Author: Shruti Joshi

Jais [Uttar Pradesh], September 5: Three days, five sporting disciplines and an overwhelming display of enthusiasm marked the National Sports Day celebrations at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) from 28 to 30 August 2026. Organised by the RGIPT Sports Council under the inspiring theme “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat”, the celebrations brought students together in the true spirit of sportsmanship, fitness, teamwork and healthy competition. From the strategy and concentration of Chess to the speed and precision of Table Tennis, the skill and patience of Snooker and Carrom, and the energy and teamwork of the Football League, the…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: Navi Mumbai-based FMCG company Melting Pot Food Products Pvt Ltd has officially announced that India’s celebrated culinary expert and restaurateur Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi has joined the company as both an investor and brand ambassador for its flagship brand, Inchi. Established in 2017 and spearheaded by Nikhil Bharti, R P Chatterjee and Manish Pardiwala, Inchi has evolved rapidly to become a household favourite in the Indo-Chinese segment with a diverse portfolio of over 100 products. The range spans popular categories including schezwan dip and spreads, noodles, sauces, gourmet and instant soups, and signature cooking masalas…

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: DigiBirds360, the Faridabad-headquartered full-suite digital marketing agency known for its ROI-driven approach to SEO, performance marketing, social media, and brand storytelling, is extending its reach with a new base in Pune, backed by the appointment of Tejaswini Phadke as Brand Manager.  The move reflects the agency’s growing proficiency and ambition, as it looks to scale its presence beyond Faridabad, build out its creative and social media capabilities, and meet rising demand from clients across sectors including healthcare, e-commerce, robotics, and BFSI. DigiBirds360 Extends Its Reach with a New Pune Base Since its founding in 2020,…

Founded by Pavitra Gandhi, with Ekta Kapoor and Sussanne Khan as Co-Founders, Ekatra Jewels joins hands with Olocker to bring jewellery insurance to modern women.Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: India’s jewellery market is witnessing a major transformation, led by a brand that understands the modern woman’s lifestyle from the inside out. Ekatra Jewels, founded by Pavitra Gandhi, backed by the diamond heritage of the HVK Group, and steered alongside powerhouse creative co-founders Ektaa Kapoor and Sussanne Khan with an influential circle of partners, is redefining what it means to own and wear jewellery today. While traditional retail has long operated…

The best crypto presale in 2026 race is increasingly becoming a battle over utility rather than meme branding alone. Pepeto has built its proposition around a zero-fee exchange, cross-chain bridge and AI token screening, but AlphaPepe is pushing the comparison further by putting its trading product into Early Access while ALPE is still months away from public-market trading. AlphaPepe has now raised $2.59 million, attracted more than 11,500 holders, and reached $0.02902 as Stage 20 approaches a sellout. With AlphaSwap Early Access already live, four CEX partnerships secured and a Q1 2027 launch ahead, buyers are getting considerably more than another meme-token…

Amit Kumar Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of NoBroker Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: Gated communities across India are quietly turning into the country’s biggest offline social networks. What used to be rows of independent flats are now becoming spaces where neighbours meet for badminton in the evening, celebrate Diwali together in the clubhouse, and buy a used cycle from someone three floors up. This shift is driven by NoBrokerHood, a platform powered by market-leading technology that easily handles complex, high-volume community operations. NoBrokerHood currently powers over 25,000 societies across India and holds a 45% share of the country’s gated community market across major…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: Karnataka Health Minister Sri U.T. Khader has unveiled an ambitious vision to position Karnataka as a global destination for health, immunity and holistic wellbeing, at the Global Wellbeing Confluence (GWC) – 2026 Leaders Talk, conducted in association with AYUSH TV, India’s dedicated health channel. In a powerful interaction with Harish R., Chairman, GWC – 2026, the Minister highlighted the importance of creating greater public awareness about what people eat, where they eat and how food and lifestyle influence long-term health. His recent enforcement initiatives covering five-star hotels, leading clubs, hospitals, bakeries, sweet outlets and pharmaceutical establishments have reinforced…

New Delhi [India], September 4: Luxury textile label Kasturi Kundal marks a significant milestone with the opening of its first boutique in Delhi. Following the success of its flagship store in Raipur, the new space brings the brand’s thoughtfully curated world of Indian handloom to the capital, inviting patrons to experience textiles that celebrate craftsmanship, heritage and timeless design. Founded in 2019 by Reena Katiyar and Aarushi Katiyar, Kasturi Kundal is rooted in a singular belief: craft is knowledge. Every saree and garment is the result of an immersive journey that begins with the finest yarns and continues through handloom…

Rector Sergey Yurievich Volkov, MBBSDirect Founder & Managing Director Gaurav Pathak Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4: Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU), Bishkek, will conduct its MBBS entrance examination in India for the first time, Rector Sergey Yurievich Volkov announced during a visit to the Noida office of MBBSDirect Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. this week. The announcement followed a meeting between Rector Volkov and MBBSDirect Founder and Managing Director Gaurav Pathak, where the two discussed ways to simplify KRSU’s admission process for NEET-qualified Indian students. Under the arrangement, KRSU’s entrance examination, until now conducted in Kyrgyzstan, will be held at centres…

An initiative that aims to bring the entire pet community together through Real Conversations, Real Stories & Real Experiences New Delhi [India], September 4: With India’s pet care industry witnessing unprecedented growth, the need for a trusted forum that promotes credible conversations has never been greater. PAWTALKS has been launched as a dedicated platform that brings together veterinary experts, researchers, pet parents, animal welfare advocates, and industry leaders to share knowledge, foster meaningful conversations, and help build a more informed pet care ecosystem. This platform is not merely a podcast on pets. It has been envisioned as a knowledge-first platform…