Category: India

Anil Bedag Mumbai: Grooming today is no longer just a routine—it has evolved into a powerful form of identity and self-expression. Celebrating this shift, Philips has announced Gen Z icon Ahaan Panday as the brand ambassador for Philips OneBlade under its personal health portfolio. Alongside this announcement, the brand has launched its new campaign, “Built Different Just Like My Philips OneBlade,” reflecting the confidence and individuality of today’s generation. The campaign captures the spirit of a generation that doesn’t reject traditions but reshapes them in its own unique way. OneBlade’s…

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Anil Bedag Mumbai : The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 once again proved it is more than a race—it is a movement driven by purpose and collective spirit. Celebrating its landmark 21st edition at “An Evening of Gratitude,” the event highlighted not just achievements, but the power of unity that binds the city together. Guided by the spirit of #HarDilMumbai, the marathon reflected how sport can evolve into a platform for social change. With a record ₹60.68 crore raised for charity, participation from hundreds of NGOs, and thousands of committed runners,…

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Anil Bedag Mumbai : India’s largest life insurance company, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the MyLIC (customer app) and Super Sales Saathi (intermediary app). The advanced applications were inaugurated on April 15, 2026, at an event held in Mumbai by M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services. LIC’s CEO & MD R. Doraiswamy, along with senior management, was also present on the occasion. The MyLIC app enables policyholders to manage their insurance policies on a…

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Anil Bedag Mumbai: ASSOCHAM has appointed Milind Hardikar as the Chairman of its Maharashtra State Council, giving a fresh impetus to the state’s industrial direction. Currently leading Group Strategic Initiatives at Welspun Group, Hardikar is known for driving innovation, investments, and sustainable development. With his experience and vision, Maharashtra’s economy is expected to scale new heights. Estimates suggest that the state’s GSDP could surpass the $1 trillion mark by 2030, positioning it as one of India’s most powerful economic engines. —————————————————————————————————

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Anil Bedag Mumbai: In today’s fast-paced life, where everything is becoming quicker and more convenient, the purity and freshness of food often seem to be fading away. There was a time when the aroma of freshly ground flour and spices defined every household kitchen—bringing with it not just taste, but also health and trust. However, the growing trend of packaged food and ready-made products has gradually diminished this experience. In this changing landscape, Softel has introduced a solution that beautifully balances tradition with modernity. Their compact home flour mill fits…

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New Delhi: In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) have successfully cultivated rare and highly prized morel mushrooms under controlled conditions, paving the way for farmers to grow the expensive delicacy commercially. Known as morels or Morchella—locally referred to as “Gucchi”—these mushrooms typically grow naturally in high-altitude forests for a brief seasonal window. Due to their rarity, unique flavor, nutritional value, and medicinal properties, morels command premium prices ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 per kilogram in domestic and international markets. According to…

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Bareilly: The Children and Youth Festival 2026 commenced at SRMS Riddhima with the inaugural event, a solo singing competition titled ‘Swaranjali’. The opening day witnessed enthusiastic participation from 10 schools across the Bareilly division. In the junior category, Swaritt Tiwari from Hartmann College secured the first position, while in the senior category, Shalini Pandey from SRMS Riddhima emerged as the winner. The winners were felicitated by Dev Murti, Founder and Chairman of the SRMS Trust, who extended his best wishes for their future. Providing details about the festival, Centre Head…

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Lucknow: India is well-known for its ancient traditions of poetic composition. Literary works such as songs and poems as well as technical treatises were composed in metrical verse, which was preferred to prose. This was because reciting long cantos in verse was much easier than reading prose, thus aiding understanding and memorisation. Hence ours is known as an oral tradition; knowledge was transmitted more through conversation and memorising verse which conveyed important concepts although written scripts were also known. Considering treatises in mathematics, frequent mention of numerals is required. Let…

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Lucknow: The All India People’s Front (AIPF) has strongly condemned the reported arrest of around 400 workers during the ongoing labour protest in Noida and the police administration’s move to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against them, terming it “unfortunate and detrimental to democracy.” In a statement, the AIPF national executive committee criticised what it described as “brutal repression” of workers, alleging that instead of engaging in dialogue, authorities were resorting to coercive measures. The organisation urged the government to abandon what it called “repressive policies” and address the…

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Chandigarh: The Women Entrepreneurs Conclave 2026, organised by the Punjab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), was successfully held at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) in Chandigarh, bringing together aspiring and established women entrepreneurs from across sectors. The event commenced with the arrival and registration of delegates in the afternoon, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp—symbolising knowledge, empowerment, and new beginnings. The conclave set the stage for meaningful dialogue on strengthening women-led enterprises and fostering inclusive growth. Welcome Address and Vision for the…

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