Author: Faisal Mahmood

In a significant step towards restoring Gurugram’s urban water bodies, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) and The Art of Living Social Projects signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 17 July 2026 for the Rejuvenation and Sustainable Management of Ponds in Gurugram, Haryana.   A shared commitment for a water-secure Gurugram   Rapid urbanisation has placed Gurugram’s urban water bodies under significant stress. Encroachments, unplanned development, sewage inflow, solid waste dumping, the loss of feeder channels, and shrinking catchment areas have contributed to the degradation of the city’s lakes and ponds. Many of these water bodies have suffered from siltation,…

Elpro International School has once again reaffirmed its position among the country’s leading educational institutions with an exceptional performance in the CBSE Board Examinations 2025–26. The highlight of this year’s results was Neehar Lohade, who achieved a perfect 100% (500/500 considering the Best 5 subjects as per CBSE norms) in the Class X CBSE Board Examination—an extraordinary accomplishment that places him among the country’s highest achievers.   Elpro International School Celebrates Remarkable CBSE Class 10 Results   The school’s overall results reflected consistent academic excellence across both Class X and XII. Out of 494 students who appeared for the Class…

MSM Unify, a leading global platform for international student recruitment, has launched Elevation, a new flagship partner engagement series, with the inaugural Elevation by MSM Unify – New Delhi Chapter, bringing its strongest North India recruitment partners into one room to deepen collaboration and unlock new opportunities for students across upcoming international intakes.   Mr. Avinav Sharma, Executive Director, Global Partnerships at MSM Unify   Held in New Delhi, the day-long event brought together some of North India’s most trusted education consultants and recruitment partners for a focused programme of institutional showcases, strategic discussions, and recognition anchored around the theme…

Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, the first global newswire founded in Asia Pacific, has expanded its USA distribution network with additional guaranteed news postings.   Guaranteed news postings on USA Today   Through new strategic agreements, Media OutReach Newswire now provides clients with guaranteed online postings in flagship American media outlets like USA Today, Yahoo Finance, and The Associated Press, alongside more than 650 trusted news sites with domain authority. This latest service upgrade specifically targets guaranteed online news postings in media with domain authority to empower AI visibility. By combining distribution with JSON-LD…

The startup has achieved 10x growth in revenue in the last two fiscal years, with Rs 50 cr Profit After Tax in FY 2025-26 It has also expanded footprints in five countries- India, Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines and Uganda   Lucknow-headquartered AI-infrastructure platform InfoBay.AI. has crossed Rs 100 crores in revenue and Rs 50 crores in Profit After Tax (PAT) in FY 2025-26. While Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased to 3x, the platform clocked a Net Revenue Retention (NRR) of 140%-160% in the last fiscal year. This 10x revenue growth over the past two years is supported by a structural…

Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, today announced it has joined the GSMA, the global organisation that unifies the mobile ecosystem. The membership reflects Truecaller’s growing role in mobile security and caller identity, and the company’s commitment to making phone calls safer and more trusted worldwide.   Truecaller joins the GSMA, the leading industry association within the mobile ecosystem   The GSMA is the leading industry association within the mobile ecosystem, bringing together more than 1,200 mobile operators and organisations to foster innovation, establish technical standards and interoperability, advocate for policy, address societal challenges,…

Across industries, the conversation around business performance is changing. While technology and operational excellence continue to shape any organisation’s success, new age business leaders are progressively recognising that sustainable performance is ultimately human-driven.    Unitile has been named among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces™ 2026 – Top 100, reflecting its strong culture, employee empowerment, collaboration and growth   Unitile (United Access Floors Private Limited. United Office Systems Private Limited & United Acoustics Private Limited) has been recognised among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces™ 2026 – Top 100 (Rank 61), while also being honoured for India’s Best Workplaces™ in Cement & Building Materials…

World Cleft Awareness Day (WCAD), observed globally on July 20, was introduced by Smile Train in 2025 to bring cleft lip and palate into mainstream public health conversations and ensure every child born with a cleft has access to timely, comprehensive treatment. This year, Smile Train India, the country’s leading cleft-focused NGO, celebrates a proud milestone: over 800,000 free cleft surgeries supported for children across the country since 2000. Building on this achievement, the organisation is now turning its attention to the next frontier of impact, raising awareness so that every child born with a cleft is identified early and…

India is in the middle of the infrastructure boom. New cricket stadiums are being approved across Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Khelo India complexes are coming up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Every school is now expected to have a multi-sport facility.   But amid the concrete, the synthetic turfs, and the smart lighting, there is one critical question no one is asking loudly enough: where does India sit? XtractPro Seating has an answer. The India-based manufacturer of telescopic seating systems is building the infrastructure that sits at the intersection of sports, education, and architecture. From school auditoriums…

From the well-curated museums to the neon-soaked alleyways of Temple Street, Hong Kong surprises art connoisseurs and novices alike.   Hong Kong has long worn its financial identity with pride — a forest of gleaming towers, an efficient harbour, the pulse of a global capital flowing through every district. Yet beneath the spreadsheets and stock tickers, a parallel city thrives with colour and form. Art in Hong Kong is increasingly the main character of the city buzzing with life.   Art in Hong Kong   The city’s art scene is as layered as its topography: ancient craft traditions rub shoulders…