Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder & Director, Kalinga Literary Festival. New Delhi [India], October 22: The vision and scope of ‘Ek Bharat, Anek Bol Literary Festival’ were formally presented on October 21 in the presence of Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, as Kalinga Literary Festival prepares for its Delhi edition later this year. The three-day festival will be held from December 18 to 20, 2026, at Travancore Palace, New Delhi, bringing together writers, poets, translators, publishers, performers, diplomats, policymakers, bureaucrats and readers from across the country.…
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New Delhi [India], October 22: Every festive sale in India now comes with a second season, and it starts after the parcels are delivered. Last year, online sales in just the first 11 days of the festive sale reached nearly $7 billion, almost three and a half times a regular period. In the weeks that follow come the returns, exchanges and claims. A parcel is reported as arriving empty, the wrong size is delivered, or a return does not match what was originally sent. These cases surface days after dispatch, and most of them come down to one question: what…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 22: Bengaluru-based student community platform Campus Binge is entering India’s education technology sector with an AI-powered Career Intelligence platform designed to help students navigate the transition from school to college with greater confidence. Backed by AIC at the Indian School of Business through the MeitY Startup Hub, the platform aims to help students navigate career and college decisions. The venture follows founder Rishitabh Thapliyal’s exit from Puzzles Living, the student housing brand he built to 14 properties, more than 1,000 beds and approximately US$2 million in annual recurring revenue. Having spent years working within India’s student…
44 Student Creations and One Spectacular Fashion Showcase Celebrate India’s Next Generation of Designers New Delhi [India], October 22: Television sensation Tejasswi Prakash stole the spotlight as showstopper for NIF Global ‘The Runway’ at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, held at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Bringing her signature glamour, confidence and effortless style to the fashion stage, the actress headlined a striking showcase of 44 student-designed creations from NIF Global centres across India, celebrating the fresh perspectives of the country’s emerging fashion talent. Inspired by the theme ‘The Modern Professional’, the collection offered a bold reinterpretation of contemporary workwear, moving beyond conventional office dressing…
Founders Ayush Madan and Aakash Chauhan have built an AI-powered, growth-driven agency around one idea: marketing should be judged by what it does for the business. Flint’s slogan: “Har Brand ki Kahani, Hamein Viral hai Banani” New Delhi [India], October 22: In a crowded market, visibility alone no longer wins. Brands need to be relevant, reach the right audience and turn attention into outcomes they can measure. That is especially true in hospitality and lifestyle, where customer experience, brand perception and local presence can make or break revenue. This business-first thinking drives Flint Marketings, founded by Ayush Madan and Aakash…
New Delhi [India], October 22: Indian kitchens are constantly evolving, with familiar staples making room for new flavours and ingredients. As consumers experiment with everyday meals, cranberries are emerging as an easy way to add a sweet-tart twist to dishes that are otherwise deeply rooted in Indian flavours. The versatility of U.S. cranberries makes them particularly interesting for home cooks. Their naturally tangy profile can complement everything from savoury breakfasts to refreshing snacks and traditional accompaniments. Here are seven everyday foods that can pair surprisingly well with cranberries: 1. Poha: A handful of chopped cranberries can add a subtle sweetness…
New Delhi [India], October 22: Festive menus are evolving, with familiar favourites finding new expressions through fresh ingredients and contemporary flavours. This season, the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) is encouraging consumers to bring avocado to the festive table as a nutritious and delicious addition to traditional and modern recipes. Naturally rich in healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals, avocado offers an easy way to add more nourishment to festive eating, while its creamy texture, taste and mild flavour make it easy to pair with a variety of dishes. Ms. Kavita Devgan, leading dietitian, holistic health consultant, and eminent author, said,…
Expanded 12-city season strengthens Zydus Lifesciences’ Easiest Exam campaign, bringing awareness on breast self exam, early detection and women’s physical wellbeing. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: Zydus Lifesciences Limited (Zydus), a global innovation-led lifesciences company, and Pinkathon today announced the expansion of Zydus Pinkathon from six to 12 cities at a press conference hosted by The Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences. Zydus Pinkathon will take place in Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Jaipur, Chennai and Varanasi. The expansion marks an important milestone in Pinkathon’s larger vision of taking the women’s running movement to 52 cities…
Basil Woods Juniors | More Than a Preschool, A Foundation for Life Kharghar (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: What should children gain from their preschool years beyond learning the alphabet, numbers, and early academic concepts? At Basil Woods Juniors, Kharghar, the answer lies in nurturing the whole child, encouraging intellectual curiosity, physical development, emotional confidence, social skills, and cultural values from the earliest years. Located in Sector 21, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Basil Woods Juniors brings together Montessori pedagogy, global early learning practices and Indian cultural values to create a joyful, child-centred learning environment. Its approach recognises that every child’s early years…
From North Bombay Durga Puja to Falguni Pathak’s, to Divyaraas, to Korakendra, to Geeta Raabari Garba celebrations, Rashmi Aarya’s and Ramji Gulati’s devotional track strikes a chord with audiences. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: Singer Rashmi Aarya took her devotional song Maiya Ke Sang to some of Mumbai’s biggest festive celebrations, receiving an encouraging response and immense love from attendees across the city. The singer promoted the track at North Bombay Durga Puja, Falguni Pathak’s festive celebrations, Korakendra celebrations featuring Kinjal Dave and Geeta Rabari, as well as Divya Raas Navratri. The song’s message of devotion, faith, and togetherness resonated…