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Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 14: India just took another scalpel-sharp leap into the future. ROBOSURGE, the live robotic surgery workshop hosted at Kiran Hospital, Surat, proved one thing: the age of manual hesitation in surgery is officially over. Where Precision Meets Progress The ROBOSURGE Live Robotic Surgery Workshop, jointly organized by the South Gujarat Surgeons Society, ICON Hospital, and Kiran Hospital, wrapped up on October 12, 2025, with what doctors like to call a “clean closure” — flawless execution, zero complications. Co-hosted by the Surat Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (SOGS), the event wasn’t your typical medical meet-and-greet. It was a…

Sanchita Sen Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14: As the stage lights prepare to dazzle at the Elevitta Mrs. India World 2025 Grand Finale later this month, all eyes in Thane turn to one of their own – Sanchita Sen, an XLRI-trained HR Leader, psychologist, and advocate for sustainability and mental well-being. It’s a homecoming of courage, conviction, and purpose – a moment where her professional journey, personal philosophy, and hometown pride converge on the same stage. A Voice from Thane, for the World Born and raised in Thane, Sanchita’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. She grew up watching…

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: In a landmark moment celebrating India’s commitment to inclusion and dignity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Mitti Café during the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, an initiative led by the Adani Group under the visionary leadership of Shri Jeet Adani, CEO of Adani Airports. The Prime Minister spent meaningful time with employees of Mitti Café—individuals with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities—acknowledging their skill, professionalism, and contribution to India’s growing movement for disability inclusion. The visit underscored a powerful message: that the strength of a nation is defined not just by its…

London (United Kingdom) [England], October 13:  Prof. Dr. Parin Somani is packing more than a passport — she’s carrying a mission. Her Global Academic and Humanitarian Tour, spanning five nations between October and November 2025, aims to fuse academia with purpose. The world could use more of that right now. A Mission That Refuses to Stay Local Education and empathy — two words rarely found in the same policy memo. But Parin Somani has built her entire career proving they belong together. This five-nation Parin Somani Global Tour stretches across the Gulf, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and India. It’s…

New Delhi [India], October 11: The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, scheduled from 27 to 30 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will bring the world together under one Sun, one vision, and one shared commitment to solar energy. Launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris, ISA is the largest treaty-based intergovernmental organisation from the Global South, bringing together 124 Member and Signatory Countries. This high-level ministerial gathering comes weeks ahead of COP30 in Brazil, shaping priorities for scaling solar energy, unlocking transformative finance, charting technology and policy roadmaps, and building skill ecosystems…

New Delhi [India], October 11: After 20 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi banned the killer cough syrup Coldrif. But this tragedy is now driving India’s biggest clean-up of its drug manufacturing ecosystem in years. A Tragedy That Triggered a Reckoning – Killer Cough Syrup Sometimes it takes a crisis to wake up a system. The deaths linked to Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sreesan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu, have done just that. Investigators found 48.6% diethylene glycol, a toxic industrial solvent, in samples, hundreds of times above the safety limit. The same chemical has caused tragedies abroad. But this…

New Delhi [India], October 9: An International Honorary Doctorate Ceremony was held on October 5 at Hotel Vijay Elanza, Coimbatore, organised by St Mother Therasa University, Australia, Affiliated to Cambridge School of Distance Education, UK, where outstanding individuals from across India were honored for their exceptional contributions in various fields. The ceremony was held on the recommendation of Mr John Amalan, Managing Director of Indian Media Works. During the event, Mr Kumarasen, Senior Vice President of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Global Corporate Leadership in recognition of his outstanding leadership in global corporate management…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: The Innovation in Rare Earths and Lithium (IRLi 2025) Summit, organized by CMA India, commenced today at The Capitol Hotel, Bengaluru, bringing together policymakers, global experts, scientists, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss India’s growing leadership in the critical minerals and clean energy ecosystem. The two-day summit, themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” focuses on driving advancements in Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Lithium — the backbone of clean technologies, battery storage, and next-generation manufacturing. Dignitaries and Chief Guests The inaugural session on October 9th featured the presence of dignitaries from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, as Guests of Honour, who emphasized the nation’s commitment to sustainable…

New Delhi [India], October 8: When passion meets precision, miracles happen. India Pride IMLI – The Archer isn’t just a movie, it’s a bullseye aimed straight at India’s conscience. Written, directed, and produced by Swatantra (Savi) Goel, this film fires a powerful arrow through themes of grit, gender, and opportunity. A Tribal Girl with a Bow, and a Dream Releasing October 17, 2025, across India, India Pride IMLI – The Archer is not your routine sports drama. It’s a salute to raw talent, the kind you can’t manufacture in elite academies. At its core is IMLI, played by Prasanna Bist,…

(from left) Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Nguyen Thu Trang, Chu Thị Hang and Dr. Nguyen Hoang Anh (Julia) with the dance workshop participants. New Delhi [India], October 8: In a remarkable initiative to strengthen cultural ties between India and Vietnam, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Vietnam has collaborated with the India Book of Records (IBR) to promote Indo–Vietnam Cultural Heritage through a series of programs showcasing talent and cultural exchange. The India Book of Records, the official keeper of Indian records for more than two decades, publishes annual books, monthly magazines, and broadcasts weekly television shows aimed…