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Senior voices from NITI Aayog, CBSE and the Capacity Building Commission joined leaders from Extramarks, IIM Ahmedabad, CBSE and Pearsonat the closed-door summit to examine AI, adaptive learning and future-ready education. New Delhi [India], October 14: The 36th Elets World Education Summit 2026 brought two strands of India’s education conversation into the same room: immediate classroom questions on artificial intelligence and adaptive learning, and the longer-term challenge of building institutions equipped for a changing world. Held in New Delhi under the theme “Building a Future-Ready Global Education Ecosystem,” the closed-door summit brought together decision-makers from government, schools, higher education and…

Appointment to strengthen India’s international para-sports engagement through global partnerships, diplomatic relations and strategic sports governance New Delhi [India], October 14: Capt. Sumit Yadav, an international relations professional, strategic affairs advisor and sports administration leader, has been appointed Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). His appointment is expected to support India’s international engagement in para-sports by fostering global partnerships, strengthening institutional cooperation and creating new opportunities for Indian para-athletes. With professional experience spanning international affairs, strategic consultancy, global institutional relations and sports administration, Capt. Yadav brings a multidisciplinary background to his new responsibility.…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Conceptualised and led by Ameya Dabli, the premium, large-format live entertainment IP brings together Indian spirituality, devotional music, symphonic orchestration, choreography, choir, immersive visuals and theatrical production Ameya Dabli is reimagining how India experiences spiritual music with Karma Burn- A Sacred Symphony, a large-scale live musical experience conceptualised and led by the artist. Bringing together Indian spirituality, devotional music, symphonic orchestration, choreography, choir, immersive visuals and theatrical production, Karma Burn is a premium, contemporary Indian spiritual entertainment IP built around Ameya’s vision of presenting India’s spiritual and devotional musical heritage through a new live format.…

New Delhi [India], October 13: In a world increasingly dominated by technological advancements and automated intelligence, a quiet, grassroots movement of urban compassion is unfolding daily across city streets. At the heart of this movement are ordinary individuals who pause during their daily routines to feed stray animals—a simple act that advocates argue captures the true essence of human empathy. In an original commentary, student writer and young creative Neelambara Jain explores the profound impact of these unsung street caregivers and questions what it genuinely means to be human in modern society. “Maybe being human isn’t just about having a…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: The Mumbai chapter of Satish Gujral 100 opened on 8 October 2026, bringing together artists, cultural practitioners, collectors, institutional representatives, partners and members of the wider creative community to mark the centenary of one of India’s most significant modernists. Presented by National Gallery of Modern Art, and Ministry of Culture in collaboration with JSW Foundation, Satish Gujral: The Modernist Returns marks the Mumbai chapter of the year-long centenary celebration. Curated by Pramod Kumar K.G., the exhibition brings together over 100 works spanning painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media and architecture, alongside personal archives, photographs and accolades.…

New Delhi [India], October 13: Satya Paul unveils the campaign for Untamed, bringing its distinctive language of print, movement and artistic expression into focus through a contemporary lens on menswear. First presented at the iconic Lancaster House in London earlier this year, the collection marked the brand’s international showcase at SXSW London and introduced a new chapter in its creative evolution under the direction of Aseem Kapoor. With the campaign, the spirit of Untamed travels from London to India, bringing the collection’s expressive design philosophy to a wider audience. Rooted in the idea of being free, instinctive and unrestrained, Untamed…

New Delhi [India], October 13: Black Mango India Designs LLP, founded by F&B space designer and developer Gaurav Mangla, has been recognised with the ‘Best F&B Space Developer’ award at the Food Connoisseurs India Awards – National Edition 2026, adding a national industry recognition to the company’s growing portfolio of hospitality and F&B spaces across India. The award was presented as part of the Food Connoisseurs India Convention (FCIC) 2026, held on September 29-30 at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi. The National Edition brought together leading names from India’s food, beverage and hospitality ecosystem, with the awards recognising achievements…

Named among the Top 100 Mid-size workplaces in the 2026 recognition by Great Place To Work® India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Unitile has been recognised among India’s Best Workplaces for Women 2026 in the Top 100 Mid-size category by Great Place To Work® India. This marks the company’s second consecutive year of recognition, reflecting its continued commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and growth-oriented workplace within the building materials manufacturing sector. The recognition draws on anonymous employee feedback and an assessment of workplace practices, with eligible organisations further evaluated on women’s workplace experience, gender parity in experience and representation…

2,500+ schools joined the select-school opening phase of NYAF 2026–27, reinforcing a growing movement to make authorship a meaningful part of school education. New Delhi [India], October 13: The National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) has entered its 5th Edition in India, bringing school students in Grades 3–12 into an end-to-end journey that takes them from an original idea to a completed and published book. In the recently concluded Early Access phase, which was opened to a select set of schools, more than 2,500 schools and 2.5 lakh students registered for the 2026–27 edition. With Priority Registration now underway, NYAF is…

New Delhi [India], October 13: Medical treatment often starts before a hospital admission and continues after discharge. Tests, consultations, medicines and follow-up care can all form part of the same treatment journey. HDFC ERGO is drawing attention to the importance of understanding pre- and post-hospitalisation benefits so policyholders can see how eligible expenses around a hospital stay may also be covered. The focus is on helping people understand what these benefits mean, how they work and why policy terms matter. Pre-hospitalisation Costs Can Begin before Admission Before a patient is admitted, a doctor may recommend blood tests, scans, specialist consultations…