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Industry body CAIT has estimated merchandise sales, services trade and spending around the upcoming Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration could touch ₹1 lakh crore – double its initial projection of ₹50,000 crore.

The revised forecast underscores the unprecedented fervor surrounding the January 22nd temple consecration ceremonies led by PM Modi. CAIT compiled data from trade associations in 30 cities to reach the number.

National Secretary Praveen Khandelwal attributed the exponential business surge to the event resonating deeply with religious sentiments across communities countrywide.

Frenzied Demand for Ram Mandir Merchandise

Markets are recording booming demand for Lord Ram images, Ayodhya temple replicas, saffron flags, t-shirts, customized attire and related memorabilia.

Over 5…

Indian photographer Gauri Gill was declared the winner of the tenth edition of the Prix Pictet, an international photography award focused on sustainability. Gill was awarded a prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs. She emerged as the winner from a shortlist of 12 photographers, as determined by an independent jury.

Capturing Humanity and Nature: Gauri Gill’s ‘Notes from the Desert’ and the Prix Pictet’s ‘Human’ Theme

Gauri Gill’s work centers on her belief in collaborating with and listening to communities, which she refers to as ‘active listening.’ She has been closely engaged with marginalized communities in the desert of western Rajasthan for over two decades, and in the past decade, she has worked with Indigenous artists in Maharashtra. Her winning series, titled…

September 9, 2023, marked the celebration of World EV Day, a global event that brought together companies, policymakers, individuals, and environmental enthusiasts to rally behind a common mission: combating climate change by promoting cleaner air, reducing emissions, and fostering a more sustainable future. This day resonated with people from all walks of life, spanning from ordinary citizens to corporate giants and climate activists, shining a spotlight on the worldwide electric mobility movement.

Transport Sector’s Alarming Environmental Impact

According to the UN Environment Programme, the transport sector has emerged as the fastest-growing contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, poised to account for more than 30% of total emissions in the future. It also stands as a…

HCL Tech CEO C. Vijayakumar earned a total salary of $3.46 million in the 2023 fiscal, the lowest among the top five IT companies in India.

In contrast, last year Vijayakumar was the highest-paid, having earned Rs 130 crore ($16.52 million).

Salary components

The total amount includes a base salary of $2 million, a performance-linked bonus of $1.43 million, and benefits, perquisites, and allowances worth $0.03 million.

This is nearly 80% less than the $16.5 million, or about Rs 130 crore, he earned in FY22.

Long-term incentives

According to the company’s annual report, the pay decline had to do with the absence of long-term incentives, or LTI which are payable every two years on “achievement of milestones or parameters decided by the board”.

Last fiscal, Vijayakumar earned…

Maruti Suzuki has shared the first look of the new Jimny at NEXA dealerships across the country ahead of its official launch.

An authorized showroom in Gurugram was chosen to be the first host.

Documenting the unveiling

A video from the YouTube channel ‘Oye Arjun’ has documented the whole ceremony.

A Jimny is seen being unloaded at the Gurugram NEXA showroom.

It is fully covered under a black cloth when unloading from a crane, which is taken off after.

First look

Appearance wise it looks to be pretty big and tall for its compact size, indicating its striking road presence.

In this video, the vehicle sports its signature shade of Kinetic Yellow.

Launch history

It is expected to be officially launched toward the end of April 2023.

Before this happens, it will be displayed at all…