​Raipur Teens Make National Top 40 at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, Put Chhattisgarh on India’s Innovation Map

– At just 14 and 15, two young innovators from Raipur are developing a technology-led solution aimed at better understanding emotional cues among autistic individuals experiencing alexithymia – More than half of the national Top 40 teams are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, signalling how young innovators from across India are developing solutions to real-world challenges – Four winning teams will collectively receive INR 2 crore in grants, along with incubation support from FITT-IIT Delhi  At just 15 and 14 years of age, Ananya Agrawal and Adityasai Balakrishnaganandam…

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Young Innovators from Varanasi, Prayagraj and Raebareli Make Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

– Young innovators from Varanasi, Prayagraj and Raebareli are developing technology-led solutions addressing document literacy, housing design and digital public safety –  More than half of the national Top 40 teams are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, highlighting how innovation is emerging from across India – Four winning teams will collectively receive INR 2 crore in grants, along with incubation support from FITT-IIT Delhi From Varanasi and Prayagraj to Raebareli, young innovators from Uttar Pradesh are showing that some of India’s most promising ideas can emerge from anywhere.…

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Learning Spiral Announces the Growing Adoption of QPDS and Digital Evaluation Solutions to Strengthen India’s Examination Ecosystem

India’s education and examination ecosystem is steadily embracing technology to make assessments more secure, efficient and scalable. As educational institutions manage growing student populations, multiple examination centres and tighter result timelines, technology-led solutions such as Question Paper Delivery Systems (QPDS) and digital evaluation are emerging as important components of modern examination management. Traditional question paper distribution involves several stages, including printing, packaging, transportation and secure storage. Each stage requires strict monitoring and coordination, particularly when examinations are conducted simultaneously across multiple centres. QPDS addresses this critical stage by enabling secure…

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​ What Is Cloud? Why Is Sovereign Cloud Important for India?

What Is Cloud?Every digital activity generates data, whether it's a photo clicked on a smartphone, a digital payment, or a hospital appointment. This data needs to be stored, processed, and accessed when required. Cloud is a digital infrastructure that enables organizations to store, process, manage, and retrieve data using powerful servers housed in secure data centers. Instead of relying solely on local devices or on-premise servers, cloud platforms allow data and applications to run on remote infrastructure. Think of the cloud as a digital warehouse. While a physical warehouse stores…

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​Shiksharatan India Foundation Organises Training Programme on Scholarships

# 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

  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

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

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

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

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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