Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for January 20. Aries March 21 – April 20Singles meet someone new in extraordinary circumstances that seem to be pre-destined. Bring complete clarity to a new project.Cosmic tip: Keep emotions calm with a practical approach. Remember life keeps evolving and changing. Taurus April 21 – May 20There’s renewed interest in spirituality and karmas, searching within to find answers. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Believe God is the strongest energy, so receiving karmic justice is as it was meant to happen. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Today is a slow karmic cycle, and with there being no clarity in a project, it can be slightly annoying. Cosmic tip: Be patient as all hidden aspects will be revealed soon, surprising you. Cancer June 22 – July 23A cleverly worded clause may cause confusion and problems later, so be very aware. Cosmic tip: Be ready for a sudden turn life takes, even though it is completely unexpected and very welcome. Leo July 24 - Aug 23A chance meeting with an ex-friend has you renewing the friendship. Cosmic tip: Don’t go into a downward spiral of getting immersed in past memories. That was a good time, but live in today. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Make well thought out decisions today to find the missing jigsaw piece in life. Maintain an assertive mind-set, being blunt.Cosmic tip: Take decisive decision to move up the karmic path and enhanced spirituality. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Life gets better as the karmic wheel of life turns favourably. Making long term legal decisions are revealed for some.Cosmic tip: Be tactful when correcting a senior who doesn’t have the right facts. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Adopt a positive mind-set to improve health. Following up with promises made to clients need to be followed up. Cosmic tip: Be honest with soul searching when trying to figure out resistance to change. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Being aware that perfect people only exist in fiction helps deal with an on-going issue. Cosmic tip: Do consult your doctor if there is a slight respiratory problem or a cough or cold develops. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Being ready with plan B helps opt for an alternative without losing time. Unexpected good news is received via e-mail. Cosmic tip: Discuss issues at work/ home to reach a compromise agreeable to all. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19A query may catch you unawares at a meeting; prepare in detail for it. Self-employed Aquarians fighting a legal battle need to have clarity first about it.Cosmic tip: Be diplomatic without being covertly manipulative. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Those seeking an investor find one soon. Spending more time at your holiday home is relaxing. Cosmic tip: Enjoy this amazing turn of events that further strengthen trust and faith in the Higher Power.
20 January,2025 12:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseCentral Railway on Sunday celebrated the 6th anniversary of its CSMT-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani express with fanfare with its passengers, Railfans, Train staff, coaching depot staff and the Central Railway employees, the officials said. Rail enthusiasts from different parts of our country joined the celebration at the time of departure from CSMT on Sunday, they said. The Central Railway’s 22221/22222 Rajdhani Express introduced on 19.1.2019 between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Hazrat Nizamuddin was run with One First AC, Three AC 2-Tier, 8 AC 3-Tier and one pantry car. The train got such a huge response that within less than a month of its launch, two additional AC-2 Tier and AC-3 Tier coaches were added, the statement said. The train started as a Bi-weekly service and services were increased to 4 times a week from 13.9.2019, On the 2nd anniversary i.e from 19.01.2021 onwards, the train services were extended to daily. Central Railway’s Rajdhani Express has the distinction of being India’s first train to run on Push-Pull technology empowering the Government’s “Mission Raftar” thus achieving another milestone in Railway history. Push-Pull mode involves running the train with one engine at the front and one in the rear thereby eliminating the need to attach-detach bankers in the ghat section, saving precious time and thereby reducing journey time, an official statement said. Presently, the train leaves Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 16.00 hrs daily and arrives Hazrat Nizamuddin at 09.55 hrs next day stopping at Kalyan, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Bhopal, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Gwalior and Agra Cantt In the return direction, it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 16.55 hrs daily and arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai at 11.15 hrs the next day. "The iconic Rajdhani Express symbolises the progress of Indian Railways, delivering speed, comfort, and reliability to passengers while setting benchmarks in operational excellence," the statement said. Meanwhile, in an another statement, the Central Railway said that it Mumbai Division has achieved its highest-ever monthly container rake loading, marking a significant milestone in December 2024. The Central Railway said its Mumbai division loaded 718 container rakes during the month, surpassing the previous record of 681 rakes in November 2024. This remarkable achievement contributed to a total freight loading of 1.98 million tonnes for December, with a cumulative loading of 16.94 million tonnes recorded for the financial year up to December 2024. Freight performance saw a daily average of 1,543 wagons loaded in December 2024, breaking the earlier record of 1,535 wagons per day set in March 2024. The division also maintained a strong year-to-date average of 1,457 wagons loaded daily. Additionally, the division averaged 106.06 freight trains interchanged per day during December. In passenger operations, the Mumbai Division ran 5,765 mail/express trains in December 2024, a 2.7 per cent increase compared to 5,615 trains during the same period last year. To cater to increased demand, the division operated 278 special trains in December 2024, a 29.3 per cent rise from 215 special trains in December 2023.
19 January,2025 09:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday arrived in Switzerland's Zurich to attend the Davos Summit 2025, an official statement said. It said that CM Fadnavis arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He was warmly welcomed by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and Seva Switzerland organisations. In a traditional display of Maharashtra’s cultural heritage, local Marathi community members performed Lezim, a traditional dance, to greet the state chief minister. During the event, young children from Zurich presented a Marathi patriotic song, highlighting the sentiment of "returning again." The children—Vedant, Hrishikesh, Rashmi, and Advika—won the hearts of the attendees with their innocent and heartfelt wishes, the statement said. The welcome ceremony was attended by Indian Ambassador Mridul Kumar and the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Kumar Singh. Marathi community members from various parts of Zurich gathered for the event, which took place at 6 am. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis expressed his happiness over the warm welcome and said, “This reception made me feel at home. I felt the energy of Maharashtra and the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' here,” the statement said. Earlier, an official statement had stated that CM Fadnavis will participate in the World Economic Forum to be held in Davos from January 20 to 24. The visit aims to attract more foreign investments to Maharashtra, which is already a leader in attracting such investments, a CMO statement said. It said that during his first term as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis had attended the World Economic Forum thrice. Under his leadership, Maharashtra rose from fifth to first place in industrial development of the country. The state had also hosted the Magnetic Maharashtra event twice to promote investment. On his trip, CM Fadnavis will have several important meetings and events with global leaders. CM Fadnavis will be visiting Davos along with a delegation including Industry Minister Uday Samant, along with officials from MIDC, MMRDA, and CIDCO. "They aim to sign multiple memorandums of understanding (MOUs) in sectors like data centers, automobiles, semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, steel, food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure," the statement said. CM Fadnavis aims to attract large-scale investments to help Maharashtra achieve its goal of a 1 trillion-dollar economy and create job opportunities. The state has recently announced several new policies, which Fadnavis will discuss during meetings with business leaders in Davos to further the state's comprehensive development, it said.
19 January,2025 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOver 150 Western Railway officials and staffers on Sunday participated in Mumbai Marathon 2025, an official statement said. The statement said, on Sunday, 19th January, 2025, more than 150 participants from Western Railway took part in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025. It said that Ashok Kumar Misra, General Manager of Western Railway participated in the 10 km run of this mega sporting event and completed the race successfully. Several senior officers of WR also participated in various categories of the race like Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, Dream Run etc. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway – Vineet Abhishek, WR’s General Manager, Ashok Kumar Misra was an inspiration to the entire WR team and motivated them to give their best. Misra led the WR team from the forefront in 10 km event of the race. He was joined by several other senior WR officials. Manoj Yadava, Director General of RPF - IR; Kuldeep Jain, Senior General Manager (SDGM/WR); Narendar Panwar, Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM/WR); Pankaj Singh, Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central Division; Sachin Sharma, Secretary to GM/WR; Ujjwal Deo, Deputy General Manager (DGM/WR) and Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO/WR) are to name a few, it said. New champions emerged in the Tata Mumbai Marathon as unheralded Berhane Tesfay of Eritrea clinched the elite men's title while Kenya's Joyce Chepkemoi Tele won the women's crown here on Sunday. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Tesfay won his first international full marathon title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon, clocking a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 44 seconds to complete the 42.195 km distance. The event, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, saw thousands of spectators cheering on the runners. Tesfay's compatriot, Merhawi Kesete from Eritrea, took second place with a time of 2:11:50, while Ethiopia's Tesfaye Demeke secured third with 2:11:56. In the elite women’s race, 29-year-old Tele clinched the victory with a time of 2:24:56, finishing ahead of Bahrain’s Shitaye Eshete (2:25:29) and Ethiopia's Medina Deme Armino (2:27:58). Both defending champions, Ethiopia's Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo, did not make it to the podium this time. Berhanu, who won in 2023, finished sixth with a time of 2:14:54, missing out on a third consecutive title.
19 January,2025 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarTo mark the Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) 49th Raising Day, the ICG is set to begin the ‘Sentinels of the Sea - Sarhad Se Samandar’ motorcycle expedition, an official statement said on Suunday. The event will be flagged off on January 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm from the Attari Border in Amritsar by Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Commander of Coast Guard Region (West), and Dr. Atul Fulzele, Inspector General of the BSF Punjab Frontier, it said. The motorcycle rally, organised by the Indian Coast Guard’s Regional Headquarters West in partnership with Triumph Motorcycles Ltd., will cover a distance of 2,300 kilometers over 10 days, it said. The route will pass through important border towns and coastal cities such as Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Vadodara, and Daman, and will conclude at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai on February 1, 2025, marking Coast Guard Day, the statement further said. The expedition is a tribute to the dedication and bravery of the Indian Coast Guard, which plays a crucial role in protecting India’s maritime borders. It also showcases the Coast Guard's contribution to national security and highlights the country’s maritime heritage, it said. The rally promotes unity, environmental awareness, and camaraderie among India’s defense forces, the statement said. The rally will also support key government initiatives such as the Fit India Movement, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The participants will interact with school students along the route to raise awareness about India’s maritime history and inspire the younger generation. The journey also provides a unique opportunity for the Coast Guard personnel to connect with people in rural and border regions, sharing a sense of pride in the country’s culture, values, and traditions, it stated. Along with raising awareness about India’s maritime heritage, the rally will also highlight the importance of road safety, responsible driving, and teamwork. It celebrates exploration and adventure while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, the officials said. "The Indian Coast Guard remains committed to its mission of safeguarding India’s maritime interests while engaging with the people of India through initiatives like this motorcycle expedition," the statement said.
19 January,2025 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar SharmaAs part of the "Project Udaan" by the Gadchiroli Police, young athletes from the district participated in the Mumbai Marathon 2025 held on Sunday, the officials said. According to an official statement by the Gadchiroli Police, the initiative has given the youth from Naxal-affected Gadchiroli, a district in Maharashtra known for its sensitive and remote areas, the opportunity to compete in a prestigious marathon event. The police have been actively promoting sports and physical activities among the youth, encouraging them to participate in various sports like Kabaddi, Volleyball, and Marathon. The main goal is to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and gain recognition at state, national, and international levels, it said. Through the Project Udaan, led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Gadchiroli, Neelotpal, and under the guidance of Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration) M. Ramesh, as many as 25 young athletes from Gadchiroli, along with police officers, were selected to participate in the marathon. They trained intensively over a period of two months at the Police Headquarters, with the guidance of expert trainers. The training involved a rigorous physical regimen including long-distance running, strength exercises, and other physical activities designed to enhance endurance, the statement said. The selected participants were chosen after a thorough selection process, which included trials from youth living in remote areas. The participants competed in various categories of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, including the full marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), and 10 km race, it said. Among the participants, notable performers include M. Ramesh, Additional SP (Administration), and several police officers such as Vishwambar Karale, Ishwar Surwase, and many young athletes like Avinash Kando, Umash Muttami, and Mukesh Rapnaji, who participated in the 21 km category. Others like Amol Pote, Rohan Bhurse, Priyanka Oksha, and Sakhshi Polozwar also made notable performances in the 10 km and 21 km categories, the police said. The participation of Gadchiroli's youth in the Tata Mumbai Marathon was a significant achievement, and it was made possible by the dedicated efforts of police officers and trainers, including Yatish Deshmukh (Additional SP, Operations), Shrenik Lodha (Additional SP, Aheri), and other police personnel involved in the selection, training, and logistics, it said.
19 January,2025 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has found itself embroiled in controversy over the inclusion of a caste category field on this year’s examination hall tickets. Parents, teachers, and students strongly criticised the move, arguing it could lead to unnecessary caste-based discrimination and undermine students' dignity. In response to the backlash, the board has now announced the withdrawal of the caste column late Saturday evening, expressing regret and respect for public sentiment. The issue arose when hall tickets for the upcoming Secondary and Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations included students' caste categories, such as OBC, ST, and SC. This sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties, education experts, and teachers, who questioned the rationale behind the decision. Critics argued that the practice could lead to discrimination and overshadowed the board’s routine preparations for the crucial exams. The Class 10 (SSC) exams are scheduled to run from February 21 to March 17, 2025, while the Class 12 (HSC) exams will take place from February 11 to March 11, 2025. Despite these imminent examinations, the controversy has dominated public discourse, prompting calls for immediate clarification from the education board. Education board’s clarification Amid the backlash, Sharad Gosavi, Chairman of MSBSHSE, issued a statement addressing the concerns. Gosavi emphasized that the hall tickets did not specify a student’s caste but only their caste category or group. “This was done purely for the convenience of students and not to inconvenience them,” he stated. According to Gosavi, errors in students’ details, such as name, parents’ names, caste, or caste category, recorded in the school or junior college’s general register often create difficulties later. He explained that the inclusion of the caste category on hall tickets was intended to provide students and schools an opportunity to identify and rectify such errors before they become significant obstacles. “Many students approach us with complaints about incorrect caste or category information, which leads to hurdles in future education or while availing scholarships. By including the caste category on hall tickets, students and schools could identify and correct discrepancies in time,” Gosavi elaborated. Ensuring scholarship access The board also justified the move as a step to simplify the process of accessing government scholarships provided by departments like the Tribal Welfare Department and the Social Justice Department. “Accurate recording of caste information in the school’s general register helps students claim these scholarships without unnecessary delays. Mentioning the caste category on hall tickets ensures any discrepancies are resolved promptly,” Gosavi said. Withdrawal of the caste column Following widespread criticism, the state board has decided to withdraw the caste category field from hall tickets. In an official circular, the board clarified, “The caste category section on the hall tickets is being cancelled, and it should be noted that the other information regarding the examination of the students will remain unchanged.” The board further announced that newly prepared hall tickets would be made available for download from January 23, 2025. "The controversy has highlighted the need for greater sensitivity and clarity in decisions impacting students, particularly in a state as diverse as Maharashtra. While the board’s intentions may have been rooted in administrative convenience and support for students, the episode underscores the importance of engaging with stakeholders and understanding public sentiment before implementing such measures," said Kalpana Karia, former principal of a state board school.
19 January,2025 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghEmbattled Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on Sunday fell back on the Mahabharata to claim he cannot be cornered like Abhimanyu as he was ace archer Arjun, reported news agency PTI. Munde is under attack from the opposition as well the ruling Mahayuti leaders in connection with the December 9 abduction and murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. The police registered a murder case and an extortion case linked to the killing. Munde's close aide Walmik Karad has been arrested in the extortion case, following which many leaders have demanded his sacking from the Devendra Fadnavis government. Incidentally, Munde, NCP MLA from Parli, was not included in the list of guardian ministers announced by the state government on Saturday night, with his home district Beed being given to his party chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Speaking at the NCP conclave in Shirdi in Ahilyanagar, Munde slammed some leaders for deliberately targeting him in the sarpanch murder-extortion case, reported PTI. He was saddened that these leaders included those from the ruling alliance, Munde said. The Mahayuti comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. "No matter what, it will be of no use to corner me like Abhimanyu. Because I am not Abhimanyu, I am Arjun. Some leaders from the party (NCP) too are providing false information to Ajitdada, who is standing by me in these difficult times," Munde asserted, reported PTI. In the Mahabharata, Abhimanyu was killed after his opponents managed to create a "chakravyuh", an elaborate battle formation comprising of multiple circles. Speaking at the conclave, Munde said the killing of Deshmukh was extremely unfortunate and asserted he had been demanding since then that the culprits be hanged, reported PTI. "Crime has no caste or religion but a community is being deliberately targeted due to this incident," Munde claimed, reported PTI. The killing, which has hit national headlines and has triggered protests across Maharashtra, has also seen a caste angle added to it since most of the accused are from the Vanjari community, to which Munde also belongs, while Deshmukh was a Maratha. The two communities have been at loggerheads, especially in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, over quota demands in the past few months. Munde thanked Pawar for his support and said the latter was being labelled a villain for this. Munde said he had undertaken several campaigns against the then BJP-Shiv Sena government (of Devendra Fadnavis) between 2014 and 2019. "Ahead of the oath-taking in November 2019, I had asked Ajitdada to not join as deputy chief minister. He went ahead but I bore the punishment," Munde claimed, reported PTI. In November 2019, in a surprise move, Pawar joined hands with Fadnavis to form government, which last for just 80 hours. Pawar went back to the NCP, which teamed up with the Congress and (undivided) Shiv Sena to form the MVA dispensation under Uddhav Thackeray. During the 2024 Lok Sabha poll campaign, Munde said he was told not to go to Baramati to campaign for NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar as it would be a headache for Ajit Pawar. Sunetra Pawar, the deputy CM's wife, lost to NCP (SP) leader and sitting MP Supriya Sule by a considerable margin in the general elections. "I still went ahead to campaign (in Baramati). I campaigned for the party candidate in Thane and this is the reason why Thane leaders are coming to Beed to target me," he said in an apparent reference to NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad, reported PTI. Munde claimed the social atmosphere in Beed had turned sensitive because of media trial as well as him being trolled on social media since the December 9 murder of sarpanch Deshmukh. (With inputs from PTI)
19 January,2025 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe bustling city of Mumbai is set to experience a splash of colour as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) organizes its annual horticultural exhibition, known as the Flower Festival. The event will take place at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Byculla from January 31 to February 2, 2025. Now in its 28th year, the Flower Festival promises to offer a serene escape from the city's fast-paced life. Under the guidance of BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani, and Additional Municipal Corporation Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Amit Saini, the festival will showcase approximately 5,000 plants, including various species of flowers, fruit trees, and medicinal plants. Deputy Commissioner (Parks) Chanda Jadhav and Parks Superintendent Jitendra Pardeshi are overseeing the arrangements. Previous editions of the festival have attracted notable visitors such as ambassadors from Japan, Malaysia, Canada, and Mauritius, as well as distinguished figures like Additional Chief Justice Manjusha Deshpande, actors Ranjit and Pawan Malhotra, and senior cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar. In addition to the floral displays, the festival will feature stalls selling gardening supplies and fertilizers, catering to both citizens and environmental enthusiasts. The BMC is inviting all Mumbaikars to enjoy this three-day floral extravaganza, which aims to provide a peaceful retreat amidst nature’s beauty.
19 January,2025 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA man who was detained in Chhattisgarh's Durg railway station in connection with the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case was released on Sunday, a police official said, reported news agency PTI. Mumbai police, earlier in the day, informed that it had arrested a 30-year-old man from Thane near the metropolis in the case. "The man detained from the Mumbai LTT-Kolkata Shalimar Jnaneshwari Express at Durg station on Saturday afternoon was just a suspect and he has been released after inquiry. He was kept at the RPF post at Durg station through the night and released this morning," the police official said, reported PTI. "We can detain anyone for inquiry. We had been insisting he was just a suspect. There has been no mistake on our part. We had told the media that we would share authentic details but some went ahead and declared him an accused," Mumbai police sub-inspector Pradeep Fude told reporters at Durg railway station, reported PTI. Incidentally, RPF officials had on Saturday said the man was detained after his photo was sent to them by Mumbai police. A Mumbai police team led by Funde had arrived here last night to question the detained man. Mumbai police on Sunday said it had arrested alleged attacker Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national who had illegally entered India and changed his name to Bijoy Das, reported PTI. As per preliminary probe, he had entered the Bollywood star's home, in Satguru Sharan building in Bandra, in the early hours of January 16 with the intention of theft, police said in the metropolis. Khan (54) was stabbed multiple times in the attack, after which he underwent a five-hour surgery in nearby Lilavati Hospital. Man held in Saif Ali Khan attack case produced in Mumbai court for police remand A 30-year-old man held in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case was on Sunday produced in a Mumbai court by police to seek his remand, an official said. He was produced in the holiday court in Bandra at 1:30 pm to seek his police remand, the official said. (With inputs from PTI)
19 January,2025 02:16 PM IST | Durg | mid-day online correspondentLed by a private bank’s fraud awareness initiative, the ‘Vigil Aunty’ contingent, nearly 1,500 bank employees participated in this year’s Tata Mumbai Marathon. Wearing t-shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Get Set Educate,” the employees highlighted the bank’s commitment to improving access to educational resources. A costumed contingent of 15 Vigil Aunty influencers also joined the private bank employees at the marathon to raise awareness about fraud prevention and cybercrime, enhancing visibility for the cause of safe banking. This marks the largest contingent ever fielded by a corporate at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. The employees ran in support of the NGO Light of Life Trust, an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students at risk of dropping out from rural schools in Maharashtra. This initiative will benefit nearly 9,250 students across 37 government-recognized and aided rural secondary schools in eight districts of Maharashtra. The bank's commitment includes a budget of Rs 2.78 crore to enhance educational infrastructure by establishing Science and Math Laboratories, setting up Smart Digital Classrooms, providing book libraries, refurbishing classrooms, and ensuring access to clean drinking water and functional toilets. “We are delighted to have 1,500 colleagues volunteer to run for a cause at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. This is the largest employee contingent we have fielded for the marathon to date,” said Kaizad M. Bharucha, Deputy Managing Director of the bank. “Promotion of education is one of the five pillars of our CSR program, Parivartan, and through the NGO Light of Life Trust, we aim to do our part to improve access to education and help ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed,” he added. About Vigil aunty: The award-winning Vigil Aunty initiative, launched in 2022, introduced an influencer who urged people nationwide to adopt safe banking habits. The campaign has been instrumental in promoting secure banking awareness and educating the public on various digital fraud techniques employed by fraudsters. Since its launch, the initiative has garnered a substantial fan base of over two million across social media platforms, covering over 60 modus operandi to educate customers on preventive measures against various types of fraud.
19 January,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonADVERTISEMENT
