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01 Apr

Solex Energy Strengthens Commitment to Road Safety with Support for Traffic Education Trust

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 1: Solex Energy Limited (NSE: SOLEX), one of India’s most trusted solar brands, has reinforced its commitment to social responsibility and road safety by contributing INR 11,00,000/- (Eleven Lakhs Only) to the Traffic Education Trust. This initiative aligns with Solex’s ongoing efforts to support law enforcement and promote safe commuting practices in collaboration with the Surat Traffic Police. The contribution was formally presented to Shri Anupam Singh Gahlaut, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Surat City, and Smt. Amita Vanani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), by Shri Chetan Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, Solex Energy Limited, reinforcing Solex’s commitment to fostering a safer and more disciplined…

31 Mar

Mirchi Mumbai’s ‘Toote & Phoote’ Take over the Streets

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: Mirchi Mumbai, in collaboration with RTO Mumbai, recently concluded a road safety campaign that left a lasting impression on the city. From February 24th to 28th, the ‘Toote & Phoote’ initiative took over Mumbai’s streets, turning the casual indifference of “Kya Fark Padta Hai” into a conversation that simply couldn’t be ignored. Designed to make people rethink their careless road habits, the campaign blended humor with hard-hitting messaging to drive home the importance of traffic safety. For five days, Mirchi’s quirky and accident-prone mascots, Toote & Phoote, became unmissable figures on the streets of Mumbai. Wrapped…

28 Mar

PACE 4.0– Grand National Conference at IPS Academy

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 27: The two-day national conference Pace 4.0, organized by the School of Architecture at IPS Academy, commenced with grandeur. This prestigious event brought together architects, urban planners, and students from across the country. The conference aimed to explore the role of architecture in balancing tradition with modernity and exchanging innovative ideas for sustainable development. The presence of IPS Academy President, Architect Achal Chaudhary, added to the event’s significance. Dr. Manita Saxena successfully coordinated the event, with Architect Ratima Dagaonkar and Architect Pranjali Wakhle serving as conveners. A Platform for Ideas and Innovation On the first…

28 Mar

Dr. Tirth Vyas Elected to Executive Committee of Indian Arthroscopy Society

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 28: Dr. Tirth Vyas, a distinguished arthroscopy surgeon from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has been elected as an Executive Committee Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS). This prestigious appointment marks a significant milestone for Gujarat’s orthopedic community as he becomes the only representative from the state to hold this responsible role, notably that makes him one the youngest executive committee member of the association. Dr. Vyas’s election to the Executive Committee reflects his expertise, dedication, and leadership in the field. His role is expected to create greater opportunities for orthopedic surgeons in Gujarat by facilitating research presentations…

26 Mar

Can We Stop Glacial Melt Before It Triggers a Global Water Crisis?

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New Delhi [India], March 25: On March 2025 at 11 AM, at Hotel Drake Longchamp in Geneva, the India Water Foundation (IWF), in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Mountain Partnership of the United Nations, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Fostering Collaborative Efforts to Protect Receding Glaciers. The event, held to mark both World Water Day and the 17th founding Day of the India Water Foundation, transformed a hybrid conference space into a dynamic hub of global environmental discourse. Bringing together experts, policymakers, and environmental leaders, the dialogue addressed the escalating crisis of glacial melt and…

25 Mar

National Maritime Games 2025 Sets Sail in Navi Mumbai with PT Usha’s Inspiring Words

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Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 24: In a momentous celebration of athletic excellence and maritime unity, Padma Shri Dr. P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association and Member of Parliament, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 today at IMU, Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai. In her address, Dr. Usha inspired hundreds of maritime cadets and athletes with her words: “True sportsmanship overrides all else. In the arena of sport, there are no losers — every participant is a winner. It is not just about medals, but about the courage, discipline, and integrity each athlete brings to the field.” Dr.…

24 Mar

Women’s History Month 2025: Violence Against Women Must Stop

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This year as we celebrate Women’s history month in the United States and the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations (CSW 69) around the world, I urge you to adopt this phrase with me, “each strike against a woman is a strike against all of us” From a historical standpoint, I am happy to bring to your awareness the fact that, since 1995, each US President has issued an annual proclamation designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” On a global scale, the preamble enshrined into the United Nations Charter executed in San Francisco…

20 Mar

India’s Quest to Become the ‘Factory of the World’: Protecting Workers’ Rights is Paramount: Abhijeet Rane

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New Delhi [India], March 20: As India strives to become the “factory of the world,” Abhijeet Rane, founder of the Dhadak Kamgaar Union, emphasizes the importance of protecting workers’ rights. With global conglomerates setting up plants in India, it’s crucial to ensure that employees’ rights are safeguarded. Key Challenges Facing Workers in India Low Wages: Factory workers in India are often paid meager wages. Lack of Safety: Workers face unsafe working conditions. Discriminatory Hiring Practices: Married women in the electronics sector face bias. Unsafe Living Conditions: Workers are often forced to live in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Legal Framework Governing…

19 Mar

CAPSI Launched the Nari Rakshak Teams Women Safety App during the International Women’s Day Celebration Event

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New Delhi [India], March 19: The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and ASIS International, New Delhi (ASIS) are proud to jointly host the International Women’s Day Celebrations on March 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The event honored outstanding professionals who have demonstrated courage, resilience, and dedication in making society safer and more secure. CAPSI recognized women who have shown extraordinary strength in overcoming adversity, taken bold actions to protect themselves and others, and led impactful initiatives focused on safety, empowerment, and social change. Those who have made significant contributions to…

18 Mar

India 2047: Paving the Path to a Climate-Resilient Future: Harvard Joins MoEFCC for Key Conference

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New Delhi [India], March 18: Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with two institutes at the Harvard University, USA, is organizing a Conference on ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’, from 19th – 22nd March 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and the Salata Institute For Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University, USA, are the organising partners for the event. This event will serve to identify the key challenges in adaptation and fine tune India’s response in terms of policies, programmes and action at the field…