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Cycle Pure Agarbathi and Rukmini Vijayakumar Transform Bengaluru with a Divine Fusion: The Goddess Tour 2023 Redefines Cultural Collaboration and Celebrates Women’s Triumphs

Bengaluru, 24th November 2023: After a spellbinding collaboration between Cycle Pure Agarbathi, India’s leading agarbatti manufacturers, and the acclaimed classical dancer, Rukmini Vijayakumar, the curtains have closed on this year’s Goddess Tour in Bengaluru, leaving everyone captivated and immersed in a unique blend of spirituality and classical dance.

 In celebrating its remarkable 75-year journey, Cycle Pure Agarbathi collaborated with the exceptionally talented classical dancer, Rukmini Vijayakumar. This collaboration beautifully combined the spiritual fragrance with classical dance, creating a captivating experience. As Cycle Pure Agarbathi marks its 75th anniversary, this special event dedicated to the feminine divine is presented by Radha Kalpa as part of their celebration. Cycle Pure Agarbathi as a brand takes pride in its milestones and commitment to giving back to the nation. This initiative, aimed at showcasing diverse talents globally, was a notable success, with Rukmini Vijaykumar playing a pivotal role in achieving this extraordinary milestone.

 The performances choreographed by Rukmini Vijayakumar were a testament to the seamless integration of spirituality and art, creating an immersive experience that transported the audience to a realm of divine beauty and cultural richness. The Goddess Tour succeeded in delivering a fragrant cultural extravaganza that left spectators spellbound.

 Speaking on this occasion, Ms. Rukmini Vijaykumar, Classical Dancer said, “The Goddess Tour allowed us to explore the intersection of spirituality and classical dance. This fusion has given rise to a unique and immersive experience, infusing an additional layer of depth into our performances. The confluence of art and spirituality has elevated the entire experience, making it not just a series of performances but a truly enriching and transformative journey. It is a celebration of the divine through the medium of dance, resonating with a resonance that goes beyond the physical and into the spiritual realm.”

 Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathi said, “We are delighted for the collaboration with Rukmini Vijayakumar on this year’s Goddess Tour. The Goddess Tour has been a remarkable journey, where the divine fragrances of our agarbattis blended effortlessly with the grace and elegance of Rukmini Vijayakumar’s classical dance. This
association was more than a cultural fusion. We are honored to have been part of this extraordinary experience”

 As the final bow is taken, the cultural fest presented by Cycle Pure Agarbathi and Rukmini Vijayakumar becomes a celebration not just of art and spirituality but also of the triumphs and aspirations of women. The resonance of their stories, woven seamlessly into the fabric of the Goddess Tour, will continue to echo, fostering a sense of empowerment and admiration in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to witness this extraordinary collaboration.

 Cycle Pure Agarbathi remains dedicated to championing initiatives that not only entertain but also contribute to the broader social narrative, celebrating the diversity and strength inherent in the stories of women achievers. As the curtains fall on this edition of the Goddess Tour, the legacy of empowerment and cultural enrichment it leaves behind is a testament to the transformative power of collaboration and the celebration of human achievement.

Sharad Kelkar on his sports drama Slum Golf said, “it’s a very complicated world for him and how he deals with it, that’s Gautam Rane”

Mumbai 24 November 2023: – Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service recently released a sports drama, ‘Slum Golf’, a story that follows a teen’s journey from the slum lanes of Mumbai to achieving his dreams. The show portrays the life of a young, determined boy, Pawan who lives in Mumbai slums and despite the hardships, he follows his dreams and ultimately wins in life. Featuring Sharad Kelkar, Mayur More, and Arjan Singh Aujlain in the lead roles, the series tells a compelling story about passion and determination that has captivated viewers across India.

 Talking about his character from the series, Sharad shares,” As we all know Pawan Nagre works as a caddie in a club, Gautam Rane, who is my character, is a coach in the same club. Gautam Rane has a very disturbed family life but also has a passion for teaching golf to his students. In his life, two extremely different students arrive Pawan Nagare, who comes from the slums, and Gaurav, the secretary’s son. Both of these students hail from two different worlds. Gautam Rane struggles to train both of them at the same time with different psychology, and what challenges Pawan or Gaurav are dealing with in their personal lives. He has to evaluate effectively, and it turns out to be a very complicated world for him, and how he deals with it is his responsibility.”

Further talking about his favourite sport he added, “I’ll be very honest and brutal, I play cricket a lot and I’m very open about it. I have grown up playing the game with my father and even today I will not think before saying that I would choose over any other game”.

 Created by Temple Bells Films and directed by Sujay Dahake, Slum Golf is streaming on Amazon miniTV. You can download the Amazon miniTV on Playstore or watch it within the Amazon Shopping App or Fire TV.

Hulladek Recycling Collects More Than 7000 Kgs Of E-Waste During The Festive Season From Kolkata & Suburbs

Kolkata, 24th November 2023: Hulladek Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Eastern India’s fastest growing e-waste management company, that collects and channelizes electronic and electrical waste across 18 states in the country, conducted a massive e-waste collection drive during the festive season in Kolkata. The Company collected more than 7000 kgs of electronic and electrical waste from Kolkata & suburbs.

 Most Indian households get their annual full-blown cleaning spree to prepare their houses for the festival of lights. This decluttering results in heaps and piles of old clothes, toys, books, utensils, and electronic devices ready to be discarded as waste. Without a designated agency available to pick up these unwanted goods from individuals at their convenience, they are left with no choice but to toss them away as trash which ends up adding to the humongous mountains of waste at landfills.

 “During the festivals, we clean our homes and get rid of all kinds of waste. It is important that this waste is recycled in a proper manner, especially e-waste. Hence, we started this collection initiative in association with our partner organizations. We are thankful to the people of Kolkata for supporting this collection drive,” said Mr Nandan Mall, Chairman and Managing Director, of Hulladek Recycling Pvt Ltd.

 Hulladek Recycling collaborated with schools like Birla High School, Calcutta Public School and Funlish Language School, residential complexes like Eastern High Apartment, South City Apartment and Vandana Housing Society, along with other organizations like Lions Club, Care Center, Junction IT, Ecotain, Dontia Dental Care, Mritikka Earthy Talks, Twirl Store and The Yellow Straw along with more than 250 individuals collectively contributing such a huge amount.

 Established in 2015, Hulladek Recycling Private Limited is One of the top 5 PROs (Producer Responsibility Organisation) in the country and already manages the e-waste of corporates like Tata Steel, Pepsico, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, Mondelez International, etc. India is the fifth largest e-waste producer globally and with over 80% of the e-waste in India being managed by the informal sector, the scope of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) & Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) is bound to increase in the coming days.

Disney Star Delivers The Biggest Icc Men’s World Cup Ever

Over 30 Crore fans tuned in to the live broadcast on TV of the final between India and Australia, making it the highest viewed match ever Peak concurrency on TV for the final match at 13 crore Peak concurrency on Disney+ Hotstar at 5.9 Crore for the finals, creating a global record for any live sport 52 Crore viewers tuned in to TV for the marquee tournament, consumption reaches 422 billion minutes making it the biggest World Cup ever

Bangalore, November 24, 2023: In a historic triumph for sports broadcasting, Disney Star, the official broadcaster of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, has set new benchmarks for viewership, redefining the cricketing landscape. The highly anticipated final clash between cricket powerhouses India and Australia has not only etched itself into the chronicles of sporting history but has also become the most-watched event ever on both linear TV and digital streaming. With an astounding reach of 30 Crore for the live broadcast on TV, Star Sports Network ensured that cricket enthusiasts across India were glued to their television screens, making it the most-watched television event ever. The magnitude of the final was further highlighted by a peak concurrency of 13 Crore viewers on TV and 5.9 Crore peak concurrency on Disney+ Hotstar (Digital).

 As per BARC, the tournament crossed a viewership of half a billion viewers for the first time as 518 million (51.8 Crore) TV viewers tuned in for the live broadcast of the marquee tournament being played in India after 12 years. The live TV broadcast for the tournament garnered 422 billion minutes of TV watch time making it the most watched ICC Men’s World Cup in the history of the event. The final between India Vs Australia delivered a peak concurrency of 13 crore which surpassed the previous highest peak concurrency in the tournament with India Vs Pakistan at 7.5 crore and India Vs New Zealand at 8 crore. Disney Star left no stone unturned in bringing the grandeur of the World Cup to fans in India and across the globe, showcasing its unwavering dedication to delivering unparalleled sporting content.

 The streaming arm of Disney Star broke its own record five times through the tournament to witness a peak concurrency of 5.9 crores for the final, solidifying its position as the go-to destination for cricket enthusiasts seeking a seamless and immersive viewing experience. The platform surpassed global streaming records across all formats of cricket at the beginning of the tournament with the peak concurrency of 3.5 crore viewers during the India Vs Pakistan match. This was followed by a streak of record-breaking numbers – 4.3 crore peak concurrent viewers during the India Vs New Zealand match, 4.4 crore peak concurrent viewers during the India Vs South Africa match, and most recently, 5.3 crore peak concurrent viewers during the thrilling semifinals between India and New Zealand match.

Speaking about the recent success of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, K Madhavan, Country Manager & President, Disney Star, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for their invaluable support, making this tournament an overwhelming success. We would also like to thank the fans, who showered their support throughout the tournament and with their unwavering passion making this historic achievement possible. Disney Star is dedicated to paving the road for sports broadcast in India and it has been extremely encouraging to see growth across both, the linear and digital mediums, thereby increasing the fan base of cricket. This is a testament to the uniqueness of the Indian market where linear and digital continue to grow alongside each other. This successful tournament has set the stage for a promising future in our association with the ICC.”

 Disney Star, in its pioneering approach to sports broadcasting, redefined and reimagined how fans consume cricket. In a groundbreaking collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Disney+ Hotstar introduced MaxView—a technological innovation that allowed cricket enthusiasts to experience the game in vertical mode (9X14 portrait view) for the first time in the history of streaming cricket.

Disney Star also provided an extensive 11 feeds for ICC Men’s CWC 2023, including coverage in 9 different languages (English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, & Malayalam), ensuring that cricket enthusiasts across diverse linguistic landscapes could savor the thrilling moments of this historic World Cup.

 As the curtain falls on this historic event, Disney Star takes pride in having orchestrated a cricketing spectacle that captivated the hearts and minds of millions, reaffirming its commitment to pushing the boundaries of sports entertainment.

Check Point Research Unraveling the Rug Pull: A Million-Dollar Scam with a Fake Token Factory

● Blockchain Vigilance Unveils Million-Dollar Heist: Our Threat Intel Blockchain system uncovered an ongoing Rug Pull event, and traced the actor behind this scheme
● The Scammer’s Tactics: Exploiting Hype for Ill-Gotten Gains, The perpetrator lured unsuspecting victims into investing.
● Unraveling the Scam: A Step-by-Step Deception The scam operated in several stages, including the creation of fake tokens, the manipulation of liquidity pools, simulated trading activities, and the extraction of funds.
● Check Point Researchers call out to investors to understand the details of this step-by-step process, crucial to protect themselves from falling victim to similar schemes.

 Background

 In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency, recent events have highlighted the ever-present threat of Rug Pulls—deceptive maneuvers that leave investors empty-handed. Our Threat Intel Blockchain system, developed by Check Point, recently sounded the alarm on a sophisticated scheme that managed to pilfer nearly $1 million. Let’s delve into the details of this elaborate crypto con and understand how it unfolded.

Check Point’s Threat Intel blockchain system identified and alerted the following address

This is the balance of the scammer’s wallet (15/11/23), This address operated 40 distinct rug pulls and has been stolen almost 1 million dollars!

    The Anatomy of the Scam:

How did this elaborate scam work, and how did it manage to siphon off a substantial sum? Here’s a breakdown:

Creating Fake Tokens: The scam commenced with the creation of deceptive tokens, exemplified by the token GROK 2.0. The choice of names often mirrored trending topics to attract unsuspecting buyers.

 Adding Money to the Liquidity Pool: To create a façade of legitimacy, the scammer injected funds into the token pool, creating the illusion of a vibrant and active token.

 Orchestrated Trading Activities: Leveraging a specialized function (0x521da65d) in the contract, the scammer executed simulated trades, making it appear as if genuine buying and selling were occurring. However, it was merely a ruse orchestrated by the scammer.

 Pumping Up the Volume: Another function (0xf029e7cf) came into play, facilitating large-scale trades between the WETH cryptocurrency and the GROK token. This artificial inflation created a sense of high demand and value, enticing investors to join in.

 Attracting Buyers: Capitalizing on the perceived attractiveness of the token, users began buying in, unaware of the impending deception.

 Taking the Money: Once the token had sufficiently lured in investors, the scammer executed the final move—withdrawal of liquidity from the token pool, leaving token purchasers with empty hands and depleted funds.

Technical part
The scammer used 2 different smart contracts to trade and pump the token volume. The first contract address he used is 0x2ef3216e95e2b7c8e378ae64534100e69598f955 which contained the simulated trading function (0x521da65d).

function 0x521da65d

The function 0x521da65d is responsible for selling and buying the token for the scammer, this function has been executed 226 times for just this token. The function’s behavior is contingent on the Boolean varg7, which dictates its course, leading to two separate execution routes.

The first route (0x306b) is swapping from WETH cryptocurrency to GROK 2.0 (buying) ,As you can see in this image:

And the 2nd route (0x2bac) represents swapping from GROK 2.0 to WETH (selling)

For the second smart contract, the scammer operated using the address 0x4b2a0290e41623fbfeb5f6a0ea52dc261b65e29b, where he executed the function 0xf029e7cf to artificially boost the token’s volume.

function 0xf029e7cf

This function receives five parameters:

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decoding the following data sent to this function unveil the following arguments:

0xf029e7cf0000000000000000000000007a250d5630b4cf539739df2c5dacb4c659f2488d000000000000000000000000c02aaa39b223fe8d0a0e5c4f27ead9083c756cc2000000000000000000000000d4b726c5b5e6f63d16a2050ee3ac4a0f0f81f1d4000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009c2007651b25000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009

Varg0 is the Uniswap router address that the scammer will use to swap the tokens.

Varg1 is the WETH cryptocurrency address, which will be used to swap against the GROK token.

Varg2 is the GROK 2.0 token address.

Varg3 is the amount of the token to swap.

Varg4 is the number of times to swap this token.

Looking deeper into the function we revealed the scammer used the function ‘swapExcatToekensSupportingFeeOnTransferTokens’ from Uniswap Router (varg0) to swap 9 times (varg4) from WETH(varg1) to GROK(varg2) and from GROK to WETH with a total amount of $ 420,000 which pumps the volume of the token and lures traders and bots to buy it.

The swaps loop can be seen in the following screenshot:

In the scam’s final phase, the scammer withdrew funds from the token’s liquidity pool after attracting a sufficient number of buyers and the token price increase. This is demonstrated by the fact that they removed liquidity from their deceptive tokens on 81 occasions.