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New Delhi [India], February 24: The India Water Foundation (IWF) proudly announces that its President, Dr. Arvind Kumar, has been felicitated with the prestigious Leaders Award for Most Impactful Water Management Leader, certified by the World Federation of CSR Professionals. The honour was conferred at the World Water Leadership Congress & Awards, held under the theme “The Changing CSR Landscape: Sustainable for the Future” on 19 February 2026 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The recognition celebrates Dr. Kumar’s decades-long leadership in advancing sustainable water governance, integrated resource management, and climate-resilient development pathways. Widely acknowledged as the pioneer who coined and…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: UniHealth Hospitals Limited (NSE – UNIHEALTH), celebrates a remarkable achievement by its flagship tertiary care institution, UMC Victoria Hospital, in Kampala, Uganda; the successful birth of healthy twin babies conceived through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) — the first such twin delivery since the launch of the hospital’s IVF and Fertility Department. This milestone highlights UniHealth’s commitment to excellence in advanced reproductive medicine and compassionate maternity care. The milestone coincides with the first anniversary of the IVF and Fertility Department at UMC Victoria Hospital and underscores the impact of integrating cutting-edge fertility treatments with holistic clinical support. Turning Dreams into Reality for Families  The…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 23:  KRAFTON, Inc. has announced the appointment of Kangwook Lee, Head of KRAFTON AI, as Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a newly established executive role designed to oversee the company’s AI R&D and mid-to-long-term innovation strategy. Established CAIO role to advance game AI R&D and strengthen mid-to-long-term innovation strategy. – Appointed Kangwook Lee, former Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to advance KRAFTON’s game AI and mid-to-long-term physical AI research The appointment was made in recognition of Lee’s extensive AI expertise, leadership, and accumulated research achievements gained from years of AI technology R&D and project execution experience.…

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 23: Resonance Institutions Hyderabad successfully conducted the MegaResoFAST (Resonance Future Achievers Scholarship Test) across Hyderabad on December 14, 2025. Top 100 achievers from Telangana were honoured with tablets by guests, fulfilling the commitments made by Resonance Institutions Hyderabad. The Mega ResoFAST also provides further opportunities to these talented students. Depending on their scores and ranking in the exam, they can take up two additional qualifying exams to be eligible for up to 100% scholarship. The highlights below provide better understanding of the benefits. Highlights of the Mega ResoFAST (Resonance Future Achievers Scholarship Test): Benefit: Scholarship waiver…

New Delhi [India], February 21: The History of Spices is not a culinary anecdote. It is a record of appetite weaponized. Black pepper was never “just” a seasoning. In late medieval Europe it functioned as currency, dowry, tax payment, ransom. The small black bead—dried fruit of Piper nigrum—moved north from the Malabar Coast, through Arab brokers, across Venetian counting houses, into the damp storerooms of Bruges and London. It arrived already marked up, already mythologized. By the time it reached a European table, it had accumulated miles, tariffs, and violence. That is the part people prefer to soften. They shouldn’t.…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21: Shivrajyotsav – Sampoorna Bharatvarsh 2026 concluded as an extraordinary national celebration commemorating the 396th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Organised by Vinod Patil and Abhinav Devgiri Pratishthan, with the Government of Maharashtra as co-organiser, the festival united the nation in a powerful display of pride, patriotism, and cultural reverence. The celebration concluded as a majestic national festival that reflected the ideals of bravery, Swaraj, leadership, and cultural pride. This year’s event became even more symbolic as it was held at Agra Fort, where the echoes of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s fearless escape once shook the Mughal…

New Delhi [India], February 21: As global financial markets continue to experience heightened volatility and sector rotations in early 2026, many investors are finding that traditional “pure equity” portfolios are struggling to deliver the consistent growth they once promised. Amidst this uncertainty, Multi-Asset Allocation has emerged as the definitive strategy for wealth preservation and growth, significantly outperforming single-category investments over the past twelve months. The Shift: Why Multi-Asset is Outpacing Pure Equity Recent market data highlights a sharp divergence in performance. While many pure equity funds, particularly those focused on large-cap and flexi-cap stocks, faced stagnant returns and double-digit swings throughout…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21: A bhajan-jamming evening is being organised by devotees of Mamtamai Shri Radhe Guru Maa in Borivali East, Mumbai on March 3. The event is inspired by the Sanatan traditions and service-oriented values that underly the teachings of the guru. The celebration has been planned as a confluence of religion, culture, and devotion, where faith, music, and spiritual energy unite in an extraordinary way. According to the organizers, the special bhajan evening, scheduled for March 3, aims to strengthen the core values of Hindu Dharma, promote Sanatan culture, and inspire a renewed awakening of devotion in…

New Delhi [India], February 21: When guests walk into a hotel, the first thing they notice is the ambiance. Comfortable sofas in the lobby, elegant dining chairs, stylish room furniture, and perfectly designed restaurant booths all play a big role in creating that first impression. That is why choosing the right furniture manufacturer is one of the most important decisions for any hotel brand. Across India and in more than 30 countries, many leading hotel brands trust Best of Exports, the number one Hotel Furniture Manufacturer, for their furniture needs. From luxury resorts to fine-dining restaurants and large hotel chains, they…

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 20: The Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) formally announced the 5th Edition of Prawaas, India’s flagship platform for the Bus and Car operators ecosystem, scheduled to be held from 9–11 July 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event is hosted by the Akhil Gujarat Pravasi VahanSanchalak Trust and co-hosted by the Gujarat Tourist Vehicles Operators Association and the Gujarat Luxury Cab Owners Association. The curtain raiser witnessed the presence of key industry leaders and host association representatives, reflecting strong regional and national participation. Among those present were Shri Megjibhai Khetani, Chairman, AkhilGujarat Pravasi Vahan Sanchalak Trust (AGPVST); Shri Lalitbhai Sukhwani, President, AGPVST; Shri Prakashbhai Patel,…