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Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, a constituent unit of the prestigious Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, today celebrated its First Graduation Ceremony at the MTMC Campus in Baridih, Jamshedpur as part of the 33rd Convocation of MAHE, marking a watershed moment in the journey of the college. Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, awarded the Dr TMA Pai Gold Medal at the First Graduation Ceremony of MTMC, Jamshedpur The ceremony marked a monumental milestone for the institution as the pioneer batch of 133 MBBS students graduated from…
India has over 1 million government schools, 121 million children who depend on them, and nearly 9.4 million teachers working within the system every day. Most of them work without recognition, without visibility, and often without institutional support. The Shikshagraha Awards exist to change that, and the evidence shows it is working. Nominations for the 3rd Shikshagraha Awards, instituted by SFPI, are open until July 31, 2026 Shikshagraha, the people-led movement to improve public schools across India, has announced that nominations for the 3rd edition of the Shikshagraha Awards, instituted by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, are now open…
Students from Galgotias University earned the top spot at EDVentures 2026, a global innovation and entrepreneurship competition hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong, where young innovators from universities across the world presented solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Competing against 19 teams from 10 countries, two student teams from Galgotias University represented India at the international platform and secured recognition for their innovation-led solutions focused on accessibility and immersive learning. Project TACTO won the Top Prize, the AWS Championship Prize at EDVentures 2026, receiving total prize money and support worth USD 7,000 …
Having recently won championships at Blackpool, Brigham Young University’s internationally acclaimed Ballroom Dance Company will bring its elegant and high-energy performances to India this June, with scheduled appearances in New Delhi on 4 June and 6 June 2026, and Bengaluru on 9 June 2026. BYU Ballroom Dance Company 2026 England & India Tour Promo Watch BYU Ballroom Dance Company 2026 England & India Tour Promo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgJg2XF6bKM The award-winning dance company is one of the premier collegiate dance ensembles in the United States, renowned for its elite performance and vibrant stage presence. It has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend…
NJF Holdings, the global investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann, has identified the convergence of professional sport, human performance, and life sciences as an emerging investment frontier in India, arguing that the country is uniquely positioned to develop world-class capabilities at the intersection of athletic performance, longevity science and health technology. Nicole Junkermann points to sports science and longevity as fast-growing investment themes The announcement reflects NJF Holdings’ position across two sectors that are increasingly connected but rarely addressed together. Through its venture arm NJF Capital, the group has built a portfolio of more than 40 technology and…
Leading scale-up Spiro has secured a landmark USD 215 million investment round backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane. Spiro’s Global Technology and Engineering Center in Pune, will lead the R&D, AI-driven energy analytics, and software innovation backing the expansion Founded by Indian entrepreneur Gagan Gupta, Spiro has already enabled over 1 billion kilometers of eco-friendly travel across Africa With Spiro already operating across seven of Africa’s fastest-growing urban markets, this transaction positions Spiro among the continent’s leading clean infrastructure platforms. This investment will accelerate the expansion of Spiro’s battery-swapping network, industrial footprint and next-generation electric…
Balu Forge Industries Ltd (BSE: 531112 | NSE: BALUFORGE), a leading precision engineering and manufacturing company, is pleased to announce the receipt of a significant order in the large-calibre ammunition segment. The company has secured an initial contract to supply 30,000 units of 152 mm artillery shells to a major Indian energetics player. This partnership marks a critical milestone in BFIL’s expanding footprint within the domestic defence sector. Supplies for this strategic order are scheduled to commence in June 2026. Order Scalability and Future Variants This initial contract lays the groundwork for a robust, long-term collaboration. The order…
The winner beats 12,000 nominations from 129 countries to take top prize in Cambridge’s teacher competition Indian teacher’s contributions to education include positioning climate education and professional development at the heart of student learning The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced that science teacher Soma Mandal from GD Goenka Public School, Delhi, is the global winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. In a close race with eight other regional winners from around the globe, Soma earned 40 percent of the public vote to become the first ever overall winner from India. …
Doctors at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. successfully managed a highly critical and life-threatening abdominal emergency in a 74-year-old patient through timely surgical intervention, advanced ICU care, and coordinated multidisciplinary management. Doctors at Prayag Hospital successfully performed a complex high-risk trauma surgery on a 74-year-old road accident patient Mr. Ram Sharan Lal, a known case of heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism, was admitted under the Ayushman panel at the hospital on January 5, 2026, in an extremely critical condition. He presented with severe abdominal pain and distension, repeated vomiting, fever, and shock, all signs suggestive…
Bangalore Watch Company introduces a watch made of captured carbon from the atmosphere. This is the first in the world that any watch brand has used carbon capture to tell the story of the carbon consequences of our urban lifestyles through a high-quality wearable artefact. Bangalore Watch Company – Peninsula Carbon “When we launched the Peninsula collection in 2025, it was about celebrating the mountains, oceans, and forests. This time, we are shifting our focus to cities. Our cities are home to just 2% of the worlds’ population but contribute 70% of the carbon footprint. Peninsula Carbon is a reminder…