Author: Arjun Singh

Dr. Vivek Pathak, Founder Director, NIPS Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 9: “Never go for shortcuts.” It was perhaps the simplest message Chef Nimish Bhatia gave students at NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata. Yet behind those four words stood more than three decades of experience across professional kitchens, culinary leadership, entrepreneurship, and an evolving journey with Indian food. For students preparing to enter one of the world’s most demanding service professions, Chef Bhatia’s interaction was less about recipes and more about what it takes to build a career that lasts. Speaking candidly about his professional…

Left (File pic) Sundeep Bhutoria; Right PIB Picture: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Education, Jayant Chaudhary at the International Literacy Day in Delhi Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 9: The weight of the Indian schoolchild’s bag — a subject that social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has pressed with the Union Ministry of Education through the past week — was raised from the national stage on 8 September, when Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Education, spoke about the School Bag Policy, 2020, at the International Literacy Day celebration in New Delhi. The Minister’s office…

New Delhi [India], September 9: Shiv Aryan Films and Black Panther Movies Ltd (London) has announced the signing of filmmaker Kalees, director of the action entertainer ‘Baby John’, for its upcoming pan-India project titled ‘LEADER’. The film, which is being planned as a multilingual release, will hit theatres on August 15, 2027, coinciding with India’s Independence Day. ‘LEADER’ will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada, marking an ambitious five-language theatrical release. The film will be produced by Shiv Aryan, Kalees, Ganesh Ekaran, Immu Patel and Manju Sunar under the banners of Shiv Aryan Films, Black Panther Movies…

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon India’s youth to prepare themselves for the rapidly emerging opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while highlighting the importance of skills, innovation and technology in building a developed India. Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ programme at the Pavilion Ground of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Prime Minister Modi said the coming generation must be prepared for AI and develop skills that can be continuously upgraded as technology and global requirements evolve. He emphasised that AI would not remain limited to the technology sector, but would create opportunities…

New Delhi [India], September 9: The Shape of Belonging, a documentary film by Priyansh Sinha, a Class 12 student at Shiv Nadar School, Noida, premiered on August 31 at Magnolia, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, bringing together architects, urban planners, educators, disability advocates and accessibility professionals for an afternoon dedicated to reimagining inclusive design. Described as A Sensory Exploration of Every Brick and Path, the documentary examines the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, asking what it truly means for a space to be accessible and inclusive. The film explores accessibility across two broad dimensions —…

The technology integration will enable IFANOW’s network of financial advisors to offer global investment solutions through a seamless, embedded experience Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: IFANOW, the multi-product wealth platform from Futurewise Technologies Private Limited, today announced a partnership with Appreciate, a SEBI registered investment advisor, and IFSCA registered global investing infrastructure provider. Distributors on IFANOW can now offer their clients global funds and US stock baskets,  from the same platform they use for every other product. IFANOW is used by more than 2,000 distributors, who track over ₹1 lakh crore of client assets on it. The partnership brings Global…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: The festive spirit of Navratri is all set to reach new heights as the much-awaited “Navratri 2026 with Kinjal Dave” was officially announced at a press conference held in Mumbai. Set to take place at Korakendra, Borivali, the celebration promises an electrifying mix of traditional Gujarati culture, music, dance and the infectious energy of one of Gujarat’s most loved voices, Kinjal Dave. The event saw the presence of Gopal Shetty, Ganesh Naidu, Dhrumit Naidu, Anjani Naidu & Many More. Known for her powerful vocals, energetic performances and deep connect with Gujarati folk and devotional music,…

New Delhi [India], September 9:  Ketchup is one of the most frequently used accompaniments in Indian households, particularly for families with children. From breakfast and lunchboxes to snacks and everyday meals, it is a familiar staple on the family table. Recognising the opportunity to rethink an everyday category through a better ingredient approach, Gladful has launched its new Tomato Ketchup, made with 33% real tomatoes and Kachi Khand instead of refined sugar, the new ketchup brings together the taste kids love with an ingredient approach parents can feel better about. Made with 33% tomato paste, Gladful Tomato Ketchup is sweetened with Kachi Khand instead of refined…

New Delhi [India], September 9: From establishing offices at Dwarka Expressway to commanding a strong presence in one of NCR’s most sought-after real estate corridors, young entrepreneur Avik Bhatia has steadily built a distinctive business legacy, emerging as a formidable name in the region’s evolving property landscape. In real estate, where timing may create opportunities but credibility builds lasting businesses, few journeys are shaped overnight. They evolve through market experience, relationships, perseverance and the ability to recognise potential ahead of the curve. Avik Bhatia has been steadily building his entrepreneurial journey around these very principles. His professional journey began with the…

Global experts deliberate on evidence-based regenerative orthopaedics as two-day conference enters second day Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: The first internationally developed consensus guidelines for the clinical use of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) in regenerative orthopedics were unveiled here on Saturday at REGEN 2026, bringing together experts from India, Europe, South America and the USA to work towards greater consistency in the field. The guidelines were unveiled on the opening day of the two-day international conference on regenerative orthopaedics being held at Aurika by Lemon Tree, Mumbai. Developed through an international collaboration of leading experts, the BMAC Consensus Guidelines seek…