Odisha | Feb 27: HRDS INDIA handed over keys to 100 eco-friendly, climate-resilient homes to tribal families in Analabereni village, Dhenkanal district, under its Sadhgraha Project. The initiative aims to provide permanent housing to land-owning tribal families who lack secure shelter. The ceremony was led by HRDS INDIA President Guru Atma Nambi and attended by district officials, organizational leaders, and beneficiary families. The homes mark…
ITC Windsor’s Raj Pavilion Presents “Holi Brunch 2026” – A Celebration of Colour, Flavours, and Festive Indulgence
Bengaluru, Feb 27: As the festival of colours approaches, Raj Pavilion at ITC Windsor invites guests to celebrate Holi with an exquisite brunch experience where festive vibrancy meets culinary sophistication. Scheduled for 4th March 2026 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, the event promises a memorable afternoon of flavours, colours, and joyous celebrations. Guests will be welcomed with lively chaat counters featuring Crisp Kachori Chaat…
Mercy Ships CEO Meets Senegal President to Strengthen Partnership
DAKAR, Senegal, Feb 27: Dr. Michelle White, CEO of Mercy Ships met this week with His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, at the Presidential Palace in Dakar to discuss the future of collaboration between Mercy Ships and the Government of Senegal. During her visit to Dakar, Dr. White also met with the Minister of Health, Dr. Ibrahima Sy and Chief of Staff of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Fatou…
Hiranandani Group’s Regalia Business Parks Partners with Grav8 Sports to Launch India’s First CXO Pickleball League
Mumbai, Feb 27: In a landmark development for corporate sporting culture in India, Hiranandani Group’s Regalia Business Parks has partnered with Grav8 Sports, founded by RJ Anmol, to launch India’s first-ever CXO Pickleball League, now titled the Regalia CXO Pickleball League. This collaboration positions Regalia Business Parks as a pioneer in blending business leadership with the rising popularity of pickleball, creating a premium platform where…
Celebrate a Colourful Countryside Holi at The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa
Sohna, Feb 27: This Holi, The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa invites families to celebrate the festival of colours with a vibrant yet relaxing countryside getaway. The resort’s specially curated Westin Family Getaway offers a holistic festive experience designed for two adults and two children (up to 12 years). The package includes daily buffet breakfast, a choice of lunch or dinner (buffet or set menu),…
CEPA Could Boost USD 8.7 Billion India–Canada Goods Trade and Reduce Volatility: Rubix Data Sciences
Mumbai, Feb 27: As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India to revive negotiations on the long-pending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Rubix Data Sciences has released new analysis highlighting the evolving dynamics of India–Canada bilateral goods trade. Currently valued at USD 8.7 billion, India–Canada trade has grown steadily from USD 6.9 billion in FY2022, recording an annual growth rate of 8%. However, the trade relationship…
Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates 25th World Sustainable Development Summit, Calls for Parivartan to Become a Global Movement
Mumbai, Feb 27: The Silver Jubilee edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, the annual flagship platform of The Energy and Resources Institute commenced today at the Taj Palace, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry captains, researchers, and civil society to advance the agenda of transformative climate and development action. Held under the umbrella themeTransformations: Vision, Voices and Values for Sustainable Development”, the…
Hunaaan Marks Women’s Day with a Simple, Sweet Gesture
This Women’s Day, Hunaaan invites guests to celebrate the occasion with a relaxed, thoughtfully crafted dining experience at its Indiranagar restaurant. To mark the day, Hunaaan will be offering a complimentary dessert to all women diners, adding a small yet meaningful touch to the celebration. The gesture reflects the restaurant’s approach to Women’s Day, simple, sincere, and centred around good food and shared moments rather…
African Development Bank Group and African Union renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 27 — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity, co-convened by the African Development Bank Group…
African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in Africa
African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in AfricaThe agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb 27– The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)…