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New Delhi [India], October 3: India needs to move towards 100% smoke-free public places to protect millions from second-hand smoke, leading health experts said, citing an estimated 3.25 lakh deaths every year in the country attributable to passive smoking. They said non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke can suffer serious health consequences and called for stronger protection against involuntary exposure, including by moving beyond designated smoking areas towards completely smoke-free public environments. Dr. V.K. Paul, former Member of NITI Aayog, said India had made progress in reducing exposure to second-hand smoke, but the scale of the remaining problem was still substantial.…

Passengers in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad can book baggage pickup 12–24 hours before departure, with airport curbside delivery or assistance up to the airline’s check-in counter. New Delhi [India], September 26: For decades, passengers have accepted one thing as an unavoidable part of flying: if you are travelling, your luggage travels with you to the airport. It means lifting suitcases from home, fitting them into a car, unloading them at the terminal, finding a trolley and pushing them through the departure area until they finally reach the airline check-in counter. For a passenger travelling with one small suitcase, it…

The documentary is an intimate portrait of poet Padma Shri Nida Fazli, revealing the man, the memories and influences behind his celebrated words New Delhi [India], September 24: Filmmaker Atul Pandey has been awarded the Best Arts/Culture Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Main Nida, his directorial debut documentary on the life and legacy of celebrated poet and lyricist Padma Shri Nida Fazli. Pandey received the prestigious award from the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at the National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat. He holds a rare distinction in Indian cinema…

Landmark 10th international conference combines scientific exchange, research and hands-on learning, with emerging therapies for knee osteoarthritis among key areas of discussion Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 18: The 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Pain (ICRAPAIN 2026) concluded successfully in Kolkata, bringing together more than 600 pain professionals for three days of scientific lectures, panel discussions, research presentations, masterclasses and practical education. Held from September 3–6, 2026, the conference was organized by Daradia Pain Foundation with Daradia: The Pain Clinic, Kolkata, under the theme “From Evidence to Practice: Shaping the Future of Pain Medicine.” The scientific programme covered…

New Delhi [India], September 12: The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) hosted the BRICS+ Dialogue 2026 at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and sectoral experts from across the BRICS+ ecosystem. Held under the theme “Building Inclusive, Innovative & Resilient Pathways for the Global South,” the Dialogue took place as India holds the BRICS Presidency and focused on strengthening practical cooperation among emerging economies through business partnerships, innovation, women’s economic participation and healthcare collaboration. The Dialogue was organised by BRICS CCI and powered by GrowQR. Mr. Sameep Shastri, Chairman, BRICS CCI & President, BRICS CCI Young Leaders, underlined the need…