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India Today
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Indian tourists sing Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein at Eiffel Tower in viral video
A video of a group of Indian tourists bringing Paris to a brief standstill with an impromptu song session inside a lift on the Eiffel Tower left the strangers grinning and the internet wasn't a fancy flash mob or a stage performance. Just a bunch of Indian travellers who decided to sing Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein, a classic from the 1951 film Chori Chori, while standing under one of the world's most iconic moment, caught on camera and shared on Instagram by Pankaj Gupta, showed them singing in perfect unison. The melody, originally rendered by Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey, floated into the air as surprised tourists paused to listen. A few began clapping along. Some nodded to the tune. And just like that, the Eiffel Tower turned into the backdrop of a musical from different corners of the world, most of whom didn't understand the lyrics, were still drawn to the moment. And that's the thing about music. No subtitles being uploaded online, it didn't take long to strike a chord with viewers. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pankaj Gupta (@pankajmp04)In a world where everything feels curated, this spontaneous musical moment reminded everyone that sometimes, all it takes is a song to bring people together, even if just for a few minutes, in the middle of Reel
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
2 die, 3 injured in West Delhi as car hits cyclist, rams into hut
Two individuals died and three others were injured in West Delhi after a speeding car allegedly driven by a 19-year-old hit a cyclist and then crashed into a makeshift hut on the roadside early on Thursday, the police said. The accident occurred on Pankha Road around 3.30 am and was reported via a PCR call to the Janakpuri police station, the police said. The driver has been apprehended, and legal proceedings are underway, said an officer. Emergency services and the local police promptly reached the scene and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save them, two individuals succumbed to injuries, while three others remain under medical treatment and their condition is currently being monitored, said the police. The police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or speeding at the time of the incident. In March, a Delhi University student who was delivering newspapers early in the morning was struck by a speeding car and killed in Rohini. Investigations led to the arrest of two suspects — Saurabh Gupta, 26, and his uncle Pankaj Gupta, 41, who allegedly attempted to conceal their involvement by repairing their vehicle in Panipat. CCTV footage played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspects, said the police. The victim, Rishal Singh, was a resident of Budh Vihar and was pursuing a BA degree through the School of Open Learning. To support his education and family, he worked as a newspaper vendor, earning approximately Rs 12,000 per month.
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
L'Oréal Groupe Commemorates 50 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence at its North Little Rock, Arkansas Plant
NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — L'Oréal Groupe today commemorated the 50th anniversary of the beauty leader's flagship makeup manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Today's event marked another major milestone in L'Oréal's continued and expanding US business presence, following the recent completion of the company's new North America Research & Innovation Center in Clark, New Jersey, earlier this year. The North Little Rock, Arkansas site plays a pivotal role in the production of L'Oréal's expansive Consumer Products portfolio, as it specializes in the production of mascara and liquid makeup products. Built in 1975, it was the original production site for Maybelline New York, which has grown to be the #1 cosmetics brand globally. Today, its demonstrated excellence in manufacturing and operations stretches across additional consumer brands including the company's namesake brand, L'Oréal Paris, and its nail polish brand, Essie. 'Our golden anniversary in North Little Rock reflects our enduring legacy in Arkansas and continued investment in the US,' said David Greenberg, CEO of L'Oréal USA and President of the North America Zones. 'L'Oréal has a unique way of putting down roots across our sites, embedding ourselves into the community and creating lasting, meaningful impact. We look forward to a bright future of growth and continued best-in-class performance to meet and exceed the evolving needs of the American beauty consumer.' Today, the North Little Rock campus stands as the highest volume color cosmetics manufacturing facility in L'Oréal's global network of 36 plants, employing nearly 450 full-time skilled workers. The plant is responsible for manufacturing a substantial portion of L'Oréal's USA's cosmetics product volume and, generally, cosmetics products across the US. Half of all mascaras sold in the country are, in fact, manufactured in the North Little Rock plant with the facility producing 8 of 10 of the best-selling eye franchises.* Since its inception, the plant has more than doubled in size through seven major expansions, including adding its own distribution center. The plant has been fueled by over $230 million in L'Oréal capital investments since 2001 in response to increasing demand for the company's color cosmetics in the United States and abroad. 'The North Little Rock plant exemplifies L'Oréal's commitment to operational excellence and our pride in our industrial capabilities,' said Pankaj Gupta, Chief Operations Officer for North America. 'This facility not only serves the needs of American consumers but, also, plays a vital role in bringing iconic American brands to beauty lovers around the world.' The anniversary was marked today by a gathering of state and federal officials, including Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Senator John Boozman, Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Rick Crawford, and Congressman French Hill. The event included an on-site tour and celebratory remarks to the plant's workforce community. Governor Huckabee Sanders offered remarks recalling, 'L'Oréal was one of, if not the first, international company to call Central Arkansas home and it has been an anchor for our state and this entire region. Now we're home to many multinational companies right here in Central Arkansas, but that wouldn't have happened or wouldn't have been possible without the presence of this company leading the way and leading the charge.' Overall, L'Oréal Groupe operates 22 facilities in the United States across 16 states, encompassing manufacturing, distribution, research and innovation, and administration, demonstrating the company's more than 70-year commitment to the US market. The Groupe's manufacturing expertise in the United States spans advanced skincare, haircare, and liquid makeup production, leveraging three additional manufacturing facilities in Franklin, NJ, Piscataway, NJ, and Florence, KY. About L'Oréal USA L'Oréal USA is the largest subsidiary of the L'Oréal Groupe, the world's leading beauty company. Through its management of over 35 iconic beauty brands, L'Oréal USA generated more than $11 billion in sales in 2024. Products are available across all distribution channels including hair salons, department stores, mass market, pharmacies, medi-spas, e-commerce and more. L'Oréal USA's commitment to growth is generated through sustainable innovation and driven by the company's L'Oréal for the Future ambition which demonstrates sustainable development across the Group's value chain. The company is headquartered in New York City, employs more than 12,000 people, and operates administrative, research, manufacturing and distribution facilities across 16 states. *The above statistic is from a L'Oréal Groupe internal compilation of US data from Nielson, NPD Prestige, Profitero, Profitero Tech Dash, & Rakuten for the full year of 2024.
Arabian Business
3 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE AI startups top pick for investors amid growing global buzz, proactive government support
UAE startups in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector are the latest top picks for venture capitalists (VCs) and private equities (PEs), who are pumping in top dollars into such ventures, betting big on the active governmental support to the sector and the current buzz on the sector globally, investment experts said. Growth-stage ventures in the health and fintech sectors are among the other preferred options for both regional and global investors. The region is also attracting higher levels of funding on the back of the rising influx of entrepreneurs and global talents amidst increased availability of 'capital looking for a home' and the government's open-hand policy to welcome innovators and digital nomads, they said. The rising scalability prospects for UAE startups on the back of a fast-growing market size, along with suitable spending power, is also aiding large-scale funding opportunities for investors. '[Of late], there is an increase in funding for startups proposing AI-related solutions to existing and new issues,' Pankaj Gupta, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), told Arabian Business. 'Investors are perhaps encouraged by the UAE's evident support for AI processes and education,' he said. Sector experts said the increased availability of capital looking for a home – besides real estate and equity stakes, for example – is likely to bring additional opportunities for canny innovators and startup support systems. The UAE is well-placed to benefit from this trend, given its established and supportive economic infrastructure, they said. Global trends impact early-stage funding Gupta said the current trend in global market capital flows affects early-stage investment, as any investor will want to understand what their likely return on investment is. When returns are low, some parties might seek additional risk, including larger allocations of venture capital, he said. Gupta, however, said: 'We are keen to continue to play our part. Through Eureka! GCC, we are ensuring funding support for startups and the existence of benevolent networks of mentors and advisers for early-stage companies.' Senior executives at some of the other investment firms said the UAE – as well as the wider GCC region – is fortunate to have a range of options for its investors, including early-stage companies and ideas. The region's policy of welcoming digital nomads and nascent business owners is also leading to a surge in the influx of young entrepreneurs and talents from around the world, attracting investors to the region, they said. Gupta, however, said funding is not the only resource that they require, though it is an important one. 'The process of mentoring and providing advice on how to set up and scale a business can be as valuable as cash,' he said. Gupta also said that although it's probably more difficult to secure early-stage funding for startups now across the GCC than, say, a few years ago, there are still well-established paths to win startup capital, notably in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. UAE's rising startup ecosystem Industry players said the rising trend of the startup sector funding in the UAE is highly significant, as with regional economic diversification gaining momentum, the role of private capital in nurturing non-oil sector startups and supporting national growth agendas is becoming highly critical. Entrepreneurs and innovators in the UAE, however, are fortunate to have a strong, government-created network of business support schemes such as D33, G42, etc that invest in selected ideas alongside private capital, they said. Gupta said the rising influx of global talent and founders to Dubai is also playing a key role in shaping the startup investment landscape in the UAE. 'It's inevitable that if you gather the finest collection of minds in the effective centre of the world – in geographic and airline terms – there will be a smarter set of solutions and startups being created,' he said. The UAE and other neighbouring governments encourage innovation, limited risk-taking and the support to challenge orthodoxy and established business processes. Industry watchers said the ability to stay and invest in the UAE, to educate one's family and build personal assets, also helps to remove a major challenge to entrepreneurs away from their home country. The growing market size, with suitable spending power enabling scalability for startups, is also a major reason for the influx of entrepreneurs and talents to the country and the region, they said. 'That's why we are seeing more success stories from the UAE and Saudi Arabia – the two largest GCC markets – where there are also other established routes to secure additional funding through IPOs, buyouts and other means of capitalising on developed startup and successful innovation,' Gupta said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian Pittas to Paradise Flycatchers: Rare summer migratory birds flock to Aravalis
1 2 3 Gurgaon: Indian Pitta , Indian Golden Oriole, Indian Paradise Flycatcher , Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Common Cuckoo — the birding fraternity is spoilt for choice. Summer migratory birds are filling the woods with their songs and bright colours. Bird watchers are reporting sightings of several species since it is that time of the year when flocks of summer migratory birds visit Mangar, Bhondsi, Aravali Biodiversity Park, Chandu and Budhera fields. While a few of these birds soon make their way further north, some choose to stay in the Aravalis to breed. According to experts, birds travel to the Aravalis during this season every year as the region still has a comfortable space and an abundance of food for these winged creatures. Pankaj Gupta, a birder from Delhi Bird Society, says, "The summer migrant birds are finally here. They get an ideal atmosphere in the Aravalis to stay in summer. Although several species arrived, many are yet to come. The summer migrants which are yet to arrive are Pied Cuckoo, Black-headed Cuckooshrike, Bitterns, Watercock and others." "Several resident birds — Indian Bush Lark, Bonelli's Eagle, Grey-breasted Prinia, Jungle Prinia, Rufous-fronted Prinia and Common Kingfisher — are also spotted," Pankaj said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alarma con cámara casi regalada en Córdoba (ver oferta) Verisure Alarma Ver oferta Undo He said several birds will soon start breeding as the region has sufficient food availability for the birds. "Several birds fly to this part for summer to breed as there are enough food sources. Thus, these landscapes of the region should be conserved," Gupta said. These summer migrants return to these patches every year because old native trees like peepal, dhau and palash in the forests of Mangar, Chandu, Basai, Bhodsi and Bundhera create an ideal habitat for them. "These are special places because the birds return year after year," conservationist Sunil Harsana said. Other than Indian Pitta, bird enthusiasts also throng the local birding sites to see the bee-eater, another summer visitor to NCR. According to birders, the leopard trail and Sakatpur are the best places to find a Blue-tailed Bee-eater. Pheasant-tailed Jacana can be spotted in Chandu and Basai. Common Cuckoo can be spotted in Mangar and Bhondsi. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater is an easy catch in Mangar. Then, there is the Paradise Flycatcher which prefers to nest in the forested area of the Aravalis. The Aravali Forest and Sultanpur National Park are some of the best places to spot this beauty, experts said. On the other hand, resident birds are busy securing a breeding place and gathering nesting material. The latter is a significant function of this season for birds. It is not surprising that an almost limitless variety of materials, including stones and mud, animal and plant products and human-made artefacts, have at one time or another been incorporated into nests. The birds that are already breeding are lapwing, lark and pipit.
