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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Students unleash their creativity at this college fest
Sudhanshu Raj Khare brought musical charm to the evening (BCCL/ Manas Mishra) Antarang, annual fest of a private college, featured several activities such as ramp walk, dance, singing, and more, had students letting go of their academic worries. A special exhibition curated by students, showcasing photography and artwork, caught the attention of many at the event. Brajesh Pathak, Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh, also graced the occasion. (L) Students during a performance (C) Akarshita (R) Tanya Singh (L) Anjali (R) Brajesh Pathak (L) Anshika (R) Khushi Singh (L) Manvi (R) Priyadarshani Sudhanshu Raj Khare, a former reality show participant, added a musical twist to the evening. He began his set with Na Jaane Kab Se, followed by Jo Bheji Thi Dua and then Tu Mera Hoke Bhi Na Lage. Paying a special tribute to the late singer KK, he performed Khuda Jaane. — Manas Mishra Students showcased their creativity through art exhibits Students unleash their creativity at this college fest
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Celebrating new beginnings
(L) Deep Chatterjee's soulful vocals enchanted the guests (R) The soft sound of the flute transported the city folk into a melodious trance like state (BCCL/ Manas Mishra) Bengali Club, Lucknow , recently celebrated Poila Boishakh — the first day of Baisaakh and Bengali New Year , with full fervour and pomp. The grounds of the club were bustling with energy as a large crowd gathered, dressed in elegant traditional attire. Each guest was warmly welcomed with Bengali sweet, Darbesh, setting the tone for a day of joyful celebration. (L) Abhijit Sarkar (R) Abha Kala (L) Sumedha Sen (R) Trisha Sinha (L) Ritisha Mukherjee (R) Rupa Mukherjee (L) Enakshi Sinha (R) Leena Johri and Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma (L) Debashish Chanda (R) Devanshi Adding a musical touch to the day was a live performance by Deep Chatterjee, a finalist of a popular musical reality show, and his band Matan from Kolkata. Arun Banerjee , the president of the club, was seen actively managing the event, ensuring everything went smoothly. — Manas Mishra (L) Arun Banerjee and Alkananda Banerjee (R) Bhithika Bose (L) Anjali Ranjana (R) Anupriya Vohra
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dark comedy strikes a chord with Lucknowites
A scene from the play Critical But Stable condition (BCCL/ Manas Mishra) Critical But Stable, a play written by French playwright Jean Pierre Martinez , was recently staged at the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Directed by Anurag Shukla, the production played to a houseful audience. KK Agarwal, a Lucknow–based playwright and member of the organizing team, welcomed everyone, with a speech. A scene from the play BCCL The story revolved around Raj, who is in a deep coma after an accident. The audience watched in astonishment as Raj's brothers, long separated from him, rushed to the hospital once they realised they stood to gain financially. The twisted tale offered uproarious scenes of unexpected humour, revealing how greed often triumphs over family ties. (L) Anil Rastogi (R) Dr Pronoti Singh KK Agarwal and Rita Agarwal Kumar Prafful and Anushree Jain (L) Meenu Kripal (R) Rajesh by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jakarta Raya: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Applause thundered through the hall when the cast took their bows. Director Abhishek Shukla, who also portrayed one of the scheming brothers, earned praise for his performance. Audiences left the venue buzzing with talk of the play's audacious storyline and memorable comic turns. — Manas Mishra
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CVS Health raises annual profit forecast as turnaround gathers steam
By Manas Mishra (Reuters) - CVS Health raised its full-year profit forecast on Thursday following strong performance across its businesses, signaling an early recovery after a series of troubles hit the healthcare conglomerate last year. Shares of the company jumped 8.4% to $72.30 in premarket trading. The shares fell over 40% last year due to weak performance in the company's insurance and pharmacy businesses and multiple cuts to its profit outlook, but have pared most of those losses this year following a better-than-expected earnings report in February. CEO David Joyner, who took the helm in October, has laid out cost-cutting plans and reshuffled top management positions to help the company navigate one of the most challenging periods in its six-decade history. On Thursday, CVS Health's adjusted quarterly profit again beat estimates, as the company spent less on its members' medical care than Wall Street had expected, a likely relief for investors after UnitedHealth cut its forecast last month, citing elevated costs. The company said it would exit the individual exchange business, where it sells plans directly to individuals through Obamacare exchanges -- its latest effort to streamline operations. CVS' pharmacy benefit management unit also plans to drop Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound as a preferred product from its list of drugs eligible for reimbursement, and would retain Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. "Zepbound will be excluded on July 1, and our clients will save a significant amount of money in this therapy class," a CVS spokesperson said. CVS' medical loss ratio, or the percent of premiums spent on patient care, fell to 87.3% from 90.4% a year ago, below analysts' expectations of 88.9%, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Health insurers have been facing increased medical costs for the past two years, driven by high healthcare demand among older adults enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. CVS earned $2.25 per share in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of $1.70. It raised its adjusted full-year profit forecast to $6 to $6.20 per share from $5.75 to $6 previously. Revenue from its pharmacy unit of $31.91 billion beat estimates of $30.96 billion. Its health services unit brought in revenue of $43.46 billion, also above estimates of $43.30 billion.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Elevance confirms quarterly profit beat, reaffirms 2025 forecast
Bengaluru: Health insurer Elevance Health said on Tuesday its first-quarter profit came above Street expectations, matching the preliminary estimates it released last week after bellwether UnitedHealth's lowered full-year forecast triggered a selloff in the sector. Elevance also reiterated its full-year profit forecast of $34.15 to $34.85 per share, and reported first-quarter adjusted shareholders' net income of $11.97 per share. The company came out with preliminary earnings numbers on Thursday, amid a sharp decline in health insurers after UnitedHealth missed quarterly profit estimates due to elevated patient care costs in its Medicare Advantage business. The company's operating revenue rose 15.4% to $48.77 billion during the quarter. Last week, Elevance said that costs in its Medicare Advantage business, which provides government-backed plans to adults aged 65 and older and those with disabilities, were in line with its expectations and the prices of its plans. Wall Street analysts have said that UnitedHealth's cut likely reflects the healthcare conglomerate's own challenges, and not an industry-wide problem. Elevance is less exposed to government-backed Medicare Advantage plans, and banks more on commercial and Medicaid health plans. For the quarter, the company's medical loss ratio , a closely watched ratio to track costs, was 86.4%, below analysts' average estimate of 86.8%. Companies aim for a ratio close to around 80%. Investors will be closely watching Elevance's post-earnings conference call, scheduled at 8:30 am ET, to get more details on the earnings and the forecast. Sneha S K and Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)
