New Delhi [India], January 12: Amid growing concerns in India about children glued to screens and struggling with shorter attention spans, an understated yet meaningful movement is emerging through the classic game of chess. The Rai Sahab Council for Sports and Education is gradually shifting the perception of sports, especially mind sports, positioning them as tools for social betterment rather than purely for competition. The Council’s community efforts stem from a straightforward yet potent conviction: organised thought patterns can cultivate more orderly lives. By bringing chess to the foundational level, particularly for school pupils and disadvantaged groups, the group seeks to offer…
Author: Arjun Singh
New Delhi [India], January 12: The transformation that is taking place in the Indian sports and fitness arena is more than just training programs and diet programs. Ever since the beginning of active lifestyles among millions of Indians, as they take early morning runs and late night gym sessions, one question has come to the forefront: why has personal care among athletes been put on the back burner? A newly launched brand called Sport Drip is filling this gap by presenting the first sports perfume line in India that officially introduces a category that had lived on the edges of the industry…
New Delhi [India], January 12: India’s luxurious property market has just experienced another milestone as Investor Home Solutions (IHS), for the first time in history, has managed to bring together 2,000+ all-industry high-net-worth investors under one roof. This was held on 10th January at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and was solely based on the upcoming trend of branded residences. The event emphasized investment insights over conventional showcases, highlighting the evolving landscape of branded residences and the rising demand for globally inspired, ultra-luxury homes that offer unparalleled exclusivity. Investor Home Solutions aims to achieve ₹5,000 crore in ultra-luxury Gurgaon real estate…
One Nation One Subscription: For years, scholarly journals have been prohibitively expensive. Most Indian institutions, especially state universities and smaller colleges, simply could not afford subscriptions to leading global research databases. The result was predictable: unequal access, uneven research quality, and bright students forced to rely on abstracts instead of full academic papers. Over time, this created a silent but serious knowledge divide. At scale, One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) addresses this gap. Under the initiative, the Government of India is brokering national-level licenses for academic journals and research publications, making them accessible to students, researchers, and faculty across institutions.…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 12: Next-gen connectivity is evolving into blueprint in a world where all gadgets, all cars, and all factory creatures are yelling at each other to become smarter and faster connected. A dynamic triumvirate is emerging, including 6G networks, Wi-Fi 7 wireless and edge computing architectures, as wireless standards move beyond 5G and Wi-Fi 6. They also offer not only quicker connections, but an altogether new language of how devices communicate, compute and cooperate; tomorrow, the digital aspect of life will be more immersive, intelligent, and reliable than ever. Connectivity Beyond Speed In the past, each…
New Delhi [India], January 12: Talentorial, the world’s first comprehensive AI-powered Career Enablement Hub, has achieved its first major strategic goal by securing a partnership with Jyothi Engineering College (Autonomous), Thrissur, within just one month of its official launch by end of 2025. This milestone marks a significant step toward the platform’s ambitious vision of supporting over one million learners by 2028. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed, will integrate Talentorial’s cutting-edge AI-powered assessments, personalized mentorship, and industry-aligned training programs into Jyothi Engineering College’s curriculum, directly addressing the critical gap between education and employability. “Achieving this partnership within our first…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 10: By the time 2025 wrapped itself in a neat calendar bow, one thing became quietly undeniable: Korean culture was no longer “having a moment.” It had a system. There were no fireworks announcing this shift. No single viral performance crowned the year. Instead, Korea’s cultural presence unfolded the way real influence does — steadily, persistently, and with an almost unsettling confidence. Music tours sold out without dramatic marketing theatrics. Musicals crossed borders without apologizing for subtitles. Traditional arts found new audiences who weren’t chasing novelty, but meaning. The world didn’t just watch Korean culture in…
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], January 12: XLRI – Xavier School of Management successfully concluded the third edition of the XLRI – Fr. Enright Memorial Cricket Tournament (X-FECT 2026) at the XLRI Grounds, marking the culmination of weeks of spirited competition, camaraderie and community engagement under the theme “Play for a Cause.” The tournament brought together the XLRI ecosystem students, staff, alumni, campus associates and well-wishers, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to service, solidarity and inclusive participation through sport. Women’s Tournament Highlights: The Women’s Final witnessed an exciting contest between Loyola Alumni Association and XL Strikers with XL Strikers emerging victorious by 30…
New Delhi [India], January 12: Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan met 43 authors identified as part of PM-YUVA 3.0 at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 and turned what could have been a perfunctory appearance into a wake-up call on where India is heading in its knowledge economy. Not a Ceremony, but a Conversation This was not a one-way speech. It was a conversation. The selected PM-YUVA 3.0 authors presented brief overviews of their manuscripts at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi. These manuscripts are being developed under a six-month mentorship programme. The range of subjects stood out…
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 10: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as the brand ambassador of paints manufacturer Techno Paints and Chemicals. He will continue as the company’s brand ambassador for three years. The company, which has established a stable position in the domestic paints sector for 25 years and is operating successfully in eight states, is looking to expand across the country with the addition of Sachin. Techno Paints and Chemicals’ Chairman Akuri Srinivas Reddy said, “We are honoured to collaborate with one of the world’s most iconic cricketers and Bharat Ratna, Sachin Tendulkar. We are looking forward…