Anil Bedag Mumbai: At a special event in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled Nitin Dhabu’s book ‘The Life Skill Called Sales: From Playground to Paycheck’, marking more than just a book launch—it signaled a shift in how society perceives sales. Held in the presence of Kamlesh Sutar, Editor-in-Chief of Zee 24 Taas, the event emphasized that sales is not merely a business technique, but an essential human skill relevant to every aspect of life. The launch by CM Fadnavis highlights the growing recognition of sales as a broader…
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Regularise Contract Workers or Ensure Equal Pay: TUCI Leader R. Mansayya
Lucknow/Raichur: Raising strong concerns over the condition of contract labourers, R. Mansayya, National General Secretary of the Trade Union Centre of India (TUCI), demanded either regularisation of contract workers or implementation of “equal pay for equal work.” He was addressing a district-level contract workers’ conference organised by TUCI on April 24 at the Pandit Siddarama Jambaladinni Rangamandira in Raichur, where he inaugurated the event. Mansayya alleged that economic policies adopted by successive central and state governments have reduced labour into the “cheapest commodity,” even as prices of essential goods continue…
Read MoreThe Parking Trap: When Space Shortage Sparks Crime
Arvind Singh Bisht The killing over a parking dispute in Noida on April 19 is not an aberration. It is a warning. Across India’s cities, arguments over a few square feet of public space are increasingly turning violent. What should be a routine civic issue has become a matter of public safety. From Lucknow to Delhi and Mumbai, parking disputes are now a daily irritant—and, with growing frequency, a trigger for confrontation. These incidents may appear to be about anger. In truth, they expose a deeper failure of urban governance.…
Read MoreIndian Mathematicians and the Value of Pi
Lucknow: The Kalpa sutras form one of the Vedangas, consisting of Vedic rituals pertaining to everyday life and normal ceremonies such as marriage, childbirth and inauguration of new house. They are compiled from a larger corpus of Vedic (Shrauta) rituals, which address all types of yajna, which include special requirements such as obtaining rain, or victory over an enemy or progeny for the childless. Different types of yajna require different arrangements and procedures, and even different types of sacrificial altars. Hence geometry was a highly developed subject in India from…
Read MoreYadavindra Public School Hosts Inspiring Round Square Conference 2026
(Patiala, Navneet Bansal) Yadavindra Public School a renowned school of Patiala successfully hosted the Round Square Conference 2026, with the theme, “Adventure Within, Action Beyond”, bringing together young learners for three days of immersive leadership, collaboration, and global exposure. Designed as a vibrant platform for middle school students, the conference blended leadership dialogues, cultural exchanges, storytelling, dance & movement, and collaborative learning experiences. Each segment was thoughtfully curated to nurture confidence, empathy, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of global citizenship. A standout highlight of the conference was the presence of…
Read MoreNSE Welcomes CERC (Power Market) (Draft Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on implementation of Market Coupling
Bhopal: The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) welcomes the notification dated 17th April 2026 issued by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on the Power Market (Draft Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on implementation of Market Coupling. As per the proposed amendment, Grid India (A Government of India undertaking), with the Commission’s approval, will formulate the Power Market Coupling Procedure (PMCP) within six months to operationalize market coupling across power exchanges. On this development, NSE stated that the introduction of Market Coupling marks a significant step toward improving transparency, operational…
Read MoreIndian Ports Evolve into Logistics Powerhouses, Driving Growth in Maritime Trade
New Delhi: India’s maritime sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with ports no longer serving merely as cargo handling points but emerging as integrated logistics hubs that are strengthening the country’s entire supply chain network. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India’s 12 major government ports collectively handled a record 915.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the financial year 2025–26. This milestone reflects the growing importance of maritime trade in powering the nation’s economic growth. From the early hours of the day, ports across the…
Read More“Chai and Chapters” Library Launched in Gonda, Creating a New Hub for Youth Learning and Dialogue
Gonda: In a significant step toward promoting education, dialogue, and youth empowerment, the initiative “Arga Gyan Ganj: Chai and Chapters” was inaugurated on Friday at the Shakti Café premises within the Vikas Bhawan campus in Gonda. The newly established library aims to provide students with a safe, peaceful, and conducive environment for focused study. The facility was formally inaugurated by Durga Shakti Nagpal, Commissioner of the Devi Patan Division, who attended the event as the chief guest and cut the ceremonial ribbon. Senior district officials, including District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan…
Read MoreMumbai Grapples with Skin Donation Shortage; Major Appeal by the National Burns Centre
Anil Bedag Mumbai: Mumbai is facing a serious shortage of skin donations, which is rapidly emerging as a critical healthcare challenge. For patients suffering from severe burn injuries, skin transplants often prove to be life-saving. However, the limited availability of donated skin compared to the growing demand is worsening the crisis. In response, the National Burns Centre has been actively spreading awareness and encouraging people to come forward for skin donation. The organization has expressed deep concern over the alarming gap between demand and supply across the country. According to…
Read MoreIt will help you recognize and develop your intuition: Psychic and healer Sharmila Cirvante
Mumbai: Psychic, spiritual healer, automatic writer, and spirit guide communicator Sharmila Cirvante is conducting a 90-minute intensive workshop called Awaken Your Intuition on April 25. She explained that intuition is about finally listening to your inner voice that guides you on the path that you’re meant to follow. She mentioned that the workshop wouldn’t make them a psychic in one day but help them listen more actively to their intuitions. She said, “This workshop is about helping you recognize and develop something you already have: your intuition. What you can…
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