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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Another Bhasha Andolan is needed: CM Mamata Banerjee on Bengali language row
Addressing the 'Maha Nayak Samman' Awards on Thursday, CM Mamata Banerjee said, "Another Bhasha Andolan is needed to awaken everyone. People are being harassed for speaking Bengali in many places. Bengali is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and the second most spoken in Asia. Around 30 crore people speak Bengali, and today, Bengali speakers are being sent to jail." Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Amid a controversy over the Bengali language West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for another Bhasha Andolan language movement ) and alleged that people are being harassed for speaking Bengali in many the 'Maha Nayak Samman' Awards on Thursday, CM Mamata Banerjee said, "Another Bhasha Andolan is needed to awaken everyone. People are being harassed for speaking Bengali in many places. Bengali is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and the second most spoken in Asia. Around 30 crore people speak Bengali, and today, Bengali speakers are being sent to jail."Calling for wider public engagement, she urged for programmes to be held across all levels to raise awareness."I cannot accept this, and I believe you cannot either. People cannot be detained just for speaking Bengali. We cannot tolerate this. Programmes must be organised on this issue at all levels. This issue is not just mine; it belongs to everyone. Bengal is everything to us. We must protect this land," she Banerjee hailed her mother tongue and said, "We all speak our mother tongue. Children speak 'Maa' for the first time in their mother tongue. However, a language war has been declared over the Bengali language."Taking a dig at West Bengal's film industry, Tollywood , Banerjee criticised the lack of Bengali content in music."These days, where is Bengali in our songs? It is all just loud and flashy music. We already have Bollywood for that. South Indian films are also popular. But Tollywood should have more Bengali songs, not just music," she her stance, Banerjee said she was not opposed to other languages, but stressed the importance of preserving Bengali."I am not asking anyone to disrespect other languages. But that does not mean we lose our own. We should feel proud of our language. We are proud of all languages, but we cannot do anything by leaving Bengali aside. Let all languages grow in harmony and unity. We have to make Bengal's culture more developed, enriched, widespread, and vibrant. Civilisation is the backbone of a nation," the Chief Minister the row over the Bengali language surfaced after Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress raised the issue during the 'Shahid Dibas' (Martyrs' Day) celebrations on July the same award ceremony, Banerjee also paid tribute to legendary actor Uttam Kumar . "It has been 45 years, but we can never forget Uttam Kumar. He was so good at lip-syncing. We started this recognition in 2012. He is still very close to our hearts, and I still believe he is the nation's pride, a symbol of our culture and character, the great Mahanayak Uttam Kumar. We remember him on his death anniversary. I truly regret never having met him," she said."I had met Suchitra Sen before her passing, even though she had not met anyone for 20 years. But she wanted to meet me, and I went immediately to see her. I also knew Supriya for a long time. I know Sharmila and Tanuja too. I met many of them at the KIFF, but I could never meet Uttam Kumar, and this absence keeps coming back to me again and again," she added.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
DesignRush Invites Submissions for September 2025 Design Awards
Brands and agencies are invited to submit their best web, logo, print, app, packaging, or video design - for a chance to be featured among the industry's top creatives. New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2025) - DesignRush, a leading B2B marketplace that connects brands with top agencies, is now accepting submissions for its August 2025 Design Awards. From now through August 22, agencies and creatives from around the world are invited to submit their best work for a chance to gain industry recognition, build social proof, and strengthen credibility - all crucial for winning future clients and projects. Submissions are now open - from July 23 through August 22 - across six major categories: Each submission is carefully reviewed by DesignRush's esteemed international jury of design experts, using a transparent evaluation framework built around six core metrics: impact, creativity, functionality, execution, branding, and user experience. Over a dedicated one-week judging period, each juror scores entries on a 1 to 10 scale, with the average score determining the winners. Award-winning projects and agencies are showcased on DesignRush's website, newsletter, and social media channels, putting them in front of thousands of industry decision-makers and potential business partners. To see the level of work that earns acclaim, you can check out our latest roster of Design Award winners featuring standout projects across all categories. Join these award-winning agencies and get the recognition you deserve. Here's what past winners have to say: 'The Award brought around 200 users to our site within a month and got us a project worth USD 25k.' - Jean Massad, Lift Agency Design Lead and Founder 'The process of applying for the Award was quick and easy without any hassle and the Awards Manager was fantastic throughout.' - Charlotte Burrows, Slice Design Senior Account Manager 'Being featured in the Awards has grown our online traffic considerably and given us further credentials when talking to our clients.' - Terry Cole, Graphic Brands Creative Director Right now, designers, studios, and creative teams looking to showcase their best work can submit their designs for consideration in any of the six categories. About DesignRush is a B2B marketplace and media platform connecting businesses with agencies through expert reviews and agency ranking lists, awards, knowledge resources, and personalized agency recommendations for vetted projects. Media Contact Lensey Etcubañas [email protected] +1 305-370-1017 To view the source version of this press release, please visit
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation invites nominations for Awards
Agency: Chennai, Jul 23 (PTI) The Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation has invited nominations for its 29th Mahaveer Awards and the last date is August 30, 2025. The Awards are aimed at honouring individuals and institutions providing selfless service in propagation of 'Non-violence and Vegetarianism', 'Education and Medicine', and 'Community and Social service'. In a press release, the foundation said the award in each category carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a citation and a memento, which will be presented to the recipients in a grand function. The awardees will be selected by a jury comprising eminent personalities from various fields, headed by Justice M N Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India. The last date for receipt of the nominations by the foundation is August 30, 2025. The nomination form is downloadable at Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Disruptors put the focus on speedy resolutions at Law Awards
For more than 20 years these awards have been recognising individuals and organisations that have made a positive contribution to the reputation of Scotland's legal profession and amongst the many stand-out qualities looked for by the judges is a sense of innovation and signs that nominees are leading the way in helping Scottish law to adapt to the demands of contemporary society. One company that is most definitely shaping the way in which the law is practiced is 123 Medical Services, the medical legal firm that, for the next two years, is the headline sponsor of The Herald Law Awards of Scotland. Since it was established in 2017, 123 Medical Services has pioneered a new approach to working with the medical profession, establishing a distinguished panel of clinical specialists who can bring their expert opinion to bear on a wide range of issues. Under the guidance of MD, Sairah Din, the company has carved out a reputation not just for its approach to clinical excellence, but also for the speed at which it resolves the legal issues surrounding even the most complex of cases, recognising that clients deserve timely access to justice. Speed matters, says Din because unresolved cases place an unnecessary burden on clients. 'It is all too easy for delay to creep in for no other reason than that matters are not pursued in a timely manner, but at 123 we continue to teach the legal community the benefits to clients of reaching a speedy settlement whether dealing with a minor, soft tissue injury or a multi-disciplinary psychiatric, surgical and neurological puzzle.' Working with orthopaedic surgeons, dentists, GPs, gynaecologists, neurologists and many others, 123 Medical Services can offer expert response across a wide range of issues and, if it doesn't have the necessary expertise within the firm, it will work actively to identify where that can be located. Sairah Din, Managing Director at 123 Medical Services (Image: 123 Medical Services) Din says: 'Our job is to help the case move forward, one way or another. We are proud to be seen as disruptors in the medico-legal space and our presence at the Awards is more than symbolic: it's a reflection of our deep belief in supporting legal professionals to do what they do best, providing support for their clients.' This year, as well as being title sponsors, 123 Medical Services is also sponsoring the Rising Star at the Scottish Bar, Up and Coming and Paralegal of the Year awards. These are three of the 19 categories that include, for the first time, a Junior Counsel of the Year award, a Strategic Transactions Team of the Year Award and a Digital and Intellectual Property Team of the Year Award. Candidates across all categories have until Thursday, 4 September to submit their applications, while the event itself will take place on Friday, 7 November in the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow when figures from across the Scottish legal profession will have a chance to come together for an evening of networking and celebration. A full list of all of this year's awards categories and online application forms are available from (Image: NQ Staff)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Commerce Ministry highlights key initiatives to boost India's trade and startup ecosystem
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal , has unveiled a series of significant initiatives taken over the past week, aimed at strengthening India's trade Goyal posted a notable recognition of grassroots entrepreneurship on the social media platform 'X'. The Ministry hosted the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards, presenting 34 awards across three Goyal posted a notable recognition of grassroots entrepreneurship on the social media platform 'X'. The Ministry hosted the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards, presenting 34 awards across three One District One Product (ODOP) initiative is a government-led program in India aimed at promoting balanced regional development and boosting the local economy. The government reiterated its commitment to supporting local producers and integrating them into global value a strategic move to bolster India's global trade footprint, Minister Goyal met with Heads of Commercial Wings from 74 Indian Missions across 61 countries. The discussions focused on refining India's global trade strategy through proactive trade intelligence and a strong emphasis on four KPIs: Investment, Trade, Tourism, and Technology. The Minister also called for consistent market advisories and strategic efforts to overcome market access its push to nurture innovation, the Ministry has opened applications for the Fifth Edition of the National Startup Awards . The awards aim to celebrate startups that demonstrate not only commercial excellence but also measurable social impact, sustainability, and from diverse sectors, including agriculture, clean energy, fintech, aerospace, health, education, cybersecurity, and accessibility, are invited to addition, Minister Goyal chaired the 10th National Startup Advisory Council Meeting, engaging with industry leaders, founders, and policymakers. Emphasised innovation, R&D, and collaboration as key to reimagining India's startup a separate engagement, the Minister held detailed discussions with deeptech startups, focusing on enhancing their access to funding, infrastructure, regulatory support, and global market opportunities. The interaction aimed at identifying actionable steps to accelerate the growth of cutting-edge technological ventures in the country.
