Reliance Industries
Reliance Commercial Corporation was set up in 1958 by Dhirubhai Ambani as a small venture firm trading commodities, especially spices and polyester yarn.
Reliance Industries Limited traces its origins to 1958 when Dhirubhai Ambani started a small commodity and yarn trading venture called Reliance Commercial Corporation in Mumbai. The core manufacturing operations began in 1966 with the setup of a synthetic fabrics mill in Naroda, Gujarat. The company was formally incorporated on May 8, 1973
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Tanuja
Veteran Indian Actress
Tanuja is a veteran Indian actress who predominantly worked in the Hindi and Bengali film industries. Born Tanuja Samarth on September 23, 1943, in Bombay, she belongs to a prominent film family. She is the daughter of actress Shobhna Samarth and producer Kumarsen Samarth, the sister of legendary actress Nutan, and the mother of Bollywood stars Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji. Tanuja began her acting career as a child artist in the 1950 film Hamari Beti. She made her debut as a lead actress in the film Chhabili in 1960, which was directed by her mother. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Tanuja established herself as a versatile and spirited actress with her performances in classics such as Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi, and Anubhav. She also made significant contributions to Bengali cinema, starring in memorable films like Deya Neya alongside Uttam Kumar. Tanuja won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Paisa Ya Pyar in 1969 and was honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
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Rani Mukerji
Award-winning Indian Actress
Rani Mukerji is an acclaimed Indian actress who has been a dominant force in Hindi cinema since the late 1990s. Born on March 21, 1978, in Mumbai, she belongs to the illustrious Mukherjee-Samarth film family. She made her acting debut in her father Ram Mukherjee's Bengali film Biyer Phool in 1996, followed by her Bollywood debut in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat later that year. Mukerji achieved commercial success and critical acclaim with the blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, which established her as a mainstream star. Over the next two decades, she became known for her versatility, successfully transitioning from romantic leads to intense, character-driven roles. Her performances in critically acclaimed films such as Saathiya, Yuva, Hum Tum, Black, and No One Killed Jessica solidified her reputation as one of the finest actresses of her generation. She has won multiple Filmfare Awards, including historic double wins in the same year. In her later career, Mukerji spearheaded female-centric hits like Mardaani, Hichki, and Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway. Married to filmmaker Aditya Chopra, the head of Yash Raj Films, she continues to influence Indian cinema with her powerful performances and dedication to storytelling.
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Jack Dorsey
Jack Patrick Dorsey is an American tech entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded Twitter, Inc., which operated social media service Twitter; financial technology company Block, Inc., which owns and operates Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Bitkey, and Tida
Dorsey was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. His father is Timothy G. Dorsey and his mother is Marcia A. Dorsey (née Smith).Jack Dorsey is partly of Italian descent on his mother's side. His father worked for a company that developed mass spectrometers and his mother was a homemaker. He was raised Catholic
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Zoya Akhtar
Indian Film Director and Screenwriter
Zoya Akhtar is a highly acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her distinctive voice and contemporary storytelling in Hindi cinema. Born into a prominent cinematic family, she is the daughter of poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar and screenwriter Honey Irani. Zoya completed her studies in filmmaking at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts before starting her career as an assistant director for leading filmmakers like Mira Nair and Dev Benegal, as well as her brother Farhan Akhtar. She made her directorial debut in 2009 with the critically acclaimed film Luck by Chance. Over the years, she has established herself as one of India's premier filmmakers with blockbuster hits and critically lauded films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, and the path-breaking musical drama Gully Boy, which was selected as India's official entry for the 92nd Academy Awards. In 2015, she co-founded the production house Tiger Baby Films alongside frequent collaborator Reema Kagti. The duo has since produced popular web series like Made in Heaven and Dahaad, as well as the teen musical film The Archies. Zoya is widely celebrated for her sophisticated portrayal of modern relationships, urban upper-class dilemmas, and subcultures within Indian society, making her a pivotal figure in contemporary Indian media.
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Noah Glass
Noah Glass is an American tech entrepreneur and software developer, who is known for co-founding the social media platform Twitter and Odeo, a podcasting company that shut down in 2017
After leaving Industrial Light & Magic, Glass worked on several projects with Marc Canter, founder of MacroMind which later became Macromedia, birthplace of the Shockwave multimedia platform.
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Khushi Kapoor
Indian Actress
Khushi Kapoor is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi cinema. Born into the highly influential Kapoor film family, she is the daughter of the late legendary actress Sridevi and prominent film producer Boney Kapoor. She is also the younger sister of established actress Janhvi Kapoor and the half-sister of actor Arjun Kapoor. Growing up in Mumbai under constant media attention, Kapoor completed her schooling at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Driven by a passion for the performing arts, she moved to the United States to study acting and filmmaking at the prestigious New York Film Academy. In 2023, Kapoor made her professional acting debut with Netflix's teen musical comedy film The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar. Portraying the iconic character Betty Cooper, her performance received significant media coverage and introduced her to a global audience. Aside from her acting pursuits, Kapoor has established herself as a prominent fashion icon and youth influencer in India. She frequently collaborates with leading international luxury brands, appears on the covers of major fashion magazines, and commands a massive following on social media, making her one of the most talked-about young talents in the Indian entertainment industry.
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Biz Stone
Christopher Isaac "Biz" Stone (born March 10, 1974)[3] is an American entrepreneur who is a co-founder of Twitter, among other tech companies
Christopher Isaac "Biz" Stone is an American entrepreneur who is a co-founder of Twitter, among other tech companies. Stone was the creative director at Xanga from 1999 to 2001. Stone co-founded Jelly, with Ben Finkel. Jelly was launched in 2014 and was a search engine driven by visual imagery and discovery. Stone was Jelly's CEO until its acquisition by Pinterest in 2017.
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Agastya Nanda
Indian Actor
Agastya Nanda is an Indian actor who belongs to one of the most prominent families in Indian cinema. Born on November 23, 2000, in Mumbai, India, he is the son of businessman Nikhil Nanda and author Shweta Bachchan Nanda. He is the grandson of legendary Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, and is also related to the Kapoor film dynasty through his paternal grandmother, Ritu Nanda. After completing his schooling at Sevenoaks School in London, Agastya decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, following in the footsteps of his illustrious family.
He made his highly anticipated acting debut in 2023 with Zoya Akhtar's teen musical film, The Archies, which premiered on Netflix. In this Indian adaptation of the popular American comic series, Agastya played the lead role of Archie Andrews, alongside other high-profile debutants like Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor. His debut performance garnered significant public and media attention, marking a promising start to his cinematic career.
Following his debut, Agastya was cast in Sriram Raghavan's biographical war drama, Ikkis, produced by Dinesh Vijan. In the film, he portrays the real-life war hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a Param Vir Chakra recipient. Known for his charm and heritage, Agastya represents the next generation of talent in contemporary Hindi cinema.
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