Author: Faisal Mahmood

Indian handloom weavers, masters of generational craft, were being written out of their own story. Their textiles ended up in museums or marked “ethnic wear,” while their livelihoods grew uncertain and their knowledge faced quiet extinction   The hands behind every Indian Peacock piece     Not because the craft wasn’t valuable. Because the path from loom to life had too many barriers. Indian Peacock attempts to bridge these gaps through direct collaboration. Founded by architect Preethi Pathireddy, The Indian Peacock is where her decade-long journey in architecture meets her deep-rooted love for texture, form, and cultural heritage. An Ivy…

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) hosted Ekam 2026, a vibrant in-person engagement event that brought together its online learners from across India and abroad, offering them a rare opportunity to connect with peers and faculty members on campus.   Dignitaries present in the lamp lighting ceremony of EKAM 2026 at Manipal University Jaipur A total of 497 students enrolled this academic year in various online programmes including MBA, MCA, BCA, BBA, BCom, MCom, MA-JMC, M.Sc. Mathematics, and MA Economics, participated in the one-day annual event. Designed as an interactive platform, Ekam aims to foster collaboration, networking, and holistic development among online…

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) has delivered a decisive and high-impact performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026, securing a Top 150 position in Asia (Rank 128)—a milestone that places it firmly among the continent’s emerging academic powerhouses. In a ranking landscape traditionally dominated by long-established institutions from China, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, SIMATS has not merely entered the conversation—it has disrupted it with measurable, data-backed excellence.   SIMATS Breaks Into Asia’s Top Tier: Research Impact Drives Growth Benchmarking Against Asia’s Best: A Standout in Research Impact While many legacy institutions rely…

Blue Blocks Montessori School and Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute, based in Tellapur, Hyderabad, will present at the 30th International AMI Montessori Congress 2026 — taking place May 1–4, 2026 at the Centro Internacional de Congresos, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. The congress is the triennial global conference of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929.   Blue Blocks Montessori School students and founder Pavan Goyal at ISRO Mission Control during the PSLV-C62launch of their student-built satellite, January 2026 Co-founders Pavan Goyal and Munira Hussain will lead an official breakout session at the congress on May…

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has invested in an apartment at ‘Breez by Danube,’ a premium waterfront residential tower by Danube Properties, founded by Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of the Danube Group. This investment further highlights Danube’s rising status as a preferred destination for global celebrities and investors.   Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has invested in an apartment at ‘Breez by Danube,’ a premium waterfront residential tower by Danube Properties   Breez By Danube is a premium residential project located in Dubai Maritime City – one of the city’s emerging waterfront destinations. The development is known for its uninterrupted views…

63SATS Cybertech Limited, a subsidiary of 63 moons technologies, one of India’s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies, announced a strategic legal partnership with Pavan Duggal Associates (PDA), India’s most prominent cyber law firm, to build a comprehensive cyber defence platform for consumers, enterprises, and critical infrastructures.   63SATS Cybertech MD & CEO Neehar Pathare joins hands with Dr. Pawan Duggal for a strategic alliance in front of 63SATS Chairman Lt. Gen M U Nair during CyberSec Expo in Mumbai   Under this alliance, PDA under renowned cyber law expert Dr. Pavan Duggal, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, will serve as the exclusive…

Awaji Island, located in Japan’s Kansai region, is home to Nijigen no Mori, an anime-themed park where visitors can experience the worlds of popular Japanese series in a natural setting. Among its attractions, the TV anime “Attack on Titan” collaboration offers an immersive experience that faithfully brings the story to life.   Participants investigate the disappearance of their superior officer Hans Zoe, using clues to unravel the mystery and search for him This event features two programs: the night event “Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls-” and the daytime event “Attack on Titan Stamp Rally in Nijigen…

Campus Activewear, one of India’s largest sports and athleisure footwear brands, is proud to announce its certification as the Top Employer in India for 2026 by the prestigious Top Employers Institute. This global recognition underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence in people’s practices, creating a progressive, people-centric workplace culture through continued efforts.   Campus Activewear Certified as India’s Top Employer for 2026 by Top Employers Institute   Active in 131 countries/regions, Top Employers Institute is a global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory. Its program evaluates organization’s through a comprehensive HR Best Practices Survey across key domains such…

Strengthening its commitment to advancing cancer care and innovation, Fortis Cancer Institute at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, today featured in Season 2 of the acclaimed docuseries ‘Molecules of Hope’, on JioHotstar. The feature reflects the strong internal traction of its clinical practices – driven by consistent outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and protocol-led care, while highlighting how the OncoSciences team’s patient-first approach and integrated efforts are now set to take its achievements onto a global platform through this episode.   (R-L) Fortis Hospital Mulund’s Dr Moule, Dr Beri, Dr Saklani, Dr Akhade, Dr Dhabar, Dr S. Narayani, Dr Sharma and Ms Mavani…

Today, representatives from the Mars Impact Fund, the philanthropic entity of Mars, Incorporated, a global pet care, snacking, and food company, visited (1)Humane World for Animals India’s Animal Birth Control centre in Lucknow to observe the city’s integrated humane street dog management and community engagement program. The visit showcased how dog sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination initiatives can flourish through strong community engagement, a key factor in Lucknow’s prominence as a model city for humanely managing street dog populations, reducing conflict and promoting human-dog co-existence in India.   Mars Impact Fund, the philanthropic arm of Mars, Inc., visited Humane World for…