Author: Mohit Reddy
New Delhi [India], August 17: How more than 13 years in forensic investigations, vigilance and compliance shaped an entrepreneur’s approach to building a food and wellness brand around purity, accountability and consumer confidence. Some businesses begin with a gap in the market. Others take shape from a conviction built over years. For Akash Singh Thakur, Founder of HALDIVA INDIA, entrepreneurship was not an overnight career switch. It emerged gradually from a professional life spent examining facts, identifying inconsistencies and understanding how quickly credibility can disappear when transparency is compromised. Founder profile: @aakashsinghthakur.in With more than 13 years of professional experience…
New Delhi [India], August 17: South Indian actress Karnika Mandal is steadily making her mark across the Indian film industry with her versatile performances and distinctive screen presence. After appearing in Bollywood projects including Love is Forever, Shubh Ratri, Hathauda Singh and Bhabhi Mil Gayi Yaar, the actress is now attracting attention for her upcoming historical film ‘Yana’. Set against the backdrop of 1840, ‘Yana’ features Karnika in a challenging dual role for the first time. She portrays both a mother and her daughter, requiring her to bring two distinctly different characters to life. Her performance has reportedly received appreciation…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Sunlight School celebrated the 80th Independence Day on its campus with a patriotic programme highlighting student participation, leadership and holistic development. The national flag was hoisted by Het Sojitra, a talented student and NCC cadet of the school, who was invited as the chief guest. The school’s NCC Naval Cadets presented a march-past and accorded him a ceremonial salute. Students of Classes 5 to 8 presented patriotic songs, while Harshita Sonawane of Class 4 and Radhya Hirpara of Class 2 delivered speeches on Independence Day. Addressing the gathering, Het Sojitra expressed gratitude to the school…
Suhel Seth, Esha Dutta, Rituparna Sengupta, Sundeep Bhutoria, Bickram Ghosh, and Vivek Ojha at the Khuti Puja of Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja, Kolkata Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 17: One bamboo pole for ceremonial worship went into the ground at the Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty premises on Friday evening — and with it, north Kolkata began counting down to Durga Puja. The Khuti Puja, the ritual that plants the pandal’s first pole and, by tradition, opens the year’s work, marked the start of the committee’s 84th year, held on the eve of the country’s 80th Independence Day. The ceremony at…
Jais, Amethi [India], August 17: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. Faculty members, officers, staff, students, research scholars and members of the RGIPT community came together to commemorate the nation’s freedom and honour the sacrifices of the countless freedom fighters who contributed to India’s independence. The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by the Hon’ble Director, Prof. Harish Hirani, followed by the National Anthem. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Hirani emphasised the importance of ethics, integrity, discipline and responsible citizenship among the youth,…
With just two weeks to go, Money Expo India 2026 is set to bring the financial industry together at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on 29–30 August 2026. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Returning for its 5th edition, the expo will host 120+ exhibitors and 100+ speakers, alongside traders, investors, fintech professionals, financial institutions, brokers and technology providers, across two days of insights, networking, product discovery and business opportunities. India’s markets are evolving fast, and this edition offers a closer look at the technologies, strategies and opportunities shaping what’s next — from online trading and stock markets to digital payments,…
With just two weeks to go, Money Expo India 2026 is set to bring the financial industry together at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on 29–30 August 2026. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Returning for its 5th edition, the expo will host 120+ exhibitors and 100+ speakers, alongside traders, investors, fintech professionals, financial institutions, brokers and technology providers, across two days of insights, networking, product discovery and business opportunities. India’s markets are evolving fast, and this edition offers a closer look at the technologies, strategies and opportunities shaping what’s next — from online trading and stock markets to digital payments,…
Fresh issue of 15.01 lakh equity shares and Offer for Sale of 3.75 lakh equity shares to support debt repayment, logistics expansion, and renewable energy investment Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Mopshop Distribution Limited (“Company”), engaged in the business of providing Facility Management Supplies (FMS) across India, announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Issue will open for subscription on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and will close on Friday, August 21, 2026. The Company is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The Issue Price has been fixed at Rs. 138 per equity share and…
New Delhi [India], August 17: A gently unhinged love letter to soft baby clothes, small humans, and the Indian brand quietly winning the war. No one prepares you for the laundry. You are handed a baby, a tiny, gurgling, astonishingly leaky human, and somewhere in the fine print, they forget to mention that this creature will burn through outfits at the pace of a Formula 1 pit crew. Breakfast happens. An “incident” happens. A mysterious second incident happens before you have even located the wet wipes. By 9 a.m., you have done three costume changes, and your child has, frankly,…
Inauguration of Handloom Haat by Union Minister of Textile, Shri Giriraj Singh & other dignitaries from the Textile Ministry New Delhi [India], August 17: Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, on the eve of Independence Day, inaugurated Weave The Future 5.0 at Handloom Haat, New Delhi, in the presence of Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles & Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). The inauguration marked the fifth edition of the national platform led by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, bringing renewed focus to India’s handloom traditions and the…