Author: Faisal Mahmood

In line with its commitment to academic excellence, industry engagement and professional development, Chandigarh University (CU)  inaugurated the Student Chapter of Institution of Engineers India (IEI), the largest multidisciplinary professional society of engineers established in 1920, to nurture innovation, research and professional excellence among engineering students by enhancing their technical knowledge and connect them with industry experts through workshops, seminars, conferences, and hands-on training programmes.   This IEI Student initiative is aimed to nurture innovation, research and professional excellence among engineering students at Chandigarh University The dignitaries from academia and industry who graced the inauguration ceremony of the IEI Student…

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, continues to advance its commitment to grassroots sports development in India through its flagship CSR initiative, Signify Khel Jyoti, as we approach the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The initiative underscores the role of sports as a catalyst for social change, driving inclusion, and community empowerment.   Signify Khel Jyoti Initiative for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace   As part of its commitment to supporting sports development in India, Signify has successfully illuminated four Kabaddi and Kho-Kho centers in rural Haryana, with industry leading energy-efficient LED…

Viasat Inc. a global communications company, announced the global expansion of the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge, its premier global STEM initiative designed to inspire university students to develop sustainable space solutions to improve life on Earth. Building on the success of the 2025 program, the next iteration will span the United States, United Kingdom & Ireland, India, and for the first time, Australia throughout 2026 and 2027.     Viasat Space for Good 2026   India: Returning to a global tech hub Also, following a successful debut, the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge returns to India to tap into the…

Dubai’s leading real estate group Danube has announced there will be no layoffs and that salaries will be paid on time, pledging support for its entire workforce during these challenging times.   Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan is demonstrating strong leadership by standing firmly with the company’s employees. With the US–Israel–Iran conflict reshaping geopolitical and economic realities, businesses across the region are being tested on their ability to adapt and endure. Against this backdrop, Danube’s commitment provides stability and reassurance to its staff and stakeholders.  Recently, Sajan took to Instagram to announce…

M3M Foundation has taken a significant step towards strengthening rural livelihoods under its flagship initiative “Payal@40” by launching a focused programme to support and empower rural women and youth in Bangana Block, District Una, Himachal Pradesh.    M3M Foundation Signs MoU with Govind Sagar Block-Level Foundation to Empower Rural Women and Youth in Una, Himachal Pradesh A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 2 April 2026 at the Block Office, Bangana, between M3M Foundation and the Govind Sagar Block Level Federation (BLF) for the operation of the Rural Livelihood Centre (RLC), Bangana, under the Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods…

Cryoablation: A procedure that treats abnormal heart rhythms by freezing the faulty electrical pathways in the heart. RF (Radiofrequency) Ablation: A procedure that treats abnormal heart rhythms by using heat energy to destroy the faulty electrical pathways in the heart.   In a remarkable clinical achievement, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, successfully treated a 71-year-old man with multiple co-morbidities and two potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias using image-guided, catheter-based electrophysiological interventions with high-density 3D electroanatomical mapping and energy-based ablation technologies.   Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet   The patient had a complex medical background, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, prior coronary artery…

Chitkara University is proud to announce that two of its students, Parth Bhandari and Ishan Attri, have been awarded the Deakin University Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 50% Scholarship (India), one of the most competitive merit-based awards available to Indian students seeking internationally recognised education pathways.   Chitkara University students Parth Bhandari and Ishan Attri celebrate their achievement of receiving Deakin University’s prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 50% Scholarship   The scholarships were conferred at a special ceremony held at Chitkara University, underscoring the strength of the long-standing academic partnership between Chitkara University and Deakin University, Australia.   The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship is among Deakin…

I Celebrating women in Technology, Art and Leadership, Chandigarh University (CU) hosted first-of-its-kind ‘women only fest’ “HERizon 1.0” which featured 11 competitions showcasing innovation, creativity and leadership skills of female students through coding and problem-solving innovations, innovative thinking & solutions and research and technical articulation.   Chandigarh University Officials along with guests during the launch of ‘Women Only Fest’ HERizon 1.0 at Chandigarh University The dignitaries who graced the two-day ‘HERizon 1.0’  organised by CU’s University Institute of Engineering in collaboration with IEEE India Council for ‘empowering women through innovation’  Bubbu Tir, writer and former member Punjab Public Service Commission…

Danube Properties has unveiled Greenz By Danube, its first large-scale integrated community featuring premium townhouses and villas – marking a major milestone in its expansion into master-planned developments.   Greenz By Danube Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City, near Dubai Silicon Oasis, Greenz sits within one of Dubai’s most promising future growth corridors. The area is home to over 100,000 residents and will benefit from the upcoming District IO, a major technology hub aligned with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Featuring villas and townhouses with exclusive sky gardens, Greenz By Danube’s completion is…

Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products and the country’s largest free credit score platform, today announced the return of the Credit Premier League (CPL) 2.0-a nationwide initiative to recognise and reward individuals with India’s highest credit score.   CPL 2.0 introduces higher rewards and a broader participation framework   Over the past decade, Paisabazaar has been at the forefront of building credit awareness in India through its free credit score initiative, helping millions of consumers access, understand, and improve their credit health. CPL, according to Paisabazaar, is a natural extension of this commitment—designed to make credit awareness more engaging,…