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The Untold Story of Puri Ratha Yatra 2026: While Millions Prayed, the Puri District Administration Stayed Awake
PURI, Odisha, India: As millions of devotees gathered around the chariots of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra during Ratha Yatra 2026, another story unfolded largely beyond public view — one of an entire city being reorganised, monitored and sustained almost around the clock in service of the pilgrims who had come for Jagannath. Over nine days,
Srijal Gupta's Shahar Zinda Karo: Pathankot's Push for 500 Dustbins and a Cleaner Tomorrow
Pathankot's streets are witnessing a quiet civic revolution. Under the banner of Shahar Zinda Karo, Srijal Gupta's flagship citizen-led initiative, the city has entered a new and ambitious phase: the distribution of 500 dustbins across Pathankot's bazaars, markets, and public spaces. From a March to a Movement The dustbin drive did not begin with a press release — it began
City Streets to India's Borders: How Brihaspathi Technologies Is Strengthening Critical Surveillance Infrastructure
Hyderabad, India — August 2026: India's security infrastructure is increasingly moving beyond standalone camera installations toward integrated surveillance systems that bring together cameras, connectivity, power resilience, monitoring and maintenance. Brihaspathi Technologies has undertaken surveillance and security projects across different operating environments, including a Border Security Force (BSF) deployment across sensitive international border locations and a CCTV surveillance project for the
Lenskart Launches ‘Drishti Ki Daud’, Turning Everyday Steps into a Nationwide Movement for Better Vision
New Delhi August 14, 2026: Lenskart is donating up to four pairs of glasses when you complete a minimum of 20,000 steps on the Lenskart app during its virtual run event, ‘Drishti Ki Daud’—Run for Vision, on the Independence Day weekend on 15 & 16 August. The nationwide campaign brings Indians together to turn everyday fitness into a collective act
Mentor Reversed: A Journey Beyond Learning by Mohammed Javid Ali Redefines Leadership Through Reverse Mentoring
In a world where technology, workplace expectations, and generational perspectives are evolving at unprecedented speed, traditional approaches to leadership and mentoring are being challenged. Mentor Reversed: A Journey Beyond Learning by Mohammed Javid Ali introduces a powerful perspective on how organizations, leaders, families, and individuals can grow by learning from younger generations. Rather than viewing mentoring as a one-way transfer
This 80th Independence Day, Ilashrei Anand Brings Therapy Back to India’s Roots Through Advaita Vedanta and Yoga Psychology
Lucknow, August 14, 2026 - As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, UNESCO Awardee Shankardoot and renowned Yoga Psychologist Ilashrei Anand is bringing therapy back to India’s roots through Advaita Vedanta and Yoga Psychology, addressing freedom from anxiety, relationship struggles, fear of failure, people-pleasing and other emotions that quietly govern our choices. Certified in Positive Psychology from Harvard and Yoga
How to Create a Luxury Spa Experience at Home: Bathroom Design Tips & Essentials
Your bathroom is one of the few places you can slow down for a few minutes without interruption. A warm shower before the day starts, a long soak after work, or a quiet skincare routine can help reset you physically and mentally. Making the space around those moments makes it more than just another room in your house. Designing a
From International Finance to Play-Based Learning: The Story Behind ThinkWittsy
14 August 2026:- Kolkata-based STEM toy and game brand ThinkWittsy is redefining how Indian parents approach learning at home — one puzzle, one board game, and one AR dig kit at a time. THE FOUNDER'S JOURNEY Shraddha Fogla's career began far from the world of toys and games. She holds a Master's degree in International Accounting and Finance — a
Alcor Consultancy Launches THE SHE.E.O EFFECT: A New Platform for India's Underrepresented C-Suite
BENGALURU, INDIA — Alcor Consultancy today announced the launch of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT , a podcast built to move the conversation around women's leadership in India past symbolic appointments and headlines, and into the operational realities of building and running a business. The platform launches with 16 deep-dive episodes already live across all major streaming channels and YouTube. The show
Rakhi Gift for Sister 2026: Sylvi Watches' Early Rakhi Sale — Up to 18% Off
Surat, Gujarat — August 2026: As Raksha Bandhan approaches, the search for a Rakhi gift for sister and for brothers too is well underway. This year, Sylvi Watches, the Surat-based, Make in India D2C watch brand known for its "Race with Time" philosophy, is stepping into the festive spirit early with a dedicated Rakhi Sale 2026 , running 18th–19th
How Codehood Is Building the Next Generation of Employability Infrastructure
India produces over 1.5 million engineering graduates every year, yet employers across industries continue to report the same challenge: too many graduates leave college without the practical skills needed to contribute from day one. The issue isn't a lack of intelligence or ambition. It's that most students complete their education with very little evidence of what they can actually build.
Dr. Swarnalata Debbarma Explores the Meaning of Family, Resilience, and Belonging in Her Powerful New Novel Love Without Lineage
A Story That Challenges Social Norms Acclaimed physician, psychiatrist, and global health professional Dr. Swarnalata Debbarma presents Love Without Lineage : A Novel of Survival, Stigma, and the Journey to Chosen Family, published by Clever Fox Publishing -an emotionally compelling work of contemporary fiction that challenges long-held social stigmas surrounding infertility, adoption, gender bias, and family expectations. At the heart