New Delhi [India], October 18: Namrata’s journey as the Maven Ms. Plus Size India International 2024 symbolises a powerful shift towards inclusivity and self-love. Her victory is more than just a title; it represents her commitment to promoting body positivity and breaking away from conventional beauty norms. By embracing her individuality and advocating for self-acceptance, she’s inspiring women of all sizes and challenging stereotypes within the fashion industry. Her story resonates with countless people who may have once felt marginalised or restricted by societal standards. Through her visibility and platform, Namrata champions the idea that beauty and confidence come in…
Author: Naquiyah Maimoon
New Delhi [India], October 17: The agriculture sector in India provides livelihood support to about 42.3% of the population. However, one of the challenges plaguing Indian agriculture is its heavy dependence on the import of fertilizers. To address this, PS Gahlaut, Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited (IPL), advocates for a strategic shift toward indigenous fertiliser production. His insights provide a roadmap for how India can build self-reliance in this sector and reduce its dependency on imports. Understanding India’s Current Fertilizer Dependency Indian agricultural system is critically dependent on chemical fertilizers, particularly urea, phosphate and potash. While India has made…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 17: Something’s Brewing, India’s premier destination for coffee aficionados, has announced plans to significantly expand its mortar & brick presence across the country. This ambitious expansion plan includes the launch of 100 retail points by the end of 2025., encompassing both stores and community centres in metro and intelligent cities nationwide. Abhinav Mathur, Founder and MD of Something’s Brewing, emphasised the importance of physical stores, stating, “Our products invoke all senses—smell, taste, sight, and touch. While we maintain a strong online presence, we believe in creating immersive physical spaces where the coffee community can meet, interact,…
New Delhi [India], October 17: V. Narender Reddy, the visionary Chairman of Alphores Educational Institutions, has announced his decision to contest the upcoming Graduate MLC elections. With a commitment to educational excellence and over thirty years of experience in the field, Narender Reddy aims to utilize his expertise to bring much-needed reforms to the education sector in Telangana. “As someone deeply involved in the education sector for 34 years, I understand the challenges and opportunities in both private and public educational systems. If given the opportunity to serve in the Council, I will be a voice for reform, aiming to…
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 16: Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla, is celebrating 165 years of educational excellence as one of India’s premier all-boys boarding schools. BCS has a storied history as one of Asia’s oldest public schools for boys, founded in 1859 by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton. The Old Cottonian’s Weekend celebration, to be held from October 18-20, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the school’s journey. It will bring together alumni from across the globe to celebrate the institution’s enduring legacy. The Honourable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, will be the Chief Guest for the event,…
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 16: IFSCA is unveiling a series of videos to spotlight India’s vibrant investment opportunities at the IOSCO World Investor Week 2024. The World Investor Week (WIW) is a global campaign backed by IOSCO that promotes investor education and wealth protection, with a special emphasis on initiatives launched by securities regulators around the globe. The WIW ‘24 — kicking off on October 14 — seeks to promote investor education and foster financial literacy. Through a series of physical events and digital content, IFSCA and other market participants are highlighting the numerous investment opportunities that have been attracting…
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) [India], October 16: As the wedding reception of Fajrul Rahman and Siti Hanisah reached its crescendo, the soulful music of GV Prakash Kumar, one of the most respected composers in Tamil cinema, elevated the night to a whole new level. Known for his innovative soundtracks and ability to blend tradition with modernity, GV Prakash’s performance was a significant highlight of the grand wedding reception at Setia City Convention Centre. Organised by DMY Events, a division of DMY Creation, the wedding was not just a family affair but a large-scale production with a cinematic touch. DMY Creation, an…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] October 16: Shreeyam National TMT, a leader in the steel industry, was recognised at the prestigious Kutch Business Excellence Awards 2.0 for “Excellence in Manufacturing” in the Large Corporation category, in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The award was received by Vishesh Shahra, chairman and Davesh Khandelwal, Managing Director. The event, organised by Kutch Mitra and the Federation of Kutch Industries Associations (FOKIA), celebrated the contributions of leading businesses in the region. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel graced the award ceremony at Karnavati Club as the chief guest. Gujarat Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Praful Pansheriya,…
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]: October 8: The Builders Club, one of the largest global communities of startup founders and investors, successfully hosted The Great Indian Startup Summit at The Koramangala Club, Bangalore. Bringing together more than 500 founders and over 100 investors, this year’s summit solidified its reputation as one of India’s most curated and impactful entrepreneurship events. Diverse Industry Discussions and Panels The summit featured five thematic panels representing different industries, fostering cross-industry idea exchange. With topics ranging from Gen Z entrepreneurship the burgeoning D2C ecosystem, to the transformative role of AI, the discussions provided a comprehensive understanding of the current startup…
New Delhi [India], October 9: The wedding reception of Ali Akbar Rizvi, son of the renowned filmmaker Sultan Ahmed and Malika, took place in a grand celebration yesterday. The glittering event saw the presence of an array of Bollywood celebrities and distinguished guests from various fields. Prominent Legendary Bollywood actor Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Ms Farida Jalal sent their blessings to the couple, Directors Abbas-Mastan along with actors Jaaved Jafferi, Shehzad Khan, choreographer Bosco Martis. Former Union Minister Shahnawaz Hussain, IPS officer ADG Krishna Prakash and legendary music director Anandji Shah of the Kalyanji-Anandji duo added to the evening’s prestige graced…