Bestselling Author and former diplomat Amish Tripathi Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of York, United Kingdom Bestselling author and former diplomat Amish Tripathi has received an honorary degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa by the University of York, UK, for his outstanding contribution to Indian literature and global cultural dialogue. In a release, the University wrote the following of Amish Tripathi: Amish Tripathi is an author,…
New Issue Brief Warns of Rising Wood Fibre Risks for India’s Packaging and Textile Sectors
Solutions-driven environmental non-profit Canopy, in partnership with Finance Earth, has released Paper Thin Comfort: Wood Fibre Risk in a Finite Forest World. The brief highlights escalating risks for India’s wood-dependent industries at a time when paper demand is increasing by nearly one million tonnes annually. India’s e-commerce packaging and MMCF textile sectors—including rayon and viscose—are becoming increasingly reliant on imported wood pulp and recovered fibre.…
Muthoot Microfin Recognized as Financial Inclusion Institution of the Year
Mumbai, Jan 15 : Muthoot Microfin Limited (NSE: MUTHOOTMF, BSE: 544055), among India’s leading Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFI), has secured two prestigious national awards at the Inclusive Finance India Awards 2025, presented at the Global Inclusion Finance Summit 2026. Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor of India, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, presented the dual honors alongside Vipin…
Budget 2026 Poised to Boost Housing Growth Beyond Metros
By:– Prakhar Agrawal, Director, Rama Group “Budget 2026 presents a pivotal opportunity to shape India’s housing story beyond the metros. Tier-II and Tier-III cities are witnessing rising aspirations and end-user–driven demand, and the right policy measures can accelerate this growth. Strategic interventions such as GST rationalisation on construction, enhanced homebuyer tax incentives, and realistic affordability benchmarks, coupled with sustained investment in urban infrastructure and connectivity,…
Seagate 32TB Capacities Now Shipping to Channel and Retail Partners Globally
New Dehli, Jan 15: Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a global leader in mass‑capacity data storage, is showcasing advanced storage solutions at Intersec 2026 that help power the transformation of AI-driven video analytics into searchable, decision‑ready intelligence. The edge-to-cloud portfolio is designed to help businesses unlock the full value of their data and make smarter, faster decisions. AI applications in video image analytics (VIA) are…
Global Youth Action Fund 2026 applications are now open to all students
The International Baccalaureate (IB), a global leader in international education, has opened the annual application window for the Global Youth Action Fund, an award open to students enrolled in a secondary school aged 12 to 19 who have developed projects or initiatives aimed at creating a positive social impact in their communities. The Global Youth Action Fund will be open to students, or student groups,…
Where Chillies Tell Stories: A Global Spice Brunch at JW Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
Mumbai, Jan 15: JW Café at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar presents A Spice Affair, a one-day-only global spice brunch that reimagines heat as an art form rather than a challenge. This immersive culinary experience traces the historic spice route, showcasing how chillies and aromatics can be layered with finesse to create depth, balance, and elegance. Designed as a curated journey across continents, A Spice Affair…
Lyne Originals Expands Its Affordable Audio and Power Accessories Portfolio
New Delhi, Jan 15: Lyne Originals, one of India’s fast-growing smart accessories and audio brands, has announced the launch of six new products across true wireless earbuds, wireless neckbands, portable speakers, and power banks. The new lineup includes the Startup-22 Power Bank, Startup-29 Bluetooth Speaker, Startup-15 TWS, Startup-17 Wireless Neckband, Start-2 Wireless Neckband, and Start-1 Wireless Neckband. These launches further strengthen Lyne Originals’ portfolio of…
Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road Celebrates the Harvest Season with Pongal Utsav
Pongal is more than a festival it is a celebration of harvest, gratitude, and prosperity. Embracing this spirit, Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road presents Pongal Utsav, a thoughtfully curated South Indian Harvest Food Festival that pays tribute to age-old traditions, community bonding, and the joy of sharing a wholesome meal. Reflecting Novotel’s commitment to cultural authenticity and immersive culinary experiences, Pongal Utsav will be hosted…
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Visits IICT–NFDC Campus to Explore Collaboration Opportunities
The Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, visited the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) campus at the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Mumbai, on January 15, to explore avenues for institutional collaboration and student exchange between IICT and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir. The visit was hosted by Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, Chief Executive Officer, IICT, along with Munjal Shroff, Governing Council…