​Shiksharatan India Foundation Organises Training Programme on Scholarships

Vijay Raman

# Trainees from 20 States Participate; Foundation’s Initiative to Provide 16,000 Scholarships and Skill Development Programme Discussed Shiksharatan India Foundation, Gurugram, organised a one-day training programme on education and scholarships at the H.K.S. Auditorium, Inderjit Gupta Marg, Delhi. Trainees from around 20 states participated in the programme. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste, Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of SC/ST. Addressing the trainees, Dr. Kulaste said quality education is essential for securing a better future for children. He said scholarships can provide important support to students from…

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CARE Hospitals Launches ‘Pranaam’ in Visakhapatnam to Strengthen Elder-Friendly Healthcare

Vijay Raman

  Comprehensive initiative to support senior citizens through personalised healthcare, preventive wellness, caregiver support and community engagement   Ahead of World Senior Citizen Day, observed on August 21, CARE Hospitals today launched ‘Pranaam’ in Visakhapatnam, a comprehensive elder-care initiative designed to make healthcare more accessible, personalised and reassuring for senior citizens. Going beyond hospital treatment, the programme focuses on continuity of care, preventive health, emotional wellbeing, caregiver support and healthy ageing.   The initiative was formally inaugurated at CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, by the Commissioner of Police, Visakhapatnam, as the Chief Guest,…

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The Hazelnut Factory Launches THF Lakehouse in Nainital, Marking Its Entry into Uttarakhand

Vijay Raman

Nainital, Uttarakhand | August 2026 – The Hazelnut Factory (THF), North India’s leading specialty coffee, artisanal mithai, and café brand opened THF Lakehouse, its newest destination on the iconic Mall Road, marking THF’s entry into Uttarakhand and its 23rd edition. Inaugurated on 10th August 2026, the new space brings together THF’s signature artisanal mithai, handcrafted desserts, specialty coffee, fresh bakery and all-day dining against the timeless beauty of Nainital Lake. Designed to complement the character of its surroundings, THF Lakehouse is warm, intimate and inviting. With its beautiful lake views and contemporary interpretation of…

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Aza Fashions Opens Its 13th Store in Santacruz, Mumbai, Bringing Designer Fashion and Fine Jewellery Together Under One Roof

Vijay Raman

Aza Fashions has opened its 13th store in Santacruz, Mumbai, expanding its presence in one of the city’s most vibrant fashion neighbourhoods. The new destination brings together an expansive edit of India’s leading designers, emerging talent and contemporary luxury, alongside an expansive Araiya by Aza shop-in-shop featuring exquisite lab-grown diamond jewellery. Designed as a destination for fashion discovery, the Santacruz store brings Aza’s distinctive multi-designer curation to a new generation of Mumbai’s luxury consumer, offering everything from couture and occasion wear to contemporary ready-to-wear and fine jewellery. The store was…

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Closing India’s Leadership Talent Gap: A Conversation with Raghav Choudhary

Vijay Raman

Boardrooms across the world are quietly grappling with the same question. Where does the next generation of leadership come from. A recent global talent shortage study found over seven in ten employers now struggle to find the talent they need, and leadership roles sit right at the center of that struggle. India tells a more complex version of this story. Eleven Fortune 500 companies are currently led by CEOs of Indian heritage, together commanding over seven trillion dollars in combined market capitalization. Yet inside India itself, senior leadership roles across…

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Closing India’s Leadership Talent Gap: A Conversation with Raghav Choudhary

Vijay Raman

Boardrooms across the world are quietly grappling with the same question. Where does the next generation of leadership come from. A recent global talent shortage study found over seven in ten employers now struggle to find the talent they need, and leadership roles sit right at the center of that struggle. India tells a more complex version of this story. Eleven Fortune 500 companies are currently led by CEOs of Indian heritage, together commanding over seven trillion dollars in combined market capitalization. Yet inside India itself, senior leadership roles across…

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​Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Appointed National Secretary of National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau

Vijay Raman

# Appointment marks a significant step towards strengthening human rights protection, social welfare and crime prevention initiatives Dr. Bhargav Mallappa has been appointed as the National Secretary of the National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau (NHRCCB), according to an official appointment letter issued by the organisation on August 19, 2026. The appointment recognises his dedicated efforts towards social welfare and the promotion and protection of human rights. The NHRCCB, in its appointment letter, welcomed Dr. Bhargav Mallappa to the organisation and expressed the expectation that he would extend his…

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Mosquito Threat Doesn’t End With the Monsoon, Warn CARE Doctors

Vijay Raman

World Mosquito Day (20th August) Doctors urge people not to dismiss persistent fever as a routine viral infection and call for mosquito prevention to continue beyond the rainy season With the monsoon in full swing, fever cases are once again bringing dengue, malaria and chikungunya into focus. Doctors at CARE Hospitals say the immediate concern is not only the seasonal increase in mosquito-borne infections, but also the tendency among people to dismiss early symptoms as a routine viral fever and delay seeking medical advice. The rains, high humidity and accumulation…

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​India’s VDA Policy at a Crossroads as Policymakers Take Stock

Vijay Raman

India’s treatment of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) over the past few years has been marked by a clear contradiction: the ecosystem is heavily taxed and monitored, yet fundamentally unrecognized within a coherent regulatory framework. This ‘tax-first, regulate-later’ approach has shaped market behavior in ways that domestic regulators are now urgently confronting, particularly amid ongoing parliamentary reviews into digital asset oversight. The Finance Act, 2022, imposed a flat 30% tax on gains and a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on every transaction. While this was intended to create a reporting…

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​ICMAI Launches Handbooks on Expected Credit Loss and Bank Loan Restructuring Ahead of April 2027 ECL Rollout

Vijay Raman

# Publications provide practical guidance to banks, borrowers, MSMEs and professionals on ECL implementation and stressed-loan resolution The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) on Tuesday launched two professional handbooks on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) and restructuring of bank loans, aimed at helping banks, borrowers, MSMEs and finance professionals prepare for the Reserve Bank of India's ECL framework coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The launch was attended by CMA Chittaranjan Chattopadhyay, President, ICMAI; CMA Manoj Kumar Anand, Vice-President, ICMAI; CMA Harshad Deshpande, Chairman, BFSI Board, ICMAI, who…

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