New Delhi [India], April 01: India is witnessing a silent surge in vision-related disorders, creating a massive demand for organised and technology-driven eye care services. What was once considered a concern mostly for older adults has quietly become a much wider public health issue, one that touches school children glued to their screens, working adults managing uncontrolled diabetes, and an ageing population dealing with conditions they never saw coming. The response to this growing challenge is shaping one of the more significant shifts in Indian healthcare right now, and ASG Eye Hospital is at the centre of that conversation. The Rise of…
Author: Arjun Singh
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 31: At a time when India continues to grapple with complex air pollution challenges, AIR Commons 2026 brought together voices from science, policy, industry, and civil society to reframe air quality as a shared public good requiring collective, ground-up action. Organised by the Indian Air Quality Network (IAQN) in collaboration with i-Hub Gujarat, the convening reflects IAQN’s growing role as a national platform that bridges academia, policymakers, industry, and communities to enable more integrated, solution-driven approaches to air quality management. Held on the eve of the anniversary of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: ABS Marine Services Limited (NSE: ABSMARINE), one of the leading maritime companies offering comprehensive services in Ship Management, Vessel Ownership, Marine and Port Services, has entered into a contract to acquire an Offshore Support/Supply Vessel (MPSV) from the international market. The vessel is expected to be delivered during the first quarter of FY27 (April 2026 – June 2026) and will form part of the Company’s growing owned fleet. Acquisition Highlights Vessel Type: Offshore Support/Supply Vessel (MPSV) Expected Delivery: Q1 FY27 (April – June 2026) Source: International Market Strategic Purpose: Strengthening owned fleet and offshore capabilities Strategic Impact The contract for the Offshore Support/Supply Vessel (MPSV) represents a…
New Delhi [India], March 31: If you scroll through any social media app today, one thing you’ll find is “viral content”. A short video crosses a million views overnight. A meme spreads across platforms in hours. A small creator suddenly finds their content reaching a global audience. This is no longer unusual. It has become part of how the internet works. Now, you may wonder what really makes content go viral today? Is it just luck? Or is there something more happening behind the scenes? Earlier, content success often felt unpredictable. A post would take off without warning, while others…
New Delhi [India], March 31: In a big development that has underlined the relevance of traditional Indian sciences in the modern world, Astro Parduman, headed by known Vastu expert and astrologer Parduman Suri, has won the “Global Architectural Leadership Award of Excellence in Vastu and Vedic Sciences” at the ET Now Business Conclave and Awards 2026. The recognition comes at a time in which industries spanning architecture, real estate and corporate planning are all looking towards a framework of the holistic and energy-based. The ET Now Business Conclave, which is known for bringing to the table policymakers, innovators and business leaders,…
New Delhi [India], March 31: India’s undergraduate education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the emergence of new-age institutions and a growing acceptance of interdisciplinary, untraditional programs. For decades, the narrative around higher education in India was largely dominated by conventional pathways such as engineering, medicine, and commerce, often pursued through highly competitive entrance examinations. Today, however, a new ecosystem is taking shape, one that emphasizes holistic development, critical thinking, and global readiness. At the forefront of this shift are institutions such as Ashoka University, Plaksha University, Krea University, FLAME University, and Mahindra University. These universities are redefining undergraduate education…
Guidance for full-year 2026: EBITDA pre exceptionals expected to be between EUR 450 and 550 million Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: A market environment that remained weak and high levels of geopolitical uncertainty characterized the 2025 fiscal year for specialty chemicals company LANXESS. At EUR 5.673 billion, revenue was down 10.9 percent from the previous year’s figure of EUR 6.366 billion. EBITDA pre exceptionals decreased by 16.9 percent, falling from EUR 614 million in the previous year to EUR 510 million. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals for the full year was 9.0 percent, compared with 9.6 percent in the prior…
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], March 31: Xavier School of Management, under the aegis of Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), has jointly announced admissions to the 11th batch of the Executive Development Programme in Project Management for Senior Professionals, in collaboration with XLEAD and TimesPro, a higher edtech platform. This programme serves senior working professionals who aim to lead complex, high-value projects and accelerate organisational growth. The eight-month, live-online Executive Development Programme in Project Management equips senior professionals with strategic leadership capability to introduce innovative practices and act as a primary driver of enterprise strategy, portfolio value and business agility. The programme’s 360-degree framework and…
New Delhi [India], March 31: The city’s cosmopolitan palate and love for immersive, world-class experiences finds its newest home in Belmarose: a European-inspired dining destination that elegantly transforms into a high-energy nightlife space on the 6th floor of Sahara Star, Mumbai. Created for the globally inclined Mumbaikar, Belmarose beautifully bridges the romance of old-world Europe with the pulse and sophistication of a contemporary, urban vibe. The launch saw the presence of Daisy Shah, Rajesh Khattar, Ali Mercchant, Rakesh Paul, Jaan Kumar Sanu, Sara Arfeen Khan, Rajiv Thakur, Shakir Shaikh, Ken Ferns, Vikas Verma, Kanchi Singh, Poonam Pandey, Umar Riaz, Juggy…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 31: VMS TMT Limited (“VMS” or “the Company”), one of the leading players in the steel and TMT bar manufacturing sector, is pleased to announce that its credit ratings for bank facilities have been reaffirmed by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Ltd., reflecting the Company’s stable financial profile and consistent operational performance. The total bank facilities rated stand at ₹273.93 crore, comprising: • Long-term Bank facilities: ₹154.83 crore, rated IVR BBB / Stable (Reaffirmed) • Short-term Bank facilities: ₹119.10 crore, rated IVR A3+ (Reaffirmed) The reaffirmation of ratings underscores VMS TMT’s strong credit fundamentals, prudent financial management, and stable business outlook. The “Stable” outlook indicates sustained confidence in the Company’s…