New Delhi, Jan 12: The Sanrachna Handloom and Handicrafts Expo, organised by the National Design Centre, has begun at Handloom Haat, Janpath, opening its doors to visitors from January 10 to January 18, 2026. The exhibition will be open daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. The opening day featured a vibrant fashion showcase titled ‘Bharat Weaves’, curated in collaboration with Satyam Fashion Institute, which…
Messe Frankfurt India Inks MoU with Tamil Nadu Govt to Launch Techtextil India Summit
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Signs Landmark MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu to Launch Techtextil India Summit in Coimbatore Mumbai, Maharashtra, Jan 12: In a significant move to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position in the global technical textiles value chain, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Textiles and Guidance Tamil Nadu, Government of…
Drychem India Earns Great Place To Work® Certification for Second Consecutive Year
Navi Mumbai, Jan 12: Drychem India Private Limited has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year by the Great Place To Work® Institute, India. This back-to-back recognition highlights the company’s sustained commitment to fostering a high-trust, people-centric workplace culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. The certification is based entirely on employee feedback collected through the Trust Index®…
IIT Bombay Launches Certificate in Generative AI
Kochi, Jan 12: IIT Bombay is pleased to announce the launch of the Certificate in Generative AI, offered by the Technocraft Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence. Delivered in collaboration with Great Learning as the edtech partner, this five-month, online, hands-on certificate programme is scheduled to commence in 2026, with registrations now open. Designed and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty, the certificate features an industry-aligned curriculum that equips professionals with the…
Transcend Goa 2026: India’s First-Ever Transmedia Conclave Set to Debut in Goa
Goa is set to host a landmark moment for India’s creative industries with the launch of Transcend Goa 2026, a premier Transmedia Conclave. Organized by the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) and Goa Future proof, with the supportof the Government of Goa, the pilot summit will take place on 15 and 16 January 2026 at the historic Marquinez Palace in Panjim. Envisioned, as a future-facing…
Vivekanand Education Society Polytechnic (VESP) Hosts Anvesh 2026, Celebrating “Virasat: From Heritage to Horizon
Mumbai, Jan 12: Vivekanand Education Society Polytechnic (VESP) successfully hosted Anvesh 2026, its annual cultural and talent festival, bringing together over 400 students under the inspiring theme “Virasat: From Heritage to Horizon.” The two-day festival celebrated India’s cultural legacy while showcasing the creativity, talent, and aspirations of the next generation. The event commenced with a grand inauguration ceremony, marked by a traditional Lazim welcome, setting a powerful cultural tone. The…
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended Pre-Budget meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister
New Delhi, Jan 12: Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang attended the Pre-Budget meeting chaired by the Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, in the presence of the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, along with Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from various States. During the deliberations, the Chief Minister presented Sikkim’s perspective as a small border State with distinct geographical…
Coromandel International to Set-up Corporate Research Centre at IIT Madras Research Park to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration
Mumbai, Jan 12: Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) for the establishment of a Corporate Research Centre at the IITM Research Park. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the IITM Global Research Foundation, presided over by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India. During…
Apparel Start-Up Brand Odd Not Even Enters Strategic Partnership With Live Events Mogul Team Innovation
India, Jan 9 – Odd Not Even, the Mumbai-based contemporary lifestyle start-up brand recognized for its culture-led storytelling and experimental scribble-first design language, today announced a strategic partnership and significant investment from Team Innovation, India’s youngest live events, nightlife, and hospitality enterprise, founded by Mohit Bijlani, Siddhesh Kudtarkar and Akash Jain. This marks Team Innovation’s first foray into India’s youth fashion ecosystem, signalling a strategic…
Matrix Geo Solutions and DRIIV Foundation Partner Through Strategic MoU to Drive Drone, GeoAI, and National Science & Technology Missions
New Delhi , Jan 12: Matrix Geo Solutions Limited, a leading Indian geospatial technology and engineering consultancy, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DRIIV Foundation (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation). DRIIV Foundation is the flagship Science & Technology cluster programme of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, operating under the guidance of PM-STIAC. Under…
Edge by Titan Launches Fumage – A New Ceramic Case After 3 Years
Jan 12- Edge by Titan launches Fumage- defined by new geometry, redesigned ceramic bracelet and a fumé dial. Marking a strategic product milestone, Fumage sets the stage for the launch of a new ceramic shape to the Edge portfolio after three years, signalling a material shift towards a sleek profile, more durable case architecture paired with a hand-finished gradient dial. Inspired by the fluidity of…
Step Into the Upside Down: Samsung and Netflix Offer Exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ Theme for Galaxy
As the door closes on “Stranger Things,” Samsung Electronics and Netflix are giving fans a chance to celebrate the final season of the iconic show that has shaped pop culture for nearly a decade. Starting Jan. 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers via Galaxy Store — available at no additional cost for a limited time…
Kotak Mahindra Bank strengthens Leadership Team with appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as Whole-time Director
Bengaluru, Jan 12: Kotak Mahindra Bank (“Kotak”) announced the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as Whole-time Director, subject to regulatory approvals. Till such time, Anup will act as Whole-time Director (Designate) and will be a part of Senior Management from January 12, 2026. Anup most recently served as Managing Director at Bajaj Finance, where over eight years he played a pivotal role in transforming the company into one…
Women Apprentices Surge 58percent in Three Years to 197,000: TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship Report
Jan 12: TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, in collaboration with the GAN Global (a global multi‑sector apprenticeship alliance) and the India Employer Forum, has released its latest report, Her Path, Her Power: Revolutionizing Women’s Careers Through Apprenticeship. The report shows that women apprentices have increased from 124,000 in 2021–22 to 196,914 in 2023–24. This steady growth highlights how structured apprenticeship programmes are bridging gender gaps, expanding access to skills, and driving inclusive workforce participation across India. Women currently contribute only…
IIT Roorkee and Masai Launch Technology Programmes to Build Job-Ready Digital Talent
Roorkee, Uttarakhand Jan 12: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Electronics & ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Masai to jointly launch a set of online certification programmes aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging AI-driven and digital technology domains. Under this collaboration, the programmes are designed and delivered through the…
Yellow Warning Issued for Winter Conditions
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 12: A yellow warning has been issued in the state due to a cold wave. Yellow warning has been issued for 6 districts till tomorrow. Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, and Jagatsinghpur have been put under yellow warning. Cuttack, Khordha, and Angul districts are also under yellow warning. There will be no rainfall till the 16th; the weather will remain dry. Information issued by the Regional Meteorological…
Golden Bow of Lord Rama Receives Grand Welcome in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Jan, 12:: After the sacred golden bow reached the soil of Malkangiri, a unique kind of excitement was seen among the devotees. This magnificent procession, which started from the Bhairavi Temple in the city, first went to the Hanuman Temple at Subash Bose Chowk and then proceeded to the Rama Temple. Hundreds of men and women devotees participated, chanting “Jai Shri Ram,” filling the…
Annual Festival Celebrated at Adarsha Graduate College, Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Jan, 12: The second annual festival of Adarsha Graduate College, Malkangiri, was held today in the college campus in the morning. The festival was presided over by the college principal, Dr. Alok Kumar Patra. The chief guest of the event was the Additional District Collector of Malkangiri, Somanath Pradhan. During the formal inauguration of the festival, Mr. Pradhan emphasized that education should not be…
OAV Entrance Examination Held Successfully in Malkangiri
Malkangiri,Jan, 12:The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya entrance examination was successfully conducted today in Malkangiri district, covering 20 centers, under the supervision of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack. The District Education Office, Malkangiri, had made arrangements for a total of 4,229 students to appear for the exam. According to information received from the District Education Officer, Malkangiri, Chittaranjan Panigrahi, a total of 3,625 students appeared…
Rourkela Records Season’s Lowest Temperature
Rourkela, Jan, 12: While the state is currently experiencing unbearable cold, snowfall has occurred in several areas. In most parts of the state, nighttime temperatures have dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. The Department of Water Resources has said that the cold wave will continue for another two days. With this, Rourkela has become the fourth coldest city in the country. The mercury in Rourkela has been…
Closing Ceremony of Odisha Skills Competition 2025–26 Held
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 12: Closing Ceremony of Odisha Skills Competition 2025-26 The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is being equipped to show how it can achieve excellence in the school sector and how the youth of Odisha can demonstrate themselves at the global level. He added that the youth are being prepared to work…