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Calling all students with a love for speed, innovation and big ideas. The Duolingo English Test (DET) is kicking off the ‘DETermined to Drive’ Contest: a chance for you to think like a motorsport engineer, showcase your creativity and win experiences most motorsport fans only dream of. Duolingo English Test (DET) kicks off the ‘DETermined to Drive’ Contest What’s the challenge? Imagine you’re part of a race car engineering team. What’s one modification you’d make to any racing car to improve performance, safety or efficiency? Tell us your idea in 100 words or less: what the modification is and…
TimBuckdo, India’s emerging student-first social commerce platform, today announced the successful closure of its Rs. 2.70 crore funding round, following its appearance on Ideabaaz, the national television entrepreneurship show aired on Z TV and Z5. TimBuckDo Closes Rs 2.70 Crore Funding Round Backed by Industry Titans and VCs After National TV Showcase on Ideabaaz The interest generated during TimBuckdo’s participation on Ideabaaz has now culminated in a completed and fully closed funding round, with all investors concluding their due diligence and formal commitments. The round saw the participation from a group of global investors including Sandesh Sharda,…
Jeevansathi has released its latest data-led report, The Big Shift: How India Is Rewriting the Rules of Partner Search and Marriage, analyzing a decade of user trends (2016-2025) along with survey insights from over 30,000 active users in 2026. The report uncovers measurable shifts in how Indians are choosing partners – from weakening caste preferences and rising remarriage acceptance to delayed timelines, evolving gender roles and a hybrid model of family involvement. Key findings highlight a 43% rise in remarriage seekers over the past decade, the median marriage age moving from 27 to 29, a steady dilution of strict caste…
India’s real estate sector is entering a structurally transformative phase, with infrastructure expansion, demographic shifts, and rising capital market participation expected to define the industry’s next decade of growth. The outlook was highlighted by industry leaders at CREDAI Maharashtra’s 11th edition of MahaCON, the state body’s flagship real estate conclave, held in Mumbai from Feb 9-11. CREDAI Maharashtra Leadership at the 11th MahaCon Speaking at MahaCON on the sector’s trajectory, Boman Irani, Chairman, CREDAI, said Indian real estate has recorded nearly 130% growth over the past decade and is on course to evolve into a Rs. 10 lakh…
Danube Properties has announced the launch of Serenz by Danube, a premium residential development designed to elevate contemporary urban living in Dubai. It was officially unveiled by Danube Group’s Founder and Chairman – Rizwan Sajan, Group Managing Director – Adel Sajan, Director of Agency Relationships – Sana Sajan, along with cricket legend and Danube’s Global Ambassador – Brett Lee. Danube Properties Launches ‘Serenz by Danube’ in JVC Located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the project is envisioned as “A World of Amenities,” combining luxury, wellness, and community-focused living. Rising as an iconic 50 + 25-storey…
As gold and silver prices trade near recent highs, wealthtech platform Stable Money is seeing record transaction volumes in precious metal ETFs, driven by growing investor demand for safe, transparent, and SEBI-regulated investment options. This momentum is reinforced by Stable Money’s leadership on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), where it drives over 95% of all mutual fund transactions on the network. This position reflects strong investor trust built through early ONDC integration, a focus on regulated products, and a seamless user experience. Stable Money x ONDC The surge comes at a time when market uncertainty is…
The Company’s entry into Gold finance business began with 130 branches via an acquisition deal in June 2025 Within 8 months of acquisition, the Company has added over 130 new branches L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), (formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Ltd.), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, today announced a major milestone in its retail strategy by doubling its Gold Loan branch network to over 260 branches nationwide. This rapid expansion was marked by the launch of its 130th new branch earlier this month since the acquisition of the gold loan business in…
The ET Now Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026 goes live today, bringing together some of the most influential voices in business and policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the summit, lending momentum to conversations taking place at a time when global economies face tightening financial conditions, technological disruption and geopolitical volatility. The two-day summit will see participation from Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Nayab Singh Saini, who are expected to outline policy priorities spanning infrastructure, trade and industrial growth. H.E. Charles Michel, former Prime Minister of Belgium and former President…
Three-day global conference bringing together diverse stakeholders All 17 UN SDGs to be addressed through panel discussions, keynote presentations, and masterclasses Expected participation of academicians, policymakers, NGO leaders, researchers, industry partners, and representatives from the Government Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, is set to host the Manipal Global SDG Convergence – 2026 (MAGSCON-26), a landmark international conference dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The three-day event, scheduled from March 24-26, 2026, will be held at the Dr. TMA Pai Halls in Manipal. A global platform for…
SRM University-AP will hold a Special Convocation on February 14, 2026, to recognise and honour Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO with the prestigious Honoris Causa degree. The university will honour Dr Kamat for his outstanding contributions to India’s self-reliance and technological strength in defence systems. The Special Convocation will be graced by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of India, as the Chief Guest. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister will deliver the convocation address at the ceremony.…