Author: Faisal Mahmood

Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), formerly DA-IICT, held its 20th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday at its Gandhinagar campus, awarding degrees to 649 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical Engineering, and former Director of IIT Madras, was the Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address.   Dhirubhai Ambani University Confers 649 Degrees at its 20th Convocation Ceremony   The ceremony was presided over by Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti, Member of the Board of Governors. The event was also attended by the university’s senior leadership, including Prof. (Dr.) Tathagata Bandyopadhyay, Director General; Dr. G.…

Eminent Carnatic Musician Smt. Meena Subramanian, senior disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi MLV Vasanthakumari has been conferred the “Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award” by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra on Monday 12th January, 2026.    Shri. N.V.Nagasubramaniam, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra is presenting awards to Smt. Meena Subramanian (3rd from left) & Dr. Soumya (4th from left)   Srimathi Meena Subramanian was honoured and recognised for her exceptional contribution to Carnatic music along with Dr.Soumya at the inauguration of “29th Pongal Music Festival” in Coimbatore. The award recognizes her outstanding contribution to Carnatic music through her mellifluous renditions, imparting Carnatic music to…

Netrack, a trusted provider of data center infrastructure and rack solutions for over two decades, reaffirms its commitment to deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-focused offerings, now further strengthened by the backing of Legrand’s global ecosystem.   Netrack Elevates Customer Offering While Maintaining Trusted Performance, Supported by Legrand’s Global Ecosystem Netrack is now equipped to offer greater value and deeper support to customers navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape. This alignment ensures the same trusted performance and service consistency Netrack is known for, with the added advantage of access to proven, future-ready solutions. Putting customers first with an expanded and integrated…

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD), a free residential school for visually impaired girls, proudly hosted its 37th Annual Day Celebrations today at the Sita Auditorium on the school premises.   Students of Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled perform a classical dance during the 37th Annual Day celebrations in Mysuru   The event was inaugurated by Sri Nataraj S., Joint Director, Directorate for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, who also presided over the prize distribution ceremony. He was joined by Sri Raghavendra K.S., DDWO, Department of Empowerment of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens,…

SBI Life Spell Bee, one of India’s long-running spelling competitions, concluded its Grand Finale, marking the successful culmination of the 15th edition of the initiative in association with Mirchi. Eleven-year-old, Master Avik Agrawal, from Bombay Scottish School, Powai, Mumbai, emerged as the winner, through a gruelling competition that witnessed participation from over 1.25 lakh students across 300 schools nationwide, earning him the prestigious ‘Spell Master of India’ national title.   Amit Jhingran – MD & CEO, SBI Life, Nupur Jhingran, Avik Agrawal, Mandira Bedi, Sumonto Chattopadhyay, Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand, Corporate Communications and CSR, SBI Life   The Grand…

As a part of the 78th Army Day celebrations, Chandigarh University (CU) launched ‘CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship’ for extending financial support to the children of Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel pursuing world class online higher education by enrolling for any of the 12 internationally-recognized undergraduate and postgraduate online degree  programs being offered by ‘CU Online’.   Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps during the launch of ‘CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship’ at Chandigarh University   The dignitaries who graced the launch of the ‘CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship’ included Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, General…

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), is leading PNG Drive 2.0, a nationwide, industry-led initiative to accelerate the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across households, transport, and industrial and commercial segments.   BPCL Leads Nationwide Push to Expand PNG and CNG Adoption   Anchored by a unified industry theme “Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG – Jiyo Non-Stop Zindagi”. PNG Drive 2.0 reflects the collective commitment of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) industry, under the guidance of the…

Harvest Gold, Delhi NCR’s #1 bread brand, a part of the world’s largest baked food company, Grupo Bimbo, has announced its association with the Delhi Capitals Women’s team as the Official Breakfast Partner for their Women’s team in 2026. As part of this partnership, Harvest Gold aims to celebrate the spirit of women’s cricket while deepening its engagement with consumers through a mix of on-ground, on-pack and digital initiatives.   Fueling champions with a power- packed start to the day Harvest Gold will feature Delhi Capitals branding on select hero SKUs, including its popular range of breads, burger buns, pavs…

Azim Premji University today announced the establishment of its third campus in Ranchi, expanding its presence in eastern India and strengthening its commitment to context-based, socially engaged higher education. The new campus builds on the University’s long-standing work in education, development, public health, and governance, and reflects its approach of linking academic learning with real-world social and regional realities.   Zulfiquar Haider, Vice Chancellor Designate, Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus   Sharing the vision for the Ranchi campus, Zulfiquar Haider, Vice Chancellor Designate – Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus, said, “We want the Ranchi campus to be closely connected to the…

Mpower Youthopia, a youth mental health festival organised by Mpower, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, has received an Official World Record from the Official World Record Association (OWRA) for hosting the largest student-led Mood Parade at BK Birla College, Kalyan.   Largest Student Mood Parade for Mental Health Awareness at Mpower Youthopia Held as part of Birlotsav, the college’s intercollegiate youth festival, the Mood Parade witnessed the participation of over 900 students aged between 8 and 20 years, who came together to express 12 identified emotions. The parade aimed to normalise emotional expression and spark meaningful conversations…