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Hans India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
75th IRS passing out parade at NASCIN
Palasamudram: Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, stated that India is moving steadily on the path of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The minister made these remarks while participating in several developmental programs at NASCIN (National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics) in Palasamudram on Friday. He attended the grand 75th Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Passing Out Parade at NASCIN as the chief guest. Reviewing the parade for the second time at this academy, the minister accepted the ceremonial salute from trainee officers and distributed gold medals to meritorious performers. During his address, Minister Pankaj Chaudhary said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country is achieving rapid progress. He emphasized that schemes like Startup India, Standup India, and the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana have been instrumental in empowering underprivileged youth and creating employment opportunities. He added that the government's vision of a 'Developed India' by 2047, aiming to redefine the nation's direction and growth. The current IRS batch includes 42 officers — 25 male and 17 female officers — including 5 from the Royal Government of Bhutan, reflecting the strong friendship between India and Bhutan. Expressing delight at attending the parade, the minister said that having Bhutanese officers trained here fosters bilateral ties. He urged the officers to serve the nation with dedication and patriotism, reflecting Prime Minister Modi's vision. He acknowledged the crucial roles played by NASCIN Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agrawal and Director General Dr. Subramaniam in the academy
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Spend in the Black' event boosts investment in Black-owned businesses
CHICAGO – A celebration of Black entrepreneurship designed to boost economic power in historically Black communities is empowering consumers to re-think where they spend their hard-earned money. From sweet treats and food to clothing, accessories, flowers and so much more, Natasha Olguin joined hundreds of people on 75th Street near King Drive Saturday for 'Spend in the Black.' 'There were all these amazing corridors on the West Side and the South Side. We had 63rd Street, you had 75th, you had Pulaski and now, unfortunately, we don't always spend with us, so these type of events are extremely valuable,' Olguin said. Personal trainer and body builder Jerisa Upton was also in attendance at Saturday's event. Upton owns House Fitness based in Hyde Park and was one of more than 100 vendors out on Saturday. YarnCon: Chicago's indie fiber festival sparks craft creativity 'The way that I'm living now, I feel like a completely new person and I want to give that to everybody,' Upton said. While focusing on overall wellness, she said she's also passionate about helping clients look really good. 'Learning how to unlock nutrition and exercise can literally age you backwards,' Upton said. Ald. William Hall (6th Ward) and Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church, helped spearhead Saturday's event. The hope is for Spend in the Black to have a lasting impact, ultimately pouring a significant amount of money back into the local Black community. 'When you add up all of these businesses, this is a whole different tax bracket and so SSA's TIF dollars are formed with businesses, and so I believe what we need to do right now is use our money in a micro way,' Hall said. Aside from empowering business owners and highlighting their goods and services, Spend in the Black also serves as a response to several corporations cutting back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. 'At a time when some of the larger businesses take our dollars but do not respect our dignity, this is an opportunity to spend our dollars where our dignity is affirmed,' Dates said. Cook County Comm'r. Tara Stamps (1st District) echoed these claims. 'Out of great chaos, we've created enormous opportunity to be self reliant, to be interdependent so that we know we can do for ourself and practice principles that come down from our ancestors,' Stamps said. Fellowship Fleet Car Service, a luxury limo company that serves the city and some major institutions, also participated in Saturday's festivities. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines 'Not too many people know about our company. They don't think that Black means luxurious, but there is no opportunity where Black is not luxurious. Everywhere we show up we are excellence,' Tiabryanna Balentine of Fellowship Fleet said. Throughout Spend in the Black, several shoppers were given $1,000 for an emergency savings account. 'The average America doesn't have $1,000 saved. We're going to meet that need today for eight people,' Dates said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Warriors' superstar Stephen Curry weighs in on GOAT debate with new animated film
Warriors' superstar Stephen Curry weighs in on GOAT debate with new animated film Show Caption Hide Caption Steph Curry honors Bill Russell with gym renovation and scholarship Steph Curry kicks off NBA All-Star weekend by renovating and renaming Bill Russell's high school gym while funding a scholarship in his honor. Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry is weighing in on the NBA GOAT conversation, sort of. "A lot of debate but there can only be one GOAT," Curry shared on social media Saturday during the 74th NBA All-Star Weekend, which returned to the San Francisco, Bay Area for the first time since 2000. Instead of mentioning the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Kobe Bryant, Curry teased his upcoming film, "Goat." Curry released the official movie poster for "Goat," which is set to hit theaters on Feb. 13, 2026. The release date coincides with the 75th NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles next year. Curry will serve as the producer of the original animated sports comedy, which features an actual goat playing basketball. "This kid's got game," the film's poster reads. Alongside Curry, Unanimous Media's Erick Peyton, Michelle Raimo Kouyate ("The Spider Within: a Spider-Verse Story," "Silver Linings Playbook"), Adam Rosenberg ("Creed 3") and Academy Award winner Rodney Rothman ("Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse") will serve as producers. Tyree Dillihay (Bob's Burgers) is set to direct, alongside co-director Adam Rosette (Orion and the Dark). Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley (Fairfax) are writing the screenplay. David Schulenburg (The Spider Within: a Spider-Verse Story, Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham) is set to co-produce, while Rick Mischel (Open Season: Call of Nature) and Fonda Snyder (Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum) will serve as executive producers. Curry has several producing credits to his name. He served as producer of the 2024 Peacock comedy TV show "Mr. Throwback," which he also starred in as himself. Curry is set to participate in his 11th All-Star Game. He's on Team Shaq, alongside Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant and Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, who were all teammates on the 2024 U.S. men's basketball Olympic team that won gold at the Paris Olympics. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
