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Chitkara University strengthened its global footprint at the Junicorns 2026 Global Innovation Summit – International Finals in Dubai, with five university-incubated startups representing India on the international stage. Their selection reflects the scale, seriousness, and global readiness of Chitkara University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, grounded in market relevance, execution strength, and long-term value creation. Chitkara University Startups shine at Junicorns 2026 Global Finals in Dubai At the international finals, the startups presented their ventures before a global audience of investors, industry leaders, ecosystem enablers, and institutional stakeholders. The engagement moved beyond pitching into focused discussions on scalability, cross-border expansion, and…
Duville Estates Private Limited, a distinguished real estate brand and the name behind the landmark 31-acre Riverdale micro-township in Kharadi, Pune, has been recognised with three prestigious honours at The Economic Times Business Awards. The recognition highlights the company’s sustained focus on future-ready planning, disciplined execution, and design-led development across residential and commercial segments. Mr. Tushad B. Dubash, Director, Duville Estates Duville Estates was honoured in the categories of Visionary Real Estate Development in Micro-Township, Excellence in Quality Processes & Delivery (Residential & Commercial), and Excellence in Design-Thinking Application (Residential & Commercial). Together, these accolades reflect the company’s integrated…
Chemco Group, one of India’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers, has commissioned a state-of-the-art food-grade rPET recycling facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards a circular plastics economy. The project represents a capital investment of approximately Rs. 125 crore and positions Chemco among a select group of Indian companies offering true end-to-end bottle-to-bottle recycling at industrial scale. Starlinger recycling line at Chemco Group’s food-grade rPET facility in Sanand, Gujarat The facility is designed to recycle over 1 billion post-consumer PET bottles annually, converting them back into high-quality, food-grade recycled PET (rPET) suitable for…
Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), formerly DA-IICT, held its 20th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday at its Gandhinagar campus, awarding degrees to 649 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical Engineering, and former Director of IIT Madras, was the Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address. Dhirubhai Ambani University Confers 649 Degrees at its 20th Convocation Ceremony The ceremony was presided over by Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti, Member of the Board of Governors. The event was also attended by the university’s senior leadership, including Prof. (Dr.) Tathagata Bandyopadhyay, Director General; Dr. G.…
Eminent Carnatic Musician Smt. Meena Subramanian, senior disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi MLV Vasanthakumari has been conferred the “Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award” by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra on Monday 12th January, 2026. Shri. N.V.Nagasubramaniam, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra is presenting awards to Smt. Meena Subramanian (3rd from left) & Dr. Soumya (4th from left) Srimathi Meena Subramanian was honoured and recognised for her exceptional contribution to Carnatic music along with Dr.Soumya at the inauguration of “29th Pongal Music Festival” in Coimbatore. The award recognizes her outstanding contribution to Carnatic music through her mellifluous renditions, imparting Carnatic music to…
Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD), a free residential school for visually impaired girls, proudly hosted its 37th Annual Day Celebrations today at the Sita Auditorium on the school premises. Students of Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled perform a classical dance during the 37th Annual Day celebrations in Mysuru The event was inaugurated by Sri Nataraj S., Joint Director, Directorate for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, who also presided over the prize distribution ceremony. He was joined by Sri Raghavendra K.S., DDWO, Department of Empowerment of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens,…
As a part of the 78th Army Day celebrations, Chandigarh University (CU) launched ‘CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship’ for extending financial support to the children of Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel pursuing world class online higher education by enrolling for any of the 12 internationally-recognized undergraduate and postgraduate online degree programs being offered by ‘CU Online’. Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps during the launch of ‘CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship’ at Chandigarh University The dignitaries who graced the launch of the ‘CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship’ included Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, General…
SBI Life Spell Bee, one of India’s long-running spelling competitions, concluded its Grand Finale, marking the successful culmination of the 15th edition of the initiative in association with Mirchi. Eleven-year-old, Master Avik Agrawal, from Bombay Scottish School, Powai, Mumbai, emerged as the winner, through a gruelling competition that witnessed participation from over 1.25 lakh students across 300 schools nationwide, earning him the prestigious ‘Spell Master of India’ national title. Amit Jhingran – MD & CEO, SBI Life, Nupur Jhingran, Avik Agrawal, Mandira Bedi, Sumonto Chattopadhyay, Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand, Corporate Communications and CSR, SBI Life The Grand…
In an effort to foster greater awareness about healthy eating habits and nutrition, over 300 students and their parents attended the interactive and educational event, Achchi Bhookh Quiz, organised in Mumbai. The record-extending fourth edition of the event, hosted by Slurrp in association with LupinLife Aptivate, featured a lively quiz competition, focused on enhancing knowledge about food, nutrition, and balanced diets among families. After rigorous nationwide regional rounds across cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and more, the epic journey culminated with the top 24 parent-child duos facing off in the Semi-Finals and Finals held in Mumbai. …
Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences (JIMS), Hisar, has become the first medical institution in North India to introduce the SkyWalker™ Orthopedic Robotic System for knee replacement surgery, in collaboration with U.S.-headquartered MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. This landmark installation marks a significant advancement in the orthopedic care landscape across Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, and is a moment of pride for both Hisar and JIMS. Launch of SkyWalker Orthopedics Robotic System SkyWalker™ is the only orthopedic robotic platform globally that is integrated with a patented True Medial-Pivot Knee philosophy, delivering sub-millimeter precision for highly accurate joint alignment. This technology enables superior stability,…