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The second edition of Sangamam Thaala Utsav 2026, a two-day cultural festival celebrating India’s diverse traditions of rhythm, music, dance and performing arts, concluded on a high note at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts (PCPA), Bengaluru, attracting over 4,500 attendees across two days. The festival was inaugurated by renowned playback singer and actress Vasundhara Das in the presence of Mrs. Kumari Shibulal, Founder – SFPI, Mr. S. D. Shibulal, Co-founder – SFPI and Co-founder and former CEO of Infosys, and Manjula Senthil, Program Director – Sangamam. Sangamam Thaala Utsav 26 Organised by the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives…
Sankara Eye Hospitals, in association with VISION 2020 India, successfully concluded the 20th Annual VISION 2020 India Conference held from 10 to 12 July in Bengaluru. The conference brought together leading ophthalmologists, optometrists, public health experts, policymakers, researchers, development partners and healthcare professionals from across the country to deliberate on the future of eye care in India. From Left to Right – Dr Shalinder Sabherwal, Dr Rupali Chopra, Dr Rajesh Saini, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dr R V Ramani, Peter Holland, Heidi Chase Held under the theme “Innovation, Collaboration and Impact in Eye Care – VISION for Viksit Bharat 2047,” the three-day…
Bajaj Finance, one of India’s leading financial services providers, has launched Loan Fest, a limited-period campaign that rewards eligible customers with an exclusive bundle of entertainment featuring OTT subscriptions, dining benefits, music and lifestyle benefits when their Bajaj Finance Personal Loan is successfully disbursed. Running from 10th July to 31st August, the campaign provides added value while enabling customers to meet planned and urgent financial requirements. The loan process is simple, fast, and fully digital. Bajaj Finance Personal Loan Eligible customers who successfully receive a Bajaj Finance Personal Loan during the Loan Fest period may receive a complimentary…
The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), India’s apex industry body representing the Indian gaming ecosystem, today announced Supernova, a national incubation program designed to scale Indian gaming studios from development to publishing. GDAI’s Supernova bridges the gap in India’s Indie game development segment of access to structured mentorship, venture funding, publishers, and guidance on integrating AI into production pipelines. The incubation program is developed with global industry partners like Tencent, PhonePe’s Indus Appstore, 1312 Interactive, Sanchi Connect and more, making it one of the largest programs facilitated by GDAI to enable ecosystem growth. In its inaugural year, Supernova…
Trident Group, a global conglomerate and a leading name in the home textiles industry, today outlined its next phase of growth at Bharat Tex 2026, anchored on an innovation-led strategy, manufacturing excellence and sustainable value creation. This year’s theme, ‘The Expression of Living,’ reflected the company’s vision for the future of home textiles, highlighting textile innovation, contemporary design and evolving consumer lifestyles. Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, with Padma Shri Dr. Rajinder Gupta, Rajya Sabha MP & Chairman Emeritus, Trident Group, and Neha Gupta Bector, Chairperson, myTrident, at Bharat Tex 2026 Building on a resilient FY27 performance,…
VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) inaugurated its landmark Thiruvanmiyur Campus, envisioned as India’s First AI-Integrated Vertical University Campus, marking a significant milestone in its mission to build a future-ready higher education ecosystem. Padma Shri Sridhar Vembu with H.E. Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoori, Mr. M. F. Rawoof Ali, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, and Dr. Preethaa Ganesh during the inauguration of the VELS Thiruvanmiyur Campus The campus was inaugurated by Padma Shri Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Zoho Corporation, in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoori, Member of the Federal National Council,…
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in mother and child care, today announced the launch of the Philips Avent Sterilizer and Dryer Premium (SCF293/00) in India, a compact all-in-one appliance designed to help parents sterilize, dry and store baby feeding essentials with greater convenience. The launch builds on Philips Avent’s recent science-led infant hygiene awareness campaign(1) featuring actor and new mother Yami Gautam Dhar, which encouraged parents to rethink traditional boiling and adopt sterilization as an important step in infant bottle hygiene. Philips Avent Launches Sterilizer and Dryer Premium in India With this new innovation,…
South India’s top police chiefs and central intelligence heads gathered at a high-level summit to integrate Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt into a seamless cross-border anti-narcotics grid. Launched by Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala within hours of assuming office, the mission has evolved into one of India’s most comprehensive anti-drug initiatives, with five southern states agreeing to establish a permanent joint coordination mechanism to combat interstate narcotics trafficking. South India’s top police chiefs and central intelligence heads gathering at Thiruvananthapuram for Operation Toofan High Level Summit chaired by Home Minister Ramesh Chennnithala Officially inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced numerous surprises and none of them would have shocked the international footballing world as two European giants, Germany and the Netherlands, crashed out of the tournament at the Round of 32 stage. Julian Nagelsmann’s men lost to Paraguay on penalties While teams like Egypt, Cape Verde, and Paraguay, along with co-hosts USA and Canada, have punched above their weight continuously in the ongoing World Cup, several teams have underachieved given their past achievements and on-paper strength of the squad. Let’s have a look at the top five teams which failed…
L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India has recorded consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 902 Crore, up 29% Year-on-Year for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. During the quarter, LTF achieved a milestone of highest-ever consolidated book of Rs. 1,29,634 Crore, up 27% Year-on-Year. The retail book size during the quarter reached Rs. 1,27,535 Crore, up 28% YoY. The Company has recorded robust retail disbursement of Rs. 23,852 Crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 36% YoY. The Company has accelerated technology deployment to transform to an…