Author: Arjun Singh

New Delhi [India], September 22: When Sai University conferred an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Honoris Causa, on Padma Bhushan Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, at its Convocation on 19 September, the occasion brought together two themes that have shaped the University since its founding: technology-led innovation and institution-building. Sai University counts among its Governing Council and its circle of distinguished guests several individuals who have played significant roles in shaping India’s technology and knowledge ecosystem. Padma Vibhushan N. R. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, and Padma Shri T. V. Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Manipal Global Education and…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 22: More than 6,800 students from schools and colleges across Surat participated in environmental interactions at this year’s Tree Ganesha festival, an initiative led by renowned environmentalist Viral Desai under his Satyagraha Against Pollution and Climate Change movement. Organised for the eighth consecutive year, Tree Ganesha brought students face-to-face with conversations around climate change, pollution, biodiversity, tree plantation and environmental responsibility. As part of the initiative, students were encouraged to take on the role of ‘Paryavaran Senanis’, creating a wider network of young people committed to environmental awareness and action. The theme for this year’s festival,…

New Delhi [India], September 22: Sahil Luthra, Founder and Managing Director of Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (VTDS), is among the entrepreneurs building businesses around the expanding role of private enterprise in India’s defence sector. His work with VTDS has placed him within a relatively young segment of companies seeking to participate in the country’s efforts towards greater domestic capability in defence and allied areas. Founded in 2024, VTDS operates in the small arms and ammunition segment and has been working towards establishing its position within the broader defence ecosystem. The company holds a licence from the Ministry of…

Patna (Bihar) [India], September 22: What does a family need after the floodwater moves away? The answer is rarely complicated. Food. A working kitchen. A place to sleep. Basic things that most people never think twice about until they are suddenly gone. That is the thinking behind the Alakh Pandey Bihar flood relief initiative, which is being positioned as a Bihar-wide effort to reach families across multiple affected locations rather than concentrating on a particular city. The focus is deliberately practical: rice, dal and essential groceries, LPG gas, beds, basic household items and other financial or material support where required.…

New Delhi [India], September 22: PC Jeweller Ltd. has announced that it has cleared and repaid its outstanding debt to one more bank under the Settlement Agreement dated September 30, 2024. With the latest repayment, the jewellery company has now settled its outstanding debt with 12 of the 14 consortium banks. According to the company, all these repayments have been completed ahead of their scheduled due dates. PC Jeweller said it has now discharged more than 98% of the outstanding debt owed to the consortium banks. The company added that the remaining debt accounts for less than 2% of the…

Valeriya Dishwasher New Delhi [India], September 22: Designed to bring greater flexibility and efficiency to everyday dishwashing, the Hafele Valeriya Dishwasherfeatures an intelligent Dual Zone Wash function that adapts to the size of the load. Users can choose to wash either the upper basket, lower basket, or both, making it possible to clean smaller quantities without running a full load. This offers a practical solution for everyday washing while helping optimise the use of water and energy. The Dual Zone Wash feature allows the dishwasher to focus its cleaning power exactly where it is needed, making every wash cycle more…

New Delhi [India], September 22: In a candid conversation with Megha Prasad on ABP News’ Inside Out, Shehzad Poonawalla opens up about a journey that has seen him move through politics, faith, setbacks and unexpected new beginnings. He speaks about his love for Sanatan, his thoughts on Hanuman Ansh, and his personal philosophy on life. Looking back at his political journey, he reflects on the highs and lows, the moments of success and the experiences that taught him how to deal with failure and move forward. His story takes an interesting turn when he talks about the contrast between where…

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 22: Lamose Infra LLP conducted the grand Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of its ambitious project, “Gratitude 84,” in Sector 84, Gurugram. Designed around the evolving needs of senior citizens and modern families, the project is envisioned as a secure, comfortable and enriching community where senior citizens can enjoy an independent lifestyle or live together with their children and grandchildren. The name “Gratitude 84” reflects the core philosophy of the project—gratitude and respect for senior citizens who have dedicated a significant part of their lives to their families and society. The project aims to provide them with a…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22: Rudra Cottex Limited, a Gujarat-based cotton yarn manufacturer engaged in the manufacturing of EliTwist technology based compact yarn, conventional compact yarn, carded yarn and combed yarn, and in the trading of cotton bales and cotton yarn, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO will comprise a Fresh Issue of up to 12,500,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each. There is no Offer for Sale component. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on BSE Limited and the National…

SAI University holds September 2026 Convocation in Chennai Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 22: Sai University held its Third Convocation on Saturday, 19 September 2026, at its campus on One Hub Road, OMR, Paiyanur, Chennai – 603105. Padma Bhushan Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, attended as Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address. Degrees were conferred on 72 graduating students, including 50 from the School of Computing and Data Science and 22 from the School of Arts and Sciences, along with three Gold, three Silver and three Bronze Medals awarded for academic distinction. The ceremony was presided over by…