Author: Faisal Mahmood

Two-day Congress TREESCAPES 2026 Reimagined Agroforestry in South Asia Deliberations by Foreign Agri Ministers, experts on agroforestry’s contribution to climate resiliency, farmers’ livelihood, tree-based entrepreneurship and economic growth The Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), successfully concluded TREESCAPES 2026, the 1st South Asian Agroforestry & Trees Outside Forests (AF-TOF) Congress, held from 5th to 7th February 2026 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The three-day regional congress aims to emerge as a landmark platform for collective deliberation on…

In a time marked by stress, emotional fatigue and uncertainty, a growing number of people are turning toward Metta, or loving-kindness meditation, as a path of healing, balance, and insight. Building on a tradition that has touched thousands of practitioners worldwide, Metta Vipassana Meditation retreats are now being offered in India and online under the guidance of teachers trained in the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center lineage.   A Metta Vipassana Meditation retreat in India, guided in the Dhamma sukha Tradition   Rooted in the early Buddhist discourses (the suttas), these retreats are inspired by the teaching approach developed by the…

Disruptive, captivating, iconic. Three words that characterise the work of Le Corbusier, the Swiss-born design visionary, whose unique and striking approach to architecture has been captured in a new collection of special-edition Rado timepieces – which may also be described by those same three words.   Launch of Rado True Round x Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier® Special Edition The new releases are the latest output in a long-running collaboration between Rado and Les Couleurs Suisse®. For Rado, known as the Master of Materials, Le Corbusier’s bold designs and use of modern materials and statement colours strike a chord with its own…

Reports 17% year-on-year growth in Consolidated Revenue at ₹875 crore, with margins expanding by 180 bps in Q3FY26 Rs. 500–700 crore planned outlay to build core capabilities and support new products International Business: Strengthening Global Traction Through OEM Partnerships   Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company in India, reported a robust performance across all key metrics, for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, supported by strong demand across its core businesses, momentum in the international business and strong execution.   On a consolidated basis, Q3 FY26 revenue increased 17% year-on-year to Rs.  875 crore, with…

MediaTek, the world’s leading fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices each year, unveiled the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 at the MediaTek Tech Day in Delhi today. Both chipsets are engineered to lead the flagship and premium smartphone segments, delivering outstanding performance, efficiency, AI, imaging, gaming and wireless connectivity, powered by an “All-Big Core” architecture and industry-leading Agentic AI capabilities. Representatives from the media, tech analysts, and OEMs were also in attendance, witnessing firsthand the innovations and advancements showcased by the new chipsets. OPPO India and POCO India also took to stage to announce smartphone lineups for…

SRM University-AP invites applications from aspiring engineers for its M.Tech. Programmes. The varsity offers eight highly sought-after and future-ready programmes, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems and IoT, Materials and Manufacturing Technology, and Thermal Engineering.   SRM University-AP   In a statement issued at SRM University-AP, the Director of Admissions, Prof. Y Siva Sankar remarked, “Our programmes are designed to equip students with foundational principles, technical know-how and cutting-edge research, ensuring that our students are well equipped to excel in both research and professional realms.”   Prof.…

Shikshagraha, a people-powered education movement working to strengthen leadership across India’s public education ecosystem, today announced the winners of the Shikshagraha Awards 2026, honouring three grassroots education leaders whose work has driven measurable, community-led change in government schools and local learning spaces. The awards were presented at InvokED 5.0, a two-day global dialogue on education leadership, organised by Shikshagraha, ShikshaLokam, and Mantra4Change, and held on 6–7 February 2026 at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts (PCPA), Bengaluru.    The Shikshagraha awardees with the jury members at their felicitation at InvokED 5.0, 2026  Instituted by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI),…

Cloudeva.ai, a cloud intelligence platform that differentiates itself through multi-cloud capabilities & an intelligent advisory bot, officially launches today, with a premise that organizations don’t have a cloud technology problem, they have a cloud decision problem.   Amit Gupta, Founder Rapyder and Cloudeva.ai   Built by teams with years of hands-on experience supporting cloud operations across large enterprises, Start-Ups & SMBs, the idea of the founders was to address a persistent operational blind spot. Many organizations still struggle to maintain auditable visibility into what changed in their cloud environments, who initiated them, and the business reasoning behind those decisions.  …

Pramerica Life Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing life insurance companies today announced the latest edition of its flagship campaign, This Is My Climb, marking a meaningful evolution in the campaign’s narrative. While previous editions celebrated the resilience and sacrifices of everyday individuals, the 2026 chapter turns the spotlight on Pramerica Life’s own climb, showcasing its journey of standing steadfast with customers and enabling their aspirations through trust, protection, and consistency.   Pramerica Life TIMC Campaign   The campaign brings to the fore Pramerica Life’s core pillars of reliability that reflect the brand’s role in supporting customers over the long term.…

KaarTech, a global digital transformation consultancy, has been named one of India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM for 2025 by Great Place to Work® India. This recognition highlights the company’s strong people-first culture, built on trust, inclusion, and innovation.   KaarTech Named Among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM by Great Place To Work® India The Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM list in India is an annual ranking by Great Place to Work® India, based on rigorous evaluations of employee experience and organizational culture. The ranking draws insights from millions of employee voices…