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Author: Mohit Reddy
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 13: Immersive program begins January 18, 2026; open to learners worldwide Vidyasvam, an educational platform dedicated to traditional knowledge systems, has announced the launch of its new online Samskṛta workshop, designed for learners seeking a structured and concept-driven introduction to the language. The program begins on January 18, 2026, and will be conducted every Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM IST, enabling participants from across the world to join. Rooted in the classical framework of Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī, the workshop offers an immersive learning experience that blends traditional grammar with contemporary pedagogy. Unlike conventional memorization-heavy approaches, Vidyasvam’s…
VCare has announced the launch of its Bangalore Centre of Excellence (COE), one of India’s first Single-Day Facial Architecture, marking a significant milestone in advanced skin and aesthetic care in India. The new centre is designed to bring international-quality skin treatments to India, seamlessly combining global technology with personalised skincare. With confirmed expansion plans for Hyderabad and Bengaluru, VCare aims to strengthen its footprint across South India’s key metropolitan cities, offering advanced aesthetic care aligned with international benchmarks of excellence. The Bangalore launch was inaugurated by Priya Anand, versatile actor and model, who attended as the Chief Guest. The event…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: In the era when the art of filmmaking was yet to speak its first words, one man made the camera a quill of a poet. Guru Dutt was an actor, director, and visionary who not only made the movies, but also had a path of redefining the way they could appear, feel, and touch the viewers even when the reels had been turned off. The work he is remembered for is not only the tales he narrated, but also the methods that changed the visual and emotional impact of Indian cinema forever. A Maverick from…
New Delhi [India], January 13: greytHR, India’s most trusted full-suite HRMS for hire-to-retire solutions, today announced a comprehensive revamp of its Expense Management module, reimagined to simplify, automate, and modernise expense workflows for today’s mobile, distributed and digital-first workforce. This upgrade reinforces greytHR’s continued investment in AI-led product innovation and strengthens its unified HRMS platform, which today serves over 34,000 organisations across 25+ countries, managing 3.2 million+ employees and processing over USD 23 billion in payroll annually across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Built for modern expense challenges Expense management has long been a source of operational friction, characterised by manual data entry, lost or faded receipts, delayed…
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 13: KRAFTON India has rolled out a fresh set of redeem codes for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) ahead of the upcoming 4.2 update, giving players the opportunity to unlock the Secret Legacy Backpack. As part of BGMI’s ongoing reward initiative, this limited-time drop adds a bold new cosmetic to players’ inventories while building excitement leading into the next major update. 59 official redeem codes released to unlock exclusive in-game rewards BGMI players can redeem codes only via BGMI’s official website at www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem Redeem codes are valid until 28th February 2026 and can be redeemed only on BGMI’s official channels. Redeem…
Highlights Shift Towards Preventive Health and Shared Fitness Culture Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: The Peakst8 Festival, powered by preventive healthcare and fitness company Fittr and organised by Rainmatter, a Zerodha-backed fund investing in climate and health-focused startups, brought together entrepreneurs, founders, fitness enthusiasts, everyday athletes and health startups to explore a more inclusive approach to fitness and preventive healthcare. Fittr played a central role in shaping the festival’s approach, focusing on participation, consistency and accessibility. The event moved away from performance benchmarks and encouraged engagement in movement at one’s own pace, supported by the community. Rainmatter described Peakst8 as…
Gustaakh Ishq will begin streaming on JioHotstar from January 23, 2026. New Delhi [India], January 13: After a brief theatrical run and a festival premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the film has made its way to OTT, where it arguably belongs. This is not a hurried digital release or a fallback plan. It is a calm, deliberate decision that suits the film’s temperament. There is no manufactured urgency around this release. The film simply arrives, available to be discovered. The Gustaakh Ishq OTT release allows the story to reach viewers who prefer intimacy over noise. Freed…
Maratha Lagnagathi is a Marathi matrimonial platform created to support community-focused matchmaking Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: Marriage in the Maratha community has traditionally been viewed as a lifelong partnership rooted in shared values, family harmony, and cultural continuity. While modern matrimonial sites, Marathi marriage websites, and digital platforms have transformed how people find partners, one practice continues to hold significance across generations Kundali matching. Even today, families across Maharashtra and major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur rely on horoscope matching to gain deeper insight into marital compatibility. Far from being outdated, Kundali matching has evolved to complement modern matchmaking rather than…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: Established in 2021, Indo SMC Limited operates across three key verticals—Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) products, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) products, and electrical components including current and potential transformers. The company is poised for its initial public offering (IPO), with plans to raise INR 91.95 crores through the issuance of 61,71,000 fresh Equity shares. For its SME Initial Public Offering (IPO), Indo SMC Limited has set a price band of Rs. 141 to Rs. 149 per share. The company’s shares will open for subscription on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and closes on Friday, January 16, 2026.…
New Delhi [India], January 12: Sports participation is becoming more organized in Indian cities. Weekly game groups are now common. Working professionals plan fitness like an appointment. Schools, academies, and communities are investing more time in regular play. But one part still lags: booking the venue. In many cities, sports venue booking is still a patchwork. Players call multiple numbers, message managers, and wait for confirmations. Slots sometimes clash because records sit across calls, chats, and notebooks. Bookysta was built to bring order to this process. Bookysta is an Ahmedabad-based sports venue booking platform that helps players discover and book venues…