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13 Jun

The Art of Doing Nothing: Why Unscheduled Time Is Becoming a Status Symbol

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New Delhi [India], June 13: There was a time when being busy meant you were winning. Your calendar was packed from morning to night—meetings, dinners, networking, you name it. Saying you were “swamped” didn’t just earn sympathy; it made you look important. Free time felt like something for the lazy, and most people wore their exhaustion like a medal. But things are shifting. These days, it’s not always the busiest people who get all the envy. It’s the ones who vanish for a couple of hours, turn off their phones, spend an afternoon with a novel, or wander outside just…

13 Jun

Why Everyone Is Romanticizing Ordinary Life Again

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New Delhi [India], June 13: There was a stretch of time when everyone wanted to break free from the ordinary. Success meant showing off a life that looked exciting—constant travel, a buzzing social life, fancy dinners, climbing the career ladder, and posting snapshots from places other people probably hadn’t even heard of. The quiet stuff? That was just something you waded through while waiting for the real thing to begin. But that mindset’s losing its grip. Now, wherever you look—online, in neighborhood cafés, bookstores, just walking down the block—people are leaning into the routines they once shrugged off. That morning…

13 Jun

Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava Conferred Honorary Doctorate in Law by Washington Digital University, USA

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New Delhi [India], June 13: Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava, a prominent Supreme Court lawyer and one of India’s leading legal professionals, has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Law (Honoris Causa) by Washington Digital University, Seattle, United States of America. The prestigious recognition was conferred on 6 June 2026, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious legal career. The certificate issued by the Board of Regents of Washington Digital University formally records that Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava has been awarded the honorary distinction of Doctorate in Law. This honour acknowledges his continued dedication to the practice of law, his contribution to…

13 Jun

Cricket Icon Jonty Rhodes Named Brand Ambassador for SSO Cancer Hospitals’ Cancer Awareness Initiative

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Left to Right: Jonty Rhodes, Dr. Sanket Mehta, Surgical Oncologist and Founder, SSO Cancer Hospitals, and Rahul Singh, Chief Business Officer, SSO Cancer Hospitals. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: SSO Cancer Hospitals, a leading chain of cancer hospitals dedicated solely to providing organ-specific care for cancers, has announced former South African cricket player Jonty Rhodes as their Brand Ambassador. The purpose of this partnership is to increase awareness about cancer and promote the identification of cancer at an early stage to facilitate access to appropriate specialist expertise for patients living with complex or difficult (to diagnose) cancers throughout India and…

13 Jun

Home Décor Expo will be Held at Jio World Convention Centre, BKC from June 13–15, 2026

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Chirag Dinesh Mehta, President of the Association of Home Textile seen with Shantilal Shah, Chairman of the Association of Home Textile along with the exhibitors and visitors during the inauguration of Home Décor Expo. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: The Home Décor Expo will be held from June 13 to 15, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. It was inaugurated by lighting the lamp on June 13, 2026. The exhibition would feature 50 major stalls. Around 13,000 trade visitors were expected to attend this B2B (Business-to-Business) fair. Chirag Dinesh Mehta, President of the Association of Home…

12 Jun

Soneka Chhabra: A Beacon of Compassion – Leading Rooh Foundation Towards a Brighter Future

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From Heartfelt Service to Community Recognition: How One Woman’s Unwavering Dedication is Empowering Lives and Igniting Dreams Across Delhi New Delhi [India], June 12: In the bustling heart of New Delhi, where countless souls silently battle hardship, Ms. Soneka Chhabra stands as a radiant beacon of pure, selfless love. As the founder of Rooh Foundation (headquartered at E-42, Greater Kailash-1), she has turned her deepest conviction into a living sanctuary of hope. Her journey whispers a timeless truth that touches every heart: true fulfillment is not measured in wealth or accolades, but in the quiet moments when a child’s eyes light up with possibility,…

12 Jun

Sushil Sharma Strengthens National and Community Leadership with Roles at BRICS CCI, ESC and Rotary

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Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], June 12: Sushil Sharma, Chairman of Marwari Catalysts Group (MCats Group), continues to expand his leadership footprint across India’s investment, export, and entrepreneurship institutions. He currently serves as Executive Director, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI); Convenor, ESC Rajasthan Chapter; and Co-Chair, Startup Vertical, Rotary District 3053 (2026–27) roles that together extend his long-standing mission to bring capital, markets, and mentorship to founders beyond India’s metros. As Executive Director at BRICS CCI, Sushil Sharma contributes to the Chamber’s agenda on trade, investment, and innovation across BRICS nations and partner economies, opening cross-border opportunities for Indian startups…

12 Jun

Fashionate 2026 by IIFD Surat Elevates Surat’s Fashion Stage with 200 Plus Student Designers and Iconic Couturiers Shantanu and Nikhil

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 12: The International Institute of Fashion Design (IIFD), Surat, successfully hosted its much-awaited annual fashion showcase, Fashionate 2026, on 9th June 2026 at Sarsana Convention Center, Surat, presenting an extraordinary evening of creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and fashion excellence. Since its inception in 2014, IIFD Surat has emerged as one of Gujarat’s leading institutes in creative education, consistently nurturing aspiring professionals in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Event Management. Over the years, the institute has built a strong legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and industry-oriented learning, shaping young talent ready to redefine creative boundaries. Expanding its creative vision…

12 Jun

New Book Records IITs’ epic journey from symbol of the freedom struggle to Global Innovation Hub

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New Delhi [India], June 12: The recent book, IIT: The Story of India’s Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem, by Prabhat Kumar, IRS officer and Chairman of PanIIT Alumni India, presents an extensive report on the evolution of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) from an ambitious post‑Independence nation‑building project to a globally influential educational and innovation hub. The narrative traces IITs’ history from 1951, when the foundation stone of the first IIT, IIT Kharagpur, was laid at a site that had been used as a colonial prison: the Hijli Detention Camp in West Bengal. The book contends that the conversion of…

11 Jun

Can India Find a Path to Greater Greenery Under the Guidance of Peepal Baba and Ghosts on Peepal Trees?

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New Delhi [India], June 11: This Environment Fortnight is significant in many ways, with events taking place across the country. To mark the occasion, the highly anticipated book Ghosts on Peepal Trees—based on the environmental conservation work of renowned activist Peepal Baba—was launched in Gurugram. The launch took place on the eve of World Environment Day during a tree-planting ceremony where Peepal Baba planted saplings alongside employees from Penguin Publications. Subsequently, on World Environment Day itself, he formally unveiled the book at the Baba Neem Karoli Ashram in Chhatarpur, Delhi, by planting trees amidst the ‘Ashram of Trees’ alongside his…