Goa, Jan 13: The World Legends Pro T20 League (WLPTL) has announced Goa Tourism as the Presenting Sponsor for its highly anticipated inaugural season, scheduled to begin on January 26 at the 1919 Cricket Stadium, Verna, Goa. The debut edition of WLPTL promises an international sporting spectacle, featuring 90 cricketers across six teams, with a stellar lineup of global and Indian cricketing legends. International stars…
BSE Index Services Launches BSE 150 Midcap Universe Factor Indices
Mumbai, Jan 13: BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, today announced the launch of four new factor indices derived from the BSE 150 Midcap Index as the universe, with a 5% stock-level capping. These indices are reconstituted quarterly, have a base value of 1,000, and a first value date of June 20, 2005. The methodology also includes an additional screening…
Goa Tourism Reiterates Zero Tolerance for Harassment, Acts Swiftly on Viral Video Incident
Panaji, Jan 13: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and unruly behaviour involving tourists, particularly incidents that compromise the safety and dignity of women. Responding to a recent incident involving the harassment of a woman tourist, Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte stated that such behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He emphasised that while Goa…
Cathay Welcomes Peking University Study Advancing China’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ecosystem
Hong Kong / Beijing, Jan 13: Cathay has welcomed the release of Igniting the SAF Market: Policy Pathways for Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China, a comprehensive research study published by Peking University’s National School of Development in late 2025. The study provides timely and actionable insights into accelerating the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the Chinese Mainland, addressing both supply- and demand-side challenges.…
Avakai Amaravati festival for arts, culture and cinema a grand success
Vijayawada, Jan 13: The inaugural edition of Avakai Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture and Literature concluded successfully after three vibrant days of immersive cultural programming, marking a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s cultural calendar. Conceived as a large-scale public cultural initiative, the festival brought together cinema, literature, music, theatre and the performing arts, creating a dynamic platform that celebrated Telugu heritage while engaging contemporary creative voices. Spread across…
PRIF’s Initiative Raftaar Expands Access to Organized Sports to 1,600+ Tribal Youth in Maharashtra, 50 Percent of Top Performers Are Girls
Mumbai, Jan 13: On National Youth Day, Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF) marks three years of Raftaar, a structured athletic training program implemented in partnership with the Bridges of Sports Foundation for tribal youth under the age of 14 across three villages—Talegaon, Awankhed and Karanji—in Dindori Taluka, Nashik. So far, Raftaar has reached more than 1,600 tribal children through community sports events, 531 through regular training which includes…
Krystal Integrated Services secures multiple municipal sanitation contracts worth approx. 275 crores across Vasai–Virar
Mumbai, Jan 13: Krystal Integrated Services Ltd, a leading provider of integrated facility management solutions, has secured three major municipal solid waste management contracts from the Vasai–Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), with a combined contract value of approximately 275 crore over a five-year period with an additional three-month preparatory phase. The mandates cover end-to-end municipal sanitation services in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.…
Two Spectacular Days of Cinema Conclude as 3rd Niri9 International Film Festival Ends on a High Note
Hyderabad, Jan 13: The third edition of the Niri9 International Film Festival concluded two remarkable days (10th Jan & 11th Jan 2026) of cinematic excellence, creative exchange, and cultural celebration. Hosted at Prasad Film Labs and Raj Bhavan Samskruti Auditorium, the festival emerged as a vibrant platform that brought together filmmakers, artists, industry veterans, and cinema enthusiasts from across India and abroad. The two-day festival…
NoMoZo 7.0 Highlights Sustainable Living, Regenerative Tourism and Responsible Innovation
Porvorim, Jan 13 : Transforming the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Porvorim into a lively, people-centric space, the seventh edition of NoMoZo (No-Motor Zone) took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, promoting sustainable urban living through reduced vehicular movement and community engagement. The annual event provided a platform for startups and student innovators to showcase solutions rooted in sustainability, responsible innovation and technology-driven problem-solving. The event was…
Tara Prakashana signs MoU with Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under Gyan Bharatam Mission
Bengaluru, Jan 13: Tara Prakashana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, following its selection under the prestigious Gyan Bharatam Mission, a national initiative focused on the preservation, digitization, documentation, and dissemination of India’s vast manuscript and knowledge traditions. The Ministry of Culture has invited Tara Prakashana to participate in the Gyan Bharatam Mission as one of a…