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02 Sep

Modulus Alternatives Announces INR 700+ Crore Final Close of ICOF II

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Modulus Alternatives, an alternative asset manager, today announced the Final Close of India Credit Opportunities Fund II (ICOF II) with commitments exceeding INR 700 crore. The Fund continues to focus on investing in performing private credit opportunities across India. Modulus Alternatives is backed by the Centrum Group and Alok Agarwal, former Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Industries Limited. ICOF II witnessed participation from marquee family offices, institutions, HNIs and UHNIs, reflecting growing investor confidence in the investment strategy of Modulus Alternatives. ICOF II is the second fund in the series that provides growth and refinancing capital to performing, mid-market businesses…

02 Sep

Young Adults Consuming Walnuts Reported Improved Sleep Quality, New Study Finds

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Eating a daily serving of about one handful of walnuts (40 grams) with dinner may help improve measures of overall sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness in healthy young adults, according to a new randomized controlled trial published in Food & Function.1* A handful of California walnuts Researchers from the University of Barcelona aimed to study the potential impact that daily walnut consumption could have on specified urine biomarkers (6-SMT, a biproduct of melatonin), sleep quality parameters (sleep latency, wake after sleep onset, awakenings, and efficiency) and daytime sleepiness. The study evaluated the effects of consuming 40 grams of walnuts…

02 Sep

From Indian Forest Services Officer to Education Reformer State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Rajesh Sharma honoured with ET Leadership Excellence Award

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Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of India's leading states in education reforms. Under the leadership of Shri Rajesh Sharma, IFS (2000 batch), the state has moved from Rank 21 in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2021 to being among the Top 5 in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024. Under his leadership, Himachal Pradesh has also achieved near-universal enrollment and one of the lowest dropout rates in government schools across the country. Shri Rajesh Sharma receiving award from Anupam Kher Sharma's focus on data-driven governance, global collaborations, and student learning outcomes has positioned Himachal Pradesh as a model of education reforms for other…

02 Sep

Hong Kong Tourism Board Staged a 5-City Travel Mission in India, Reinforces City’s Year-Round Tourism Appeal

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Hong KongThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has successfully concluded its annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to India, held from August 18th to 26th across five major cities that started from Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and concluded in Chennai. This year's mission featured a strong delegation of 41 Hong Kong tourism industry partners, including iconic attractions, theme parks, leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), airlines, and cruise lines. The Hong Kong team engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals, including representatives from key satellite markets. Against the backdrop of a strong recovery in India market, the…

31 Aug

Why Micro-Communities Are Driving the Success of High-Street Retail Across India

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India's retail sector has been on an extraordinary growth curve, powered by rising incomes, rapid urbanisation, and a young, aspirational consumer base. As the market matures, so do consumer habits. While destination malls and mega-retail formats still hold value, the real transformation is happening closer to where people live and work - in micro-communities. Why Micro-Communities Are Driving the Success of High-Street Retail Across India These densely populated clusters of residences, offices, and social infrastructure are fast emerging as the most potent engines of high-street retail. Convenience, walkability, and a hyperlocal identity now matter more than just scale or spectacle.…

31 Aug

Campus Activewear Announces Kriti Sanon as the Face of its Women’s Category

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Campus Activewear, one of India's leading Sports and Athleisure footwear brands, has announced National Award-winning actress Kriti Sanon as the new face of its Women's Category. The association marks more than a brand-celebrity partnership - it reflects Campus' vision to shape the future of the women's footwear segment in India, building on the strong growth it has witnessed in the past year. Kriti Sanon, celebrated for her fearless career choices and ability to effortlessly balance multiple roles, mirrors the spirit of today's women - dynamic, ambitious, and unapologetically authentic. From her journey as an engineering graduate to becoming one of…

31 Aug

SBI Foundation and Shri Chaitanya Health & Care Trust Transform Rural Vikramgad, Palghar Through Holistic Development and Water Conservation

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What was once a region struggling with chronic water scarcity, low agricultural output, limited education access, and poor healthcare is now slowly turning into a model of rural resilience and self-reliance. In the villages of Vikramgad taluka, Palghar district, the collaborative efforts of SBI Foundation and Shri Chaitanya Health & Care Trust (Govardhan Rural Development) are sparking meaningful transformation through two complementary initiatives: SBI Gram Seva and SBI Gram Saksham. Empowering rural communities: Women drawing water from SBI Jal Dhara, sustainable wells built, and children thriving in modern classrooms, thanks to SBI Foundations focus on lasting change Together, these programs…

30 Aug

Wildfire Surge in British Columbia as Lightning Strikes Spark New Blazes

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Vancouver (Richa Walia) – The number of wildfires raging across British Columbia surged this week as hot, dry weather gave way to thunderstorms and lightning, igniting dozens of new blazes in the province’s southern regions.According to BC Wildfire Service figures released Friday, active fires jumped to more than 110, up from 68 on Wednesday. Over 40 are classified as out of control, a sharp increase compared to only a handful earlier this week. Officials reported 37 new fire starts in the past 24 hours, while 10 were declared out.Clusters of new wildfires have been reported in remote areas northwest of…

30 Aug

Dr. Nirmala Sadasivam Conferred with the Prestigious Dronacharya Award for her 36 Years of Service in Reproductive Medicine

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A pioneer in Reproductive healthcare, Dr. Nirmala Sadasivam, introduced Capsule IVF in India, a cost-effective form of IVF for the economically strained Indian population and the most success yielding advanced blastocyst culturing techniques in IVF Science which offered the best chance of motherhood for the elderly women She has also received numerous accolades, including Tamil Nadu's Best Doctor Award, presented by the Chief Minister, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, and the Indian Medical Association Dr. Nirmala Sadasivam, Head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine at Chennai Maaruti Medical Center Hospitals and Genesis IVF Advanced Fertility Centre, was honoured with the…

30 Aug

Indian Army and Bisleri International Join Hands for Developing Eco Zone in Sikkim

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Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Letter of Association (LoA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army, Sikkim, to develop eco zone for plastic waste management through its flagship program Bottles for Change (BFC), at the Gangtok Military Station. The agreement was formally signed in the presence of senior army officials and representatives from Bisleri International. Bisleri International signs LoA & MoU with the Indian Army, Sikkim Through this association, BFC will contribute to develop plastic waste management & send all post-consumer plastic from the station for recycling. Also, the partnership aims to create awareness, drive…