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On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025, the Association of People with Disability (APD) mobilised one of India’s largest community-led accessibility assessments, a coordinated effort across 33 districts in five states, including aspirational districts, bringing together 507 volunteers and conducting 2,514 audits in a single day. At a time when India is reimagining its public infrastructure, this initiative highlights a critical question: Are our public spaces truly built for everyone? APD’s Kalaburagi CMHP team volunteers during the IDPD audit drive organised by APD using the Yes to Access app Through the Yes to Access…
CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto trading platform, today announced the launch of Virtual Digital Assets Decoded, the country’s first comprehensive handbook designed to help Indian law enforcement agencies, cybercrime units, and policymakers to navigate through the rapidly evolving VDA ecosystem. With crypto adoption accelerating across India, police and cybercrime units are increasingly facing complex cases involving digital assets. Recognizing this urgent need, CoinSwitch has developed the handbook to simplify VDA concepts and provide practical guidance for on-ground investigations. The handbook will be distributed across key police stations and cybersecurity units nationwide, ensuring frontline officials have direct access to the tools and…
AONMeetings, the award-winning video conferencing platform known for its browser-based simplicity and HIPAA compliance, today announced its official entry into the Indian market, set to launch in two weeks, with specialized pricing designed specifically for Indian consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions, religious organizations, and communities. AonMeetings: Built for business, priced for all The company is introducing three competitively priced monthly subscription tiers tailored to the Indian market, with no annual commitment required. All plans include integrated webinar capabilities at no additional cost: Starter Plan – Rs. 169/month ($1.99 USD): Up to 10 participants for calls and webinars…
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) announced that it has formally requested the Government of Gujarat to establish a State Level Vigilance Committee dedicated to protecting the interests of jewellers across the state. L to R: Mitesh Dhorda, Avinash Gupta, Bharat Zaveri, Shri Harsh Sanghavi Ji, Rajesh Rokde, Avi Shah & Salim Daginawala A high-level delegation from GJC, led by Chairman Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman Avinash Gupta, Director Salim Daginawala, ZCM Avi Shah, Bharat Zaveri, and National Secretary Mitesh Dhorda, met with Shri Harsh Sanghavi ji, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, to present the…
N+, the AI-native eLearning platform from Sarder Inc., has continued to gain momentum as more learners seek reliable training. The platform offering 120 Microsoft courses and 48 AI CERTs certifications has now crossed 122,000 installs. Over the last month, another 55,000 people joined the platform, pushing monthly growth to 270%. For the team at N+, this marks one of the clearest signs yet of how quickly the appetite for AI-ready skills is growing. A large part of this growth is coming from corporate L&D teams, universities, training institutions, technologists, and working professionals who are choosing N+ for its simple, mobile-led learning…
India has made significant strides in recycling used beverage cartons, with rates more than doubling over the past decade, according to the sixth edition of the Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Commissioned by Tetra Pak, the study tracks over 15 years of progress across the surveyed cities, offering a comprehensive view of India’s journey towards circularity. Launch of Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study at the conference themed Closing the Loop: Advancing Carton Recycling for a Circular Economy Recycling of post-consumer cartons has seen a significant rise, with the…
With India’s education system evolving from traditional classrooms to immersive, technology-driven learning ecosystems, digital literacy is emerging as a critical priority. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF) 2023 underscore digital literacy as a foundational skill essential for democratic participation, employment opportunities, and cognitive development. OUPxAdobe partnership In alignment with this transformation, Oxford University Press India (OUP), a department of the University of Oxford, has partnered with Adobe in India. Through this partnership, OUP’s textbook series MegaByte and Cyber Master, designed for Grades III to VIII, will integrate lessons and…
Esri India, a leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today announced the launch of ‘Bharat ENVI,’ a geospatial image processing and analysis software. This launch of ‘Bharat ENVI’ brings world-class remote sensing and analytics capabilities to ‘Indo ArcGIS’ users, allowing them to make more informed decisions for better governance and economic growth. ENVI has long been recognized worldwide as a leading solution for extracting actionable insights from remote sensing data from various sources, including satellite, drone, LiDAR, SAR, multispectral, and hyperspectral sensors. It is tightly integrated with Esri’s ArcGIS platform and lets GIS users seamlessly access and analyze imagery…
SPR Construction Private Limited (SPR) has secured Rs. 750 crore of investments from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree), one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, with USD 209 billion in assets under management. This investment marks a major milestone for SPR City – Chennai’s largest integrated township – and reinforces global investor confidence in the project’s strong fundamentals. Oaktree Capital Invests Rs. 750 Crore in Market of India at SPR City, Boosting Chennai’s Largest Township The funds will accelerate the completion of SPR’s flagship developments: The Market of India, and The Mall of Madras,…
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows you to contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals, helping you approach investing in a structured and predictable manner. This approach may support investors who prefer consistency and wish to build investing habits that align with their financial horizon. How an SIP can potentially help build a regular investing habit By understanding how it works and the factors you may consider, you may be better placed to make informed decisions that suit your needs. Understanding how a Systematic Investment Plan works A Systematic Investment Plan allows you to invest a chosen…