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05 Dec

Winter and Pollution: An Emerging Health Hazard – Can Nutrition Help Counter This Threat

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Satya Dev Tiwari, MD & CEO at Voll Sante Satya Dev Tiwari, MD & CEO at Voll Sante Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd Every winter, millions of people in north and western India wake up to a thick grey blanket of smog. From November to February, the air often becomes dangerous to breathe. The Air Quality Index (AQI) regularly crosses 400–500 (anything above 300 is considered “severe”). Crop burning in Punjab and Haryana, millions of vehicles, factory smoke, and cold air that traps everything close to the ground turn the season of festivals and weddings into a silent health…

05 Dec

Global Architect Builder Awards Malaysia 2025: Asia’s Best Firms and Innovators Recognised in Klang, Malaysia

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New Delhi [India], December 5: The Global Architect Builder Awards (GABA) Malaysia Edition concluded successfully on 30th November 2025 at Hotel Wyndham Acmar Klang, marking a remarkable evening dedicated to honouring excellence in architecture, construction, and real-estate innovation. The event brought together leading architects, visionary builders, developers, consultants, and industry pioneers from across Malaysia and Asia, creating an inspiring platform for recognition and collaboration. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in design, sustainability, engineering innovation, and transformative real-estate projects that are shaping the skylines of the future. Distinguished dignitaries, including our esteemed Guest of Honour, Dato’ Dr. Gopal Krishnan, Executive Chairman of…

04 Dec

Life-Saving German Technology on Indian Highways: How One TTMA Prevented a Multi-Casualty Disaster on NH-53

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Pithora (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 4: Ravi Kumar along with 39 other labours was doing what highway maintenance workers do every morning—preparing to trim overgrown grass along the National Highway 53 divider. He was reaching for his trimmer when the white sedan crossed into his lane at 110 km/h. The driver was asleep. Kumar, focused on his work, had three seconds left. Then physics intervened. What Stood Between Life and Death At exactly 9:28 AM, a Trailer Truck Mounted Attenuator (TTMA)—engineered by Germany’s Nordic Traffic Safety under Managing Director Mr. Andreas Lau and assembled in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh—absorbed an impact that should have killed…

04 Dec

ICSI Proposes Principle-Based Approach To Address Climate Change

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New Delhi [India], December 4: With the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) concluding in Brazil, the pressing issue of Climate Change compelled the international community to take multilateral measures and brought forward new commitments and tools to unlock climate finance. For business, it reaffirmed the importance of adopting a pragmatic approach in embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategy from the ground up for long-term competitiveness. As a leading statutory body proposing best practices in Corporate Governance, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), framed stewardship as the responsible management of assets and…

04 Dec

Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative Unites Brands, Farmers and Industry Leaders for Climate-Resilient Cotton Future

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 4: A multi-stakeholder conference held in Indore brought together leading brands, textile industry experts, certification bodies, civil society groups and farmer organisations to advance the Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative, aimed at transforming India’s cotton sector through large-scale adoption of regenerative agriculture. Recognising the urgent need to strengthen climate resilience for India’s small cotton farmers, Solidaridad Asia and WWF–India have jointly launched the initiative, supported by a €6 million Regenerative Fast Track Cotton Fund. The programme seeks to establish regenerative farming as the new sustainability standard for Indian cotton while improving farmer incomes and protecting…

04 Dec

Survika Traders Private Limited expands RBI compliant loans for India’s growing MSMEs

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New Delhi [India], December 4: Survika Traders Private Limited has become a trusted name in the lending space. The company operates from Strand Road in Kolkata. This area has been a centre for trade for many decades. SBI museum and a former Bank of Madras building exists at the same location. Survika Traders follows this history with a modern approach. It is fully registered with the Reserve Bank of India as a Non Banking Financial Company. The company focuses on safe, clear, and rule based lending. It works to support people who often struggle to get loans from traditional banks.…

04 Dec

Redefining Indulgence: How Pawan Saluja is Scaling Indulge Creamery into India’s Next Café Destination

Shruti JoshiBusinessartisanal desserts, Bandra West, fmcg expansion, gourmet ice cream, ice cream cafe, indulge creamery, mumbai food, pawan saluja

New Delhi [India], December 4: Indulge Creamery, one of India’s fastest-growing artisanal ice cream brands, is taking its next big leap with the launch of Indulge Creamery Café in Bandra West, Mumbai. The café marks the brand’s transition from a product-led business to an experience-driven destination, where ice cream meets speciality coffee, indulgent sandwiches, shakes and freshly baked desserts under one roof. Known for its globally inspired flavours and premium ingredients, Indulge Creamery is now bringing its philosophy of refined indulgence into a physical space designed for everyday luxury and long conversations. At the heart of this evolution is Pawan…

04 Dec

HRK Films & BJ’s Unveil Motion Poster of ‘Sheeshe De Glass’ Featuring Kabbir Khan in a Dazzling Popstar Avatar

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4: HRK Films and BJ’s proudly unveil the high-voltage motion poster of their much-anticipated upcoming music album ‘Sheeshe De Glass’, introducing Kabbir Khan in a never-seen-before avatar as a Popstar. The announcement has instantly sparked excitement across the music and entertainment industry, marking the beginning of a powerful musical journey filled with glamour, style, and electrifying energy. The motion poster showcases Kabbir Khan’s charismatic screen presence, complete with a rockstar aura, guitar, and a dynamic stage backdrop that promises a grand audio-visual experience. His striking look and magnetic attitude have already stirred massive anticipation among fans…

04 Dec

Ratul Puri Announces Hindustan Power’s Power Supply Agreement with Assam Power Distribution Company Limited for the Supply of 130 MW of Electricity

Shruti JoshiBusinessHindustan Power, Ratul Puri

New Delhi [India], December 4: Hindustan Power, one of India’s leading integrated energy companies led by Ratul Puri, has signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) through its subsidiary, MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Ltd., for the supply of 130 MW of power from its Annupur plant. The agreement was executed under the Design, Build, Finance, Own and Operate (DBFOO) model. The Power Supply Agreement follows the Letter of Award issued by APDCL earlier this year and marks a key step in meeting the state’s increasing energy requirements. Hindustan Power has commenced the supply of…

04 Dec

K. V. Toys India Limited Launches IPO to Support Expansion and Working Capital Needs

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4: K. V. Toys India Limited, engaged in the contract manufacturing and sale of plastic-moulded and metal-based toys for children across both educational and recreational categories, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising a Fresh Issue of up to 16,80,000 equity shares of face value ₹10 each. The Offer will open for Anchor Investors on December 05, 2025, and for the public on December 08, 2025, closing on December 10, 2025. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME Platform, with a tentative listing date of December 15,…