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28 Feb

Writing Beyond Applause: The Inner Calling of Videh Arvind Kumar

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New Delhi [India], February 28: In the culturally resonant city of Lucknow, where refinement of language and tehzeeb shape intellectual discourse, 68-year-old ‘Videh’ Arvind Kumar stands as a steadfast custodian of disciplined literary commitment. A retired Assistant General Manager of the State Bank of India, he is, in essence, a writer by temperament and conviction — one for whom literature is not a pursuit of momentary acclaim but a lifelong tapasya. With an impressive corpus of 27 published books — 17 in English and 10 in Hindi — spanning fiction, poetry, drama, translation, and literary commentary, his journey reflects not only productivity but persistence.…

28 Feb

District 98 Hosts ‘Campus to Corporate’ Conclave in Jaipur to Bridge Industry-Academia Readiness Gap

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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 28: District 98 of Toastmasters International successfully hosted its landmark Campus to Corporate Conclave, bringing together industry leaders, academia, and emerging talent under one roof to address one critical question: “Where does the campus-to-corporate transition truly break down?” Having worked closely with early talent, District 98 has consistently observed that while academic foundations are strong, translating this knowledge into workplace readiness remains a challenge. However, students actively involved in the Toastmasters ecosystem across Rajasthan campuses are breaking this pattern by continuously sharpening their presentation, communication, and leadership skills. The event saw enthusiastic participation from leading institutions…

28 Feb

Asian Granito India Limited Honoured as Best Integrated Home and Surface Solutions Brand at Times Realty Awards Gujarat 2026

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The recognition reflects AGL’s integrated solutions approach, strong market presence and continued focus on innovation and sustainable growth Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 28: Asian Granito India Limited (AGL), one of the largest Luxury Surfaces and Bathware Solutions brands in the country, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Best Integrated Home and Surface Solutions Brand at the Times Realty Awards Gujarat 2026 Powered by GoodHomes. The award was presented by noted actor and television host Mandira Bedi and was received on behalf of the Company by Mr. Hiren Patel, Associate Director, Asian Granito India Limited, in the presence of senior…

27 Feb

More Than a Ride: Mumbai Autowalas Offer Mental Health Check-Ins

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27: Across Mumbai’s suburbs, including Malad, Andheri, JVLR, and Bandra, auto-rickshaws recently began carrying short, reflective lines about overthinking, stress, and emotional burnout. The messages appeared on everyday commutes, quietly meeting people where they already were: in traffic, between signals, in moments of pause. The street-level intervention was launched by mental health startup Infiheal alongside auto-rickshaw drivers across the city, bringing conversations around emotional well-being into one of Mumbai’s most routine and shared spaces, the daily commute. The messages offered no advice or instructions. Instead, they reflected what many commuters were already feeling, prompting riders to…

27 Feb

The Algorithm His Mother Built

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Before there were patents and billion-dollar supply chains, there was a woman standing outside a headmaster’s office. Every morning. For a year. Shekhar Natarajan is still running the code she wrote. Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 27: The school uniform is plaid — the kind of cheap synthetic fabric that softens with age, that every laundry cycle softens a little more until it starts to look like something worn with love rather than worn out. A hundred children are wearing it on this particular morning in a courtyard of cracked concrete in one of Hyderabad’s underserved settlements. They’ve crowded around a…

27 Feb

Influencer Act Wins Multiple Honors at BW Next Gen Digi Content Awards 2025; Surpasses 1 Billion Campaign Reach in 2024–25

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New Delhi [India], February 27: Influencer Act, a Noida-based influencer marketing and digital strategy agency, has secured multiple awards at the BW Next Gen Digi Content Awards 2025, held at Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi. The agency was recognized across three key categories — Best Regional Influencer Collaboration – Silver category, Excellence in Finance Content Marketing– Gold category, and Influencer Marketing Agency of the Year– Silver category — highlighting its performance-driven approach to influencer-led digital campaigns. The BW Next Gen Digi Content Awards recognize innovation, effectiveness, and measurable impact in digital marketing and content strategy. The event was attended…

26 Feb

Parimatch Partners with Cricket Superstar and Game Changer Eoin Morgan

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New Delhi [India], February 26: Parimatch is excited to announce the start of a partnership with an Irish and British former cricketer and current commentator, Eoin Morgan, who will join the brand as its Chief Cricket Analyst during the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Thanks to this collaboration, the Parimatch cricket community will be the first to enjoy exclusive expert insights throughout the league. Eoin Morgan is one of the most influential players in modern cricket and a true leader. He led England to the Cricket World Cup Final in India and captained the England India Premier League team to…

26 Feb

The Man Who Taught Machines to Love

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New Delhi [India], February 26: Before dawn each morning in the city that never quite sleeps, a man picks up a brush. Not a stylus, not a keyboard — a brush. He practices classical Indian painting the way monks practice prayer: not to produce something, but to become someone. By 5 AM, Shekhar Natarajan has already done the most important work of his day. The code can wait. The patents can wait. The world’s most prestigious forums — Davos, Riyadh, New Delhi — can wait. First, there is the discipline of beauty. On February 20, 2026, inside the cavernous hall…

26 Feb

The Ancient Wisdom Behind Tomorrow’s AI

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Shekhar Natarajan, Founder & CEO of Orchestro.AI — the architect of Angelic Intelligence New Delhi [India], February 25: There is a word in Sanskrit — Viveka — that has no precise English translation. It means something like “discernment,” but richer than that: the capacity to distinguish between the real and the illusory, between what serves human flourishing and what merely appears to. For millennia, Indian philosophy considered viveka not a personality trait but a discipline — something cultivated through practice, reflection, and a willingness to sit with complexity rather than collapse it into convenience. Shekhar Natarajan believes the AI industry has never learned it.…

25 Feb

US Cranberries Hosts Special Event with Global Brand Ambassador Chef Vikas Khanna

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 25: Following the recent announcement of Chef Vikas Khanna as Global Brand Ambassador, the India office of The Cranberry Institute hosted an exclusive media and trade meet in Mumbai to celebrate the partnership. The gathering brought together leading members of the culinary fraternity, importers, retailers, nutrition experts, and media for an afternoon celebrating the versatility, flavour, and health attributes of US Cranberries. A key highlight of the programme was a special culinary demonstration by Chef Vikas Khanna, who showcased innovative ways to incorporate cranberries into both international and Indian formats. Through the presentation, Chef Khanna underlined…