Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8: In the fifteen years since its inception, Platinum Corp. has essayed a pivotal role in the transformation of Mumbai’s real estate landscape – backed by their strong ethos of blending luxury with value, the group has established a strong and consistent execution record that encompasses over 1.75 million sq. ft. of high-quality real estate, creating long-term value for more than 1,500 families. And now, the developer is targeting an ambitious one million sq. ft of development in key Western suburbs, including Khar, Bandra and Santacruz. Established in 2011, Platinum Corp.’s success story has been built…
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New Delhi [India], January 8: Renowned Japanese scholar and linguist Professor Tomio Mizokami, a Padma Shri awardee and Professor Emeritus of Osaka University, continues to be hailed as one of the most influential cultural ambassadors between India and Japan, for his unparalleled contribution to Indian languages, literature, and education. Professor Mizokami was conferred the Padma Shri in 2018 by the President of India at the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan for his outstanding service in the fields of literature and education, particularly for promoting Indian languages and culture in Japan. A Scholar Deeply Rooted in India Born in 1941…
Prayanvi – Celebrating India’s Timeless Weaves and Living Traditions Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 8: Prayanvi, a heritage-inspired saree brand dedicated to India’s traditional handwoven textiles, officially unveiled its website on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Suryansh Hotels & Resorts, Bhubaneswar. The launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey of preserving India’s rich weaving heritage while making authentic sarees accessible to modern women across the country. Founded by Shivashree, Prayanvi was born from a deep-rooted love for sarees — not merely as garments, but as expressions of identity, culture, and womanhood. What began as a personal admiration for traditional drapes…
New Delhi [India], January 8: As private wealth grows across emerging economies, families are facing questions that extend well beyond investment performance. How should wealth be organised once it outlives the founder? How can families prevent personal dynamics from spilling into business decisions? And how can wealth remain relevant for generations that have grown up in very different environments? These questions sit at the centre of Soumik Bandyopadhyay’s work with business families across India and overseas. Drawing on decades of experience in finance, governance, and family enterprise, he views the global family office model as a practical response to complexity rather than…
Moving made secure with Secure Move New Delhi [India], January 8: Secure Move is always one stop, no. 1 destination for packing & moving needs in Delhi NCR. No matter how confident you are, moving shakes you a little. There’s always that moment when you pause, look at your household items, and feel the weight of all the memories, the belongings, the life you’ve built, knowing you’re about to trust strangers with everything. That moment is heavy. People rarely talk about this part. They talk about trucks, boxes, and timelines. But the real concern is trust. Will my things be safe?…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 6: Karnavati University has launched Unitedworld International School (UIS), a new CBSE-affiliated school located in Adalaj, near Gandhinagar. The school will commence operations with classes from playgroup to Grade 6 and will progressively expand to Grade 12 in the coming years. The launch marks Karnavati University’s entry into the school education space, with UIS positioned as a future-ready institution that combines Indian educational traditions and contemporary teaching practices. The school’s academic and developmental framework is built around a structured learning model that integrates Indian Knowledge Systems with modern pedagogy, early academic orientation aligned with higher education…
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Kanwal Rekhi inaugurated KREST – Kanwal Rekhi Rural Entrepreneurship and Startup Center Nizamabad,(Telangana) [India], January 8: In a significant step towards building a robust startup ecosystem for rural and semi-urban India, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Kanwal Rekhi inaugurated KREST – Kanwal Rekhi Rural Entrepreneurship and Startup Center in Nizamabad. KREST is a startup vertical under Kakatiya Sandbox, a non profit organization working for the economic transformation of North Telangana co-founded by Raju Reddy (founder of Sierra Atlantic) and Phanindra Sama (founder of redBus). 10,000+ student entrepreneurs by 2030, scaling to 2 lakh by 2047 500+ startups supported by 2030, growing to 10,000 by 2047, marking 100 years of India’s Independence The inauguration marks the culmination of a vision first articulated nearly…
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 8: In a landmark initiative inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited has conceptualized and donated the Jenburkt ASHA Van India’s first mobile cancer screening van capable of screening 10 different cancer types and managed by the Indian Red Cross Society Bhavnagar District. The ASHA Van brings advanced diagnostic services previously limited to premier hospitals directly to rural communities. It enables screening for breast, cervical, oral, blood, prostate testicular, pancreatic, liver, colorectal and lung cancers. Using world class equipment including a full mammography unit thermogrid technology and integrated IT…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6: The same school that shaped Rohit Sharma continues to nurture cricketing excellence across generations. Swami Vivekanand International School (SVIS), recognised by many parents as the Best ICSE School in Mumbai and a reputed international school in Mumbai, has long been recognised as a cradle of Indian cricketing talent. Today, SVIS is not only strengthening its legacy in men’s cricket but is also actively promoting women’s cricket, with a clear vision to nurture the next generation of female cricketing legends alongside future stars of the men’s game. Over the decades, SVIS has produced some of India’s most accomplished cricketers,…
Bardoli (Gujarat) [India], January 6: Brainobrain proudly celebrates a defining global milestone this year, hosting two major international abacus competitions — the 14th International Brainobrain Abacus Competition in Switzerland and the 15th International Brainobrain Abacus Competition in Dubai. Together, they highlight Brainobrain’s global leadership in abacus education, mental arithmetic, life skills training, brain development, and holistic personality development for children. The 14th International Competition, held on 14 September 2025 in Switzerland, was a historic achievement —the abacus competition for kids hosted in Europe. With 500+ children from various countries, the event marked a proud new chapter for the organisation. Soon…
‘Bura Waqt 3.0’ Third Series ‘Daur’ – Akky Reddy’s Emotional and Realistic Comeback Song New Delhi [India], January 6: After years of consistent hard work and struggle in the music industry, Akky Reddy (from Bakhtawarpur) has released his latest song ‘Daur’, the third instalment of his well-known series ‘Bura Waqt 3.0’. This song is not just a music release, but a deeply emotional story that reflects the harsh reality of life after losing a father. ‘Daur’ portrays the phase when a father’s presence is lost, and a son is suddenly forced to grow up overnight. It shows how a young…
New Delhi [India], January 8: Indian entertainment enters a new era as K Sera Sera Virtual Studio, India’s leading virtual production facility, announces the completion of the world’s first music video entirely shot inside an AI-integrated virtual studio. The project marks a defining moment for music video production, combining creativity, technology and cost efficiency at an unprecedented scale. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ramji Gulati, the music video features popular actor Rohan Mehra alongside debutante Hiya, whose launch is one of the most anticipated introductions of the season. The music video is scheduled for release soon. What truly sets this project…
New Delhi [India], January 8: Any business in this modern era is required to go digital to maximise its potential. VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting has become the most appealing solution. It’s a game-changer for many businesses, especially startups. Startups are Currently Booming in India More and more startups are opening in India, and the numbers have been increasing significantly in recent years. In 2023, India already houses over 100 unicorns, which also reflects that the country is dominated by aspiring entrepreneurs. Several sectors stood out, with e-commerce, edtech, and fintech leading the way. Innovative technological advancement is one of…
Pentad Pavilion by UHA Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 7: Following a successful South Asian debut in 2025, STIR brings the celebrated Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) back to Mumbai, returning to the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), from January 9 – 11, 2026. Launched in 2009 by New York-based architect and film enthusiast Kyle Bergman, ADFF held its first official edition in Waitsfield, Vermont, and has since become the world’s largest film festival dedicated to architecture and design that celebrates the intersection of architecture, design and artistic storytelling. The event bridges cinema and other creative worlds, highlighting…
New Delhi [India], January 8: Multiplayer game development is no longer limited to large publishers. It is now delivered through a mix of publishers and service focused studios that specialize in backend systems, matchmaking, and live operations. Studios like Ubisoft show how multiplayer games scale globally through mature client server architecture and long term live ops pipelines. Service driven companies such as NipsApp Game Studios show how full cycle multiplayer development can be delivered to startups and mid sized publishers without the overhead of a publishing organization. Firms like Keywords Studios, Virtuos, and Room 8 Studio reflect the industry shift toward co development,…
Authentic Vietnamese Coffee Captivates Surat’s Vibrant Youth Surat (Gujarat) [India], January 8: Three O’Clock Café, the renowned Vietnamese coffee brand partnered with Franchise India Brands Limited, proudly inaugurates its seventh café in India at a prime location in Surat, Gujarat. Following the successful launches of its first three outlets in Gurugram and subsequent expansions in Delhi NCR, this new venue brings the brand’s signature 3 PM coffee ritual to the diamond city’s thriving young population. About Three O’Clock Café Three O’Clock Café originated in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2016 as a 24-hour coffee and tea chain, embodying the…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6: Dev Information Technology Limited, (NSE – DEVIT, BSE – 543462 | INE060X01034), a global IT services company providing Cloud Services, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, and Managed IT Services, with products like Talligence and ByteSigner, has announced a strategic alliance with XDuce to accelerate growth in North America and scale its global delivery capabilities across digital engineering, cloud, data, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Key Growth Priorities North America expansion: Strengthening go-to-market efforts and customer engagement across the United States and Canada Advanced technology focus: Expanding solutions across AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and data to address evolving enterprise needs What the Alliance…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6: Renowned literary figure Urvashi Agrawal ‘Urvi’, who has been passionate about writing poems, songs, ghazals and couplets for many years, had dozens of her books well published and circulated among the lovers of Hindi Poetry and her published books have made her popular. Now, her very first video, “Ghazal Tumse Milkar”, has been released by Audio Curry Music, and the poetess has also acted in this music video. The music video was released at a grand ceremony in Mumbai. Writer Urvashi Agrawal ‘Urvi’, video director Panchhi Jalonvi, and artist Aftab Malik were present on the…
Shyam Steel’s Brand Ambassador Harmanpreet Kaur with Shyam Steel’s Directors – Sarvesh Beriwala and Radhika Beriwala Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 7: Shyam Steel, one of India’s leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced the appointment of Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, as its brand ambassador. The association marks a significant step for the brand, reinforcing its progressive outlook by aligning with one of India’s most respected women leaders in sport. With this partnership, Shyam Steel highlights its belief that strength today goes beyond infrastructure, it reflects mindset, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Guided by…
Kalahandi (Odisha) [India], January 7: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, successfully conducted an emergency mock drill at its Lanjigarh refinery to strengthen preparedness for high-risk operational scenarios and validate the effectiveness of its Emergency Response Plan. The initiative reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Zero Harm, ensuring workplace safety and emergency preparedness. The simulated exercise at the Red Mud Pond site recreated a scenario where an excavator operator was trapped following a sudden red mud collapse during routine operations. Immediate isolation of the area was carried out by halting operations, securing the site, and controlling energy sources to prevent escalation.…
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 7: In an industry where durability, safety, and precision determine everything, Acquafront Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (AIPL) has steadily risen to become one of the leading manufacturers of modular floating platforms and marine infrastructure solutions. With almost a decade of technical experience and a portfolio of diverse projects, AIPL has built a reputation that extends far beyond regional borders, a reputation earned through engineering discipline, on-ground results, and consistent delivery. AIPL’s evolution into a global-capable marine engineering company AIPL began with a simple but uncommon commitment: engineer every floating system with the same seriousness as a permanent…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 7: In a vibrant ceremony filled with industry stalwarts and celebratory flair, the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI)—India’s premier body for communications professionals—formally installed Dr. T. Vinayakumar as the Chairman of its Governing Council. With a distinguished career spanning 46 years, Dr. Vinayakumar is a Senior Professional in the realms of Advertising and Public Relations. As the Founder and Senior Partner of Guide PR & Branding and Chairman of Kome Vertika, he brings an unparalleled depth of expertise to the role. A former National President of PRCI, his return to a leadership pinnacle signals a…
Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 6: The 20th edition of the Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award was conferred upon Dr Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman and Managing Director of ERAM Holdings, on 6th January. The award was presented by Shri Gokulam Gopalan, Chairman, Sree Gokulam Group of Companies and FICF, and Dr A V Anoop, Managing Director of AVA Group of Companies, in the presence of Dr Ajit Ravi, Founder of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, the MBA Award, and the Federal International Chamber Forum (FICF). Dr Siddeek Ahmed is a visionary leader who has transformed innovation into impact. From humble…
Kesariya Restaurant presents “Dharti Dhora Ri”, a stirring folk dance production honouring Veer Matha Panna Dhai, celebrating sacrifice, courage and devotion from Rajasthan’s history alive!! Kesariya Restaurant proudly presents “Dharti Dhora Ri”, a powerful folk dance production that brings to life the extraordinary sacrifice and devotion of Veer Matha Panna Dhai, one of Rajasthan’s most revered historical figures.This evocative performance will be staged on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM, at Indira Nagar Sangeet Sabha, Bengaluru. Rooted deeply in Indian cultural heritage, Dharti Dhora Ri celebrates the unparalleled role of women in upholding Swami Dharma and Rashtra Dharma. Through…
New Delhi [India], January 5: VCare has announced the launch of its Centre of Excellence (COE), marking an important step forward in advanced skin and aesthetic care in India. The new centre is designed to bring international-quality skin treatments to India, combining global technology with personalised skin care. With confirmed expansion plans for Hyderabad and Bengaluru, VCare aims to strengthen its presence across South India’s key metropolitan cities, offering advanced aesthetic care aligned with international benchmarks of excellence. The Chennai launch was inaugurated by Priya Anand, a versatile actor and model, who attended as the Chief Guest. The event was…