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India.com
28-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Isha Ambani's lesser-known sister-in-law who is entrepreneur, her name is..., her husband is...
Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani, is married to Anand Piramal, a member of the prominent Piramal family. Isha Ambani married Anand Piramal in 2018. Anand serves as the Executive Director at the Piramal Group, where he leads the company's financial services and real estate divisions. While Isha is part of the executive leadership teams as a Member of the Board at Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Jio Financial Services Limited and Reliance Foundation (RF), Reliance Foundation Institution of Education and Research, and Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Speaking of Anand Piramal's family, Anand's cousin, Aditya Shah, is also a successful businessman. He is married to Pragya Saboo, who is a talented fashion designer and entrepreneur. Aditya is the son of Nirav and Devina Shah, and his uncle is Ajay Piramal, the chairman of the Piramal Group. In 2o2o, Aditya got married to Pragya; their pre-wedding functions included a New York-themed party hosted by Isha and Anand at their Mumbai mansion. Pragya was spotted wearing a custom-made Anamika Khanna lehenga at her wedding. Pragya, who hails from Kolkata, started her academic journey at NIFT Delhi, where she pursued her passion for fashion. Later, she moved to the U.S. and earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2017. During her time there, Pragya wasn't just focused on studies—she also took on leadership roles and launched several student-led initiatives. One of her proudest efforts was founding PROJECT XXI, a non-profit dedicated to helping students grow beyond academics and focus on their overall development.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Pragya Jaiswal slays in purple as she celebrates 10 years in Tollywood
Pragya Jaiswal, who made a memorable debut with the critically acclaimed Kanche, marked a significant milestone in her career by turning heads at the Zee Cine Awards — a celebration that also coincided with her decade-long journey in Tollywood. Known for her graceful screen presence and her impactful role as Sita Devi opposite Varun Tej in Kanche, Pragya brought the same elegance to the red carpet. She wore a striking purple strappy gown featuring a bold thigh-high slit, blending modern glam with a touch of tradition. The look was elevated by golden jhumkas — an unexpected yet charming choice that added an ethnic flair to her otherwise contemporary outfit. Pragya exuded poise and confidence, embracing a look that was both daring and refined. Her presence not only reminded fans of her past cinematic impact but also affirmed that she's far from done. Currently, she's busy shooting for Akhanda 2 and Tyson Naidu, two exciting Telugu projects that show she's still very much in the game. With ten years under her belt and more promising roles ahead, Pragya Jaiswal continues to prove she's here to stay — stylishly and strongly.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Provide security to doc couple facing threats: HC tells cops
Bhopal/Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh high court directed Harda police to provide security to a doctor couple, if required, while disposing of a petition from the woman doctor seeking security due to threats to their lives from her parents and relatives. Vikrant Vishwas and his wife, Pragya, are her petition before the High Court, Pragya stated that she and Vikrant had a love marriage , but her father and relatives did not approve of their marriage. She is from Petlawad in Jhabua district. She expressed the apprehension that their lives could be in danger if they were not provided with police govt counsel, who appeared before the court in this case, said that the petitioner should go to the police station in her area and record her statement. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor If the police find that there is a threat to their lives, security would be provided to them. The court of Justice Vishal Dhagat, while asking Harda police to assess the threat perception to the couple, said that if required, they should be provided security. Bhopal/Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh high court directed Harda police to provide security to a doctor couple, if required, while disposing of a petition from the woman doctor seeking security due to threats to their lives from her parents and relatives. Vikrant Vishwas and his wife, Pragya, are her petition before the High Court, Pragya stated that she and Vikrant had a love marriage, but her father and relatives did not approve of their marriage. She is from Petlawad in Jhabua district. She expressed the apprehension that their lives could be in danger if they were not provided with police govt counsel, who appeared before the court in this case, said that the petitioner should go to the police station in her area and record her statement. If the police find that there is a threat to their lives, security would be provided to them. The court of Justice Vishal Dhagat, while asking Harda police to assess the threat perception to the couple, said that if required, they should be provided security. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
06-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Girl in district with 49% female literacy gets 100% in Boards
Being focused from Day 1 worked for me: Singrauli girl BHOPAL: A 16-year-old village girl from MP's Singrauli district, which has a female literacy rate of just 48.5%, has bagged a perfect 100% in Class 10 state board by Pragya's Jaiswal's 500/500 marks, CM Mohan Yadav said: "In our state, there are not only 'ladli bahnen' but also 'ladli betiyan'.Pragya, whose parents are govt schoolteachers, lives in Nigari village in Singrauli's Sarai tehsil, 645km from Bhopal. Her achievement has come as a beacon of hope for the district, which is way behind even the state's female literacy average of 59.2% (2011 Census).Deputy sarpanch of Nigari, Govind Jaiswal, said that Pragya, 16, has brought nationwide recognition to his village. "After Pragya's inspiring achievement, we have decided that the panchayat will focus more on girls' education . We want govt to build a girls' school here," he her conversation with TOI, Pragya said thaty she expected good marks in all subjects, but achieving perfect scores exceeded her expectations. She studied in a private school in Nigari, which is only up to Class for the secret of her success, Pragya said: "Being focused from the very first day, and paying equal attention to everything taught in class worked for me. No advice given by teachers is small or big. Every bit is important. I also prepared extensive notes. Everything came together in a good way. I feel blessed for the support of my parents at every moment. It worked like magic for me." Pragya aims to become an IAS officer. Anurag Kumar Sahu from her school also scored an impressive 99.2%.Pragya's father, Vinay Kumar Jaiswal, is trying to get her enrolled in a different institution for Class 12. "Here, she cannot get the education she deserves. I am making arrangements to send her outside," said younger brother is a cadet at Sainik School-Rewa - the institution that gave the country the current Army and Navy chiefs, General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
India Today
06-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Pragya Jaiswal tops Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 with 100% marks, plans for UPSC
The Madhya Pradesh Class 10 results were announced today and Pragya Jaiswal emerged as the highest scorer with 100% marks. The MP Board result link is now active. Pragya Jaiswal has achieved a milestone which is rare, obtaining a total of 500 marks out of 500. She scored 100 marks in all six subjects: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. advertisement In an interview with India Today, Pragya said, "I always kept my aim in front of my eyes. To achieve it, I studied day and night for six or seven hours." She also spoke warmly about her family and said, "My family was with me at every step. Their constant support did ease my way a bit. This achievement is not mine -- I am just the fruit of everyone's labour." She also mentioned that her teachers had a wonderful role to play in her life. "My teachers continued motivating me and provided me with strength when I was exhausted," she mentioned. She added that she wished to serve the country as a civil servant one day. Her life is an inspiration to many who now follow her humble path of discipline, daily study, and hard work. MP BOARD RESULT 2025 TOPPERS AND OVERALL SCORE advertisement Ayush Dwivedi of Rewa claimed the second position with 459 marks, closely followed by Shezah Fatima from Jabalpur, who earned 458 marks to secure the third rank. The MP Board will soon announce the complete list of toppers from this year. This year, girls have once again outperformed boys in the MPBSE Class 10 board exams. Out of 4,01,135 registered girl students, 3,99,247 appeared and 3,16,470 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 79.27%. In comparison, 4,08,884 boys registered, 4,05,685 appeared, and 2,96,944 cleared the exam, recording a pass rate of 73.21%.
