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25 Aug

UMC Hospitals, Nashik to Commence Patient Services from September 1, 2026

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200-Bed Tertiary Care Multi-Specialty Hospital to Strengthen UniHealth’s Presence inIndia and Serve Nashik and the Wider North Maharashtra Region Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: Hospitals Limited (NSE EMERGE: UNIHEALTH | INE0PRF01011), an integrated healthcare services platform with operations across India and East Africa, today announced that UMC Hospitals, Nashik, its 200-bed tertiary care multi-specialty hospital, will commence patient services from September 1, 2026. The commencement of patient services marks a significant milestone in UniHealth’s India expansion strategy and follows the hospital receiving its official Hospital Registration in June 2026. With the commissioning of UMC Hospitals, Nashik, UniHealth will further strengthen…

25 Aug

Rohit Sharma joins LightFury Games as Investor Alongside MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya; eCricket Closed Beta Begins September 2026

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Rohit Sharma joins LightFury Games as an investor and licensed eCricket player, ahead of the game’s Closed Beta rollout in September 2026. Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 25: LightFury Games, the AAA-focused game-tech studio behind eCricket, unveiled its second official teaser for the game that reached 1M+ viewership over the weekend, signalling growing excitement around its ﬂagship cricket title. Built as a deeply social and competitive cricket experience, eCricket aims to capture the strategy, intensity and emotion of the sport while building a deeply social and competitive cricket experience from India for a global audience. Building on this momentum, LightFury Games also…

24 Aug

Rocket Reels Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary With Star-Studded Success Party and Kranti Shanbhag’s Birthday

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India’s first original stories vertical OTT platform marks one glorious year with a milestone celebration New Delhi [India], August 24: India’s original stories vertical OTT sensation Rocket Reels, founded by entrepreneur and content visionary Kranti Shanbhag, recently celebrated its first anniversary in the industry with a grand star-studded success party. The evening also marked the birthday celebration of Kranti Shanbhag, making it a double celebration of a remarkable professional milestone and a personal occasion. Since its launch, Rocket Reels has carved a distinct space in India’s rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape by introducing audiences to original, fast-paced and emotionally immersive…

24 Aug

From Little Astral Star Kid to Little Mr. Universe: 8-Year-Old Kiaan Mahendrakar Creates History for India

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New Delhi [India], August 24: An eight-year-old Indian boy has taken the international pageant stage by storm. Kiaan Mahendrakar, who began his journey as a Little Astral Star Kid, has been crowned Little Mr. Universe 2026 in the Philippines, marking a proud international milestone for India and for Astral Pageants. Kiaan’s journey began at Astral Pageants, under the guidance and mentorship of Astral Pageants Director Pratibha Saunshimath. What started as a platform to discover and nurture young talent evolved into an international journey that took Kiaan from the Astral Star Kids stage in India to the global spotlight in Manila.…

24 Aug

Dr. Kathan Talsania Explains How Ahmedabad Can Become the World’s Next Hub for Robotic Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy

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Dr. Kathan Talsania, Robotic Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgeon (Consultant Orthopaedics), Health1 Super Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad New Delhi [India], August 24: When people think of global healthcare destinations, cities such as London, New York, Singapore, Dubai and Bangkok naturally come to mind. But another city is developing the ingredients required to become an international healthcare destination: Ahmedabad, Gujarat. With advanced hospitals, specialist surgeons, modern diagnostics, robotic surgical technology and growing international connectivity, Ahmedabad has an opportunity to build a global ecosystem around robotic joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, rehabilitation and international patient care. The timing is significant. Ahmedabad has…

22 Aug

How Integrated Scientific Workflows Are Redefining Strategic Advantage for India’s Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sectors

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Diana Tran, Principle Product Marketing Manager, Revvity Signals New Delhi [India], August 22: In today’s global pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape, the ability to make fast, confident, and well-informed decisions is no longer a competitive advantage — it is a baseline requirement for survival. For India’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, this reality is particularly acute. India’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are scaling at pace, driven by growing domestic demand, expanding export obligations, and increasing pressure to meet the quality and compliance standards of the world’s most stringent regulatory markets. At the same time, the volume, velocity, and complexity of R&D (research…

22 Aug

Nikhil Singhal Emerges as Grassroots Leader in Noida, Meets AICC Secretary & UP Co-Incharge Sanjiv Arya

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Media strategist Nikhil Singhal with Sanjiv Arya Congress Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 22: With a strong record of grassroots leadership, sustained engagement with civic issues and growing public visibility, media strategist, entrepreneur, social activist and public figure Nikhil Singhal is increasingly emerging as one of the prominent voices of Noida residents. His growing public relevance is attracting attention across social, professional and political circles. In a significant development, Nikhil Singhal recently met Shri Sanjiv Arya, AICC Secretary and Co-Incharge, Congress Uttar Pradesh, during which they interacted on matters concerning public engagement, Uttar Pradesh and grassroots issues. The meeting has…

22 Aug

Nadir Godrej launches Dheeraj Gupta’s book ‘Loved By A Billion’.

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Kaushal Sampat, Dheeraj Gupta, Nadir Godrej, Laura Ries, Neeha Gupta launch Loved By A Billion New Delhi [India], August 22: Nadir Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries, presided over the book launch of ‘Loved by a Billion: How Singular Focus Builds Iconic Brands,’ a book co-authored by Indian businessman Dheeraj Gupta, Founder of Jumboking and Laura Ries, daughter of legendary marketer Al Ries. The launch was at the Granth Bookstore at Taj SantaCruz. During a vibrant book discussion moderated by Kaushal Sampath, President of Vayana, the engaged crowd tuned into the principles of focus, as applied to Indian brands. Dheeraj…

22 Aug

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla organised the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026 at Gandhidham (Gujarat)

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Kandla [Gujarat], India, August 22: Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla organised the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026 today at its Administrative Office Building, Gandhidham, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts and delegates from across the globe. The Conclave commenced with a virtual video message by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister PSW. The Conclave was held in the august presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, DPA; Mr. Erik Solheim, former Minister, Kingdom of Norway & President, International Advisory Board (GH2 India) and other dignitaries. The Conclave witnessed insightful discussions and deliberations on Green Hydrogen, clean energy transition, sustainable port…

21 Aug

Mira Mediterranean Leads the Top 5 Hottest Hookah Lounges in New York City in 2026

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New Delhi [India], August 21: New York City’s nightlife continues to evolve, and hookah lounges are increasingly becoming part of the city’s broader dining and social culture. What was once a relatively niche experience has grown into a polished nightlife category built around food, cocktails, music, hospitality, and atmosphere. In 2026, a number of venues are standing out for the way they combine these elements. From Midtown Manhattan to Queens, these lounges are attracting diners, professionals, influencers, creatives, and nightlife regulars looking for a more social and relaxed alternative to traditional clubs. At the center of that conversation is Mira…