Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Jan 13: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, along with Switch Mobility and Tamil NRIs based in the United States, today gifted a double-decker bus to the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, inaugurated Chennai’s new double-decker tourism bus service, which will connect the city’s…
Spring Homes Are Getting Layered, Not Louder
Jaipur, Jan 13: As homes transition into spring, interior lighting is undergoing a quiet but decisive transformation. Instead of relying on a single dominant light source, designers are embracing layered illumination, which adds depth, balance, and flexibility. The goal is no longer sheer brightness, but a nuanced atmosphere crafted through multiple light sources working in harmony. Layered lighting responds to how spaces are actually lived…
The Real Green Luxury: Handmade Rugs That Outlast Fast Interiors
Jaipur, Jan 13: Interior design today is increasingly measured by lifespan. According to global interior lifecycle studies, most mass-produced soft furnishings are replaced within five to seven years, often sooner in high-use residential or hospitality spaces. This cycle of frequent replacement has become one of the largest contributors to material waste in interiors. For designers moving away from fast interiors, sustainability is no longer an…
Budget 2026 Must Accelerate Growth and Efficiency in India’s Dairy Sector: Dr. K Rathnam
By:- Dr. K Rathnam, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited “The dairy sector is a cornerstone of India’s food security and rural economy, directly supporting millions of farmers and allied livelihoods. Union Budget 2026 presents a timely opportunity to accelerate the next phase of growth for this vital sector. We welcome the government’s continued support on the GST front and…
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…
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.…
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…
People’s Safety Is Our Top Priority, Says Hemant Sharma
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 13: Hemant Sharma said he will give importance to maintaining law and order. This was his first reaction after taking charge as Home Secretary. “Implementing the Chief Minister’s directives will be our priority,” he said. “We will focus on ensuring that people feel safe and secure.” “Odisha is a peace-loving state, and the foundations of police stations and outposts will be strengthened.” “Police…
Green Sticker Is Not Mandatory, Clarifies Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 13: It is not mandatory to affix the green sticker on vehicles. Informed by Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jana. Sufficient green stickers will be provided at all RTOs this month. The green sticker is only an indicator; no payment is required. There is no need to bear any extra burden for this