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Vedanta-owned Sterlite Power raises ₹725 crore from private equity investors to fuel expansion plans

Vedanta Ltd-owned Sterlite Power has raised ₹725 crore from foreign and domestic investors to fuel its expansion plans. Sterlite Power raised the funds from US-based GEF Capital Partners and Mumbai-based private equity firm ENAM Holdings. “The funds will be used for the ongoing capex expansion and drive strategic growth initiatives by enhancing production capabilities, accelerating new product development, and expanding …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Bus crew shortage, mismanagement cost Tamil Nadu STUs Rs 495 crore, says CAG report

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The cancellation of scheduled trips due to shortage of crew to operate buses has resulted in the State Transport Undertakings in Tamil Nadu reporting a total revenue loss of Rs 495.27 crore from 2017-18 to 2021-22. A report of the office of Comptroller and Auditor General tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday, however, revealed that hundreds of bus drivers …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Transgenders plight unheard as they face harassment availing government's shakti scheme

New Indian Express

MYSURU: Despite the promise of inclusivity under the state government's Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses, members of the transgender communities are facing relentless harassment. Speaking to TNIE several individuals and transgender activists have alleged that conductors demand they wear sarees or churidars to "prove" their identity as women, forcing …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean conductor's 4-minute toilet break delays 125 trains

India Today

A train counter’s four-minute break to the restroom in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, earlier this week caused a ripple effect – delaying as many as 125 trains. The incident took place on Monday around 8am local time on Seoul’s Line 2 when the operator made an unscheduled stop at a station to take a break, the Korea …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

The maestro and his opera academy in Suzhou

China Daily

Young conductors and singers take part in the Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy organized by Italian conductor Riccardo Muti at Jinji Lake Concert Hall in Suzhou on Saturday. When 83-year-old conductor Riccardo Muti reflects on his musical training, he is proud of his teachers, especially Antonino Votto, the Italian conductor who was Arturo Toscanini's assistant at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Energy department to replace old infra in Karnataka

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: To keep pace with changing technology and ensure there is uninterrupted power supply, in the recent board meeting with all stake holders, the energy department has taken a decision to replace old sub-stations and conductors across the state. With this, the power lines will also be strengthened,” a senior official from the energy department told The New Indian Express. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Viral video: Bengaluru bus driver dies of heart attack at steering wheel; conductor’s prompt action saves lives

Live Mint

A Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation driver collapsed while driving a bus after suffering a heart attack. A social media user applauded the conductor's prompt action and commented, “Salute to such a brave conductor who saved many lives in time.” Another user expressed concern over the rising cases of heart attacks among adults, “That's very sad, such cases has become common …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Next generation of Australian conductors graduate from training in Tasmania

ABC

Have you ever watched a conductor in front of an orchestra and wondered what exactly it is they do and why they're so important? Two of Australia's most talented up-and-coming conductors Ingrid Martin and Sam Weller explain their craft in different ways. "It takes a lot of humility, empathy, vulnerability and courage to put your personal stamp on the music …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

A New Generation Redefining Classical Music: Khatia Buniatishvili's Inspiring Journey

Associated Press

The article explores the rise of a new generation of classical musicians who are challenging the elitist stigma often attached to the genre. It highlights the importance of collaboration and individuality in creating music, and the need for equality in classical music, where many artists face barriers to success due to factors such as gender and financial limitations.

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

PMPML suspends seven conductors, one driver in July

Hindustan Times

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited has suspended several conductors and drivers in the month of July for not giving proper accounts of the tickets sold and misbehaving with passengers among others. As per the information shared by the PMPML administration, last month, six conductors were suspended for extorting ticket money; one conductor was suspended for rude behaviour with passengers; …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five months on, MTC’s UPI ticketing plan yet to click

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Within just five months after the introduction of UPI and card payment options in buses, most MTC bus conductors have begun to decline payments via digital modes for purchasing tickets. However, conductors now cite excuses like crowding in buses and software glitches to demand cash payments,” a daily commuter from Ambattur said. If a payment fails due to network …

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5 months ago

Why you are probably sitting down for too long

BBC

Why you are probably sitting down for too long Getty Images Sitting down for prolonged periods can have a profound effect on our health In the office, on transport, at home…Sitting down is ingrained in most peoples' days. Getty Images Research suggests that breaking up periods of sitting down with exercise can help to undo some of the negative health …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Women Bus Passengers Lament Hardships During Journey

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: A week after the death of an intermediate student, Mehreen, in the Madhura Nagar police station limits, the RTC is yet to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for its passengers. With no space left in the bus, men and sometimes even elderly people have to stand on footboards.” About the drivers and conductors, she said, “They are so …

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6 months ago

AIADMK, PMK slam T.N. government move to recruit bus drivers, conductors from manpower agencies

The Hindu

AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday, June 20, condemned the T.N. State Transport Corporations plan to recruit bus drivers and conductors on a contract basis, through private manpower agencies. In a post on X, Mr. Palaniswami said there were suspicions that the DMK government was planning to privatise State Transport Corporations and as …

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6 months ago

Move to appoint drivers and conductors on contract basis shocks employees

The Hindu

An The The e-tenders can be downloaded from www.tntenders.gov.in and uploaded on the same portal, the The unexpected development has shocked the transport corporation employees and trade unions. The trade union representatives said the wage settlement talks for the transport workers are yet to be conducted even after four years while recruitment of drivers, conductors and technical staff remains frozen …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Orchestrating a prestigious career

China Daily

Conductor Qian Junping at a concert with China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on March 9. On May 17 and 18, Qian conducted the China NCPA Orchestra, the resident symphony orchestra of the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, performing Brahms' Symphony No 1 in C Minor, Op 68. Qian's …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Orchestrating a prestigious career

China Daily

Conductor Qian Junping at a concert with China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on March 9. On May 17 and 18, Qian conducted the China NCPA Orchestra, the resident symphony orchestra of the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, performing Brahms' Symphony No 1 in C Minor, Op 68. Qian's …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Met Opera hosts 4 female conductors in landmark week. From its founding to 2016, there were only 4

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Oksana Lyniv, Speranza Scappucci, Marin Alsop and Xian Zhang filled their lockers in the guest conductors’ dressing room off the Metropolitan Opera’s orchestra pit. It takes a long time for society to get comfortable with different things, and our industry is very conservative.” Lyniv led Puccini’s “Turandot” on April 19, and Scappucci conducted Puccini’s “La Rondine” the …

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8 months, 1 week ago

A well-orchestrated gathering

China Daily

A concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra on March 31, featuring five conductors from China and abroad, marks the start of the second Spring of Traditional Chinese Music festival. Recognizing the rising popularity of traditional Chinese music, which has been winning over a growing number of fans, especially young people, in 2022, the China National Traditional Orchestra and the …

Music China National Traditional Traditional Chinese Music Chinese Orchestra

8 months, 1 week ago

A well-orchestrated gathering

China Daily

A concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra on March 31, featuring five conductors from China and abroad, marks the start of the second Spring of Traditional Chinese Music festival. Recognizing the rising popularity of traditional Chinese music, which has been winning over a growing number of fans, especially young people, in 2022, the China National Traditional Orchestra and the …

Music China National Traditional Traditional Chinese Music Chinese Orchestra

8 months, 1 week ago

A well-orchestrated gathering

China Daily

A concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra on March 31, featuring five conductors from China and abroad, marks the start of the second Spring of Traditional Chinese Music festival. Recognizing the rising popularity of traditional Chinese music, which has been winning over a growing number of fans, especially young people, in 2022, the China National Traditional Orchestra and the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Man Makes Bus Conductor’s Sketch On Ticket, His Reaction Is Priceless

News 18

We all use public transport as and when required. Recently, an artist’s wholesome gesture spread a big smile on the face of a bus conductor and motivated him to get through his mundane days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The__art__soul__ When the bus came to a halt and everyone got off, the artist approached the bus …

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9 months, 1 week ago

UPSRTC asks bus owners to hire their own staff

Hindustan Times

Private individuals whose buses have been hired by UPSRTC can now appoint their own conductors rather than the corporation assigning them one. The move came after Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation was recently conferred an award for improved road safety measures by the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings The move came after Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

TSRTC to Have Women Drivers Soon; GO Likely

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: For all its blabber about women empowerment and providing employment avenues to them, the BRS government has not appointed a single woman driver in the TSRTC. However, the 2024 International Women’s Day will be rejoiced and celebrated by many of them as the incumbent state government is finalising plans to appoint women drivers in the corporation. Even when it …

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Vedanta-owned Sterlite Power raises ₹725 crore from private equity investors to fuel expansion plans

Bus crew shortage, mismanagement cost Tamil Nadu STUs Rs 495 crore, says CAG report

Transgenders plight unheard as they face harassment availing government's shakti scheme

South Korean conductor's 4-minute toilet break delays 125 trains

The maestro and his opera academy in Suzhou

Energy department to replace old infra in Karnataka

Viral video: Bengaluru bus driver dies of heart attack at steering wheel; conductor’s prompt action saves lives

Next generation of Australian conductors graduate from training in Tasmania

A New Generation Redefining Classical Music: Khatia Buniatishvili's Inspiring Journey

PMPML suspends seven conductors, one driver in July

Five months on, MTC’s UPI ticketing plan yet to click

Why you are probably sitting down for too long

Hyderabad: Women Bus Passengers Lament Hardships During Journey

AIADMK, PMK slam T.N. government move to recruit bus drivers, conductors from manpower agencies

Move to appoint drivers and conductors on contract basis shocks employees

Orchestrating a prestigious career

Orchestrating a prestigious career

Met Opera hosts 4 female conductors in landmark week. From its founding to 2016, there were only 4

A well-orchestrated gathering

A well-orchestrated gathering

A well-orchestrated gathering

Man Makes Bus Conductor’s Sketch On Ticket, His Reaction Is Priceless

UPSRTC asks bus owners to hire their own staff

TSRTC to Have Women Drivers Soon; GO Likely