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Fashion Value Chain
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Nesterra Launches 5.0 Collection of Fabrics & Blinds
Premium home décor and furnishings brand Nesterra, a part of Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd. under the K.K. Birla Group, launched its highly anticipated 5.0 Collection at a grand showcase event at Bağlami, BKC Mumbai, on 16th June. The event marked a defining moment in Nesterra's design evolution—where creativity meets sustainability and function—with a strong focus on 'consumer-first' values. The 5.0 Collection introduces blinds for the first time, expanding the brand's portfolio into new territory. These include Forest Frames (wooden blinds), Layor (roller blinds), and Shades of Blinds, offering blackout, translucent, and sheer variants. Alongside this, the new fabric range blends comfort and purpose—featuring Flawless (easy-clean upholstery), Eclipse (blackout curtains), and Breeze (airy sheers). Collections like Garden of 1905 reimagine archival Flemish botanical motifs, while others such as Raw Comfort, Twilight, and Petal Poetry bring out tactile textures, muted tones, and quiet luxury. Ashish Kumar, CEO & Wholetime Director, Nesterra, emphasized the importance of design that is 'personal, purposeful, and progressive,' and noted that the brand's expansion into blinds sets a new milestone in its growth trajectory. Smita Joshi, Vice President, Nesterra, added that the collection is a result of 'listening, observing, and reflecting,' and is aimed at consumers who seek both meaning and minimalism in their home aesthetics. With a curated gathering of industry leaders, retailers, and designers, the launch event also featured immersive product experiences followed by an evening of cocktails and conversations—deepening Nesterra's connection with its community and stakeholders. The 5.0 Collection reaffirms Nesterra's commitment to thoughtful design, user-centric innovation, and the idea that every home should reflect personal identity through comfort and storytelling. For more, visit
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Property tax: PMC nets Rs40cr in 3 mths
Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has recorded impressive success in property tax collection, amassing Rs 40 crore in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, achieving over 28% of its annual target. This collection follows a 5% rebate offered to property owners for prompt payment, which was valid till Monday, June 30. The municipal body has set an ambitious target of Rs 141 crore for the financial year, significantly higher than the Rs 117 crore collected in 2024-25. Ashish Kumar, additional municipal commissioner, confirmed the achievement. "The amount represents over 28.36% of the annual target of Rs 141 crore set for the current financial year, spanning from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The 5% discount was available until Monday. Last year, the civic body collected Rs 117 crore in property tax," he told this newspaper. The PMC oversees an area of 108.87 square kilometres, covering nearly five lakh households, including residential, govt and commercial properties, spread across 75 wards and six circles – Azimabad, Bankipur, Kankarbagh, New Capital, Patliputra and Patna City. With the deadline approaching, property owners queued at PMC counters to pay both their holding tax and solid waste management charges. Officials have directed that tax counters remain open on Sundays and public holidays with regular operating hours extended from 9am to 9pm in two shifts. Municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar added, "The 5% rebate for timely payments applied only to taxes paid between April 1 and June 30. From July 1 to Sept 30, there will be neither discount nor penalty. From Oct1 to March 31, a 1.5% penalty will be charged for late payment." Earlier this year, the PMC issued demand notices embedded with QR codes in all 75 wards. These notices allowed property owners to scan the code and view their outstanding dues. In addition to the counters, online payments can be made through the PMC's official website and chatbot service.
New Indian Express
21-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Four held for trespassing into Secunderabad MCEME with fake ID card
HYDERABAD: Four persons were arrested on Friday for allegedly trespassing into the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad by using a fake identity card to gain access to the premises on Thursday. Trimulgherry police stated that the accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody on Friday. According to the police, the MCEME authorities lodged a complaint at the Trimulgherry police station on Thursday. Based on the complaint, a case was registered against Rakesh Kumar Naresh Rai, Ashish Kumar, Aaliya Abbshi and Nagma Bano Mahemood Ali under relevant Sections of the BNS including Section 61(2) (criminal conspiracy), Section 329(3) (criminal trespass), Section 319(2) (cheating by personation), Section 340(2) (dishonestly using a forged document) and Section 168 (wearing garb or carrying token used by a soldier). As per the complaint, at 1 pm, the four accused, including one person posing as an Air Force officer under the name Wing Commander Rajat Kumar Mishra, entered the MI Techno Chowk Gate of MCEME without authorisation. The group comprised four persons: the impersonator and three others — one man and two women. They allegedly produced a fake identity card to the security personnel at the gate. The four were later stopped by sentries at the Jubilee Gate when they were seen clicking photographs and recording videos of sensitive military locations, including the CSD canteen and a soldiers' monument situated along the internal road. The sentries promptly alerted the MCEME Quick Reaction Team, following which the four were detained for questioning. When confronted by military officials, the accused disclosed their identities. The police were informed and subsequently, a case was registered. They were clicking pictures, recording videos The four were stopped by sentries at the Jubilee Gate when they were seen clicking photographs and recording videos of sensitive military locations, including the CSD canteen and a soldiers' monument situated along the internal road
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Security breach at Secunderabad's MCEME; man impersonates IAF officer to enter campus, 4 booked for trespass, cheating & forgery
HYDERABAD: In what can be a serious breach of military security, the Trimulgherry police have registered a criminal case against four individuals, including two women, for unauthorised entry into the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad. One of the accused allegedly impersonated an Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander to gain access to the restricted area, raising major concerns over internal security protocols. The case was registered on Thursday based on a complaint filed by an Army officer. Police identified the accused as Rakesh Kumar Naresh Rai, Ashish Kumar, Aaliya Abbashi, and Nagma Bano Mahmood Ali. They have been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including section 61(2) (criminal conspiracy), section 329(3) (trespass), section 319(2) (cheating), and section 340(2) (use of forged documents). According to the FIR, the four individuals entered MCEME on Thursday through MI Techno Chowk Gate allegedly without valid authorisation. Rakesh Kumar reportedly impersonated a Wing Commander and escorted other three inside the campus. "The group was intercepted by sentries at the Jubilee Gate while they were taking photographs and shooting videos of sensitive military zones, including the CSD canteen and soldiers' monument located on the premises," the FIR said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready to protect your PC? Confirm payment now Stay Protect Learn More Undo Upon spotting suspicious activity, the guards alerted quick response team, which detained the individuals and began questioning. Intelligence officials from various wings of the armed forces joined the probe. Though initial fears of espionage were investigated, officials later ruled out any such links. The accused were handed over to the Trimulgherry police after Army officials informed senior Hyderabad police.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Indian Express
Crime patrol to classroom patrol: How Delhi cops are reaching out to school dropouts
It's 1 pm on a sweltering Thursday, and Head Constable Ashish Kumar fixes his khaki cap, loosening it slightly while sweat trickles down his hands. Along with him are three of his colleagues from the DCP (East) office — two in uniform and one in plainclothes — and a beat officer from the Pandav Nagar police station. They are on a mission — not to catch or question anyone, but to counsel young school dropouts at Jawahar Mohalla, a Muslim-majority neighbourhood, in East Delhi. This initiative is part of an outreach programme, called 'Nayi Disha — A Path Back to Learning', launched on May 11 by the Delhi Police, which aims to identify and reintegrate children who have dropped out of school into the education system. As part of this, the schools send a list of dropouts to the police, which is then circulated to teams along with the names, addresses, and phone numbers. According to the data provided by the Pandav Nagar police station, 169 children were on the list provided to them. Back at Jawahar Mohalla, Kumar and his team step into a narrow lane where low-hanging electrical wires crisscross above, and open, clogged drains run alongside tightly packed homes and biryani shops. A small group of men and children begins trailing the team, curious about the reason behind the unexpected visit. Kumar stops at a house nearby and knocks on a half-broken wooden door, one of the addresses on the list of dropouts. A 15-year-old boy steps out with his mother, and they walk with the team to a small clinic at the centre of the locality — the venue for the impromptu counselling session. 'I work with my father at the salon,' the boy says, sitting on a small, narrow sofa across Kumar, when asked what he does every day. The boy's father is a barber, while his mother is a homemaker. His mother, who is standing on the stairs of the clinic, her face covered because of the people gathered around, chastises him. 'He has marks all over his face because he keeps getting into scuffles every day with boys older than him,' she tells the police team. The boy fidgets with his hand, looking sheepish. Kumar then pulls out a list of questions and asks the boy, 'Beta kaun-kaun se subjects main fail hue the (Which subjects did you fail in?)' The boy, who dropped out in Class IX, replies, 'I was never interested in studies, I found Science and Maths the most difficult of all, and failed those subjects. What's the use of studying?' The constable nods and offers some advice to the teen: 'A P J Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, rose from poverty because he chose the path of education. It is the shortest path.' The mother, meanwhile, adds: 'Bahut mota tha ye, ab dubla gaya hai, nashe ke chakkar mein (He was healthy earlier, but now has lost weight because of drug consumption).' In many instances, the reason for dropping out is drug addiction or involvement in criminal activities, say police. Next to Kumar, Head Constable Pooja Tomar, who is part of the team, is counselling another Class IX dropout from the same locality; he was identified by beat officers. 'We try to learn the reason and explain the benefits of education to them in a way they can understand,' the team says. However, officers are not able to meet every name on the list. 'Some migrate with their families for work, others have fed wrong numbers or addresses, and hence they remain untraceable,' says Tomar. As per data, the drive concluded after counselling 44 of the 169 children. According to police officers, on June 10, a meeting was held with school principals at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, West, to understand the common reasons why children drop out and to assess the challenge of drugs in schools. Post this, officers said, more than 300 children and their families expressed willingness to enrol in school again. A follow-up strategy for this is being prepared by the Community Policing Cell of West Delhi, headed by SI Manish Madhukar, say officers.
