New e-commerce marketplace will connect students, alumni and emerging designers with consumers, creating a pathway from design creation to products, sales and brand building Mumbai, Sept 14: A design project can take months to conceptualise and create, but for many young designers, its journey often ends with a portfolio or an exhibition. JD Institute, led by Yogesh Dalal, Payal Dalal and Rinesh Dalal, is…
Indian Railways Boosts Passenger Connectivity and Freight Capacity in August 2026
New Delhi, September 14, 2026: Indian Railways recorded broad-based growth in passenger services and freight operations during August 2026, with freight loading rising 5.4% year-on-year and the network expanding its passenger connectivity through regularisation of Amrit Bharat services and additional festival-season trains. During the month, 14 Amrit Bharat services were converted from special to regular services, taking the total number of Amrit Bharat services to…
Dryland Congress 2026 Ends with Delhi Declaration, Sets Agenda for South-South Cooperation
New Delhi, September 14, 2026: The three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi with participating governments, institutions, researchers and development partners endorsing the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D) and calling for stronger South-South and triangular cooperation to accelerate innovation and action in dryland agriculture. Held under the theme “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation,” the Congress brought together stakeholders from across the Global South…
BRICS Pushes for Stronger Global Cooperation on Traditional Medicine
The 18th BRICS Summit has placed traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) higher on the international health agenda, with the New Delhi Declaration calling for stronger cooperation, scientific research and evidence-based approaches to traditional healthcare systems. A major outcome of the declaration is its support for the proposed creation of a BRICS Expert Working Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine under the BRICS Health…
Kia India Opens Pre-Bookings for Carens CNG, Carens Clavis CNG and Carnival Limousine Hybrid; Expands Powertrain Choice
Mumbai, 14 September 2026: Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, announced the opening of pre-bookings for its Carens CNG, Carens Clavis CNG and Carnival Limousine Hybrid models, further expanding its multi-powertrain portfolio and offering customers greater choice across its product range. Recently showcased at Kia Inspiration Day, the three offerings reinforce Kia India’s commitment to responding to evolving customer preferences through a…
Modi, Xi Jinping Discuss India-China Ties, Border Peace and Economic Cooperation
New Delhi, September 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the two leaders reviewing the trajectory of India-China relations and discussing steps to strengthen engagement between the two countries. The meeting highlighted the steady improvement in bilateral ties since Modi and Xi last met in Tianjin…
NIT Rourkela Awards 2033 degrees during the 24th Convocation Ceremony
ROURKELA, 12th September 2026: National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) celebrated its 24th Convocation with a graduating class of 2033 students (508 female & 1525 male) today, 12th September 2026. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member, NITI Aayog, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, Director, NIT Warangal, attended the ceremony as the Guest of Honour. Shri S. N. Subrahmanyan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, NIT…
PM Modi Meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on Sidelines of BRICS Summit in New Delhi
New Delhi, September 12, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the two leaders reviewing progress in bilateral ties and discussing key regional and global developments. Prime Minister Modi warmly welcomed Anwar Ibrahim to India and appreciated Malaysia’s participation in the…
Sweet Karam Coffee Brings the Tradition of Modakam-Making Back Home This Ganesh Chaturthi
At the heart of the celebration is the brand’s DIY Modakam Kit, complete with everything a family needs to shape, steam and share their own modaks at home. The kit turns Ganesh Chaturthi into a hands-on experience, drawing children and families closer to the rituals, stories and food traditions of the festival. Chennai, Sept 12: This Ganesh Chaturthi, Sweet Karam Coffee is bringing back…
When Cash Gets Stuck: The Hidden Cost of Trapped Cash
-Suhail Hasan Khan (A Finance Scholar, Author & Researcher in Finance Private Equity and Venture Capital) When Cash Is Stuck? For companies that operate in many countries, having billions of dollars in cash does not always mean having billions of dollars that can be used right away. The place where the cash is and how easy it…