Manipal Group of Institutions Honor Visionary Founder Dr T.M.A Pai on 127th Birth Anniversary
Manipal, 03 May 2025: Manipal Group of Institutions celebrated the 127th birth anniversary of its founder Dr TMA Pai in solemn and respectful ceremony held at Manipal on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Paying rich tributes to the remarkable legacy of Dr TMA Pai on the occasion as the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Shri S Abdul Nazeer, His Excellency the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, described him as a ‘legendary visionary’ whose pioneering efforts in education and healthcare have transformed lives and continue to inspire generations.
He remembered Dr. Pai as a multi-faceted personality, an educationist, banker, philanthropist, and a true nation builder. “Dr. Pai believed that poverty could be eradicated by eliminating illiteracy and ill health. Dr. Pai is a true Karma Yogi. He viewed educated children not just as assets to their families, but as the pillars of a progressive nation,” he added.
On a heartfelt personal note, the Governor also shared his connection to Dr. Pai’s legacy. “I am a proud alumnus of Mahaveera College at Moodbidri, an institution founded by Dr. T.M.A. Pai. His vision shaped my educational journey and career,” he said.
The celebration was also attended by dignitaries from the Manipal Group comprising of Mrs Vasanti R Pai, Trustee, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Trust, Dr Ranjan R Pai, President, MAHE Trust, Registrar, Academy of General Education & Chairman, Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Bengaluru, Mr T Ashok Pai, President of Dr TMA Pai Foundation, Manipal, Mr T Satish U Pai, Executive Chairman, Manipal Media Network Ltd., & Vice President, AGE, Dr HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE & President, AGE, Manipal, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal. The event was also graced by several senior officials from the Manipal Group, making it a significant celebration of Dr TMA Pai’s lasting legacy.
Each year Manipal Group of Institutions celebrates Founder’s Day on April 30th on his birth anniversary to honor and remember the legacy of Dr TMA Pai, the visionary founder of the Manipal Group, who transformed the once barren hilltop of Manipal into a globally renowned educational hub. This year’s celebration featured several programs, beginning with a heartfelt floral tribute to Dr TMA Pai by all the distinguished guests and dignitaries.
Welcoming the august gathering, Dr HS Ballal, President-AGE Manipal & Pro Chancellor-MAHE , said, “We are reminded of the extraordinary vision of our founder Dr TMA Pai that has shaped not just an institution, but an entire educational ecosystem. Dr Pai’s anticipation into establishing self-financing educational institutions in the 1950s was revolutionary for its time and continues to inspire our approach to education today. Today, as we honor his memory, we entrust ourselves to his principles of accessible quality education, innovation, and service to society that have become the traditional hallmark of the Manipal experience.”
Addressing the audience, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor of MAHE, said, “As we celebrate the 127th birth anniversary of our founder, Dr TMA Pai, we reflect on a legacy that continues to guide our institution’s mission and vision. Dr Pai’s remarkable journey from establishing a single medical college to creating this comprehensive educational ecosystem exemplifies what visionary leadership can accomplish. His basic belief that education should be accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic differences, remains central to the base of our institution. In the past year, we have further strengthened our commitment to this vision through expanded scholarship programs, research initiatives addressing societal challenges, and international collaborations that provide our students with global perspectives.”
The event featured several award presentations, including the “Kundapur Mohan and Latha Bhandarkars’ Merit-cum-Means Scholarships,” the “Smt. Sharada M Pai – Dr Padma Rao Memorial Award” for the Best Nursing and Anganwadi Service, the “Smt. Sharada M Pai – Dr Padma Rao A- MMS Diamond Jubilee Award” for the Best Female Warden/Caretaker (Non-Teaching Staff), and the “Smt. Geetha K Nayak Memorial Award” for the Senior Nurses of Kasturba Hospital. The event also honored rank holders from AGE Colleges, recipients of Kadambi Scholarships, and Manipal Scholars.
Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor – Technology & Science, MAHE, delivered a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all those who contributed to making the celebration a success.
Tom Cruise’s secret to death defying stunts
In his eighth and possibly final outing as Ethan Hunt, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise takes action to new heights — quite literally. In one of the film’s most daring stunts, Cruise is seen hanging from and crawling along the wings of a 1940s-era biplane zooming above South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains.
“I remember seeing old footage of wing-walking,” says Cruise of a stunt he’s envisioned trying since he was a kid. “Those aircraft were only traveling at, I don’t know, 40, 50 miles an hour. This aircraft is up to over 120 miles an hour. Going out there, I was realizing that it takes your breath away.”
But how does the actor actually fuel up for stunts of this intensity? With breakfast, he says — and not just any breakfast.
“I actually eat a massive breakfast,” reveals Cruise. “The amount of energy it takes — I train so hard for that wing-walking. I’ll eat, like, sausage and almost a dozen eggs and bacon and toast and coffee and fluids. Oh, I’m eating! Picture: It’s cold up there. We’re at high altitude. My body is burning a lot.”
Even after decades of redefining action cinema, Cruise’s passion remains sky-high fueled by intensity, gratitude and apparently, a powerhouse breakfast!
Samsung Announces Never-Seen Before Prices on Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24 and S24FE
Bengaluru, India – May 3, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced exciting deals on the Galaxy S24 series as part of a limited-period offer.
Galaxy S24 Ultra, enhances and redefines the phone’s most fundamental role – communication – with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. Additionally, Note Assist, a Galaxy AI feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, simplifies note-taking and organization. It offers features like auto-formatting, summarizing, correcting spelling, and translating notes. Users can access it by opening the Samsung Notes app, creating a new note, and tapping the Note Assist icon. Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Drawing Assist allows users to transform simple sketches into images using AI-powered styles
Galaxy S24 Ultra’s industry-leading 200MP camera comes with ProVisual Engine. ProVisual Engine is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform image capturing abilities and maximize creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x, enabling users to take professional-grade photographs. Images also show crystal clear results at 100x with enhanced digital zoom. The smartphone also comes equipped with 1.4 μm pixel size for improved Nightography capabilities.
Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy that delivers remarkable NPU improvement for incredibly efficient AI processing. Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame, enhancing device durability and longevity.
Galaxy S24, India’s No.1 selling android smartphone, features a streamlined one-mass design and comes with 50MP triple camera setup. Powered by Galaxy AI and with upgraded Nightography
Whatever the task, Galaxy S24 provides an incredible experience thanks to the enhancements in its chipset, display and more. Equipped with a 6.2” display, Galaxy S24 can reach up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. The device also comes with 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate improving performance efficiency.
Galaxy S24 FE, 2025’s best-selling android smartphone, incorporates the same advanced AI experience as the Galaxy S24 series. Designed to enhance work, simplify communication, and increase connectivity, Galaxy AI on the S24 FE offers tools that unlock new possibilities. It’s the perfect device for gaming on the go with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a long-lasting 4700mAh battery, and a powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset. Galaxy S24 FE offers premium Galaxy AI tools and ecosystem connectivity to enhance communication, productivity and creativity — all housed in an iconic design and protected by robust Samsung Knox security.
Galaxy S24 FE, powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features showcases an enhanced camera setup that empowers users to be more creative. Galaxy S24 FE’s premium camera setup features a 50MP wide lens and 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom — both supported by optical image stabilization (OIS) — plus a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP selfie camera. Making its debut in the FE series, ProVisual Engine features vastly improved technology that leverages advanced AI algorithms to deliver breathtaking detail and remarkably subtle textures.
May 2025 Smartphone Launches: OnePlus to Samsung
New Delhi, May 2, 2025: Upcoming Smartphone Launches in May 2025: We are set for an exciting month with popular brands like OnePlus, Samsung, POCO and TECNO among others bringing their new smartphones to the market. OnePlus has already confirmed its launch plans for a new compact flagship which is likely to follow in the footsteps of the OnePlus 13T but Samsung is also vying for a coveted spot in the premium table with the iPhone 17 Air rival the Galaxy S25 Edge.
With an enticing lineup on the horizon, here’s a look at the big phone launches expected over the next 31 days in May.
Big Phone Launches In May 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung has been teasing, previewing, and even keeping it under a glass box, but it is high time we see the Galaxy S25 Edge get an official launch. Most reports said that will happen in April, but the company was seemingly forced to change those plans, which means, we could see it launch in May. Rumours even say the Galaxy S25 Edge launch could be on May 13 which is still a few weeks away but no official word from Samsung on this yet.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumoured to sport a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. But the biggest highlight of the device is its ultra-slim and lightweight design, measuring under 162 grams and a mere 5.84 mm in thickness.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Edge is anticipated to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, the slim design of the Galaxy S25 Edge could become a problem, as the device will reportedly house a 3,900 mAh battery with 25W charging support to maintain its slender profile.
OnePlus 13s
The OnePlus 13s is officially confirmed to launch in India, but the timeline is not very clear as of today, but we do expect major updates from the brand, with a May 2025 launch not being completely ruled out.
While OnePlus hasn’t said it directly, chances are that the OnePlus 13T will be rebranded as 13s in India. OnePlus 13s will become the third device in the OnePlus 13 series which already has the 13R in the lineup.
OnePlus has confirmed the 13s will be a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will feature a 6.32-inch display which makes it the ideal compact device with powerful credentials. The OnePlus 13s is also going to launch in black and pink colour options. The OnePlus 13s price in India is likely to start around Rs 55,000 which puts it below the OnePlus 13 model in the series.
Realme GT 7
Realme GT 7 is now gearing up for its launch in the Indian market. Realme has officially teased the smartphone’s arrival through its social media channels, highlighting its impressive gaming capabilities.
The device is confirmed to offer up to six hours of high-frame-rate gameplay on Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). It is expected to join the Realme GT 7 Pro in the company’s latest lineup of gaming-focused smartphones in India.
The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB internal storage. It runs on Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15.
Poco F7
Poco F7 is likely to debut globally in May and we could see the device launch along with the F7 Ultra in the Indian market as well. The new Poco F-series phone is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with up to 16GB RAM which should make it a hard-core performance device.
It is expected to carry a 6.8-inch AMOLED display and packed with a massive 7,550mAh battery that might support 90W charging speed. The phone is likely to get IP69 rating and a dual-rear camera system.
iQOO Neo 10
iQOO launched the Neo 10R in the Indian market recently and it seems ready to bring the Neo 10 version to the country soon. iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ is going to debut in China next month, and rumours suggest the iQOO Neo 10 model for India could be the same variant. Going by the leaks, the Neo 10 could be a flagship-grade device with a large battery that supports 120W charging speed. It is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup and sport an OLED display.
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
TECNO is the latest name added to the list of exciting phone launches in May. The company has shared a teaser for its new device called the POVA Curve 5G which also shows its sleek design and metal finishing. It even has a curved display as you would expect from the name and a dual rear camera setup in a triangular module with LED notification light on the edges. We should have more details about this device in the coming days.
Gargi stars for Chembur Gym
Gargi Devgekar did the star turn for Chembur Gymkhana, winning both her matches in their 3-0 demolition of Bombay Gymkhana in the Ullal Cup for women at the Motiram, Ullal and Kanji Cup Inter-Club Badminton Championships, organised by GMBA, and hosted by Willingdon Sports Club, here, on Friday.
It was a poor start for Bombay Gym, who then went on to lose their second match by a similar margin to Khar Gymkhana.
Gargi defeated Avni Arlekar 15-7, 15-3 to make the issue safe for Chembur Gymkhana after their doubles pair of Tanvi Gharpure and Tisha Darveshi had given the team a winning start. However, Gargi got on to the court again, partnering Vedikar Kulkarni to defeat Avni Arlekar and Rajvi Sampat 15-6, 15-12 to complete the rout.
Khar Gymkhana also made a strong start to their Ullal Cup campaign, defeating Chembur Gym 2-1 to keep a clean slate.
NSCI’s woes continued in the Motiram Cup for men, losing both their matches 1-2, and 0-3 to CCI C and Chembur Gymkhana, respectively.
Brief Score
ULLAL CUP MATCHES
The Chembur Gymkhana – W beat BOMBAY GYMKHANA – W 3-0
Tanvi Gharpure/Trisha Darveshi bt Aparna Popat/Naheed Divecha 15-9,15-14; Gargi Degvekar bt Avni Arlekar 15-7,15-3; Gargi Degvekar/Vedika Kulkarni bt Avni Arlekar/Rajvi Sampat 15-6,15-12
Khar Gymkhana beat The Chembur Gymkhana – W 2-1
Kairavi Thakore/Manya Avlani bt Tanvi Gharpure/Trisha Darveshi 15-14, 15-12; Manya Avlani beat Gargi Degvekar 15-5, 15-10; Sarita Jethwani/Tanvi Teckchandani lost to Gargi Degvekar/Vedika Kulkarni 10-15, 4-15
Khar Gymkhana beat Bombay Gymkhana – W 3-0
Kairavi Thakore/Manya Avlani bt Aparna Popat/Naheed Divecha 15-14,15-12; Manya Avlani bt Avni Arlekar 15-5 15-12; Sarita Jethwani/Tanvi Teckchandani bt Avni Arlekar/Rajvi Sampat 15-8 15-11
MOTIRAM CUP MATCHES
The Chembur Gymkhana – M beat GCH – Mens Team 3-0
Amey Joshi/Suyog Lokhande bt Ishan Thaker/Parthh Chandak 15-10, 15-10; Parthive Nair bt Vishal Jhaveri 15-8,15-6; Aman Farogh Sanjay/Siddharth Gupta (C) bt Dhruv Jhaveri/Dicky Modi 15-3 15-5
CCI C beat NSCI C 2-1
Nihal Peerbhoy/Rishi Agarwal lost Aditya Somani/Harsh Shah 10-15, 5-15; Rustom Warden bt Aditya Somani 15-5,15-5; Ketan Patel/Ritish Desai bt Aryan Ahuja/Tejas Shah 15-8,11-15,15-10
The Chembur Gymkhana – M beat NSCI C 3-0
Aman Farogh Sanjay/Siddharth Gupta (C) bt Tejas Pikale/Tejas Shah 15-7,15-6; Suyog Lokhande bt Tejas Pikale 15-7, 15-8; Amey Joshi/Parthive Nair bt Aditya Somani/Harsh Shah 15-8, 15-10
Trinity Signs MOU with Jaquar Group to Redefine Luxury Living for Sky Palazzo Residences
Gurugram: Trinity has officially announced a strategic partnership with Jaquar Group, a globally renowned brand in premium bathroom solutions. The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marks the beginning of a collaboration that will introduce Jaquar’s elite Artize Line to Sky Palazzo Residences, as well as future Trinity developments, further setting new benchmarks in luxury living. Jaquar’s Artize co-branded with Trinity will play a pivotal role in elevating Trinity’s developments to new heights of opulence and design excellence.
We foresee an exciting and transformative journey with Jaquar Group as we integrate their exceptional craftsmanship into Sky Palazzo Residences and our upcoming projects. This partnership embodies our vision of redefining luxury living through a seamless fusion of functionality, aesthetics, and innovation. With Jaquar’s unparalleled expertise, we are committed to delivering an extraordinary lifestyle experience to our residents. This collaboration further cements Trinity’s position as a pioneer in luxury real estate,” stated Adil Altaf, Managing Director, Trinity.
Sky Palazzo Residences, India’s first man-made beach residences, seamlessly blends Amalfi-style coastal elegance with contemporary architectural brilliance. Trinity’s unwavering vision to create an exceptional lifestyle experience is reinforced by this collaboration, ensuring that every detail embodies the essence of sophistication and comfort. With Jaquar’s cutting-edge designs, residents will enjoy an unmatched blend of functionality, aesthetic refinement, and luxurious indulgence.
This partnership will not only enhance Sky Palazzo Residences appeal but also set new industry standards for Trinity’s future projects, positioning them as iconic landmarks in modern residential development.
“We are delighted to partner with Trinity for the Sky Palazzo Residences project. Jaquar is synonymous with quality, design, and innovation, and we believe our premium range will seamlessly complement the sophisticated aesthetics of Sky Palazzo Residences. This collaboration is a testament to our shared vision of delivering the finest luxury living experiences,” said Mr. Rajesh Mehra, Promoter & Director, Jaquar Group.
Design lies at the heart of every decision we make at Trinity,” said Avinash Nagpal, Sr. Vice President – Projects, Trinity. “We believe that true luxury is not just about materials or finishes, but about thoughtful detailing and timeless aesthetics. Our partnership with Jaquar is the result of an extensive and deliberate selection process, and we are proud to co-create a bespoke, co-branded Artize line exclusively for Trinity developments. This ensures our projects, starting with Sky Palazzo Residences, deliver not only best-in-class functionality but also an unmistakable design signature that reflects our commitment to craftsmanship and elevated living.
Jaquar is a leading bathroom and lighting solutions brand, with a presence spanning over 55 countries, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The company has reported a turnover exceeding Rs. 7,500 crores for the fiscal year 2024-25, solidifying its leadership in India’s premium bath segment in both value and consumer trust. Jaquar’s world-class manufacturing is driven by seven state-of-the-art facilities in India and one in South Korea, all equipped with cutting-edge technology and automation. These LEED Platinum-certified plants uphold the highest standards of sustainable production and precision engineering, ensuring superior quality and durability. Recognized by Nielsen as India’s most trusted bathroom brand, Jaquar continues to set industry benchmarks with its commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.
Setting New Standards in Luxury, Innovation, and Sustainability
The Trinity–Jaquar partnership is more than just a collaboration—it is a commitment to redefining luxury living through precision, innovation, and sustainability. With an unwavering focus on quality and customer-centric design, this MoU will elevate the standards of premium residential spaces. Together, Trinity and Jaquar aim to establish a legacy of architectural brilliance and refined living, setting new global benchmarks for reliability, durability, and opulence. Along with enhancing Sky Palazzo Residences, this alliance will shape the future of luxury real estate development in India, ensuring that Trinity’s projects continue to be synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and world-class living.
A Limited Edition Sweet as Iconic as Cricket Itself , ‘Suryavanshi’ Now at India Sweet House
India Sweet House, the brand known for its premium, traditionally crafted Indian mithai, has introduced a special limited edition sweet named ‘Suryavanshi’. Crafted to celebrate cricketing brilliance, this exclusive mithai is available for a limited time from May 1st to May 4th, 2025, across all India Sweet House outlets.
The Suryavanshi is more than just a sweet — it’s a tribute to the passion and legacy of cricket in India, symbolizing the spirit of sporting excellence. Priced attractively at ₹14 per piece, this delicacy features the signature craftsmanship of India Sweet House, blending rich flavours with timeless tradition.
With cricket fever gripping the nation, this timely launch adds a delicious reason for fans and families to celebrate. The Suryavanshi promises freshness for up to three days, making it perfect for gifting or indulging during match season.
- Availability: All India Sweet House outlets
- Offer Validity: May 1st – May 4th, 2025
NTPC REL Achieves Full Commercial Operation of 150 MW Gujarat Solar PV Project
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited has successfully declared the commercial operation of the final 60 MW capacity of its 150 MW Gujarat Solar PV Project, marking the full commissioning of the project in Limbdi, Gujarat. This solar venture was awarded under the GUVNL 500 MW Solar (Phase XII) tender.
The last segment of 60 MW commenced commercial operation on April 16, 2025. This follows the earlier commissioning of the first 60 MW on July 29, 2024, and the second 30 MW on December 11, 2024.
With this milestone, the entire 150 MW capacity of the Gujarat Solar PV Project is now operational, reinforcing NTPC REL’s commitment to advancing India’s renewable energy goals and supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.
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Dinesh Vijan, Maddock Films & Sony Music Launch ‘Sawariya Tera’ from Bhool Chuk Maaf
National, 2nd May 2025: After tugging at heartstrings with Koi Naa and lighting up the internet with Chor Bazari Phir Se, the makers of Bhool Chuk Maaf now unveil yet another romantic track, Sawariya Tera. From banging beats to electrifying footwork, the track is an all-out celebration of love, laughter, and dancefloor mayhem between Ranjan Tiwari (Rajkummar Rao) and Titli Mishra (Wamiqa Gabbi). The track is a riot of color, chaos, and full-throttle fun, Directed by the talented Karan Sharma and produced by the visionary Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Bhool Chuk Maaf stars the ever-versatile Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi as Ranjan Tiwari and Titli Mishra, and is set to hit theatres worldwide on 9th May 2025.
Sawariya Tera is pure joy, blending old-school warmth with a fresh, funky beat that’ll have you moving in seconds. Composed by the super-talented Tanishk Bagchi, with lyrics by the incredible Irshad Kamil, it’s got all the feels. With vocals by Raghav Chaitanya, Varun Jain, Suvarna Tiwari, Pravesh Mallick, and Priyanka Sarkaar, it’s a total dance floor anthem. Produced by Tanishk Bagchi and Ganesh Waghela, ‘Sawariya Tera’ serves up a lively, melodic wave that’s impossible to ignore. It’s fun, funky, and full of life.
Rajkummar Rao shares, “What I love about ‘Sawariya Tera‘ is that it’s got that full on love energy wrapped in a beat that makes you want to move. It’s energetic, it’s groovy, and a song that will make it to your playlist.”
Wamiqa Gabbi adds, “Each song in the film perfectly fits into the storyline. Sawariya Tera is a funky groove that just makes you want to get up and dance.”
Composer & Music Producer Tanishk Bagchi shares “With ‘Sawariya Tera’, we wanted that feel-good energy, something that hits your heart and your feet at the same time! It’s got bounce, it’s got soul, but it still keeps it real. We didn’t overdo it, just the right groove, the right emotion. The singers and the lyricist totally brought the magic I had the vision, and they turned it into a banger”
Lyricist Irshad Kamil reflected on the essence of the song, saying, “‘Sawariya Tera’ is that love-soaked groove you can’t help but smile and move to! The lyrics are playful, full of spark and all about those little moments that make your heart do a happy dance. I wanted every word to feel like a celebration of love that’s light, fun, and made to vibe with.”
Get ready for love, emotions, and a whole lot of Sawariya Tera. Turn up the volume, let your heart feel every beat, and dive into the magic of romance. Listen to Sawariya Tera now, streaming on all platforms.