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UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Fawad Khan's 'Abir Gulaal' to Be Released After a Long Delay
After a prolonged and politically fraught delay, Fawad Khan's comeback film Abir Gulaal is finally set for release, globally on August 29, 2025, in over 75 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UAE. Originally slated for a May 9 release in India, the film's debut was scrapped following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, which ignited widespread outrage and calls to boycott Pakistani artists. Industry bodies like the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and FWICE vocally opposed the film's release, leading to its indefinite postponement in India. The film, directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Vivek Agrawal, features Vaani Kapoor opposite Fawad Khan and includes acclaimed actors such as Lisa Haydon, Farida Jalal, Ridhi Dogra, and Parmeet Sethi. Though fans in India are still waiting, Abir Gulaal draws a parallel with Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3, which also bypassed India amid tensions, yet achieved strong success overseas. With its romantic drama centered on redemption, connection, and second chances, Abir Gulaal brings Fawad Khan back after a nine-year hiatus from Bollywood. Though India's release remains uncertain, the global rollout gives the film a fresh opportunity to reach audiences internationally.
Int'l Business Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Vivek Agrawal: Transforming Industry Search Experience Through AI And Engineering Excellence
In a digital economy, where customer experience and personalization are important, the technology enabling the e-commerce websites must not just be fast, but also wield the ability to foresee the user behavior, provide niche-related performance and achieve massive scale. Well-set in the center of such change in the digital processes of the industry is none other than Vivek Agrawal, a revolutionary digital operations leader whose contributions are felt throughout the entire e-commerce system. Having 18 years of experience in the field and a profound knowledge of the technical as well as management aspects of software engineering, Vivek now works at a top 3 US retailer as Senior Director of Software Engineering. The performance of his team of software and machine learning engineers is high enough, and the primary responsibility is operating the industry's Search Runtime Platform, which is a core system and processes hundreds of millions of requests daily with close to zero downtimes, a fact that reflects the excellence and scale of his leadership. Reimagining The Search Platform Probably the greatest contribution made by Vivek is the fact that he has completely reimagined the Search Platform in the industry. As search has become increasingly important to user satisfaction as well as to business results, he spearheaded a transformation starting at the ground level- redesigning teams, rearchitecting systems, and integrating high-quality artificial intelligence across the platform. This colossal task led to the integration and scalability of one coherent system that has since fueled a large portion of the company's online sales and transactional activity on marketplaces, all aimed at allowing customers to find whatever they need, be it groceries or general merchandise, within the convenience of one unified application called the 'Glass' project. His contribution in shaping this initiative stands as a shining example of what Wall Street and the broader business community are recognizing as an industry-leading, enterprise-wide transformation. GenAI To Exact Match: Innovation At The Core Vivek brings other factors into play, not just the dimension of company along with Vivek, introduced a revolutionary program, Search Experiences that used Generative AI to start its shopping journey. The functionality, making clear language understanding, able to answer vague or exploratory requests, was announced at the start of 2024 and immediately attracted attention in the industry, including both a demonstration on stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and coverage in major media outlets like The Verge, TechCrunch, and Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Vivek spearheaded the creation of the Exact Match Search Experience, which also radically enhanced the quality of core search results. He also led the initiative behind the generation and ranking of search filters using LLM which led to material gains in accuracy and usability of filters, a breakthrough in searching refinement among users. Engineering At The Intersection Of Intelligence And Efficiency Besides enhancing the experience of customers, Vivek has done a tremendous amount of work in enhancing machine learning and AI infrastructure in the industry. He was the leader of the development of a ML deployment framework that allows data scientists to shift between experimentation and production more effectively and in a demonstrably more cost-efficient manner. Vivek used a remote GPU-based model serving cleverly which significantly minimized the reliance on expensive hardware and gingered up a cost burden that was valued in millions of dollars each year thus a score on both performance and cost unresponsiveness. Driving Business Impact With Engineering Vision The business outcomes of the endeavors of Vivek are unquestionable. Billions of annualized revenue have been unlocked through his work to modularize the platform, launch flexible multi-stack experiences and integrate omni-channel capabilities across industry digital storefronts. Operationally, his optimization efforts have enhanced the throughput of systems by a large measure and lowered latency by a significant scale. Moreover, his efforts were able to reduce the percentage of out of stocks in search by a big margin, where customers only get what is correct and in stock which is an important element in conversion and customer satisfaction. The Future: Tech-Driven, Customer-Focused The story of Vivek Agrawal is a good testament about how technical expertise, strategic thought and incessant execution can result in a transformative process. It is not in providing the optimum solution to millions of customers, to drive them to their desired product sooner or helping organizations open up new avenues of businesses through clever systems that come at the place where he works. In a rapidly changing world of digital commerce, not only are leaders in the field, such as Vivek, keeping up with the changes; they are also shaping the future.
New Indian Express
21-06-2025
- New Indian Express
POCSO-accused tribal youth gets Madhya Pradesh HC reprieve
BHOPAL: The MP High Court has commuted the death penalty of a 20-year-old tribal man convicted of rape in Khandwa district, reducing his sentence to 25 years of imprisonment. In 2023, a trial court had found him guilty of raping and attempting to murder a 4-year-old girl. Hearing the petition challenging the April 2023 Khandwa district's Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act court's order rendering the youth death sentence, a two-judge bench of Justices Vivek Agrawal and Devnarayan Mishra held that though raping a four-year-old innocent child and strangling her and throwing her in a deserted place is a cruel act, considering the family background of the youth, the death sentence is not appropriate. 'Hence, the sentence imposed upon the appellant for the offence punishable under Sections 363, 450, 307, 201 of the Indian Penal Code is affirmed, but his sentence for the offence punishable under Sections 6 of the POCSO Act is converted from capital punishment to the rigorous imprisonment of 25 years with the fine amount of Rs 10,000…' 'Sentence not apt' The court said though raping a girl is cruel, considering the family background of the youth, the death sentence is not appropriate. 25 year RI & Rs 10,000 fine His sentence has been converted from capital punishment to an RI of 25 years with a fine of Rs 10,000.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
World Brain Tumour Day: Early Detection Saves Lives, say city doctors
Nagpur: Eminent neurologists from the city joined experts from across the globe on World Brain Tumour Day to raise awareness about the disease. At an event held at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters in Nagpur, specialists emphasised the importance of early diagnosis, discussed symptoms and treatment options, and highlighted the multifaceted challenges faced by patients and their families. Renowned neurologist and Padma Shri Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram stressed the need for timely detection and comprehensive care. He said awareness about the type of brain tumour and its symptoms is crucial. "If diagnosed in the early stages, proper treatment can save lives. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment are extremely important," he added. A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain, which may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). These growths can either originate in the brain (primary brain tumours) or spread from other parts of the body (secondary or metastatic tumours). Prominent neurosurgeon Dr Vivek Agrawal reiterated the importance of awareness, stating that early detection and medical intervention can significantly improve outcomes. However, due to the complexity of the brain and its functions, brain tumours can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages. Common symptoms that require attention include persistent headaches, nausea or vomiting, seizures, vision or hearing problems, memory loss or confusion, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Dr Agrawal also explained that the purpose of Brain Tumour Day is to educate the public about the disease and its impact, to express solidarity with patients, survivors, and caregivers, and to promote and fund research for better treatments and potential cures. In India, the prevalence of brain tumours is estimated to be 8 to 10 cases per 1,00,000 population, with around 28,000 new cases reported annually. Neurologist Dr Ninad Shrikhande pointed out that the actual figure may be significantly higher due to underreporting, largely caused by a lack of awareness, limited healthcare accessibility, and financial constraints. Despite the challenges associated with a brain tumour diagnosis, experts conveyed a strong message of hope. Advancements in medical science, combined with increased awareness, are leading to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life for many patients.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Silver Age hosts AI masterclass for senior citizens in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can prove to be a powerful ally for senior citizens, playing a vital role in ensuring dignity, safety and enhanced quality of life for them, said experts here on Saturday. Leading an online masterclass on AI, presented by Silver Age Foundation for Elders in association with CSM Technologies Limited, country director of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Vivek Agrawal spoke about the evolution and foundations of AI and how it can empower senior citizens for independent living by accessing information and services. Chief technical officer at CSM Pradyut Mohan Das demonstrated how senior citizens can use AI in applications related to health, home security, entertainment and engagement. Features like fact-checking and tips for identifying deepfake videos were discussed. Around 130 senior citizens from across the country were taken in a guided journey through the world of AI. The session demystified complex concepts such as machine learning, large language models, and generative AI. Around 50 per cent of the participants reported having used some form of AI tools, most commonly ChatGPT, for its utility, simplicity and companionship.
