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Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s leading states in education reforms. Under the leadership of Shri Rajesh Sharma, IFS (2000 batch), the state has moved from Rank 21 in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2021 to being among the Top 5 in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024. Under his leadership, Himachal Pradesh has also achieved near-universal enrollment and one of the lowest dropout rates in government schools across the country. Shri Rajesh Sharma receiving award from Anupam Kher Sharma’s focus on data-driven governance, global collaborations, and student learning outcomes has positioned Himachal Pradesh as a model of education reforms for other…
Hong KongThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has successfully concluded its annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to India, held from August 18th to 26th across five major cities that started from Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and concluded in Chennai. This year’s mission featured a strong delegation of 41 Hong Kong tourism industry partners, including iconic attractions, theme parks, leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), airlines, and cruise lines. The Hong Kong team engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals, including representatives from key satellite markets. Against the backdrop of a strong recovery in India market, the…
The event witnessed the announcement and felicitation of the winners of the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE) 2.0 To further promote clean tech development, investment partners signed MoU to unleash catalytic capital and fund the winning solutions of ENTICE BRPL and GEAPP announced signing of MoU to launch the Digitalization of Utilities for Energy Transition (DUET) program at two sub-stations in Delhi The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) hosted its Alliance in Action Convening on 29 August 2025 at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders, investors, innovators, and DISCOMs to advance India’s clean energy…
Modulus Alternatives, an alternative asset manager, today announced the Final Close of India Credit Opportunities Fund II (ICOF II) with commitments exceeding INR 700 crore. The Fund continues to focus on investing in performing private credit opportunities across India. Modulus Alternatives is backed by the Centrum Group and Alok Agarwal, former Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Industries Limited. ICOF II witnessed participation from marquee family offices, institutions, HNIs and UHNIs, reflecting growing investor confidence in the investment strategy of Modulus Alternatives. ICOF II is the second fund in the series that provides growth and refinancing capital to performing, mid-market businesses…
Eating a daily serving of about one handful of walnuts (40 grams) with dinner may help improve measures of overall sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness in healthy young adults, according to a new randomized controlled trial published in Food & Function.1* A handful of California walnuts Researchers from the University of Barcelona aimed to study the potential impact that daily walnut consumption could have on specified urine biomarkers (6-SMT, a biproduct of melatonin), sleep quality parameters (sleep latency, wake after sleep onset, awakenings, and efficiency) and daytime sleepiness. The study evaluated the effects of consuming 40 grams of walnuts…
TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales of 509,536 units in August 2025 with a growth of 30% as against 391,588 units in the month of August 2024. Two-Wheeler Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 30% with sales increasing from 378,841 units in August 2024 to 490,788 units August 2025. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 28% with sales increasing from 289,073 units in August 2024 to 368,862 units in August 2025. Motorcycle registered a growth of 30% with sales increasing from 170,486 units in August 2024 to 221,870 units in August 2025. Scooter registered a growth of 36% with sales increasing…
On 25th August 2025, winners of #KLRahulSeMilo contest hosted by Bajaj Finserv met KL Rahul in person. The event was held at the elegant Sette Mara Lounge at St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai. KL Rahul with contest winners and Bajaj Finserv employees The #KLRahulSeMilo contest was designed to reward Bajaj Finserv customers who actively engaged with the brand’s digital services and offerings. After weeks of enthusiastic participation, 11 top scorers emerged as winners, earning the chance to meet KL Rahul in person. The meet-and-greet began with a warm welcome for KL Rahul, followed by a relaxed and engaging conversation. Each winner…
September is observed as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) awareness month. Dr. Manisha Joshi, Senior Consultant – Interventional & Neuro Radiology at Rajagiri Hospital, Kochi, explains that PAD, in simple words, means occlusion of peripheral arteries (blood vessels) supplying to our limbs (more commonly, legs). PAD is a threat to not only our legs, but to over all health as well. PAD is age related and as the global population is aging, the world is facing the increase in disease burden over last few decades. It has association with arterial occlusion in brain and heart too. A significant number of people…
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, through its Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tech Bharat Foundation to establish a groundbreaking AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Visakhapatnam, aimed at advancing AI for Public Good. Andhra Pradesh has been at the forefront of applying AI across governance, from real-time dashboards to predictive analytics in administration. The new CoE is a strategic step to institutionalize these efforts, accelerate innovation, and scale impact through structured collaboration, talent development, and field-tested deployment. The AI CoE will act as a platform to: Co-create deployable…
Legrand India, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, proudly announces the launch of Incara – a premium range of integrated workstation solutions designed to transform how India powers and connects its workspaces. Engineered to bring together power, data, AV, and USB connectivity in an aesthetically seamless format, Incara sets new benchmarks in performance, design, and user-centric innovation. Multi-functional power solutions, made simple with Incara™ With the surge in hybrid work culture and flexible layouts, workspace design demands systems that blend functionality with finesse. Incara meets this demand with design-first engineering, intuitive installation, and world-class finish options, making…