Grand Opening of ASG Drishti Eye Hospital with Ultra HD LASIK in Virar

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Grand Opening of ASG Drishti Eye Hospital with Ultra HD LASIK in Virar

Mumbai: Great news for eye patients in the Virar area! The expanded, state-of-the-art center of 'ASG Drishti Eye...

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Ananya Dutta attends kapil Kaustubh Sharma's nephew's wedding

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Ananya Dutta attends kapil Kaustubh Sharma's nephew's wedding

New Delhi: Ananya Dutta attends kapil Kaustubh Sharma's nephew's wedding in Delhi. Kapil is well...

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Students of JP CLASSES - Sion, Create World Record by Reciting 118 Elements Forward & Reverse with Symbols

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Students of JP CLASSES - Sion, Create World Record by Reciting 118 Elements Forward & Reverse with Symbols

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GLOBAL ART CONFLUENCE BY 33 ARTISTS AT TAJ ART GALLERY IN KALA SAMVAD’s 3RD GROUP ART EXHIBITION

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Sutar, the eminent sculptor and designer of national pride “Statue of Unity - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel”.  It followed with lighting of lamps by Chief Guest H.E. Aliaksandr Matsukou, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Mumbai, along with Guest of Honor Dr. Vijay G. Kalantri, Chairman World Trade Centre. The distinguished gathering included Padma Shri awardees: Dr. Prakash Kothari (Medical Luminary), Uday Vishwanath Deshpande (Mallakhamb Guru), Premjit Baria, (Eminent artist).</div><div><br></div><div>Prominent dignitaries gracing this occasion were Nidhi Choudhari, IAS (Director, National Gallery of Modern Art) and Prerna Deshbhratar, IAS (Commissioner of Fisheries) Prashant Patil, IRS (Additional Director, Ministry of Finance), Prof. Him Kumar Chatterjee (Vice – Chancellor: Sir J. J. School of Arts), Dr. Kishor Ingale (Director) and Prof. Waghmare (Former Director) both from Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra), and Sunil Deore (Eminent Sculptor).</div><div><br></div><div>The Guest visiting this occasion were Pramod Mishra (President, Uttar Bhartiya Morcha, Mumbai BJP), Sandeep Chavan (President, Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh), Dr. Uttam V. Jain (Members of Indian Film Censor Board, Mumbai), Smt. Reeta Nilesh Singh (Nominated Member (Hindi Language), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India), Kishor Khabiya Jain (CMD, Khabiya Group, Mumbai), Mahendra Kalantri (Director, Acclaim Systems Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai), Jagdish Purohit (Chairman, India Press, Mumbai), Sanjay Nikam (Artist & Curator, Gandhi Film Foundation Art Gallery, Mumbai), Vilas Kolhe (Mumbai Port Trust), Prof. Hemant Samant (Journalist & Translator) along with other notable invitees.</div><div><br></div><div>The exhibition featured artists including Padma Shri Premjit Baria, Padma Shri Sudharak Olwe, Nidhi Choudhari (IAS), Sunil Deore (Eminent Sculptor), Meenakshi Pathak (M. A.), Shirish S. Joglekar (Professor), Rajaninath Ludbe (Art Master), Manavendra Shroff (B. A. Hons), Shilpa Surana (M. F. A.), Shreyas Khanvilkar (Sculptor), Anup Ramrao Bhoyar (M. F. A.), Satyajit Chandra Chanda (M. F. A.), Yalda Ostwar (M. F. D. – Iran Pune), Nandoo Sarswati (M. F. A.), Nitin Kulkarni (Post Graduate, M. B. A.), Deepika Shah (M. B. A.), Pradeepkumar M. Argade (M. F. A.), Rupal Sonigara (B. Sc), Shyam Manohar Chavan (G. D. Arts, Dip. Ed), Varsha N. Walawalkar (G. D. Art), Chandrashekhar Bhat (B. Tech), Sohan Kumar Choudhary (B. F. A.), Anshu B. Vishwakarma (B. F. A.), Roshan Banjara (B. F. A.), Sakshi Vilas Jalvi (B. F. A.), Samidha Lad (B. Arch), Archana Mehta (B. Sc.), Sudhir Patole (Sculptor), Vini Kapoor (B. A.), Harsha (B. A.), Zehara Gulam Husain (B. Com), Mahendra Sudam Shendre (Artist) and Vibhavari Desai (Artist).</div><div><br></div><div>This event was organized by Rajkumar Sharma of Kala Sanvad, curated by Nandoo Saraswati, concept designer by Harshit R. Sharma and encouraged by Jagadish P. Purohit, the exhibition witnessed strong participation from collectors, media, and art enthusiasts, marking it as a significant cultural milestone in Mumbai.</div>

GLOBAL ART CONFLUENCE BY 33 ARTISTS AT TAJ ART GALLERY IN KALA SAMVAD’s 3RD GROUP ART EXHIBITION

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Mission Journalism Epaper - 27 April to 03 May 2026

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itel Emerges as the Most Durable and Reliable Mobile Brand under 10K: CMR

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGtxhakIgOUDHtFVDStg3LniH49Y2ls63Pm403FOGqugtjFyNC6qiLcxr81HCW-F3huYtjHUSYv1YMMsIfabBb1RZ17fr3Kz6nRKn8TSDfPkOGf2C33WWVdCIx7BBQF6aqwZk1BwF3lWLI26B5j-qvY5s4DX47y8rHqLlLqq3j656xdc6RXg4Nm4iI" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGtxhakIgOUDHtFVDStg3LniH49Y2ls63Pm403FOGqugtjFyNC6qiLcxr81HCW-F3huYtjHUSYv1YMMsIfabBb1RZ17fr3Kz6nRKn8TSDfPkOGf2C33WWVdCIx7BBQF6aqwZk1BwF3lWLI26B5j-qvY5s4DX47y8rHqLlLqq3j656xdc6RXg4Nm4iI" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxkyqRaNTQuIZRFJSeIHeweGbRpTI51ZmiPjHAjvn9NKBjf7hNu3sTMY4t8gEdQJjpmP3AM_HVMuRiqs3LEqn6l8oUdI3p_NWQYIwdlDscjoQrmX4QUYAd2UenSnKgB-ZPLn3h7CLS8jVg6qnKsaOICQR96E1Qps5jnZRemm2Re07oBgAqKdSs_c0P" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxkyqRaNTQuIZRFJSeIHeweGbRpTI51ZmiPjHAjvn9NKBjf7hNu3sTMY4t8gEdQJjpmP3AM_HVMuRiqs3LEqn6l8oUdI3p_NWQYIwdlDscjoQrmX4QUYAd2UenSnKgB-ZPLn3h7CLS8jVg6qnKsaOICQR96E1Qps5jnZRemm2Re07oBgAqKdSs_c0P" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>●  81% of itel’s users associate the brand with strength and durability, while 79% appreciated that the design was convenient, and 74% of users felt the brand was reliable</div><div><br></div><div>●  itel led the brand durability perception at 91%, followed by HMD at 89% and Lava at 86% in the feature phone segment</div><div><br></div><div>●  itel recorded one of the highest durability scores across categories, driven by strong service reliability and robust device protection performance</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: itel, a leading electronics brand known for making technology accessible through its latest smartphones, and other gadgets, has emerged as the top-ranked brand on the latest Cyber Media Research (CMR) report on The Rising Role of Durability, Reliability, and Affordability in India’s Device Market. Based on the cross-segment durability performance, along with portfolio strength and breadth, itel emerged as the top brand with an impressive Durability Index of 0.86 in the sub 10K segment, followed by Samsung (0.79) and Vivo (0.72). With a massive customer base of 15 crores, itel is now present in more than 80 countries globally.</div><div><br></div><div>*According to Prabhu Ram, VP – Industry Research Group (IRG), CyberMedia Research (CMR),* “The sub-INR 10,000 segment in India is witnessing a fundamental shift in consumer priorities, with durability, reliability, and affordability (DRA) becoming central to purchase decisions. Consumers today are actively seeking devices that combine everyday strength, consistent performance, practical design, and dependable service support. At CyberMedia Research (CMR), our study highlights strong consumer associations with these attributes, with a majority linking preferred brands to long-lasting build quality, trustworthiness, and usability. High durability perception scores across feature phones and smartphones, along with robust reliability and device protection metrics, are increasingly shaping purchase consideration and future intent across urban and aspirational markets.”</div><div><br></div><div>itel emerged as a strong performer in the CMR Durability Index, scoring 0.65 in feature phones and 0.86 in smartphones, with consistently high reliability and service scores.</div><div><br></div><div>*Speaking about the CMR study, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of itel India said,* “Durability is at the core of everything we build. We believe true innovation is measured not just by what we create, but by how long it lasts. We are honoured to receive this recognition from CMR, which reaffirms the durability and reliability that define itel’s products. The results of this study are a strong testament of how consistently we have delivered on our brand promise across price points and product categories.”</div><div><br></div><div>In the feature phone segment, itel leads in brand durability perception at 91%, followed by HMD at 89% and Lava at 86%. In smartphones, itel secured the second place at 85%, followed by Vivo at 84%, placing itel firmly among the top three brands across device categories. Among current itel users, the brand scores significantly on affordability (58%), reliability (56%), and durability (53%) in the feature phone segment. On brand image, 85% of users feel they get great value for money, 81% associate itel with strength and durability, 79% appreciate its design, and 74% consider it a trustworthy and reliable brand.</div><div><br></div><div>The brand also delivered a strong 0.88 score in smart devices – one of the highest in this category - reinforcing its focus on dependable performance and everyday durability. 51% of surveyed consumers were interested in buying an itel feature phone in the future followed by 43% for HMD and 29% for Lava. Similarly, 30% showed interest in purchasing an itel smartphone in future – one of the highest in the segment. The CMR report highlights a broader shift in how Indian consumers define durability. Durability is now a non-negotiable factor at the point of consideration, not just a post-purchase reassurance.</div><div><br></div><div>The latest CMR Durability Index surveyed 2,086 feature phone and smartphone users aged 18 to 35 years across 13 cities in India, spanning Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysuru, Coimbatore, Nashik, Gangtok, Haridwar, and Bhubaneswar, among others. Combining real-world durability dimensions into a single score to reflect true, everyday reliability. Higher index values indicate stronger consumer confidence, driven by consistent performance and dependable service.</div>

itel Emerges as the Most Durable and Reliable Mobile Brand under 10K: CMR

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Kia India Marks 500 Workshop Milestone, Strengthening Its Customer-First Aftersales Network

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinVGawLAYR547GmH865JN2rD-kem3sjH-48jb5712c0pGL56uHk5zrQiKuGCK_7hMhZGlbB_oplrcMNWvY_dvHzVhWulvSEJCRwucH3dn3D19Pb3q0pl4JKgGj6areQFVBZIofcnt5n9cXpKgkBnsve2lGV4rCbgxJAPqUW0hBYZXtbOIyXHInk0YF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinVGawLAYR547GmH865JN2rD-kem3sjH-48jb5712c0pGL56uHk5zrQiKuGCK_7hMhZGlbB_oplrcMNWvY_dvHzVhWulvSEJCRwucH3dn3D19Pb3q0pl4JKgGj6areQFVBZIofcnt5n9cXpKgkBnsve2lGV4rCbgxJAPqUW0hBYZXtbOIyXHInk0YF" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>• 500 workshops milestone strengthens accessibility for over 1.5 million Kia customers </div><div>• Expands Kia’s presence to 800 service touchpoints across 391 cities </div><div>• New Ahmedabad facility enhances capacity, efficiency, and EV readiness </div><div>• Features ‘Shine Zone’ for premium care and 90 kW DC fast charger with dual vehicle support</div><div>• One of Kia’s largest workshops in India, spanning 76,069 sq. ft. (41,640 sq. ft. covered area)</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium car makers, announced the inauguration of its 500th Service Workshop in India, located at Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. This milestone reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to placing customers at the heart of its operations, while strengthening a robust and future-ready aftersales ecosystem for its growing base of over 1.5 million customers across the country.</div><div><br></div><div>The 500th workshop milestone not only highlights network expansion, but it echoes Kia India’s consistent focus on delivering a seamless, transparent, and convenient ownership experience. Built on the core philosophy of “Movement that Inspires,” the firm continues to invest in infrastructure, technology, and service capabilities to ensure that every customer interaction is defined by trust, efficiency, and ease.</div><div><br></div><div>The newly inaugurated West Coast workshop at Chandkheda, among Kia’s largest in India, reflects the company’s commitment to scale and service excellence. Spread across 76,069 sq. ft. (41,640 sq. ft. covered area), the state-of-the-art facility is designed for high throughput and operational efficiency. It features 57 service bays, including 8 dedicated washing and mopping bays, along with 100 parking bays for seamless vehicle movement. With a team of 90 trained professionals, it can service up to 40,000 vehicles annually, significantly enhancing service accessibility in the region.</div><div><br></div><div>West Coast Kia is among the most awarded dealer groups and is the third-largest Kia dealer group in the country, with a strong presence across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Himmatnagar.</div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on this milestone, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, said, “The inauguration of our 500th Service Workshop is a proud milestone that reflects our deep commitment to customer-centricity. This achievement is not just about scale, but about ensuring that every Kia customer experiences convenience, transparency, and trust throughout their ownership journey. As we continue to expand our network, our focus remains on delivering a future-ready, sustainable, and digitally enabled aftersales ecosystem.”</div><div><br></div><div>Baljeet Singh Bagga, Dealer Principal, West Coast Kia, “Achieving the 500 workshops milestone is a matter of immense pride for us. Our association with Kia India since its inception has been strong and progressive. This new workshop represents another meaningful step in bringing the Kia brand closer to our customers, while elevating service accessibility and experience in the region. Guided by Kia’s ethos, we remain committed to setting new benchmarks in customer satisfaction and ownership experience”.</div><div><br></div><div>Further enhancing the customer experience, the facility includes a ‘Shine Zone’ for premium exterior care services such as ceramic coating, along with EV-ready infrastructure, including a 90 kW DC fast charger supporting dual vehicle charging. Developed under Kia India’s Green Workshop initiative, the facility also integrates eco-conscious practices, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to responsible growth. </div><div><br></div><div>Kia India has expanded its footprint to 800 service touchpoints (including mobile touchpoints) across 391 cities, making it one of the most extensive aftersales networks in the country. The 500th workshop milestone further strengthens Kia’s presence, particularly across unrepresented markets, bringing the brand closer to its customers.</div><div><br></div><div>Kia India continues to enhance the ownership journey through innovation, including a contactless and paperless service ecosystem, supported by RFID-enabled processes, digital vehicle health reports, and real-time updates. Initiatives such as Kia Krystal and My Kia App enable customers to remotely monitor their vehicle servicing, while ownership programs like Extended Warranty, My Convenience, Roadside Assistance (RSA) and doorstep accessories delivery through online sales have seen strong adoption, reflecting growing customer trust.</div><div><br></div><div>Sustainability remains integral to Kia India’s service expansion. The newly inaugurated workshop has been developed as a green sustainable facility featuring 145 kW solar power generation, rainwater harvesting systems, and advanced water recycling processes. These initiatives align with Kia India’s broader sustainability efforts, under which the company has established 124 green workshops nationwide, collectively generating 8.90 MW of solar energy. </div><div><br></div><div>In alignment with Kia India’s sustainability focus, the West Coast Kia has also initiated a large-scale green drive to plant 10,000 trees across Ahmedabad, in collaboration with local authorities. The initiative was formally inaugurated by Mr. Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director of Kia India, underscoring the joint commitment to sustainability and community development.</div><div><br></div><div>With the 500th workshop milestone, Kia India continues to strengthen its aftersales foundation while advancing towards a more connected, digital, and EV-ready service ecosystem—ensuring a consistent and elevated ownership experience across the country.</div>

Kia India Marks 500 Workshop Milestone, Strengthening Its Customer-First Aftersales Network

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India–New Zealand FTA to Boost Economic Partnership and Investment: Dr. S. Jaishankar

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2PiLzAymeMnjQXz3w1IquKU5fvHvYj-fRyYtPu7M7cqYySbxyEWoAQ9tvPZe0dKM7mLmXrZJ-JCRM_sXjcvP9bg23MOKjgPLLoXquFOWALmB4-S7dnxZ4bpdMPXVZAvcZOe5K7f042RQ7-TI6Tl-sQkmhvDyQCaX9SfibX3IOYdKcwAQ-MatHfSki" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2PiLzAymeMnjQXz3w1IquKU5fvHvYj-fRyYtPu7M7cqYySbxyEWoAQ9tvPZe0dKM7mLmXrZJ-JCRM_sXjcvP9bg23MOKjgPLLoXquFOWALmB4-S7dnxZ4bpdMPXVZAvcZOe5K7f042RQ7-TI6Tl-sQkmhvDyQCaX9SfibX3IOYdKcwAQ-MatHfSki" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Mumbai: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has described the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations. He said it marks the beginning of a new chapter in economic cooperation, strategic trust, and future partnership between the two countries.</div><div><br></div><div>After years of negotiations, India and New Zealand finally concluded the FTA on April 27. Under the agreement, 100% of Indian exports to New Zealand will receive tariff-free access. Meanwhile, tariffs on 95% of goods coming from New Zealand to India will either be eliminated or significantly reduced. The agreement was signed in the presence of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Commerce Minister Todd McClay.</div><div><br></div><div>Following the agreement, EAM Jaishankar wrote on social media platform X, “The signing of India - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement today is a landmark for our ties. The FTA will forge stronger economic partnerships, boost investments and enhance market access for our exporters. It will also unlock new opportunities for innovators, entrepreneurs, farmers, MSMEs, women and youth. </div><div><br></div><div>In his post, the minister also shared key figures indicating significant benefits for India. He noted that the agreement includes a provision under which New Zealand will invest $20 billion in India over the next 15 years. Additionally, Indian exports will receive a major boost due to duty-free access to the New Zealand market, particularly benefiting sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. The agreement also provides for 5,000 annual visas for skilled professionals, which will enhance mobility in sectors like IT and healthcare. Currently, around 8,000 Indian students are studying in New Zealand, and the new agreement will further ease post-study work visa rules for them.</div><div><br></div><div>Dr. Jaishankar emphasized that the agreement was concluded in record time under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Notably, economic ties between the two countries are now at their strongest, with a shared goal of doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years.</div>

India–New Zealand FTA to Boost Economic Partnership and Investment: Dr. S. Jaishankar

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Varshaa Raane’s ‘Bol Bol Raani, Itta Itta Aani’ Honoured; To Be Screened at Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVRypKtYvPHRLEYPszqqds9yn81-VJLPD4Gtdp1PL1AKZfESqPLEiDo_XZ5Cv606nY1ofryfYsI5mCIV6rqrY8Bnzf87xu1QY1d2rMl6eAU4xOeGSMptuCP96Y_NEE-YKr6pAdXg9GZ_KU7N7qeYrYK2vllvXT2Jui3XWN9KPAbQF4Nxl6NVvuMId3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVRypKtYvPHRLEYPszqqds9yn81-VJLPD4Gtdp1PL1AKZfESqPLEiDo_XZ5Cv606nY1ofryfYsI5mCIV6rqrY8Bnzf87xu1QY1d2rMl6eAU4xOeGSMptuCP96Y_NEE-YKr6pAdXg9GZ_KU7N7qeYrYK2vllvXT2Jui3XWN9KPAbQF4Nxl6NVvuMId3" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Mumbai: All Play Productions’ debut Marathi short film ‘Bol Bol Raani, Itta Itta Aani’, written and directed by Varshaa Raane, has been officially selected and honoured at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026. The film will also be screened at this prestigious platform, marking a significant milestone for a debut filmmaker.</div><div>The festival is held annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke and aims to promote meaningful, progressive cinema. Selection at such a platform reflects the strength of the film’s subject and presentation.</div><div>‘Bol Bol Raani, Itta Itta Aani’ is a socially relevant film that explores the conflict between superstition and awareness. The story revolves around a young girl who challenges deeply rooted beliefs in her village. Notably, Varshaa Raane herself plays a key role in the film, adding a personal and authentic dimension to the narrative.</div><div>Despite being made with limited resources and a modest budget, the film has been appreciated for its concept and execution. The project saw active participation from students, faculty, and team members of Atharva University and Atharva School of Film and Television.</div><div>With this recognition, Varshaa Raane and her team are now gearing up for their next feature film, marking the beginning of a promising creative journey ahead.</div>

Varshaa Raane’s ‘Bol Bol Raani, Itta Itta Aani’ Honoured; To Be Screened at Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026

Mumbai: All Play Productions’ debut Marathi short film ‘Bol Bol Raani, Itta Itta Aani’, written and directed by Varshaa Raane, h...

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