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20 Jan

The Listener Who Transformed Lives: Anitha Manickam’s Journey to Becoming an Iconic Marriage Coach

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: When most marriage counsellors talk about their expertise, they cite degrees, certifications, and years of practice. But ask Anitha Manickam, recently recognised as an Iconic Relationship & Marriage Coach, what shaped her approach to healing relationships, and she’ll take you back to a twelve-year-old girl in a Tamil Nadu village who simply knew how to listen. In an era where relationship coaching has become an increasingly sought-after profession, Anitha’s story stands out—not just for her fifteen years of successful practice, but for how her personal journey of transformation became the very foundation of her professional…

20 Jan

Travel Grows Up In 2026 — And Leaves The Bucket List Behind

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: For years, travel was marketed like a competitive sport. The more stamps on your passport, the more enviable your life appeared. Airports became backdrops, destinations became trophies, and experiences were reduced to captions written mid-boarding call. Somewhere along the way, travel stopped asking why and focused obsessively on where. 2026, inconveniently for that narrative, has other plans. The language of travel is changing — not loudly, not dramatically, but decisively. Travellers are no longer chasing itineraries designed for applause. They are curating journeys that mirror their values, emotional bandwidth, and increasingly limited tolerance for chaos…

19 Jan

104 Years of Heritage: RudraTree’s Century-Long Legacy in Rudraksha, Navaratna & Natural Crystals

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 19: RudraTree Rudraksha & Gemstones, a Bengaluru-based heritage institution specialising in Rudraksha, Navaratna gemstones, and natural crystals, marks 104 years of uninterrupted legacy, tracing its origins to 1923. The organisation today operates through two retail stores and two wholesale facilities in Bengaluru, continuing a family-led tradition that blends Vedic wisdom with global gemological standards. Sacred Origins and the Birth of a Legacy (1920–1923) The roots of RudraTree date back to 1920, when Shanmuga Sundaram Pillai was commissioned by the Tirupati Balaji Temple to source 108 Tenmukhi Rudrakshas—a rare and spiritually demanding task that took three years…

19 Jan

Matrixbox Premium+ Drawer System Offers Seamless Installation and Enhanced Performance

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MatrixBox Premium+ New Delhi [India], January 19: As modern interiors continue to evolve, homeowners and professionals alike seek furniture fittings that combine refined aesthetics with effortless functionality. Responding to this demand, Hafele Matrixbox Premium+ Drawer System sets a new benchmark by offering a hassle-free installation experience, enhanced performance, and a distinctly premium look, engineered for today’s sophisticated living spaces. Designed with a focus on elevated aesthetics, Hafele Matrixbox Premium+ features clean lines and a refined finish that seamlessly integrates into contemporary cabinetry. Beyond its visual appeal, the system offers an increased weight-carrying capacity, ensuring long-lasting durability and smooth operation even…

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…