Author: Arjun Singh

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 20: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has partnered with the District Health Department, Government of Odisha, under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, to strengthen screening and early detection of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Thalassemia in Kalahandi district. Launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in July 2023, the mission aims to eliminate the disease as a public health concern by 2047 through early screening, genetic counselling, and treatment. As part of this initiative, Vedanta Aluminium has deployed its Mobile Health Units (MHUs) to conduct screening drives across Nakrundi, Talampadar, and Gunpur…

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 20: Basilic Fly Studio Limited (BFS), a pioneering force in the world of visual effects (VFX), has successfully raised ₹84.99 crore via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). The company issued 20.25 lakh equity shares, priced at ₹419.72 per share, inclusive of a premium of ₹409.72. Fundraising Highlights: Number of shares allotted: 20,25,000 equity shares Face value: ₹10 per share Issue price: ₹419.72 per share (including a premium of ₹409.72) Discount: 5% to the floor price as per SEBI ICDR Regulations Total fund raised: ₹84.99 Cr  Institutional Allottees Receiving More Than 5% of Total QIP Allotment : Astorne Capital VCC – Arven:…

New Delhi [India], September 20: Globe Civil Projects Limited, (NSE – GLOBECIVIL | BSE – 544424), is pleased to announce the receipt of a Letter of Intent valued at ₹13.11 Cr from Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL). The project involves the Construction of a Sports Complex and Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 11 KV HT Ring Main at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi Campus, on an EPC-II basis. The latest contract highlights the continued confidence placed by institutions in the company’s execution capabilities. The addition of this project further strengthens the company’s order book and supports its presence in large-scale…

New Delhi [India], September 20: In a remarkable confluence of Bollywood and spirituality, acclaimed author and filmmaker Vipin Agnihotri has announced a collaboration with His Holiness Giriraj Swami, a senior disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and an influential spiritual leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The collaboration aims to bridge modern storytelling with timeless Vedic wisdom through a series of public dialogues, written works, and social initiatives. The first event under this initiative, titled Soulful Conversations: The Journey Within, will be held in Nagpur and will bring together thinkers, young leaders, and spiritual seekers from across…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Television rarely slaps you across the face with familiarity. But Homebound 3.0, the Kiwi comedy-drama series, does just that. It doesn’t just stream into your living room; it practically unpacks its suitcase, raids your fridge, and insists you sit down to relive every awkward family dinner you thought you’d escaped. Yes, the premise sounds simple: a thirty-something writer moves back in with their immigrant parents. But what follows is a rollercoaster of cultural clashes, love-life blunders, and identity crises that are equal parts hilarious and exhausting. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at parental expectations…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 20: Surat isn’t just about diamonds and textiles anymore. From September 19–21, 2025, it’s the epicentre of dermatology, hosting MIDDERMACON 2025, the 13th Midterm Annual Conference of IADVL. Think science, skill, and a dash of spectacle. Surat Sets the Stage for Knowledge MIDDERMACON 2025 lands at Avadh Utopia Club, Surat, bringing nearly 800 delegates from across India under one roof. And yes, it’s the first time Gujarat is hosting 12 live hands-on workshops covering Botox, Fillers, Lasers, Chemical Peels, Body Contouring, Microblading, Dermatosurgery, Vitiligo Surgery, Skin Boosters, Thread Lifting, Hair Transplant, Practice Management, and Artificial Intelligence…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Bollywood, with all its masala recipes and larger-than-life heroism, has finally produced something for the international platform that does not include item dances or aerial stunts. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound—a gritty yet emotional drama featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor—has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category. Cue the patriotic hashtags, industry chest-thumping, and of course, a little skepticism about whether we’ll actually make the final cut this time. It isn’t the first time India has shot its filmmaking arrow at the Academy, but…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: When a singer walks away with not one but four trophies from a single award night, it signals consistency, depth, and an ability to touch audiences at every level. That is exactly what unfolded at the recent prestigious 2025 CLEF Music Awards in Mumbai, where Sumeet Tappoo, already a respected figure in contemporary Indian music, triumphed on the evening. Out of nine nominations, his soulful voice secured four wins, a feat that places him in rare company and sets a benchmark for artists with ambition to match his drive. Tappoo’s recognition stretched across categories that…

New Delhi [India], September 20: Back then, men’s fashion carried a consistent & predictable look without much variation. The case where there was a festive occasion the individual would wear a simple kurta, a suit if there was a very important function & on a wedding, the person would borrow something and wear it. Their main concern was how useful the clothing was. The only purpose the clothing served was “to do the job. Change over the last 20 years has been noticeable and more than years ago. It was during this period that men began caring more about their…

New Delhi [India], September 20: Donald Trump just slapped a $100,000 annual fee on every H-1B visa. Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, and even US tech giants felt the sting as stocks nosedived. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: The Hammer Falls On September 19, Donald Trump signed a proclamation that changes the math of global tech. Every H-1B visa will now cost companies $100,000 a year. Forget tweaks, this is the most expensive gut punch in the visa program’s history. Trump’s pitch was blunt: “Hire Americans first.” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added numbers to the chest-thumping, over $100 billion in new revenue for…