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09 Feb

A Grand Celebration of Talent and Culture: 7th Edition of Mission Dreams Miss, Mr, and Mrs India 2025–26 held in Odisha

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New Delhi [India], February 09: Mission Dreams Miss, Mr & Mrs India 2025–26 concluded successfully at The Chariot Resort & Spa, Puri, marking a prestigious chapter in India’s national pageantry platform. The two-day event brought together talent, elegance, and cultural representation under the leadership of Founder & Director Priya Priyambada and National Director Darwin Thapa. The event was supported by designers Jeet Jagjit, Ankita, and Bittu, while The Bake Studio partnered as the official dessert brand. In the Mission Dreams Miss India category, Titikshya Dhurua from Odisha was crowned Mission Dreams Miss India 2025–26 and Miss Incredible. Srija Barman from…

07 Feb

Iconic Gold Awards 2026 Partners with DVA Records for a Musical Celebration

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 07: The Iconic Gold Awards 2026, one of the most anticipated celebrations of excellence in entertainment and culture, has announced a significant musical collaboration with DVA Records, strengthening the creative foundation of the upcoming awards night. Scheduled to be held on 18 February 2026 in Mumbai, the event promises an immersive evening of glamour, performances, and artistic brilliance. With DVA Records joining as a key musical partner, the awards aim to elevate the overall experience by blending powerful soundscapes with iconic recognition. Founded by Mr. Ajeet Joshi, a young entrepreneur and creative visionary, DVA Records represents…

07 Feb

Ayur Biryani Festival 2026: Celebrating Heritage, Health, and Taste in Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad’s 1st Veg Biryani Fest 2026, 9 Feb–10 Mar, Dr. Agravat Wellness. 10 healthy, exotic bowls at ₹270 Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 07: This February, Ahmedabad prepares for a culinary revolution that masterfully marries the indulgence of royal flavors with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Ayur Biryani, the pioneering wellness-focused brand by Agravatam Food, www.agravatam.com, is proud to announce its month-long Vegetarian Biryani Festival 2026. The event will take place from 9th February to 10th March 2026, hosted exclusively at the Dr. Agravat Wellness Center on Sindhubhavan Road, Thaltej. Designed to celebrate the harmony of heritage and health, the festival…

07 Feb

An Evening Celebrating the Art of A. A. Almelkar and Akkitham Narayan

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New Delhi [India], February 07: Gallery Silver Scapes, in collaboration with Dhoomimal Art Gallery, hosted an exclusive evening at QLA, Mehrauli, presenting works by two seminal figures of Indian modernism, A. A. Almelkar and Akkitham Narayanan. Conceived as a thoughtful continuation of ongoing artistic and intellectual conversations around Indian modernism, the evening brought together collectors, artists, diplomats, and cultural patrons for a focused engagement with modernist legacies in an intimate setting. Set against the elegant backdrop of QLA, the presentation created a compelling dialogue between Almelkar’s lyrical figuration and Narayanan’s meditative abstraction, highlighting the breadth and depth of Indian modernist expression. The evening also marked the launch of…

07 Feb

From Heavy Diets to Conscious Eating; Gagan Dhawan on Rethinking Nutrition Through a Plant-Based Lens

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New Delhi [India], February 07: Indian food culture has a rich and diverse history of being plant-forward. Across the country, grains, lentils, vegetables, and fruits have formed the base of everyday meals. These century-old habits might have been routine at one point in time, but the popularity of modern eating patterns has seen a turn towards faster, more processed alternatives. For entrepreneur and wellness thinker Gagan Dhawan, the concern lies in the outcome it has on the human body instead of simply looking back with nostalgia. “What we now call a vegan diet is supported by solid global science,” he…

07 Feb

City of Artesia, California, Honours Cultural Activist Sundeep Bhutoria for Contributions to Indian Culture

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Zeel Ahir, Council Member, City of Artesia, in presence of K J Srinivasa, Consul General India, Los Angeles, presenting Certificate of Recognition to Sundeep Bhutoria Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 07: Cultural activist, philanthropist, and Managing Trustee of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Mr Sundeep Bhutoria, has been honoured with a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Artesia, California (CA), during his recent visit to the United States to attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The certificate was presented by Ms Zeel Ahir, Council Member of the City of Artesia, CA, at a special dinner hosted in Mr Bhutoria’s…

07 Feb

Sneaker Resale Market 2.0: From Risky Drops to a Dominant Power Economy

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New Delhi [India], February 07: The sneaker resale market is no longer a subculture hustle. It is a structured, global economy and Gen Z is running the floor with receipts, data, and profit margins. The Sneaker Resale Market Emergence Sneaker resale market is at a new peak and this time it is not the hype-driven madness. It is planned scarcity generated by demand. Nike and Adidas are putting out limited collections that are reselling at a number of times their retail prices on a regular basis. Some pairs flip for hundreds. Others for thousands. Platforms do not experience spikes; they…

07 Feb

Divine Drop Festival Offers Multi-Generational Cultural Experience in Gurugram

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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 07: The Divine Drop Festival, held on 31 January in Gurugram, presented a large-scale spiritual and cultural event aimed at engaging audiences across age groups, moving away from the traditional bhajan-centric format commonly associated with devotional programmes. Organisers said the festival was curated to reflect Hindu culture as a shared, immersive experience, combining devotion with music, performance art, poetry and ritual, rather than limiting the presentation to conventional bhajan sessions. The format attracted families, younger audiences and devotees, signalling a broader shift in how spiritual events are being designed. The programme opened with an auspicious Ganesh…

07 Feb

FAP Creates History with World Record: Honouring 11,001 Educators Free of Cost, Redefining Recognition in Indian Education

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New Delhi [India], February 07: The Federation of Private Schools and Associations of Punjab (FAP) has made history in Indian education by setting a remarkable world record for honouring 11,001 education professionals over five years, completely free of cost to recipients. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Dr. Jagjit Singh Dhuri, sends a strong message against commercial recognition systems. At a time when most educational awards demand: – Hefty nomination fees – Participation charges – Mandatory sponsorship commitments FAP chose a different path, one based on integrity, fairness, and genuine appreciation. This initiative has not only raised Punjab’s educational…

06 Feb

A High-Voltage Party Anthem Arrives: Zayed Khan and Ishaq Khan Unveil Their Electrifying Track Haseena Na Na Na

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 06: The evening saw the presence of Mohaan Nadaar, Usman Khan, Kunal Thakkar, Sharan Kaur, Danish Alfaaz, Altamash Faridi, Yamini Malhotra, Hema Sharma, Kirti Choudhary, Jyotica Tangri, Aziz zee, Aamir Meer, Apurva Mittal, Dinesh Sudharshan Soi, Nivedita Singh Chandel, Meghhaa Kaour, Sajid Bubere, Romil Chaudhary, Lakshya Sen, Gulte Shamo, Salman Shaikh, Haji Saif Shaikh, Shreya Sen, Shaan Mishra, Firoz A Khan, Bhagyashree TalukdarX Azhar Ali, Bosky Sheth, Pragati Shahi, Ilma Zainub, Nancy Marwah, Dhillon Manpreet, Alina Sen, Snnigdha Guptaa, Rohit Maaggu, Ramman Jangwal, Pankaz Vk Sany, Pihu Chauhan & Many More* The Indian music scene turns…