Category: Lifestyle

India’s Original Homegrown Burger King

Arijit Bose

Bengaluru: Biraja Prasad Rout, an electrical engineering graduate from Odisha, never imagined that a burger would change the course of his life. Growing up in a small town, he had never encountered one until the age of 21. That first bite, in Bengaluru, was enough to spark an enduring fascination. By 2006, while working at HCL, Rout noticed a glaring gap in India’s foodscape: there were no homegrown quick-service restaurants offering authentic grilled burgers. The market was dominated by global giants like McDonald’s and Burger King, leaving little room for…

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UP Government and UNICEF Organize State-Level Program to Promote Healthy Diets Among Schoolchildren

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a state-level programme in the capital to spread awareness about healthy diets and active lifestyles among school-going children and adolescents. The initiative brought together senior officials, health experts, educators, and students to deliberate on strategies to improve nutrition for the state’s 80 million schoolchildren. The programme was inaugurated with the ceremonial lamp-lighting by Leena Johri, Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development Department; Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, Pediatrician, SGPGI; Dr. Monika Agrawal, Head of Department, King George’s Medical University; Kanchan Verma, Director…

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Hyundai E&C Targets Residential Innovation by 2030 With Future Housing Solutions

Arijit Bose

Seoul, South Korea : Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. (Hyundai E&C) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to redefine urban housing by 2030, pledging to integrate four of its key residential innovation initiatives into future apartment projects. The initiatives focus on cutting inter-floor noise, enhancing health and sleep quality, expanding renewable energy use, and designing flexible interior layouts. At its Mabuk R&D Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Hyundai E&C demonstrated its Grade-1 noise-reduction flooring. Unlike conventional styrofoam-based insulation, the new system uses high-density plaster made from recycled steel slag and multi-layer…

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Meghdoot Gramodyog Seva Sansthan: Empowering Rural India Through Ayurvedic Excellence

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the fertile heartlands of Uttar Pradesh, where the legacy of Ayurveda and the bounty of rural India converge, a quiet revolution has been underway for nearly four decades. Meghdoot Gramodyog Seva Sansthan, founded in 1985, began as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, with a vision that was as ambitious as it was socially meaningful: to harness local resources, empower rural communities, and promote sustainable development through high-quality Ayurvedic products. What started as a modest enterprise in Lucknow has grown into a beacon of…

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Jyoti Padma’s Journey: From Engineer to Dairy Innovator with BKD Milk

Arijit Bose

From Code to Cows – A Mother’s Mission Redefining Dairy Bengaluru: In the bustling city of Bengaluru, Jyoti Padma lived a story many aspired to write. A skilled engineer in India’s thriving tech hub, she had earned stability, recognition, and the satisfaction of building a successful career. Yet, beneath this portrait of conventional achievement lay an unspoken struggle—one that would spark an extraordinary transformation. Her child’s diagnosis with lactose intolerance marked a turning point. For Jyoti, motherhood was more than love—it was responsibility. When she couldn’t find pure, safe milk…

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Lucknow Hosts Stirring ‘Teri Mitti’ Celebration Ahead of Independence Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow, steeped in history and tradition, became the stage for a moving celebration of patriotism and art. The evening revolved around “Teri Mitti”, a heartfelt cultural tribute led by acclaimed lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir. The event drew an illustrious gathering, including Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, MLA from Sarojini Nagar;  Gajendra Pratap Singh, Executive Vice President of JSW Group; and Dr. S.N. Sabat, Chairman of the UPSSSC. Muntashir, known for his evocative poetry and stirring lyrics, delivered powerful recitations that captured the essence of…

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Hapur Youth Tattoos Names of 559 Martyrs on His Back to Honour Their Sacrifice

Arijit Bose

Hapur — In a remarkable display of patriotism, a young man from Hapur has paid a unique tribute to the nation’s martyrs by tattooing not just one or two, but the names of all 559 soldiers who laid down their lives for the country. Alongside the names, he has also inked portraits of several great Indian leaders and freedom fighters. Abhishek Gautam has immortalised the names of soldiers martyred during the Kargil War and the Pulwama attack on his back. In addition, his body bears tattoos of national icons such…

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Spiritual speaker Jaya Kishori turns author with her book It’s Okay: I hope people feel peaceful after reading it

Anil Jaiswal
Jaya Kishori

Lucknow: Spiritual and Motivational speaker Jaya Kishori recently came out with her book titled It’s Okay. Aimed at helping people navigate difficult situations in life, Jaya insists that the title of the book came from her personal experience. “The theme of this book arose from my experience with young college going kids. When I do my sessions with them, I speak to them about their problems and the pressures they are facing. While that can confuse them a lot, they cover it under the garb of phrases like ‘just chill’…

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“Van Gogh Will Never Be Forgotten” — 135 Years Since His Passing, the World Still Stands With Him

Arijit Bose

Bhupendra Kumar Asthana Lucknow: Exactly 135 years ago, in the quiet French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, Vincent van Gogh succumbed to a gunshot wound in a wheat field—an act of despair that ended the life of a man then mostly unknown. He was just 37. In the days that followed, his devoted younger brother Theo wrote a prophetic line: “He will not be forgotten.” And indeed, he never was. Today, more than 100,000 visitors each year make their way to that village to stand before the modest grave where Vincent and…

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SHARP Showcases India-Centric Innovation Aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 at Consumer Electronics World Expo 2025  

Anil Jaiswal

SHARP Reinforces Commitment to Viksit Bharat with India-Centric Appliances New Delhi: SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of SHARP Corporation Japan, participated in the Consumer Electronics World Expo 2025 – India’s largest business platform for consumer electronics, gadgets & appliances held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, between 24th – 26th July 2025.  Mimoh Jain, Vice President, SHARP India Appliances, was part of the inaugural event alongside  Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister of Industries, Food & Supplies, and Environment, Forest & Wildlife —Government of Delhi. Also present…

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