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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
NU's Vidarbha Water Summit to focus on regional challenges, innovations
Nagpur: The Vidarbha Water Summit, organised by Nagpur University's National Service Scheme (NSS) and Janakalyankari Samiti, will be held from June 7 to 9 at Vanamati Auditorium in Dharampeth. The summit will be inaugurated by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Interim Vice Chancellor Dr Madhavi Khode Chavre shared event details at a press conference, noting the summit's focus on regional water issues, solutions, and modern technologies. Dignitaries at the inauguration will include Prashant Bokare, Vice Chancellor of Gondwana University, and Rajesh Sonatakke, Executive Director of Irrigation Development Corporation. The summit's first day will feature a symposium on drinking water challenges in Vidarbha, with S Venkata Mohan, director of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri), presiding over. The second day will host discussions under Agricultural Water Council, addressing topics such as current usage of agricultural water, salinity issues, advances in drip irrigation, and the role of water users' associations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will participate as chief guest. On June 9, an Industrial Water Council will focus on water management, purification, and industrial applications, alongside employment generation in the water sector. Vice-chancellor Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University Dr Atul Vaidya will preside over the day's events. The closing ceremony will include prize distribution for competitions, with Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, Padmashree awardee Chetram Pawar, and VC Khode Chavre attending as chief guests. Chavare said, "This summit aims to bridge knowledge gaps and promote region-specific water solutions." She was joined at the press briefing by registrar Raju Hiwase, management council members -- Samay Bansod and Waman Turke, Sumanth Puntambekar, Milind Joshi, Rajendra Deshkar, Shubhangi Nakshine Umbarakar, Raj Madankar, and Sopandev Pise. The summit is expected to draw wide participation from experts, farmers, and industry representatives to tackle water-related challenges in Vidarbha.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man, a close friend of Virat Kohli, who walked the Cannes red carpet with Urvashi Rautela, he worked for….
Meet man, a close friend of Virat Kohli, who walked the Cannes red carpet with Urvashi Rautela, he worked for…. Manish Vaid is a well-established designer in the world of fashion known for his exclusive work in designing Resort, Holiday & Swimwear Collections. By Sumaila Zaman Edited by Sumaila Zaman Advertisement Meet man, a close friend of Virat Kohli, who walked the Cannes red carpet with Urvashi Rautela, he worked for.... Urvashi Rautela, the well-known Bollywood actress, has been getting considerable attention with her stunning look at the Cannes Film Festival. Several netizens have praised her style, but it has also caused some controversy. There were talks about a wardrobe mishap, which quickly became a hot topic on social media platforms. But what really grabbed everyone's attention was the man who accompanied her at Cannes. Fashionable, calm, and effortlessly cool, he wasn't a film star or a sports celebrity. He is… Manish Vaid is a well-established designer in the world of fashion known for his exclusive work in designing Resort, Holiday & Swimwear Collections. He has been a part of a number of Fashion weeks, including Miami Swim Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, and many more. Advertisement === Meet man, a close friend of Virat Kohli, who walked the Cannes red carpet with Urvashi Rautela, he worked for…. Hailing from Nagpur, Manish Vaid began his career as a mechanical engineer. He graduated from Nagpur University and then completed an MBA, before further studying e-commerce and international business. He is also a close friend of Virat Kohli and a man who once swapped engineering books for fashion sketches. His journey feels like a movie plot, starting in Nagpur and leading all the way to Paris. However, his passion for fashion led him to make a big change in 2014, when he shifted his focus to the world of style and launched his career in Los Angeles. Manish has been associated with a number of beauty pageants. He has been a Jury member at Mrs. World Beauty Pageant for the past 4 years and the pageant has a special round dedicated to his creations. He was also the official designer for Miss World America 2023 and designed the dresses for the opening round of the renowned competition for the 60 plus contestants. Advertisement === Manish even made a mark in Hollywood, with his designs appearing in the film Murder Mystery 2, starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Not only does Indian cricketer Virat Kohli follow him on Instagram, but the popular cricketer also described Manish as a close and trusted friend in a message on his 50th birthday. Virat called him 'very helpful' and one of the few people he has kept in touch with over the years. 'After successfully launching and setting up his brand in the North, Central & South America, Manish has now moved to Paris, France to set up the European operations. Apart from France, his collections already have a strong presence in Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal and the celebrity designer would like to make further inroads into the challenging, stylish & creative markets of Europe,' reads his website.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Virat Kohli's close friend Manish Vaid: The engineer-turned fashion designer who walked the Cannes red carpet with Urvashi Rautela
When Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet recently, all eyes were on her bold outfit, but even more attention was drawn to the man by her side. Stylish, composed and full of flair, he wasn't a Bollywood star or cricketer. He was Manish Vaid, a fashion designer. He's not just a red carpet regular or a creative mind behind showstopping gowns. He's also Virat Kohli 's close friend and a man who once traded engineering manuals for runway sketches. His life story reads like a film script, from Nagpur to Paris. But who really is Manish Vaid? Manish Vaid hails from Nagpur and began his professional life as a mechanical engineer. He earned his degree from Nagpur University and followed it up with an MBA, before diving into studies in e-commerce and international business. According to Passionvista, his shift to fashion began in 2014, when he decided to leave behind the world of numbers and machines to follow his creative passion. He kickstarted his fashion journey in Los Angeles, far from the classrooms and textbooks of his earlier life. Rising in the world of fashion Since taking the plunge into fashion, Manish Vaid has made a name for himself on some of the biggest global stages. He has showcased his designs at major international fashion weeks including Paris, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Miami Swim Week. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In 2019, he made it to the Designers Lounge during the Daytime Emmys, a big moment that helped cement his place in high-end couture. A surprise Bollywood-Hollywood crossover Vaid's design talent hasn't just been recognised in fashion circles. His work also made it to Hollywood. His creations were featured in the film 'Murder Mystery 2', starring none other than Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston , as reported by Economic Times. One of the most surprising and talked-about parts of Manish Vaid's story is his connection with cricket star Virat Kohli. While Vaid keeps a low profile about his celebrity friendships, his bond with Kohli has not gone unnoticed. He is followed by Virat Kohli on Instagram, a platform where follow-backs from stars like Kohli are rare and often meaningful. But more than that, as per Economic Times, Kohli once took to social media on Manish's 50th birthday to publicly express how much he values their friendship. The cricketer wrote that Vaid is a 'very helpful' person and described him as a 'long-time confidante', a touching shout-out that shows how deep their bond runs. Urvashi, Ridhima & Sana Shine At Ayaz-Zeba Wedding Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
He is Virat Kohli's close friend and walked red carpet with Urvashi Rautela. Who is Manish Vaid, the engineer-turned fashion designer?
When Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet recently, the internet buzzed, not just about her outfit, but about the man beside her. Meet Manish Vaid : a Paris-based fashion designer with an unexpected backstory. From engineering blueprints to red carpet gowns, and from Nagpur classrooms to fashion runways across the world, Manish Vaid's journey is stylish and inspiring, with a quiet nod of respect from India's cricketing icon, Virat Kohli , adding to the intrigue. Originally from Nagpur, Manish started his journey as a mechanical engineer , earning his degree from Nagpur University before completing an MBA and further studies in e-commerce and international business, according to Passionvista. But fashion called, and in 2014, he pivoted to style, kickstarting his career in Los Angeles. Since then, Manish has become a global name in couture, designing for numerous international fashion weeks including Paris, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Miami Swim Week. His creations earned him a spot at the Designers Lounge during the Daytime Emmys in 2019, and he's served as a jury member for the prestigious Mrs. World Beauty Pageant. In 2023, he was named the official designer for Miss World America . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo He even made a Hollywood splash, his designs were featured in Murder Mystery 2 starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. His Virat Kohli connection Not only is he followed by Virat Kohli on Instagram, but Kohli himself once called him a long-time confidante on his 50th birthday note. The cricketer called the designer 'very helpful' and one of the among with whom Virat has stayed in touch.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
IWWA, Nagpur Centre celebrates International Biodiversity Day
1 2 3 4 5 Nagpur: The Indian Water Works Association (IWWA), Nagpur Centre, celebrated International Biodiversity Day on May 26 at IWWA Hall Shankar Nagar, with a lecture by Dr Alka Chaturvedi, ex-HoD, Botony, Nagpur University, on the topic 'Need for Biodiversity'. She explained the concepts of evolution and biodiversity in India. She also discussed the basic principles and emphasised how anthropogenic activities are contributing to the decline in biodiversity, supporting her points with relevant statistics. She further highlighted that conserving biodiversity is crucial not only for the well-being of current and future generations but also for ensuring the sustainability of Mother Earth. The lecture was attended by over 45 members. Prominent among those present were Dr Sanjoy Roy, vice-chairman of IWWA Nagpur Centre, NM Bangre and Dr VA Mhaisalkar, past chairmen, Dr KC Tayade, Dr Pawan Labhsetwar, AS Deshpande, Rajesh Kanade. The lecture was coordinated by Dr Kalpana Bhole. Dr ON Mukherjee chairman IWWA, Nagpur Centre welcomed the guest. Dr Isha Khedikar secretary, proposed a vote of thanks.
