Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced plans to introduce round-the-clock specialist medical services at district and general hospitals across the state, with the initiative aimed at bringing advanced healthcare closer to people’s homes. The programme will cover key departments including general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and gynaecology, with specialist treatment and surgeries also planned during night hours. The first phase of the initiative is expected…
National Space Day: PM Modi Hails India’s Space Rise, Highlights Gen Z Innovation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s rapid progress in the space sector on National Space Day, underlining the growing role of young Indians in developing new technologies. He said the country’s space journey is increasingly being driven by innovation, entrepreneurship and the confidence of its younger generation, with youth making their mark across science, technology, manufacturing, space and other emerging fields.…
Kylie Jenner Carries Ahikoza by BRHAM at Malibu Wedding
Kylie Jenner has added her name to the growing celebrity following of Ahikoza by BRHAM, carrying the Indian luxury label’s signature Lilian bag, designed by founder Namrata Karad, at the Malibu wedding of NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods. Jenner paired the black satin Lilian with her vintage Roberto Cavalli halter gown for the August 15 nuptials, bringing the sculptural Indian-designed accessory into…
ACAE Annual Conference 2026 Brings Together 500+ Leaders to Re-Imagine Bengal’s Growth Story
Kolkata, Aug 23: The Association of Corporate Advisers & Executives (ACAE) successfully hosted its flagship Annual Conference 2026 at Taj Bengal, Kolkata, bringing together more than 500 policymakers, industry leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate executives from across the country. Held on the theme “Re-Imagining Bengal: Industry, Innovation & Infinite Possibilities,” the conference explored Bengal’s emerging opportunities across industry, investment, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable economic…
Amit Shah Reviews Security Preparedness Along Siliguri Corridor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security preparedness of the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, with senior officials from the Centre and West Bengal participating in discussions on strengthening security, infrastructure and border management in the region. The high-level meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Army, Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal and Railway…
Kalinga – The Flavours That Built a Kingdom Comes to Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel
Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel brings the rich culinary heritage of Odisha to the city with “Kalinga – The Flavours That Built a Kingdom,” a specially curated food experience celebrating the flavours, traditions and royal legacy of ancient Kalinga. Curated by Chef Arjun Sahoo, the showcase takes diners on a journey through Odisha’s diverse culinary landscape, reviving time-honoured recipes and traditional cooking techniques that have been passed down through…
India, Mauritius Deepen Energy Partnership with Long-Term Fuel Supply Agreement
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: India and Mauritius have taken steps to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following an official visit by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri to Mauritius from August 20 to 21. The visit resulted in agreements aimed at ensuring reliable petroleum supplies to Mauritius while expanding cooperation in oil, gas and biofuels. During the visit, Shri Puri…
57th IFFI Preparations Reviewed at First Steering Committee Meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: Preparations for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) were reviewed at the first meeting of the festival’s Steering Committee, held on August 21 at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, and focused on strengthening the festival’s international profile and ensuring a high-quality experience for filmmakers,…
NBA Releases Rs.2.82 Crore to States, UTs and ICAR Institute Under Biodiversity Benefit-Sharing Mechanism
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹2.82 crore under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, directing funds towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use and community-oriented activities. The latest disbursement includes ₹2.80 crore for 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and three Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), along with ₹2.01 lakh for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Karnataka. The…
From Bhutan to Kolkata: A Robotic Route to Recovery
Sixty-five-year-old Ratna Maya Pibang Rai found an answer—and a path towards recovery—across the border in Kolkata after more than a decade of recurrent diarrhoea and no clear diagnosis. Her robotic-assisted low anterior resection at HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata was the first known robotic oncosurgery performed in the city on a patient from Bhutan. A resident of Dagana, Ratna Maya had visited several hospitals and undergone…