊल ठेवणारे नवे आवाज आणि अनेक वर्षांचा अनुभव आपल्या अभिनयातून मांडणारे अनुभवी कलाकार. या भेटीतच चित्रपटाची मोठी आशा दडलेली आहे. प्रत्येक पिढी आपल्या मागे काहीतरी ठेवून जाते आणि प्रत्येक नवी पिढी ते आपल्या पद्धतीने पुढे घेऊन जाते.” चित्रपटाच्या प्रदर्शनासाठी ही वेळ निवडण्यामागची भूमिका स्पष्ट करताना शेवडे म्हणाले, “दिवाळी म्हणजे नेहमीच परतण्याचा उत्सव राहिला आहे. कधी एखाद्या ठिकाणी, कधी आपल्या माणसांकडे, तर कधी एखाद्या नव्या दृष्टिकोनाकडे. ‘मॅगझिन’ हा चित्रपट कुटुंबांनी एकत्र चित्रपटगृहात जाऊन अनुभवावा आणि तो अनुभव आपल्यासोबत घरी घेऊन जावा, अशी आमची इच्छा आहे.” विशेष म्हणजे, ‘मॅगझिन’ने बर्लिन, स्टुटगार्ट, सिडनी तसेच भारतातील काही राज्यांमध्ये झालेल्या विशेष स्क्रीनिंगमध्ये आपल्या वेगळ्या आवाजामुळे आणि भावनिक कथाकथनामुळे कौतुक मिळवलं आहे. Gen Z च्या प्रश्नांना, त्यांच्या भावविश्वाला आणि ‘घराकडे परतण्याच्या’ बदलत्या अर्थाला मराठी सिनेमाच्या माध्यमातून मांडणारा ‘मॅगझिन’ यंदाच्या दिवाळीत एक वेगळा अनुभव देण्यास सज्ज झाला आहे. ‘मॅगझिन’ २३ ऑक्टोबर २०२६ रोजी चित्रपटगृहात.

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John Crane helps German sugar producer save more than 6.2 million litres of water during a six-month production season Mechanical seal retrofit cuts sealing water use by 80% across four continuously operating pumps while extending seal life from months to years India, 7th September 2026 - John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, has helped a German sugar producer reduce the water required for mechanical seal cooling and lubrication by approximately 80%. Across a full six-month production season, the reduction is equivalent to saving more than 6.2 million litres of water. Water use has fallen from 8 to 12 litres per minute to approximately 1 to 2 litres per minute on each converted application. Across four pumps, this represents a calculated saving of at least 34,560 litres for every 24 hours of operation and more than 240,000 litres over seven days. With all four pumps operating continuously throughout an 180-day campaign, the savings exceed 6.2 million litres. In the sugar industry, a production campaign is the seasonal period during which the crop is processed, and the factory operates around the clock. The result demonstrates how targeted changes to industrial equipment can strengthen water resilience without compromising operational performance. Before the retrofit, competitor seals were failing every three to four months. High heat generation and poor lubrication, combined with abrasive and crystallising media, caused recurring damage and increased maintenance. Several parts of the process also relied on large volumes of water to cool and lubricate the mechanical seals. The customer wanted to improve mean time between repair (MTBR) while reducing water use. The programme covers four pump applications handling thin juice, thick juice and recirculation or distillation process streams. Operating conditions range from 80°C to 133°C and 1 to 4 bar, with the pumps running at 960 rpm. Each application required a configuration suited to its process conditions, existing pump and seal support arrangement. John Crane engineers measured the available installation space on each pump and selected Type 587, Type 5620 and SB2 Upstream Pumping (USP) seal configurations. The solution set included 65 mm and 95 mm SB2 USP designs, with API Plan 52 or John Crane SafeUnit SFD barrier-fluid support used where appropriate. This allowed the existing equipment to be upgraded without replacing the pumps. Planning and preparation for the first conversions took approximately one year. John Crane began converting the pumps progressively around seven years ago, enabling the customer to validate the technology in operation before extending the programme to further applications. In addition to the 80% reduction in water use, the four applications have operated without a reported seal failure since 2019. Seal service life has increased from a previous average of three to four months to several years, and the customer is planning further conversions. “Saving more than 6.2 million litres of water during a single production campaign is a significant result, but this is also a compelling reliability story. These pumps operate in hot, abrasive process conditions where seals had been failing every three to four months. With no reported seal failures since 2019, the customer is seeing measurable value in water efficiency, maintenance and long-term performance.” said Aziz Sallie, Vice President, Commercial and Service, John Crane. As pressure on water resources increases worldwide, manufacturers are looking for practical ways to reduce consumption without comprising production. This project demonstrates how targeted upgrades to existing equipment can deliver substantial water savings while improving reliability, reducing maintenance and supporting more resilient industrial operations.

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*INSTAGRAM* When #SachetParampara create magic, you know it’s going to be extraordinary! Their beautiful rendition of #TuMeraRaiyyo from #PremKeetanu has already set the anticipation soaring. A pure love song, an unforgettable melody and perhaps the biggest track of the year is on its way. Releasing 7th September! Composed by #SachinJigar, with lyrics by #KunaalVermaa. Song releases on Monday, 7th September. #PremKeetanu in cinemas on 2nd October, 2026 🍿 @sachettandonofficial @paramparatandonofficial @sachetparamparaofficial @kunaalvermaa @apoorvsinghkarki01 @veerpahariya @aafiyasayed_ @_gauravverma @avanikafilms @pharsfilm @zeemusiccompany

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Akshay Kumar spills the beans on Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s early romance days Akshay Kumar recalls Saif Ali Khan’s 'early morning jog' secret with Kareena Kapoor on Kaun Banega Crorepati PROMO LINK: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc2q7BtK97a/?igsi=b2tuandvcHhrOW95 Mumbai: In the latest episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s popular quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, host Mr. Amitabh Bachchan welcomes Bollywood icons Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, and veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan to the legendary hotseat. The special appearance marks a massive cinematic milestone: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are reuniting on screen after 18 long years. As the conversation continued, host Mr Amitabh Bachchan quizzed Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan about the early days of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's love story. Bringing up Saif and Kareena’s romance Mr. Bachchan said, “Aapki aur aapki jo abhi patni hain Kareena ji, unki jo prem kahani hai bhai sahab, woh shuru hui thi Tashan movie mein. Kya yeh sahi hai?” (The love story between you and your present wife, Kareena ji, started during the movie Tashan. Is that correct?) Prompting to megastars’ ask, Saif Ali Khan responded, “Yes, sir. Sahi hai, sir.” (Yes, sir. That’s correct, sir) Further Big B pointed out that during the shooting of the film Tashan Akshay Kumar was a firsthand eyewitness to it all. The cine icon went on to add, “Aur Akshay ji jo the, yeh witness the us romance ke. Bhaisab, aap bata sakte hain hamaari janta ko ki aapne kya dekha? Ya woh bataiye jo aap nahi dekh sake?” (And Akshay ji was a witness to that romance. Brother, can you tell our audience what you saw? Or tell us what you couldn't see?) Taking the cue with a mischievous smile, Akshay Kumar left everyone in splits by recalling a funny morning instance from the set, “Toh sir, main subah 4:30 baje uthta tha. Kareena ka room baaju mein tha. Ek din, suddenly yeh darwaza khula, toh yeh sahab nikle. And sir aaye... 'Kya kar rahe ho?'... 'Nahi, kuch nahi, we are both going for a jog.” (I didn't see anything... So sir, I used to wake up at 4:30 AM in the morning. Kareena's room was right next door. One day, suddenly that door opened, and this gentleman stepped out. And sir came... 'What are you doing?'... 'No, nothing, we are both going for a jog) Listening to this Said immediately joined in the conversation and tried to maintain the story repeating, “Yes! Early morning jog.” Akshay than continued further with a laugh, “So he had come to wake her up to go for a jog.” As the studio audience erupted in laughter, Saif playfully thanked Akshay for covering for him on national television. Kaun Banega Crorepati airs Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television!