Category: India

Indore: Senior citizens in Indore will once again get an opportunity to showcase their musical talent as Anandam Senior Citizen Centre has opened registrations for the eighth edition of its popular singing competition, Voice of Seniors‑8. Like previous years, the competition will feature performances based on classic songs from Hindi cinema, celebrating the timeless melodies loved by older generations. Men and women aged 60 years and above are eligible to participate in the event. Participation in the competition requires mandatory registration, which is free of cost. Residents of the Indore…

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Mumbai: India’s leading transport, utility and infrastructure developer, the Adani Group, has been designated as the official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026. The international day is proclaimed by UNESCO and organised by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations to highlight the role of engineering in advancing sustainable development. The partnership recognises the Adani Group’s growing role in accelerating the clean energy transition and its ability to deliver reliable, affordable power at scale. The initiative also aligns with global efforts to strengthen energy security and contribute to…

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Indore: Noted political strategist Dr. Atul Malikram has been awarded the Carbon Footprint/GHG Accounting ISO 14064:2018 certification by Bureau Veritas, a leading global French company providing testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services since 1828. Dr. Malikram received the certification after successfully clearing an examination conducted following a virtual training programme held on February 23, 24 and 25. The achievement marks another milestone in his diverse professional journey spanning political strategy, public relations, writing and social initiatives. Holding an honorary PhD in political strategy, Dr. Malikram has established himself as a…

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Lucknow: Zydus Lifesciences, a global innovation-driven life sciences company, has announced plans to launch its Semaglutide Injection (15 mg/3 ml) in India on the first day following the expiry of the drug’s patent in the country. The therapy will be marketed under the brand names SEMAGLYN™, MASHEMA™ and ALTERME™, expanding access to GLP-1-based treatments for patients. The approval for manufacturing and marketing the injection for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity was earlier granted by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization through the Drug Controller General of India.…

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Lucknow / Chandigarh: A high-level meeting was held with Sanjeev Arora, Industry Minister, Government of Punjab, to discuss avenues for strengthening industrial growth, investment opportunities, and international trade collaborations in the state. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Punjab Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) along with Prashant Kumar, President of the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce, based in Toronto, Canada. The delegation discussed potential collaboration between Indian and Canadian businesses, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, agriculture processing, and infrastructure. During the meeting, R. K. Sharan…

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Patna: Veteran Bihar politician Nitish Kumar, the longtime leader of the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U), has formally announced his move to the Rajya Sabha, signaling the end of his near two-decade dominance in Bihar politics. Known for his political agility—and sometimes criticized as opportunistic—Kumar has been nicknamed “Paltu Ram” by opponents, referencing his repeated alliance shifts over the years. From leaving the NDA in 2013 to joining the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in 2015, returning to the NDA in 2017, rejoining the opposition in 2022, and flipping back to the NDA…

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Lucknow: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme and hands-on workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Simulation in Critical Care was organized in Lucknow to discuss the growing role of advanced technology in modern medical practice. The event brought together medical professionals and experts who highlighted how emerging technologies are transforming healthcare delivery and clinical decision-making. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Sonia Nityanand, Vice Chancellor of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. On the occasion, Prof. Monika Kohli, Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, along with Dr. Sohan Lal, Dr. Ratan…

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Kanpur: Astrophysicists from the Department of Physics and SPASE (Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences and Engineering) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics Pune have developed a novel and powerful method to estimate distances to stars that emit periodic radio flashes, such as pulsars. The work is reported in a recent paper titled “Probing the morphology of the Gum Nebula using pulsar observables and a novel distance estimation method,” published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) by Oxford University…

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Kanpur: The two-day engagement advanced industry–academia collaboration, strategic sector innovation, and deep-tech investment Kanpur, March 01, 2026: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, played a central role in shaping deep-tech investment conversations and strategic innovation dialogue during the two-day TiECon UP 2026, bringing together venture capitalists, industry leaders, policymakers, and founders across Uttar Pradesh. The first day focused on structured investor engagement and startup pitching. A closed-door strategic dialogue between venture capital firms, TiE UP leadership, and SIIC IIT Kanpur’s senior management emphasized leveraging IIT Kanpur’s premier…

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Lucknow: The Aam Aadmi Party in Uttar Pradesh celebrated a vibrant Holi Milan ceremony at its state headquarters, where party leaders and workers pledged to promote love, social harmony and unity in society on the occasion of the festival of colors. During the event, leaders expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in the state and emphasized the need to strengthen an atmosphere of brotherhood and awareness against divisive politics. Party members greeted each other with abir and gulal, exchanging Holi wishes and reaffirming their commitment to democratic values. The…

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