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Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals appoints Vivek Misra as Business Head – TAN
Misra was AVP – Business Excellence & Transformation in Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited.
By ICN Bureau
| January 09, 2025
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Clean Science and Technology commercializes HALS and DHDT
This is the first time a Made in India product under HALS has been exported to various parts of the globe with the Make In India label
By ICN Bureau
| January 09, 2025
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Not Just Travel has unveiled a £2.1 million investment to provide its consultants free access to the TProfile Quotation Tool, following a successful trial announced in September.The move was revealed to 450 agents at the brand’s 2025 annual conference in Wolverhampton last weekend (January 4-5).The homeworking agency said its agents had seen “outstanding” results from the TProfile Quotation Tool, which allows agents to create media-rich, multi-centre itineraries in seconds, with high-quality images, videos and dynamic templates.There had been an “enthusiastic take-up” as it “significantly” boosted efficiency, client engagement and conversion rates.The quotes can be shared via WhatsApp, email or text, enabling clients to instantly book or request adjustments to their travel packages with a click.More: Not Just Travel makes ‘major investment’ in quotation toolSteve Witt (pictured left), co-founder of Not Just Travel, said: “The room went wild when we announced the news to our consultants and it created a real buzz throughout our network.“If purchased independently, the quotation tool would cost consultants around £1,000 a year.“By offering it for free to over 650 consultants, we’re further demonstrating our commitment to empowering them to work smarter, not harder, and ultimately increase their profitability.“The impact has been immediate and substantial, so our significant investment in extending free access to the tool makes commercial sense.“This is a long-term partnership with TProfile, and we’re proud to be one of their largest clients, with plans to become their biggest.”Not Just Travel consultant Jarrad Jones, added: “TProfile helps bring customer quotations and holiday planning to life through its beautiful visuals and interactive technology.“It’s great for cruise and multi-centre trips. Customers watching the embedded videos love the playful aspect of the tool. Conversions have skyrocketed and I can even duplicate itineraries to offer clients different ideas.”Bhav Taylor, chief sales officer at TProfile, commented: “We are absolutely delighted that NJT has now committed to extend its relationship with TProfile.“We look forward to extending our partnership and playing our part in supporting the company’s future growth.”Pictured at the conference, from left: Co-founders Steve Witt and Paul Harrison.
After the statements of the elected US President Donald Trump, one should not put an end to the discussion of Ukraine’s accession to NATO. It’s common for a Republican to make certain statements and then make something completely different. These words of his are what the Kremlin now wants to hear.
American political scientist Alexander Filippenko said this in an interview with OBOZ.UA. She regards Trump’s statements regarding Ukraine and NATO more as a game of a professional politician, distracting by saying one thing, but in reality doing something else.
“This is a distraction that Trump needs in order for his rival to relax. For Russia to relax, be distracted, rejoice, open champagne. But he does some other things. Therefore, I would perceive all this as such a big Trump game,” she noted Filipenko.
She noted the importance of who will be the secretary of state in the Trump administration, one of the most important figures in foreign policy. This is Mark Rubio, a man who does not owe his political career to Trump.
Back in 2014, Rubio called for those sanctions against Russia that we saw only in 2022.
“And his attitude towards Putin is quite definite. Therefore, with one hand, in one voice, at one press conference, Trump speaks about the feeling that Sigmund Freud is sitting next to him, and at the same time, people of completely different views are doing real work, real foreign policy work. Therefore, I would definitely not make a point raised both in the NATO issue and in other issues regarding Ukraine in general,” the political scientist emphasized.
Regarding possible negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation to end the war, Filippenko noted that Trump is now primarily talking with the Ukrainian side and doing this openly.
“And even if there are contacts with Russia, they are, firstly, hidden, and secondly, not so direct, but through several people… Therefore, yes, these are all statements that Putin wants to meet with him, dreams whether he loves him or not, and would rather meet him. And we see real contacts, this process is already underway,” she said.
As OBOZ.UA reported, US President-elect Donald Trump said that the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO has been “a big part of the problem for Russia for many, many years.” According to him, the war in Ukraine began because Joe Biden said that Ukraine could join NATO.
Trump said that the West understands that Ukraine cannot be in NATO, and he also adheres to this position.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky responded to these words of the Republican. He advised against making quick conclusions about United States policy.
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The promotional video for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 will be remade with more detailed content to better showcase each state and is expected to be aired within a week, said Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing.He stated that the ministry and relevant agencies have been instructed to produce promotional videos and segment the promotions by zones, as he was dissatisfied with the final video presented to him today…
(ANNews) – Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) offers growth programs and financing to support women entrepreneurs in clarifying their vision, developing skills, and growing their businesses sustainably. Whether you’re building a foundation, or scaling your operations, AWE has a program to suit your needs.
Next Step to Success is a six-week foundational program designed to support Indigenous women entrepreneurs. Through guided exploration, participants gain clarity on their goals, assess their current operations, and uncover growth opportunities. By the end of the program, they walk away with a strategic, personalized action plan—equipping them with the tools and confidence to take their business to the next level.
Strategic Edge focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses with data-driven planning. Key areas include Human Resources, Supply Chain, Growth Marketing, Managing Capital, and Sales for Growth. Participants learn to align their teams with business goals, optimize supply chains, improve marketing ROI, secure capital, and refine sales strategies. This program delivers expert guidance and practical tools for sustainable success.
Bold Leadership equips participants with the skills to embrace innovation and optimize their businesses for growth. It focuses on building customized digital strategies to enhance efficiency and customer experiences. Participants gain confidence in adopting technologies, saving time, and addressing challenges unique to their business. Many past participants report saving 60–90 minutes per day through streamlined operations.
Each program provides expert mentorship, tailored solutions, and a supportive network, enabling women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Both of AWE’s growth programs (bold Leadership and Strategic Edge) are also offered in French through asynchronous learning, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.
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Mumbai: The multi-talented Bollywood star Farah Khan celebrates her 60th birthday today. From starting her career as a choreographer to directing blockbuster films like ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’, this Bollywood star has made a name for herself in the Hindi entertainment industry.As the director-choreographer rings her 60th birthday today, let’s take a look at some of her iconic directorials and choreographed songs.
Main Hoon Na (2004)
This Shah Rukh Khan starrer marked the directorial debut of Farah Khan. Along with King Khan of Bollywood, the film also starred Sushmita Sen, Suniel Shetty, Zayed Khan, Amrita Rao, Kirron Kher and others in the prominent roles. The movie was commercially successful at the box office, earning the tag of the second highest-grossing film in 2004.
Om Shanti Om (2007)
Farah Khan has directed a handful of films as she focused on quality rather than quantity. It marked the debut of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and starred Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. It was co-written and directed by Farah Khan. Along with the lead pair, the film also starred Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, Kirron Kher and Yuvika Chaudhary in the prominent roles. It was the highest-grossing film of 2007.
Tees Maar Khan (2010)
After directing back-to-back successful films at the box office, Farah Khan turned to Akshay Kumar for her next directorial titled Tees Maar Khan. Although the film was not successful at the box office, it was later deemed as one of the best classic parody films in India. It also starred Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Aarya Babbar, Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman and Ali Asgar in the prominent roles.
Happy New Year (2014)
Directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, Happy New Year is one of the most successful films in Bollywood. The film featured an ensemble cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and Jackie Shroff in the lead roles. It was one of the highest-grossing films of Bollywood at that time.
Before donning the cap of director, Farah was a noted choreographer of Bollywood and is still regarded as one of the most successful dance choreographers in India. Some of her iconic songs include:
Dhol Bajne Laga
The 1997 movie ‘Virasat’ starring Anil Kapoor and Tabu in lead roles won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song ‘Dhol Bajne Laga’ which was choreographed by Farah Khan.
Chaiyya Chaiyya
The evergreen song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ hogged the Filmfare award for Best Choreography. The dance number from the 1998 flick ‘Dil Se’ was shot on a moving train that featured Malaika Arora dancing with Shah Rukh Khan.
Ek Pal Ka Jeena
One of the most famous songs from the movie ‘Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai’ marked Hrithik Roshan’s entry in Bollywood. The song hogged the limelight of the whole nation and became a talking point. The hook step proclaimed as the ‘air pumping step’ choreographed by Farah Khan bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography.
Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala
The Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta starring song from the 2003 flick ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’ made the film win the Filmfare Award and the National Film Award for Best Choreography. The romantic song still makes people groove on their feet.
Farah Khan will always be remembered as one of those Bollywood dance choreographers who successfully transitioned to direction.
By Simon JessopLONDON (Reuters) – Investors including Big Oil-backed Climate Investment and Morgan Stanley’s 1GT fund have invested 115 million euros ($119.20 million) in Irish geophysical data firm XOCEAN to help it expand its operations.The company uses uncrewed surface vehicles to help maintain offshore wind and other energy infrastructure, including checking for pipeline leaks, as well as developing carbon capture and storage projects and conducting civil hydrography.Unlike traditional providers of such services which rely on crewed vessels that cost thousands of dollars a day even when bad weather forces them into port, the firm’s technology allows clients to remotely control them and remain on-site for longer.The technology can also be delivered using what XOCEAN said was just 0.1% of the carbon emissions associated with manned vessels.Other backers in the growth equity round – which will help XOCEAN expand its fleet, develop new products and technology, and open new facilities – include Chicago-based venture investor S2G Ventures and CC Industries, owned by the Crown family.“Working with many of the world’s leading energy companies, XOCEAN has reimagined how the geophysical data central to unlocking the blue economy’s potential can be delivered,” said Francis O’Sullivan, managing director at S2G, which helped structure the deal.The funding of XOCEAN is the first through the growth equity strategy of Climate Investment, an independent investor launched by members of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, some of which, such as Shell and BP, are already clients of the firm.“Several customers cited XOCEAN as their surveying ‘platform of choice’,” said Climate Investment’s managing director for growth, Patrick Yip.Founded in Ireland in 2017, the company has more than 240 staff in offices in Ireland, Britain, the United States, Canada, Norway and Australia.($1 = 0.9648 euros)(Reporting by Simon Jessop; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)
Three of Galway’s returned emigrants have loudly praised the benefits of a Government-backed initiative that helped them start up their own business enterprises when they decided to come back home.
Orlaith Kilgannon of Pelvic Health West in Oranmore; Robbie Reeve of Wild Irish Saunas on the Headford Road and Ronan Purcell of Fort Energy, based at gteic in An Spidéal, were among the previous beneficiaries who encouraged others to apply for places on Back for Business, the free government programme is now open to applications.
Now in its eighth cycle, the programme is seeking offers of interest from people who have recently returned to Galway – or who are still living abroad but thinking of returning in the near future.
Those eligible to apply include returned Irish emigrants who have lived abroad for at least a year and have returned to Ireland in the last three years, and emigrants currently living abroad who are planning to return to Ireland in the near future.
Orlaith Kilgannon, Director and Specialist Physiotherapist of Pelvic Health West, is encouraging others to apply for the programme.
Based in Oranmore, Pelvic Health West provides specialist physiotherapy and Pilates for women to prevent and manage symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.
On the Back for Business programme, Orlaith found that the peer support from other participants who were having similar experiences was a great help to her.
“My experience in Back for Business working with a diverse range of entrepreneurs has allowed me to structure both short and long-term realistic and achievable goals to scale my business,” she said.
“Surrounded by those who had also returned home in recent years and experienced similar challenges was comforting.
“Long term, I will grow my own team, but my Back for Business team have inspired me to keep dreaming and believing in my vision for Pelvic Health West and women’s health in the future,” she added.
Participants on the last cycle, Back for Business 7, quadrupled their collective turnover from €300,000 at the start of the programme to €1.2million at its conclusion. Their collective employee numbers also increased from 14 to 47 during the cycle.
Participants in Back for Business 8 will take part in round-table sessions focused on goals and milestones, which are facilitated by voluntary Lead Entrepreneurs who have experience of successfully starting and growing a business.
The eighth cycle of the programme will run from February to June and there is no charge for those selected to participate. Up to 50 places will be available nationally.
Eligible candidates have until Thursday, January 16, to submit their applications. Those interested can apply through www.backforbusiness.com.
Pictured: Back for Business advocate Orlaith Kilgannon with Rory Geraghty of the Department of Foreign Affairs.