Author: Faisal Mahmood

OceanX today announced the completion of High Seas: Revealing Roo Rise, a 22-day scientific expedition aboard R/V OceanXplorer to investigate one of the eastern Indian Ocean’s most ecologically significant and under-characterized high seas regions.   Scientists monitor a deep-sea sampling dive from Mission Control aboard OceanXplorer as an ROV pilot navigates ROV Chimaera   Conducted in collaboration with Minderoo Foundation, Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA, the Western Australian Museum, and the Living High Seas Initiative, the expedition surveyed two seamount features within Roo Rise. One lies within the South of Java Island Ecologically and Biologically Significant Marine Area (EBSA), while…

Provogue, one of India’s most-loved fashion brands, today announced the launch of ‘OGs Ka Comeback’, a digital campaign that reunites the label with actor Fardeen Khan, the face who helped define an era for the brand. Few brand-ambassador partnerships from the early 2000s are remembered as fondly as Provogue and Fardeen Khan. Khan’s effortless style and Provogue’s contemporary attitude became one of Indian fashion’s most recognisable collaborations. Nearly two decades later, the partnership returns as the relaunched brand begins its next chapter.   Actor Fardeen Khan features in Provogue’s new three-film digital campaign ‘OGs Ka Comeback’, launched as the brand…

India designs and manufactures some of the finest furniture, handicrafts, rugs, and home décor in the world. A significant share of it leaves the country before most Indian buyers — retailers, interior designers, hotels, or developers — ever get to see it. imm india 2026 is built to fix that.   imm india 2026 brings India’s furniture and interiors industry Organised by Koelnmesse — the force behind imm cologne, one of the world’s three largest furniture trade fairs — imm india 2026 takes place from 1–3 September 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. It is India’s integrated B2B sourcing…

PlatinumRx, one of India’s fast-growing branded generic medicine platforms, has helped its customers collectively save over crores on their medicine purchases by choosing high-quality branded generic alternatives. The platform has earned the trust of more than 10 lakh+ customers and now delivers medicines across 19,000+ PIN codes nationwide.   PlatinumRx Helps Indians Save Crores on Medicines, Expands Access to Quality Branded Generics   Founded in September 2023 by Ashutosh Pandey and Piyush Kumar, IIT and IIM alumni, PlatinumRx was built with a simple mission: to make quality medicines affordable without compromising on safety, efficacy, or trust. Since commencing operations in…

Sentient World today released the findings of a first-of-its-kind multi-state investigation into dairy operations across India, documenting widespread animal welfare, public health, and environmental concerns across more than 100 dairy units in Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. Conducted between 10 February and 15 April 2026, the investigation examined a diverse range of dairy operations, from household-level farms to medium-scale facilities and large unregulated dairy clusters.   The investigation found that poor animal welfare and unhygienic dairy practices were not isolated incidents but recurring patterns across locations. Many dairy units were operating in residential neighbourhoods or near public…

Hair Drama Co., a premium Indian hair fashion and beauty brand founded by young entrepreneur Priyanka Sanghi, has officially launched at Nordstrom, marking the company’s biggest U.S. retail milestone to date. As one of America’s leading premium retailers with a legacy of championing globally acclaimed fashion and beauty brands, Nordstrom represents a significant platform for Hair Drama Co. to accelerate its international growth.   The launch introduces Hair Drama Co.’s handcrafted statement accessories to Nordstrom’s premium retail ecosystem, introducing the brand to a discerning customer base that values craftsmanship, contemporary design, and elevated fashion.   Founded in 2015, Hair Drama…

Major General Gaurav Gautam, VSM, Additional Director General (ADG), NCC Directorate Uttar Pradesh, visited Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) 136 of 40 UP Battalion NCC at Galgotias University, Greater Noida.   Major General Gaurav Gautam, VSM, inspires NCC cadets at Galgotias University to unite discipline, patriotism and technology in service of the nation   Upon his arrival, Major General Gautam was accorded a Guard of Honour by the NCC cadets. He inspected the Guard and appreciated the cadets’ discipline, turnout and bearing.   Colonel Ravinder Khatri, Commanding Officer, 40 UP Battalion NCC, Greater Noida, and Camp Commandant, briefed Major General…

Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri, supported by the Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation (ACTION), will convene the 3rd National Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2026 on August 7 at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Themed “Krishi Samriddhi 2047: Building a Resilient & Self-Reliant Agriculture Ecosystem,” the summit is structured across two tracks: Track 1 on Dairy, Nutrition, Fisheries & Livestock, and Track 2 on Crops, Inputs, Technology & Rural Value Chains.   Dr. Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, with fellow dignitaries at the 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025   The theme…

Hoopr Smash, India’s leading music licensing platform, today announced its partnership with SVF Music, Bengal’s most influential and celebrated music labels. Through this collaboration, brands, agencies, and influencers can now exclusively license SVF Music’s extensive catalogue for use across branded social content, digital campaigns, and commercial video creation.   SVF Music partners with Hoopr Smash to bring its iconic Bengali music catalogue to brands and creators for licensed commercial use   Home to the biggest Bengali chartbusters, iconic film soundtracks, and contemporary hits, SVF Music has shaped the sound of Bengali music for decades. The catalogue features timeless tracks such…

For most students, a Class 12 score marks a significant milestone and the beginning of new aspirations, opportunities and possibilities. At Somaiya Vidyavihar University, that spirit of possibility took centre stage as 65 students who secured 95% and above in their Class 12 examinations were felicitated for their exceptional academic achievement. Drawing participants from 21 schools and junior colleges across India, the event celebrated academic excellence alongside the curiosity, discipline and ambition that shape future leaders, innovators and changemakers. Through inspiring interactions with academic leaders and educators, students were encouraged to broaden their perspectives, pursue careers with purpose, and build…