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New Delhi [India], December 6: India’s fragmented child-development ecosystem—long criticized for scattered assessments, inconsistent therapy methods, and outdated systems—is undergoing a silent revolution. At the center of this disruption is Tykes Valley, a next-gen pediatric development platform redefining how therapy, assessment, and early education work in the country. Founded not as a business idea but out of frustration with the broken state of child development care, Tykes Valley rebuilt the system from scratch. Their model introduces standardized assessments, structured therapy pathways, unified clinical protocols, and a digital data layer—creating consistency and predictability across every center. The tech-powered network is now scaling aggressively, supported by Talrop’s ecosyst...

The platform promises instant, transparent, zero-documentation credit designed for first-time borrowers and India’s fast-growing young workforce. New Delhi [India], December 6: SwitchMyLoan today announced its transformation into Cready, a next-generation digital credit platform aimed at giving young Indians fast, transparent, and frictionless access to credit. With a refreshed identity, smarter technology, and a borrower-first design philosophy, Cready marks a significant evolution in the company’s journey, transitioning from a transactional loan-matching platform to a human-centric, empowerment-led credit ecosystem. Backed by partnerships with 20+ registered NBFCs and lenders, Cready already has over 3,000 loan disbursals and has helped build the credit profiles of 50+ million custo...

The event is presented by Gujarat Tourism and organised by Gujarat Media Club, with lead sponsors Adani, GMDC, GIDC, RARU, and RHETAN, and co-sponsors Gujarat Sahitya Academy and the Sports Authority of Gujarat. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 6: BharatKool, an initiative dedicated to celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage and the timeless values of Dharma, is returning with its second edition, Adhyay–2, following the grand success of its previous edition. The three-day festival, to be held at Gujarat University from 12 to 14 December, aims to revive, preserve, and showcase India’s cultural identity through a unique blend of art, literature, music, and experiential sessions, combining tradition with a contemporary approach. The festival programme will include sessions, kavi samel...

Murarji Kotipalli with the legendary author Chetan Bhagat New Delhi [India], December 6: A long-cherished dream turned into reality for debut author Murarji Kotipalli with the successful release of his book The Real Parenting Within, made possible through the support and guidance of Times Applaud and TS Publications. For years, Kotipalli had aspired to write a book but found the process challenging, often starting and withdrawing due to the lack of proper direction as a first-time writer. According to him, it was only after collaborating with Times Applaud that his manuscript finally took shape. He credits the organisation for providing continuous follow-up, structured guidance, and expert mentoring throughout his writing journey. The team at Times Applaud worked closely with the author fr...

Former banker turned athlete and fitness entrepreneur makes Ahmedabad proud with a 4-medal podium finish at ICN Goa. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 5: Ahmedabad’s ‘Fitness Banker’ — Lucky Valecha — has made the city proud by clinching four medals and securing a Top 3 Bronze podium finish at the prestigious ICN Goa Natural Bodybuilding Championship. Competing in four intensely contested categories — Men’s Physique (Open & Senior) and Men’s Fitness (Open & Senior) — Lucky delivered a standout performance, establishing himself as one of India’s promising natural bodybuilding talents. Recognised globally for promoting clean, drug-free athletic excellence, the ICN (I Compete Natural) championship is among the world’s most respected natural bodybuilding federations. Lucky earned m...

New Delhi [India], December 5: When intelligence becomes infrastructure, innovation becomes inevitable By Senthil M. Kumar— CTO, Slate Technologies | Senior Advisor, Celesta Capital Preamble: The Age of Intelligence Wisdom begins in Wonder! We are intrinsically wired for wonder, biologically, intellectually, and now, technologically. With human and machine intelligence convergence, we are not just innovating; we are reinventing human experience itself. We are entering an era where intelligence lives beyond the human mind, flowing through systems that learn, adapt and evolve. Welcome to the Age of AI and Human Reinvention. A moment when the fabric of civilization is being rewoven with threads of cognition and code. We are witnessing AI reimagine what it means to design, heal, build, and thr...

Satya Dev Tiwari, MD & CEO at Voll Sante Satya Dev Tiwari, MD & CEO at Voll Sante Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd Every winter, millions of people in north and western India wake up to a thick grey blanket of smog. From November to February, the air often becomes dangerous to breathe. The Air Quality Index (AQI) regularly crosses 400–500 (anything above 300 is considered “severe”). Crop burning in Punjab and Haryana, millions of vehicles, factory smoke, and cold air that traps everything close to the ground turn the season of festivals and weddings into a silent health emergency. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5: This isn’t just “fog” that makes your eyes water. It’s a direct attack on your lungs that can harm you as much as years of smoking, even if yo...

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur hosts the Global Youth Festival 2025. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4: Mumbai is gearing up for one of the biggest youth gatherings of the year as Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur hosts the Global Youth Festival 2025, a two-day cultural, musical and values-driven youth event happening this weekend that promises to redefine how young people connect, express and celebrate. Hosted by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, a worldwide spiritual movement known for its humanitarian, educational, and youth-empowering initiatives, the Global Youth Festival unites young minds from across India and around the world for an immersive blend of culture, music, learning, inspiration, and global community building. This year, the festival returns with ...

New Delhi [India], December 4: The CAT 2025 exam has concluded successfully, and candidates are now awaiting the release of the CAT response sheet 2025 along with the official answer key. As per previous years, the response sheet is expected in the first week of December, giving students an early opportunity to estimate their performance before the results are out. The official download link will appear on iimcat.ac.in, accessible only through candidate login. Why the CAT Response Sheet Matters The response sheet provides a complete record of all your marked answers, making it the most reliable source for assessing your CAT exam score. It helps you verify correct and incorrect responses, compare them with the official key, and evaluate your probability of securing calls from top B-Schools....

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 4: Femcare Fertility, one of India’s rapidly expanding fertility and IVF chains, today announced a major technological leap with the integration of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems across all its centres in Pune and Kolkata. With a strong focus on improving IVF success rates, transparency, and patient experience, Femcare Fertility has emerged as a national leader in AI-enabled reproductive medicine. With three state-of-the-art facilities, the organisation has deployed three breakthrough AI technologies that are reshaping embryo selection, genetic screening, semen analysis, and overall treatment planning. This milestone places Femcare among a select group of fertility centres in India adopting AI at scale. AI-Powered Embryo Selection for Imp...