New Delhi [India], February 24: The India Water Foundation (IWF) proudly announces that its President, Dr. Arvind Kumar, has been felicitated with the prestigious Leaders Award for Most Impactful Water Management Leader, certified by the World Federation of CSR Professionals. The honour was conferred at the World Water Leadership Congress & Awards, held under the theme “The Changing CSR Landscape: Sustainable for the Future” on 19 February 2026 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The recognition celebrates Dr. Kumar’s decades-long leadership in advancing sustainable water governance, integrated resource management, and climate-resilient development pathways. Widely acknowledged as the pioneer who coined and…
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 24: As contemporary homes continue to evolve—blurring the lines between aesthetics, comfort, and adaptability—Fabbrica, from the House of HTL, unveils its 2026 seating collection, a thoughtfully curated edit that responds to the changing language of modern living. Rooted in intelligent design and material innovation, the collection explores intentional comfort and furniture that adapts seamlessly to the rhythms of everyday life. Each piece is conceived to integrate naturally into contemporary homes, offering flexibility without compromising on elegance. A Legacy of Thoughtful Design Since 1998, Fabbrica has been guided by a singular belief: good design should enrich everyday life.…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24: Impex Limited an emerging force in the toys and kids’ consumer merchandise segment, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Feb 26, 2026, aiming to raise ₹ 36.28 Crores with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The issue size is 50,40,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of ₹ 71 – ₹ 72 Per Share. Equity Share Allocation • Qualified Institutional Buyer – Not more than 23,90,400Equity Shares • Non-Institutional Investors – Not less than 7,20,000Equity Shares • Individual Investors – Not less than 16,76,800 Equity Shares • Market Maker – Up to 2,52,800 Equity Shares The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for Incorporation and Investment in a newly proposed wholly owned subsidiary in mainland UAE, Repayment of Loans, working capital requirements and the general corporate purposes. The anchor…
Navrachana University hosts AI Day 2026 to foster practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], February 24: At a time when Artificial Intelligence is being discussed at the highest national forums, Navrachana University’s Centre for Interdisciplinary Computing Science (CICS), in collaboration with AtliQ Technologies, hosted AI DAY 2026 — a full-day initiative aimed at fostering practical understanding and informed adoption of AI. The event, themed AI Beyond Theory, focused on separating measurable value from hype and encouraging clarity-led implementation. Held from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Navrachana University campus, the event witnessed participation from more than 200…
A summit of pledges, and a missing piece New Delhi [India], February 23: When India opened Bharat Mandapam for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the message was scale: more than 3,250 speakers across hundreds of sessions from February 16 to 20, delegations from 100+ countries, and twenty world leaders in attendance. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said AI infrastructure commitments tied to the summit crossed $250 billion in aggregate, driven by announcements across data centres, cloud, and compute. Among them: Reliance and Jio’s plan to invest Rs 10 lakh crore over seven years, Adani’s $100 billion commitment for AI-ready…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 23: As more organizations adopt both Agile methods and AI to support decision-making, they need professionals who can work effectively in both areas. Unfortunately, there has been limited access to high-quality AI-enabled Agile training due to the high cost of certification and the lack of practical training aligned with industry standards. To fill this gap, Agilemania has launched a series of AI-enabled Agile training courses that help professionals grow their skills and prepare for real-world situations. All these programs are led by a group of top-notch trainers with more than 30 years of experience each in…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: UniHealth Hospitals Limited (NSE – UNIHEALTH), celebrates a remarkable achievement by its flagship tertiary care institution, UMC Victoria Hospital, in Kampala, Uganda; the successful birth of healthy twin babies conceived through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) — the first such twin delivery since the launch of the hospital’s IVF and Fertility Department. This milestone highlights UniHealth’s commitment to excellence in advanced reproductive medicine and compassionate maternity care. The milestone coincides with the first anniversary of the IVF and Fertility Department at UMC Victoria Hospital and underscores the impact of integrating cutting-edge fertility treatments with holistic clinical support. Turning Dreams into Reality for Families The…
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 23: SEPC Limited (NSE: SEPC | BSE: 532945), one of India’s leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies with a diversified presence across Water & Municipal Services, Roads, Industrial Infrastructure, and Mining, has entered a decisive growth phase, with its consolidated order book strengthening to ₹10,455 crore as on 31 December 2025, reflecting robust order accretion, improved execution momentum, and disciplined project selection across core infrastructure verticals. On a standalone basis (excluding SEPC FZE), the order book stands at ₹7,255 crore, representing a multi-fold increase from ₹ 4,501 crore as on 31 March 2025. This sharp expansion within nine months highlights SEPC’s accelerated order conversion cycle,…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 23: KRAFTON, Inc. has announced the appointment of Kangwook Lee, Head of KRAFTON AI, as Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a newly established executive role designed to oversee the company’s AI R&D and mid-to-long-term innovation strategy. Established CAIO role to advance game AI R&D and strengthen mid-to-long-term innovation strategy. – Appointed Kangwook Lee, former Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to advance KRAFTON’s game AI and mid-to-long-term physical AI research The appointment was made in recognition of Lee’s extensive AI expertise, leadership, and accumulated research achievements gained from years of AI technology R&D and project execution experience.…
Empowering students through multidisciplinary, student-centric education. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: DES Pune University (DES PU) continues to build a robust multidisciplinary academic ecosystem, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes designed to meet evolving academic, industry and societal needs. Backed by the legacy of the Deccan Education Society, DES PU focuses on academic rigour, experiential learning and student-centric development across disciplines. A Broad Spectrum of Academic Programmes DES Pune University comprises six academic schools, Engineering and Technology; Science and Mathematics; Humanities and Social Sciences; Business and Management; Design and Art; and Education, offering a multidisciplinary academic framework. The…