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India Today
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nithiin-Vikram Kumar's sports drama to begin in late 2025? Here's what we know
Telugu star Nithiin is all set to reunite with filmmaker Vikram K Kumar after more than a decade, this time for a high-stakes sports drama that's already sparking industry chatter, both for its scale and the genre shift it marks for the pair last collaborated on the 2012 hit 'Ishq', a film often credited with reviving Nithiin's career after a string of box office setbacks. Over a decade later, they're aiming to recreate that magic - but with a completely new insiders familiar with the development describe the film as a big-ticket sports drama with a strong emotional undercurrent. 'The idea is to put Nithiin in a space that audiences haven't seen him in before. It's physically demanding, but also deeply character-driven,' a source close to the production told India Today. Nithiin, who has reportedly been in discussions with Vikram for months, is said to be enthusiastic about the role. While not much is known about the plot or the sport in focus, the source added, "The prep is long. There's physical training involved, some tech-heavy elements, and a lot of groundwork. This isn't a quick 60-day schedule. He's done love, he's done fantasy, even sci-fi. This time, he wanted to ground his film. It's gritty. It's messy. And it's something he's never done before.'For Vikram Kumar, best known for genre-defying films like '24', 'Manam', and 'Hello', the sports genre is uncharted territory. 'He's approaching this like a full-blown drama where sport becomes the backdrop for a larger story about grit, redemption, and identity,' said the pre-production is underway, insiders reveal that the script has undergone several changes to balance the physicality of sport with the emotional texture that audiences expect from a Vikram Kumar all goes according to plan, the film is likely to go on floors in late 2025, after Nithiin wraps up his ongoing commitments. The team is tight-lipped about details, but the makers are eyeing a pan-India release, reflecting growing confidence in the project's scale. "The aim is to release by mid 2026," said the source. An official announcement is expected.- Ends
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Simplifying the NEET counselling and medical admission process for students and parents
Every June, social media erupts with jubilant posts from students who have 'cracked NEET.' Yet behind the confetti lies a harsher reality for lakhs of students who qualify for the highly competitive exam. Many of them are unable to secure MBBS seats due to the complex and extensive NEET counselling process in India. India's medical admission ecosystem is divided across 35+ state-wise counselling types, each with different portals, deadlines, categories, and reservations. A single missed document, an unmarked subcategory, or one panicked click during choice filling can spoil your years of hard work. To solve these challenges, a homegrown platform, Hello Mentor, is transforming the chaos of NEET counselling into clarity. Since 2018, with 200+ expert NEET counsellors and a digital platform ' '. They have mentored over 35,000 future doctors and impacted more than 5 lakh NEET UG and PG aspirants across India. 'One small mistake in the NEET Counselling process may cost you your MBBS dream,' states Vikram Kumar, Founder & CEO of Hello Mentor. 5 Challenges faced by students and parents during NEET counselling Application & documentation errors: Having the correct documents and having them verified and approved by the proper authorities is the biggest error zone for students and parents. This causes a stressful experience during counselling, and in some cases, it may also lead to loss of seat due to disqualification. Choice-filling confusion: There are 767 medical colleges in India. Knowing about all of them and listing them for choice-filling is crucial, but a difficult task for students and parents. Can the mistakes made in choice filling lead to allotment of an inferior college despite a good NEET Rank ? The answer is yes. Reservations & categories: There are 800+ reservations and categories in India. Not knowing your applicable categories and not utilising them to your advantage may decrease your chances of securing a seat allotment. Fee structures & budget planning: The 398 Government, 289 Private, 55 Deemed , and 25 central universities (CUs) offer seats under various fee structures, ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹89 Lakh per annum. Not having advanced budget planning for multiple types of colleges may lead to lost opportunities or the selection of a college that is inferior to the student's rank. Note: Two Deemed Medical Colleges, with pending approval from the NMC, are not included. If approved, there will be 57 Deemed Universities in India by 2025. 35+ NEET counselling bodies: Effectively navigating through AIQ counselling, 28 State counselling, and 8 UTs results in 35+ counselling portals, rules, regulations, deadlines, reservations, categories, and competition levels is a massive task for students and parents. It gets overwhelming for students and parents, and without regular guidance, it may result in lost opportunities. Data-driven insights and personalised mentorship for NEET counselling Identifying the challenges faced by parents and students during the NEET Counselling process, Hello Mentor steps in with data-driven analytics blended with human expertise to simplify medical admissions in India. Their ecosystem consists of two central pillars: Students can visit and access the latest, authenticated insights on over 1.15 lakh MBBS seats. They can also explore 767 medical college cut-offs, quotas, reservations, and fee structures on the go. This portal contains 20+ top tools and resources like: NEET Score booster (Pre-exam tool): AI-powered assessment that adapts to your progress. Master every topic with video lectures, self-tests, past years' exam papers, & Revision modules. Colleges & seats: Unlock state- and college-wise seat distribution counts across 398 Govt., 289 Private, 55 Deemed, and 25 Central Universities. Note: Two Deemed Medical Colleges, with pending approval from the NMC, are not included. If approved, there will be 57 Deemed Universities in India by 2025. Fees & seat matrix: View the category, quota, and counselling-wise fee structures for different medical college types, along with the latest seat matrix. Cut off & allotments: Medical college cut-offs & round-wise closing ranks in the past 3 years to know the colleges falling in your rank range. College compare: Compare and examine colleges of your choice based on year of establishment, OPD, No. of Beds, Past Cut Offs, and Fees. Counselling: Find all the official and authenticated NEET Counselling links of all the states and Central Counselling. Real-time news & links: All crucial NEET Counselling 2025 news, alerts, and rule changes in counselling as the counselling progresses through different rounds. And many more. 2. The human edge: Pre & post-exam mentors for complete handholding Along with Data Analytics, another essential resource that students require is personalised guidance. For this, Hello Mentor's NEET Counselling experts, with their strategic handholding, guide you throughout your NEET journey, making things smooth and error-free. Pre-exam mentorship: NEET Topper guidance to boost your NEET score. Academic mentor: NEET Toppers who lead you as your mentors, share their proven tricks and techniques for the NEET exam, help you with exam strategy, and follow up for the best results. Success coach: A helping guide who removes your exam fear and anxiety & tracks your weekly progress to ensure focus and positive well-being throughout your exam preparation. Post-exam mentorship: Personalised guidance and handholding throughout NEET counselling Senior mentors: NEET Counselling experts who understand your profile, eligibility for different counselling types, categories, reservations, and develop a complete plan for your counselling journey. Our experts present you with more choices and unseen opportunities as well. Support mentors: The primary point of contact, available anytime for students and parents to address day-to-day doubts throughout the NEET Counselling process. SYCC support: Shortlist Your Counselling & Colleges to filter the medical college list as per your rank and category. Application filling: Handholding by Hello Mentor for application filling with zero errors. Documentation & verification: Ensure all required documents are present and verified in the correct formats for various counseling processes. Choice filling: Hello Mentor's experts analyse your NEET rank, category, and past 3 years' data to help you prepare a choice-filling strategy for every Counselling round for the best medical seat. 'Hello Mentor replaces guesswork with precise data and avoids haphazard decisions with a well-structured plan,' states Founder and CEO, Vikram Kumar. From no clarity to an MBBS seat: Priya's 417 Score Success Priya S. (Name changed for privacy) scored 417 (AIR 3.42 Lakh) in NEET UG 2024. Her family was confident that she would secure an MBBS seat. But rank inflation shook their plans. "We didn't know where to start," Priya recalls. 'Hello Mentor helped me discover my eligibility for the Tamil Linguistic Minority Quota, but the application deadline was near. My mentor analysed my rank against past cut-offs, identified and arranged all the required documents, guided me on the choice-filling strategy, and supported me through the counseling process. Aha! I finally landed an MBBS seat at MVJ Medical College" NEET Counselling expertise for the most suited seat for your score Book your Free 1-to-1 NEET Counselling session by clicking here or visit any Hello Mentor office and clear all your NEET Counselling doubts. Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
News18
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
IFC commits USD 20 mn equity investment in Transvolt Mobility
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Friday said it is providing USD 20 million (about Rs 170 crore) equity investment to Transvolt Mobility Pvt Ltd to scale up electric vehicles (EVs) production. IFC's USD 20 million investment to Transvolt is a part of the company's USD 50 million financing round, the World Bank arm that provides funds for private sector development in emerging markets said in a statement. 'This is IFC's first equity investment in an EV platform in India and globally. It will enable Transvolt to scale its electric fleet portfolio to 3,500 vehicles and create 8,200 jobs in the next five years. It will also support the company's long-term goal of deploying 8,000 heavy commercial EVs such as buses and trucks across India," it said. 'Transvolt has been a key partner of IFC, and through our collaboration, we aim to enhance market competitiveness in the sector by enabling the electrification of public and private fleets operated by municipalities and corporations, demonstrating the commercial viability of electric fleets, and expanding access to quality urban transport," IFC's Regional Industry Director (Infrastructure & Natural Resources) Asia-Pacific Vikram Kumar said. With IFC's support, the company aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable transport and build inclusive solutions that are aligned with national and global sustainability goals, Transvolt Mobility director and co-founder Dheeraj Jhawar said. This transition presents an opportunity to invest in scalable EV solutions across public and private fleets and mobilise an estimated USD 200 billion to meet the country's targets, it said. With 500 heavy commercial EVs already deployed since its inception in FY23, Transvolt has established a strong presence across various business segments like municipal corporations, corporate employee transportation, and haulage for leading cement manufacturers. PTI DP TRB view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 11:45 IST 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.
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Indian Express
Delhi Swiggy delivery boy steals mobile phones, laptops to meet online IPL betting expenses, arrested
The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a 30-year-old Swiggy delivery boy for alleged thefts reported in Mandawali, Shakarpur, Laxmi Nagar, and adjoining localities. According to the police, the accused, identified as Vikram Kumar, also known as Vicky, 30, would often leave his house in the early hours of the day to break into houses, as his job as a food delivery agent frequently took him through these areas. 'Many people would not worry about locking their houses during 6-8 am. Most of them would be busy taking a bath or cooking. He would sneak into some houses where he had delivered food earlier, and steal mobile phones or laptops lying on tables near the entrances,' a police officer said. According to the police, Vicky was into online IPL betting that couldn't keep up with his income and hence he resorted to stealing electronic items, the police said. A total of 10 mobile phones and one laptop were recovered from him, which solved six e-FIRs of house thefts, the police said. Vicky has over 16 cases lodged against him at different police stations, said an officer. He has been arrested multiple times before and was out on bail. He came into the police's crosshairs again after he stole two mobile phones from the Shakarpur area, the officer said. 'Vicky was apprehended from a vacant plot situated between Hyundai Showroom and Aditi Apartment, Narwana Road, Mandawali. Appropriate legal action has been initiated under Section 35(1)(E) BNSS at Mandawali police station,' Abhishek Dhania, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), said.
Deccan Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
KEA data theft case: Company says its credentials are misused
Founder and CEO of the Medical Mentor/Hello Mentor, Vikram Kumar, has filed a complaint even before the Cyber Crime police, saying that some unidentified individuals are impersonating their company.
