Author: Arjun Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: Social Alpha has appointed Neeraj Jain as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026, as the organisation enters its second decade. In his new role, Jain, who was formerly Regional Head of PATH, will lead Social Alpha’s work across its portfolio of science and technology-led innovations addressing challenges in areas including climate, energy, healthcare and livelihoods and will accelerate innovation deployment across the country. Jain to focus on accelerating adoption and scale of science and technology-led innovations Social Alpha has supported 450+ start-ups, awarded 400+ catalytic grants and made 100+ seed investments over the past…

New Delhi [India], September 30: Some professional skills are developed through years of formal training and some are naturally gifted. Others begin much earlier and find their relevance later in life. For Dr. Rakesh Gupta, an ophthalmic surgeon, the ability to use both hands comfortably began with something as simple as playing badminton. Naturally right-handed, Dr. Gupta started practising badminton with his left hand in his forties. With regular practice, he became comfortable using both hands. What started as a sporting exercise eventually became a skill that he could apply in another setting where control and coordination are important: the…

A contemporary jewellery collection that brings together vibrant gemstones, understated silhouettes and everyday elegance New Delhi [India], September 30: Kicky & Perky, the contemporary jewellery brand known for its modern take on sterling silver jewellery, presents Pietra, a collection that celebrates the beauty of colour stones through minimalist design. Designed for the modern woman who prefers jewellery that is expressive yet effortless, Pietra brings together coloured gemstones and refined silhouettes to create pieces that transition seamlessly from everyday dressing to special occasions. At the heart of Pietra is the idea that minimalist jewellery does not have to be understated in…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: Yuthika is strengthening its presence in the everyday beauty and personal care segment with a broad product range spanning hair care, skin care, sun protection, bathing and personal hygiene under its Yuthika and Nisha brands. The range brings together products designed for different stages of consumers’ daily beauty and grooming routines, ranging from shampoos, conditioners and hair serums to moisturisers, lip care, sunscreens, shower gels, soaps and handwash With multiple formats and variants across categories, Yuthika is focusing on providing consumers with a wider choice of products for regular hair, skin and personal care requirements.…

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 30: Chandan Healthcare Limited (NSE – CHANDAN), – an integrated diagnostics company offering pathology and radiology services, has acquired two diagnostic units of Ansh Diagnostics & Health Care located in Gyan Khand II and Ahinsa Khand I, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Ansh Diagnostics & Health Care is an established diagnostic service provider offering pathology and radiology services, including CT and MRI. The acquisition marks Chandan Healthcare’s entry into Ghaziabad and adds established diagnostic infrastructure and advanced imaging capabilities to its network. The two centres are located within the established healthcare catchment of Indirapuram and Vaishali. The Gyan…

New Delhi [India], September 30: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹23,731 crore National Circular Bioenergy Scheme and several of the capabilities targeted by GOBARdhan are already part of ORSL’s operating and technology platform. The Union Cabinet has approved GOBARdhan, India’s National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore, to be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold by providing an integrated framework covering the entire value chain, while establishing CBG as a major component of India’s clean energy mix. For Organic Recycling Systems Limited,…

New Delhi [India], September 30: Founded by Arihant Chhajer and Khushi Jain, the AI automation company designs, builds and manages AI systems that handle lead follow-ups, customer support, bookings and reporting around the clock Artificial intelligence has moved past the stage of experimental chatbots and pilot projects. For growing businesses, it is fast becoming part of how daily operations run. Algoura (algoura.com), an AI automation company founded by Arihant Chhajer and Khushi Jain, is helping businesses make that shift. It builds production-grade AI systems that take over repetitive work, so teams can spend their time on growth rather than administration.…

Amrit Pal Singh, Visionary & Strategist, RetiredPeople.in Mohali (Punjab) [India], September 30: RetiredPeople.in, a new global digital community created exclusively for senior citizens, is set to officially launch on October 1, 2026, coinciding with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. The platform aims to connect retired people worldwide, help them showcase their talent, skills, experience and practical wisdom, and provide access to professional opportunities and a wide range of relevant service providers. The initiative comes at a time when the global population of older people is growing rapidly. According to data cited by RetiredPeople.in, around 1.2 billion people…

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 30: Neetu Yoshi Limited (BSE: 544434), a long-standing RDSO-certified manufacturer of customized ferrous metallurgical products for Indian Railways, is pleased to announce that the Company has received a prototype approval for its Friction Wedge, with specified range of Coefficient of Friction (C.O.F.), from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). With this approval, the Company is now eligible to commence supply of the item to Indian Railways and its associated agencies. Key Highlights: Issuing Authority: Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Ministry of Railways, Government of India Item ID: 3100430 Item Description: Friction Wedge with specified…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: On the occasion of World Heart Day, SPARSH Hospitals took its heart-health awareness efforts beyond the hospital and into Bengaluru’s public spaces through three community-focused initiatives – the ‘HORN DONT MAADI’ campaign, ‘SPARSH Hrudaya Ratha – Heart Screening on Wheels’ and ‘SPARSH Heart in Motion – Pedal for a Healthier Tomorrow’ Cyclothon. Together, the initiatives aimed to encourage healthier everyday choices, promote active lifestyles, create greater awareness around cardiovascular health and make preventive cardiac care more accessible to communities. The ‘HORN DONT MAADI’ campaign took the conversation around cardiovascular health into everyday urban life by…