Author: Nikhat Parveen

Anuradha Palnitkar becomes the first Indian-origin woman to complete an unsupported transcontinental US ride. Jai Rawat and Samir Palnitkar become the first IIT graduates to complete such a ride.  Pune Maharashtra, An Indian origin trio of Jai Rawat (57), Anuradha Palnitkar (54) and Samir Palnitkar (58) completed a 3,168 (5,100 km) Cycle across America expedition in 52 days with over 100,000 feet of climbing. This ride was completed on unpowered bicycles without any support vehicle accompanying them. The expedition started at 6 am US Pacific time on Aug 1, 2026 at Santa Monica beach in Los Angeles, CA…

Mumbai / Riyadh – A women-only sleepwear brand from Mumbai is doing what most Indian fashion brands only plan on paper: selling through its stock on the Middle East’s biggest fashion platforms, at prices that undercut the premium segment it competes in. Ammarzo, the luxury sleepwear brand relaunched by actor-turned-entrepreneur Chahatt Khanna, has spent the past year building an export business into the Gulf that is now showing up in hard numbers. In June 2026 alone, the brand sold 775 units across Namshi and Noon, the region’s two dominant fashion marketplaces, clocking over AED 50,000 in gross sales for…

Waahey.com, a leading innovator in the digital technology space, today announced the strategic acquisition of TNCQUIZ.com, a cutting-edge, AI-powered quiz platform. Delhi, India, Waahey.com, a leading innovator in the digital technology space, today announced the strategic acquisition of TNCQUIZ.com, a cutting-edge, AI-powered quiz platform. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Waahey’s mission to expand its digital ecosystem by integrating intelligent, interactive educational tools. The acquisition of TNCQUIZ.com brings a sophisticated suite of AI-driven functionalities to the Waahey portfolio. TNCQUIZ is renowned for its ability to generate dynamic quizzes instantly using artificial intelligence, offering users a highly personalized and…

The digital collectibles platform is expanding its infrastructure, introducing enhanced asset verification mechanisms, and advancing its international development strategy. Mumbai, India — September 2026 — TreasureNOVA, a blockchain-based digital collectibles platform, has completed its brand transformation from NOVA to TreasureNOVA and is advancing its public listing plans as part of its broader international development strategy, officially entering a new phase of development. The transformation marks the platform’s continued development in the fields of digital collectibles and blockchain technology, accompanied by broader upgrades to its brand identity, infrastructure, and long-term development strategy. From NOVA to TreasureNOVA The transition from NOVA to…

World Retreat Day, the annual observance invites people to retreat in their own way, join an optional 60 Minutes of Silence, and carry the practice forward with 15 Minutes for Yourself. Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, September 16, 2026, XplorKaro, a marketplace for discovering and booking retreats, today announced the launch of World Retreat Day, a new annual observance inviting people everywhere to step away from their everyday routines on 19th September and make intentional time for themselves. Conceived as an open, self-guided observance, World Retreat Day encourages people to retreat in whatever way suits them — a quiet afternoon…

Korean companies across beverages, fresh produce, snacks, sauces, traditional foods and noodles to connect with Indian buyers at Mumbai’s leading international food and beverage trade exhibition MUMBAI, INDIA — August 2026: Ten Korean food and beverage companies will participate in Anuga Select India 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The Korean participation will bring together companies representing a diverse range of food and beverage categories, including Korean spirits, fresh fruits, snacks, traditional foods, sauces, fermented products, noodles and tteokbokki-related products. The participation is expected to provide Indian importers, distributors,…

From discovering works and reservation-based collecting to collector exchange, explore a more complete path for digital art collecting. THE HOUSE OF DISCOVERIES | A Place of Discovery The meaning of art collecting has never been limited to owning a work. It begins with discovery, deepens through understanding, and forms an enduring connection among collectors, creators, and the times in which they live. SIGILUM seeks to carry this connection through digital technology, giving every work worthy of being seen an opportunity to leave its own cultural imprint. In the past, conversations about art collecting often began with galleries, auctions, art exhibitions,…

KokoMumu, a free learning platform for school students, has launched with a focus on making learning more interactive, visual and accessible. The platform brings together curriculum-aligned educational content, interactive simulations, visual explanations and practice resources designed to help students understand concepts rather than rely solely on memorisation. KokoMumu is being developed as an open learning environment for students, parents and teachers, with resources organised around school subjects, grades, chapters and topics. Its interactive learning experiences allow students to explore concepts visually and learn through experimentation, alongside conventional explanations and practice. The platform’s approach is research-informed, with an emphasis on…

NEW DELHI, INDIA — September 4, 2026: Omika Health Care Pvt. Ltd. has announced the expansion of its home healthcare service network across major locations in the Delhi-NCR region, including Delhi, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad. The expansion is aimed at making professional healthcare support more accessible to families who prefer to arrange nursing, caregiving and other patient-support services at home. With the expanded service network, customers can enquire about and book multiple home healthcare services through the Omika Health Care website https://omikahealthcare.com/. The company is positioning its platform as a single point of access for families…

NEW DELHI –  Every Teachers’ Day, we celebrate those who shape young minds – but few carry the weight of legacy quite like Muqarrab Hadi. He is the grandson of a freedom fighter who once fought for India’s independence, and today, he fights a quieter but equally meaningful battle – for the future of India’s children – having chosen to walk away from a lucrative international career to come home and teach. A Legacy Rooted in Sacrifice Hadi’s commitment to the nation runs in his blood. His grandfather was a freedom fighter who gave his years to India’s independence…