New Delhi [India], October 14: With Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali approaching, India’s festive season, traditionally the biggest window for discretionary purchases, is opening against a tightening economic backdrop. Retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in August, its eleventh consecutive monthly increase, according to […]
Odisha’s next tourism push must focus on investment and execution, says Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra
The hospitality executive outlines a 10-point agenda linking destination development with private capital, longer stays and local employment Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 12: Odisha’s next phase of tourism development should focus on preparing viable hospitality projects, improving connectivity and building itineraries that encourage visitors to stay longer, according to Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra, Chairman, FICCI Eastern […]
Ravneet Meets Consul General of India in Vancouver to Discuss Women’s Empowerment, Fertility and Diaspora Engagement
Vancouver (British Columbia), October 8: September 2026: Following her recent achievement as Mrs India Worldwide 1st Runner-Up 2026, Canadian-based Indian-origin professional, community advocate and women’s health advocate Ravneet Duggal met with Mr. Masakui Rungsung, Consul General of India in Vancouver, to discuss her journey, her connection to Indian heritage, and opportunities to contribute to the […]
Vivekananda Kondapalli Expands Film Slate With U.S., European and Indian Collaborations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Filmmaker Vivekananda Kondapalli is expanding his upcoming slate of feature films, with Old Roads Productions moving forward with multiple projects involving collaborators across the United States, France and India. The development comes as the producers of Kondapalli’s psychological thriller The Last Vigil continue discussions with a major streaming platform regarding […]
Nikunj Dube Explores the Business Value of Sustainability in Debut Book ‘The Sustainability Dividend’
CareEdge-ESG Chief Rating Officer turns 15+ years of rating and boardroom experience into a practical ESG playbook for competitive advantage Panaji (Goa) [India], October 5: Nikunj Dube, Chief Rating Officer of CareEdge-ESG, marked his debut as an author with the launch of The Sustainability Dividend, Vol. I – The Playbook: 7 Boardroom Plays that Turn […]
3.25 lakh Indians die annually from second-hand smoke: Experts seek 100% smoke-free public places
New Delhi [India], October 3: India needs to move towards 100% smoke-free public places to protect millions from second-hand smoke, leading health experts said, citing an estimated 3.25 lakh deaths every year in the country attributable to passive smoking. They said non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke can suffer serious health consequences and called for stronger […]
Travel to the Airport Without Your Bags: BagSwift, a Vimaan Desk Brand, Launches Home-to-Airport Baggage Pickup & Check-in Counter Assistance
Passengers in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad can book baggage pickup 12–24 hours before departure, with airport curbside delivery or assistance up to the airline’s check-in counter. New Delhi [India], September 26: For decades, passengers have accepted one thing as an unavoidable part of flying: if you are travelling, your luggage travels with you to […]
Atul Pandey’s Main Nida wins Best Arts/Culture Film at 72nd National Film Awards
The documentary is an intimate portrait of poet Padma Shri Nida Fazli, revealing the man, the memories and influences behind his celebrated words New Delhi [India], September 24: Filmmaker Atul Pandey has been awarded the Best Arts/Culture Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Main Nida, his directorial debut documentary on the life […]
Dudani Retail’s IPO to Open on September 25, 2026; Company Aims to Raise Rs. 10.54 Crore
IPO proceeds to fund manufacturing facility expansion, working capital requirements, debt repayment. Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 24: Dudani Retail Limited (“Company”), a Jaipur-based company engaged in the designing, manufacturing, sourcing and supply of apparel and related products, announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Issue will open for subscription on Friday, September […]
ICRAPAIN 2026 Brings 600 Plus Pain Professionals to Kolkata, Highlights Advances in Pain Biologics and Regenerative Medicine
Landmark 10th international conference combines scientific exchange, research and hands-on learning, with emerging therapies for knee osteoarthritis among key areas of discussion Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 18: The 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Pain (ICRAPAIN 2026) concluded successfully in Kolkata, bringing together more than 600 pain professionals for three days of scientific […]
