The Mumbai chapter, launched in September 2025 as the 6th chapter, has demonstrated remarkable momentum within a short span of time. With 16 active members already onboarded, the chapter has rapidly evolved into a vibrant and engaged community, reflecting strong interest and participation from industry leaders. Marking a significant milestone, the chapter recently hosted its Change of Guard Event 2026 on Friday, 20 March 2026 at Taj, Santacruz, where the new council officially assumed leadership. The newly formed leadership team is as follows: President: Nitesh Thawani (Founder, PropertyZone) Vice…
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Shakti Awards 2026: Sheela Rajak Honored for Outstanding Work in the Public Relations Sector
National ,March : Sheela Rajak, Founder of Reputation Crafters, was honored at the prestigious Shakti Awards 2026, organized by the Women’s Press Club Madhya Pradesh, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the public relations and communication sector. Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla, Administrative Justice, Madhya Pradesh High Court Bench, Indore and Smt. Rakhi Sahay, Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission graced the occasion as Chief Guests. Known for her strategic approach and strong regional media network, Sheela Rajak has played a significant role in strengthening brand visibility and reputation…
Read MoreThe Wise Idiot Hosts Second Edition of Agency Meetup, Bringing Mumbai’s Marketing Leaders Together
MUMBAI, March Deep Shah and Divyank Jain, partners at Mumbai-based marketing agency The Wise Idiot, hosted the Second Edition of The Agency Meetup on Saturday, 14th March 2026, at FinX Commune, Kemp’s Corner. The curated, closed-door gathering brought together 30+ agency founders and marketing leaders for an afternoon of candid conversations, meaningful connections, and collaborative opportunities. The event brought together 40+ agency founders, independent marketers, and marketing leaders in what organisers describe as a deliberate antidote to transactional networking – a space for the industry to slow down, get…
Read MoreCaptain Surender Mehra’s Wanderlust Around the World Takes Readers on an Inspiring Global Journey
Lucknow: Wanderlust Around the World (published January 2026 by OrangeBooks Publication / WissenPress) is a compact yet evocative travel-aviation memoir by Indian airline pilot Captain Surender Mehra. Spanning roughly 128 pages, this debut blends the precision of cockpit life with the spontaneity of global exploration. Available in Kindle, print-replica eBook, and paperback formats—priced around ₹800–₹1,000 in India or about $28 internationally—the book caters to readers drawn to aviation insights, cultural snapshots, and motivational stories of discovery. With an early 5-star reader rating on Amazon and growing social-media buzz, it remains…
Read MoreThe Story of Prahlad, Hiranyakashyap and the Triumph of Faith
Lucknow: Long ago, in ancient times described in the Puranas, there ruled a powerful demon king named Hiranyakashipu. He was not an ordinary ruler. Through severe penance and intense meditation, he had pleased Brahma, the creator of the universe, and obtained a remarkable boon. Hiranyakashyap asked for near immortality. He could not be killed by man or beast, inside or outside, during day or night, on earth or in the sky, by any weapon, or by any god, demon, or animal. Believing himself invincible, he declared that he was greater…
Read MoreGender-Transformative Education Key to Long-Term Change in Education System: UTGAN Launched in Lucknow
Lucknow: A major step towards making girls’ education in Uttar Pradesh more equitable, inclusive, and transformative was marked with the formal launch of the Uttar Pradesh Transformation of Girl Education Alliance Network (UTGAN) in Lucknow. The alliance brings together civil society organisations (CSOs working in the field of girls’ education to collaboratively drive long-term and systemic change through gender-transformative education. UTGAN has been envisioned as a collective platform to strengthen efforts aimed at addressing gender inequality in education and supporting government initiatives focused on adolescent girls’ education and empowerment across…
Read MoreIn the Age of AI, Clarity Wins: Rethinking How Marketing Really Works
Shivam Srivastava Lucknow: For years, marketing has functioned as a set of disconnected parts. Strategy, creative, media, and technology operated in silos, rarely aligned toward a single objective. This model survived when markets were slower and more forgiving. Today, it no longer works. Modern marketing is not suffering from a lack of execution. In fact, execution is abundant. AI has dramatically increased speed and scale, making rapid output accessible to almost everyone. Yet instead of clarity, brands feel noisier and more fragmented than ever. The issue is not speed—it is…
Read MoreLucknow: A City Relearning How to Learn
Lucknow: On a winter morning in Gomti Nagar, a Class 10 student slips on a VR headset—not to escape reality, but to enter it more deeply. She walks through a digital reconstruction of the Bara Imambara, pausing to examine its labyrinthine bhool bhulaiya while an AI tutor explains Mughal engineering principles. A few kilometres away, an undergraduate law student debates the legal liabilities of autonomous drones, while a medical intern consults patients in Bundelkhand via a telemedicine node. This is Lucknow in 2026. Once celebrated primarily for its culture, courtesy…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions about IKS
Lucknow: Numerous misconceptions about IKS persist, clouding its true nature and scope, which stem from many factors – limited understanding of its vastness, misrepresentation in popular media and the overlay of modern paradigms on ancient knowledge traditions. IKS is a dynamic, evolving, and interdisciplinary repository of knowledge that has developed over millennia in the Indian subcontinent, covering disciplines such as art, architecture, linguistics, health sciences, governance, mathematics, astronomy, etc. These are interconnected and deeply rooted in the lived experiences, cultural practices, and philosophical inquiries of the Indian civilization. Let us…
Read MoreState-Level Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan Camp Held at GD Goenka Public School
Lucknow: The state-level camp of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan was organised today at GD Goenka Public School, where students from various cities of the Awadh region participated with great enthusiasm. Conducted annually by Vigyan Bharati, the examination aims to nurture scientific temperament and curiosity among school students. Successful participants were selected for the next stage of the competition. CSIR–NBRI Lucknow Director Dr Ajit Shashney graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. MLC and Chairman of SR Group of Institutions, Pawan Singh Chauhan, and Chairman of GD Goenka Public School, Sarvesh Goel,…
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