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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who was India's first 'Lady Boss'? Rejected Mughal-e-Azam, used to charge fee more than heroes, not many remember her now, name is…
That was a time when a hero would get Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 Lakh for a film, but an actress like Bina Rai would be paid Ts 1.5 lakh. In that era, it was not just a fee, but the price of change in the industry. Bina Rai made her stardom on the basis of her hard work. Films were made and sold in her name. What was Bina Rai's real name? Bina Rai's real name was Krishna Sareen. Her father was an officer in the railways. After the partition of India and Pakistan, her family came to Kanpur and she continued her studies from here. After this, she took admission in Isabella Thoburn College in Lucknow. From here, her interest in acting started increasing. She started taking part in college plays and gradually her confidence started increasing. This film made Bina Rai a star overnight Bina Rai won the talent contest and received a prize of Rs 25,000. This amount was considered huge at that time. She was also signed for the film 'Kali Ghata'. She acted in this film with Kishore Sahu. Her beauty and acting in the film caught everyone's attention. But she got real recognition from the 1953 film 'Anarkali', in which she played the title role. The success of this film made Bina Rai a star overnight. The songs, dialogues and her acting in the film were so natural that people started considering her the real Anarkali. Why Bina Rai rejected Mughal-e-Azam? After the success of 'Anarkali', K. Asif offered her a role in his film 'Mughal-e-Azam', but Bina Rai refused to do this role. Later this role was given to Madhubala, and the film created history. After this, she appeared in many great films like 'Ghunghat' (1960), 'Taj Mahal' (1963), 'Genghis Khan', 'Pyar Ka Sagar', and 'Shagoofa'. She also received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the film 'Ghunghat'. When Bina Rai worked on her own terms Bina Rai's film career lasted for about 15 years. When her career was at its peak, she decided to get married and settle down. She married famous actor Premnath in 1952. After marriage, she gradually distanced herself from the film industry and started giving time to her family. She had two sons, one of whom, Prem Kishan, later appeared in films himself. When did Bina Rai die? Bina Rai said goodbye to this world on 6 December 2009. In the 1950s, where the film industry was run by men, Bina Rai worked on her own terms and ruled the hearts of people with her acting. This is the reason why people remember her even today. As an actress, she added colours to the black and white era.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
National Consumer Helpline refunds Rs 7.14 crore to consumers in 2 months
New Delhi: The government on Friday said that the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has successfully facilitated refund of Rs 7.14 crore to consumers in the last two months. The redressal was achieved across 30 sectors, effectively addressing 15,426 consumer grievances related to refund claims, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Notably, the e-commerce sector accounted for the highest volume of grievances, registering 8,919 grievances, and correspondingly, the highest refund facilitation amounting to Rs 3.69 crore. This was followed by the travel and tourism sector, which saw refunds of Rs 81 lakh. Grievances related to e-commerce refunds came from across the country, with the highest (1242) from Uttar Pradesh and even smaller regions like Sikkim and Dadra & Nagar Haveli registering complaints — reflecting NCH's effectiveness as a truly nationwide consumer redressal platform, said the ministry. 'The facilitation of Ts 7.14 crore in refunds between 25th April and 30th June 2025 reflects the efficacy and responsiveness of the helpline, driven by the expansion of convergence partners and strong stakeholder engagement,' the Department noted. This increase in the number of grievances and dockets registered at NCH also indicates the growing outreach of the platform, specially through digital modes such as calls, the web portal, WhatsApp, the NCH App, UMANG, CPGRAMS, SMS, Email and AI-enabled chatbot. This also highlights NCH's vital role in ensuring timely, hassle-free grievance redressal and reinforces its importance as a trusted, pre-litigation platform promoting consumer welfare and marketplace transparency. This helpline has emerged as a single point of access for consumers across the country to seek grievance redressal at the pre-litigation stage. Consumers can register their grievances in 17 languages through a toll-free number 1915. The Department reiterated its commitment to strengthening consumer protection framework and urges all consumers to actively utilise the helpline to safeguard their rights and seek timely redressal. The NCH plays a crucial pre-litigation role in resolving consumer grievances swiftly and amicably, reducing the burden on Consumer Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
JP Global Engineering drives smart farming innovation with JPloT system
KUALA LUMPUR: JP Global Engineering is transforming agriculture with its proprietary smart farming system, JPloT, a platform that combines real-time monitoring, data analytics and cloud-based intelligence to support modern farmers in Malaysia and beyond. The core of JPloT is Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that capture live data on critical variables, such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, pH levels, and light intensity. This data is transmitted to a secure cloud platform, where it is analysed to generate actionable insights for irrigation, nutrient delivery and crop scheduling, helping farmers optimise conditions and maximise yields. Designed for ease of use across diverse farm settings, JPloT features a user-friendly dashboard and provides secure, lifetime cloud storage. Farmers can access historical data, monitor anomalies and make informed, data-driven decisions throughout the crop cycle. JP Global Engineering director Ts. Jegan Perumal said JPloT is enhancing yield consistency and crop quality by maintaining optimal growing conditions and reducing losses caused by environmental stress or mismanagement. 'JPloT is helping farmers improve yield consistency and crop quality by maintaining optimal conditions and reducing risks of loss due to environmental stress or mismanagement. This directly contributes to Malaysia's national goals of producing safe, nutritious and accessible food,' he said in a statement. In addition to boosting productivity, JPloT also addresses labour shortages by automating routine tasks, ensuring crop stability despite unpredictable weather and reducing food waste by detecting overwatering and disease. The system has attracted international interest, notably through a pilot project with Japan's Ichigo Lab, a collaboration aimed at demonstrating JPloT's capabilities in high-tech farming environments while offering a more cost-effective, feature-rich alternative to current Japanese solutions. A key motivation behind the collaboration is the difference in agricultural cycles. For instance, while strawberry farming in Japan is typically limited to one harvest per year, Malaysia's tropical climate allows for up to four. This presents an opportunity for Ichigo Lab to expand into Malaysia and significantly increase productivity by leveraging JPloT's real-time insights and adaptive capabilities. JP Global is also supporting the expansion with guidance on land acquisition, regulatory navigation and engagement with relevant government stakeholders. Although full deployment has yet to commence, the company is working to meet the client's budget and customise the JPloT system to suit Japanese infrastructure, language preferences and farming practices. 'We remain committed to being a growth partner, providing end-to-end support to ensure a smooth transition and help Ichigo Lab fully leverage Malaysia's year-round growing conditions,' said Ts. Jegan. Looking ahead, JP Global anticipates that IoT will play a central role in agriculture over the next five to ten years, with artificial intelligence further enhancing forecasting accuracy, decision-making and resource efficiency. However, Ts. Jegan emphasised that technology alone is not enough to drive widespread adoption of smart farming in Malaysia. 'Malaysia's climate is a gift, but to fully unlock its potential, we must pair it with future-ready, localised solutions,' he said, adding that the future of farming depends on how well we balance data, nature and human insight to build systems that are productive, resilient and sustainable. JP Global was among several Malaysian companies that participated in Expo 2025 Osaka during the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security's showcase week, where Malaysia highlighted its commitment to smart agriculture and inclusive growth.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
JPloT smart farming boosts yields with real-time insights
KUALA LUMPUR: JP Global Engineering is transforming agriculture with its proprietary smart farming system, JPloT, a platform that combines real-time monitoring, data analytics and cloud-based intelligence to support modern farmers in Malaysia and beyond. The core of JPloT is Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that capture live data on critical variables, such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, pH levels, and light intensity. This data is transmitted to a secure cloud platform, where it is analysed to generate actionable insights for irrigation, nutrient delivery and crop scheduling, helping farmers optimise conditions and maximise yields. Designed for ease of use across diverse farm settings, JPloT features a user-friendly dashboard and provides secure, lifetime cloud storage. Farmers can access historical data, monitor anomalies and make informed, data-driven decisions throughout the crop cycle. JP Global Engineering director Ts. Jegan Perumal said JPloT is enhancing yield consistency and crop quality by maintaining optimal growing conditions and reducing losses caused by environmental stress or mismanagement. 'JPloT is helping farmers improve yield consistency and crop quality by maintaining optimal conditions and reducing risks of loss due to environmental stress or mismanagement. This directly contributes to Malaysia's national goals of producing safe, nutritious and accessible food,' he said in a statement. In addition to boosting productivity, JPloT also addresses labour shortages by automating routine tasks, ensuring crop stability despite unpredictable weather and reducing food waste by detecting overwatering and disease. The system has attracted international interest, notably through a pilot project with Japan's Ichigo Lab, a collaboration aimed at demonstrating JPloT's capabilities in high-tech farming environments while offering a more cost-effective, feature-rich alternative to current Japanese solutions. A key motivation behind the collaboration is the difference in agricultural cycles. For instance, while strawberry farming in Japan is typically limited to one harvest per year, Malaysia's tropical climate allows for up to four. This presents an opportunity for Ichigo Lab to expand into Malaysia and significantly increase productivity by leveraging JPloT's real-time insights and adaptive capabilities. JP Global is also supporting the expansion with guidance on land acquisition, regulatory navigation and engagement with relevant government stakeholders. Although full deployment has yet to commence, the company is working to meet the client's budget and customise the JPloT system to suit Japanese infrastructure, language preferences and farming practices. 'We remain committed to being a growth partner, providing end-to-end support to ensure a smooth transition and help Ichigo Lab fully leverage Malaysia's year-round growing conditions,' said Ts. Jegan. Looking ahead, JP Global anticipates that IoT will play a central role in agriculture over the next five to ten years, with artificial intelligence further enhancing forecasting accuracy, decision-making and resource efficiency. However, Ts. Jegan emphasised that technology alone is not enough to drive widespread adoption of smart farming in Malaysia. 'Malaysia's climate is a gift, but to fully unlock its potential, we must pair it with future-ready, localised solutions,' he said, adding that the future of farming depends on how well we balance data, nature and human insight to build systems that are productive, resilient and sustainable. JP Global was among several Malaysian companies that participated in Expo 2025 Osaka during the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security's showcase week, where Malaysia highlighted its commitment to smart agriculture and inclusive growth.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
JP Global Engineering Drives Smart Farming Innovation With JPloT System
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- JP Global Engineering is transforming agriculture with its proprietary smart farming system, JPloT, a platform that combines real-time monitoring, data analytics and cloud-based intelligence to support modern farmers in Malaysia and beyond. The core of JPloT is Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that capture live data on critical variables, such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, pH levels, and light intensity. This data is transmitted to a secure cloud platform, where it is analysed to generate actionable insights for irrigation, nutrient delivery and crop scheduling, helping farmers optimise conditions and maximise yields. Designed for ease of use across diverse farm settings, JPloT features a user-friendly dashboard and provides secure, lifetime cloud storage. Farmers can access historical data, monitor anomalies and make informed, data-driven decisions throughout the crop cycle. JP Global Engineering director Ts. Jegan Perumal said JPloT is enhancing yield consistency and crop quality by maintaining optimal growing conditions and reducing losses caused by environmental stress or mismanagement. 'JPloT is helping farmers improve yield consistency and crop quality by maintaining optimal conditions and reducing risks of loss due to environmental stress or mismanagement. This directly contributes to Malaysia's national goals of producing safe, nutritious and accessible food,' he said in a statement. In addition to boosting productivity, JPloT also addresses labour shortages by automating routine tasks, ensuring crop stability despite unpredictable weather and reducing food waste by detecting overwatering and disease. The system has attracted international interest, notably through a pilot project with Japan's Ichigo Lab, a collaboration aimed at demonstrating JPloT's capabilities in high-tech farming environments while offering a more cost-effective, feature-rich alternative to current Japanese solutions. A key motivation behind the collaboration is the difference in agricultural cycles. For instance, while strawberry farming in Japan is typically limited to one harvest per year, Malaysia's tropical climate allows for up to four.
