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19 Jan

PRISM launches Republic Day sale with 77% savings on OYO hotel bookings

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Premium brand CheckIn also offers upto 25% discount New Delhi [India], January 19: PRISM (Parent of OYO) has launched a limited period republic day sale offering up to 77% discount across all OYO properties in India and upto 25% discount with free breakfast on CheckIn properties across India. As part of the campaign, travelers who book two or more nights in OYO properties can also avail an additional 10% discount. At CheckIn properties, travelers can enjoy an extra night at no additional cost on bookings of two or more nights. Travelers can avail the Republic Day offers by using coupon…

19 Jan

Amit Khanna and Pankaj Kharbanda Unite to Present RUBARU 2026: A Powerful Celebration of Indian Women

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19: Acclaimed photographer Amit Khanna joins hands with renowned entrepreneur and pageant consultant Pankaj Kharbanda to present RUBARU 2026, this year’s Glar-Iconic calendar — an evocative visual tribute to Indian women across identities, journeys, and phases of life. Presented by Pankaj Kharbanda, Managing Director of Rubaru Mr. India, the calendar marks a compelling collaboration between two visionaries who believe that representation must move beyond surface-level glamour and into meaningful storytelling. RUBARU 2026 emerges as a nuanced, cinematic exploration of womanhood — rooted in strength, sensitivity, choice, and truth. Amit Khanna shares, “This calendar is not about…

19 Jan

BGMI 4.2 Update Is Now Live as KRAFTON India Releases New Redeem Codes

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 19: KRAFTON India has officially rolled out the 4.2 update for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), marking the launch with a fresh batch of redeem codes for players. Timed with the update going live, the release reinforces BGMI’s focus on keeping gameplay dynamic while continuing its cadence of official, time-limited code drops for the community. 59 official redeem codes released to unlock exclusive in-game rewards BGMI players can redeem codes only via BGMI’s official website at www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem Redeem codes are valid until 28th February 2026 and can be redeemed only on BGMI’s official channels. Redeem Codes: HTZCZQ36GHSD6VFB HTZDZWGGNRK8VEA6 HTZEZURQSM97UEGC HTZFZCVDPKRMXTT3 HTZGZ7GKWJJ54MST HTZHZ4S9SN48GWCC…

17 Jan

The Fiction of Memory Versus Forgetting

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: Read a few writings of Kafka and you will notice something under your shoes; and this ground that you are standing upon, it would seem to collapse into an abyss of absurdist thoughts, thoughts that seek purpose, thoughts that would make you crawl under the bed and force you to die, a strange sense of metamorphosis, the one that woke Buddha up into a night and convinced him to leave his home and wife and children behind. When you discover something different from the sense of reality of other people; you are most prone to…

17 Jan

2026 Gegeneophis valmiki Discovery: Rare Amphibian Unearthed in India

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Don’t expect flashy colours or big eyes. Gegeneophis valmiki is a blind caecilian, a rare amphibian that spends nearly its entire life underground. Its eyes are buried beneath bone. Its appearance? Earthworm-like. Its behaviour? Mostly subterranean. “This group of animals is incredibly difficult to study,” says K. P. Dinesh of the Zoological Survey of India. “They look so much like earthworms that even trained eyes might miss them.” Despite being hidden, Gegeneophis valmiki plays a vital role in ecosystem balance. It aerates soil, recycles nutrients, and maintains forest floors, quietly supporting life while larger creatures take the spotlight. Gegeneophis valmiki…

17 Jan

Anthology ‘When Gods Don’t Matter’ unveiled at the Jaipur LitFest 2026 by culturist Sundeep Bhutoria

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Swati Vashishtha, Sundeep Bhutoria, Jagdeep Singh (author), Namita Gokhale and Sanjoy K Roy formally unveiling an anthology ‘When Gods Don’t Matter’ at the Jaipur LitFest 2026 Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled “When Gods Don’t Matter” captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue. The session marked the unveiling of poet and PR professional Jagdeep Singh’s latest poetry anthology, When Gods Don’t Matter. Jagdeep Singh was in conversation with senior journalist and writer Swati Vashishtha, as they explored the philosophical, emotional, and existential layers of his poetry. The book was formally unveiled by author and…

17 Jan

Sattvik Certifications to Host World’s First Vegetarian Certification Conclave SATCON 2026 in New Delhi

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New Delhi [India], January 17: Sattvik Certifications is hosting the world’s first dedicated Vegetarian Certification Conclave – SATCON 2026 on January 19, 2026, at Le Méridien New Delhi from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST. The event expects over 250 participants from FMCG, luxury hospitality, education, certification bodies, and policy circles to drive real progress in verified vegetarian and vegan food systems. SATCON 2026 centres on three pillars: Consciousness, Connect, and Collaboration to create a more aware and interconnected food industry. With people and partners coming from seven countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the UAE, Qatar, and South Korea, the…

17 Jan

The Tradition Meets Urban Life: tattv reinvents Indian Bathing Rituals to the contemporary Metro way of life

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New Delhi [India], January 17: In a traditional Indian homes bathing was more than cleansing because they were based on nature and nurturing. Boiled neem water to cleanse the skin, freshly made ubtan to exfoliate and brighten, cooling herbs to cool in the heat, floral waters to calm and refresh, it was all purposeful and all related to seasons and skin requirements. These were not luxuries; they were family traditions. However, modern metro lives, with their rush, lack of space, time constraints, and more, have rendered traditional rituals hard to sustain. Spraying powders and drains, splattering pastes on tiles, and…

16 Jan

Celebrity Hair Transplant: You’d Never Guess They Had a Hair Transplant- But They Did

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New Delhi [India], January 16: In the last few years, awareness about hair-related issues has increased significantly among people, especially celebrities, sports persons, and famous personalities. People no longer take hair loss and baldness lightly; instead, they promptly start looking for treatment. This is why the popularity of hair restoration treatments and hair transplants has increased considerably, particularly among celebrities. For film stars, a hair transplant is not just an aesthetic procedure; it’s the best way to enhance their looks, improve their personality, boost their self-confidence, and improve their public image. Many celebrities and Bollywood stars today want to get…

16 Jan

Celebration of grand festival of “Urja Mahotsav”, from 7th to 12th January 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16: The URJAA 500 Mahotsav, held from 7th to 11th January 2026 at the Richardson & Cruddas Grounds, Mulund (West), Mumbai, was concluded as a historic, grand, and spiritually transformative event that left a deep impact on millions of devotees across India and beyond. Dedicated to the monumental spiritual contribution of Padmabhushan Awardee Jainacharya Ratnasundar Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb, the Mahotsav celebrated the inauguration of 500th spiritual book “Prem Nu Vishva Vishwa No Prem” as well as creation of 500 spiritual books, marking an unparalleled milestone in Jain spiritual literature. On the occasion of inauguration of 500th spiritual book…