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Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative Unites Brands, Farmers and Industry Leaders for Climate-Resilient Cotton Future

Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative Unites Brands, Farmers and Industry Leaders for Climate-Resilient Cotton Future

Business
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 4: A multi-stakeholder conference held in Indore brought together leading brands, textile industry experts, certification bodies, civil society groups and farmer organisations to advance the Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative, aimed at transforming India’s cotton sector through large-scale adoption of regenerative agriculture. Recognising the urgent need to strengthen climate resilience for India’s small cotton farmers, Solidaridad Asia and WWF–India have jointly launched the initiative, supported by a €6 million Regenerative Fast Track Cotton Fund. The programme seeks to establish regenerative farming as the new sustainability standard for Indian cotton while improving farmer incomes and protecting ecological systems. The fund aims to enhance ...
No Land In India Is Truly Waste: ATREE-CPD Convened National Panel Demands Urgent Reclassification Of India’s Wastelands Worth Inr 5-7 Lakh Crores Annually

No Land In India Is Truly Waste: ATREE-CPD Convened National Panel Demands Urgent Reclassification Of India’s Wastelands Worth Inr 5-7 Lakh Crores Annually

Business, Press Release
On screen (clockwise): Kunal Satyarthi (IFS, Joint Secretary, MoRD), Aniruddh Sheth (CEP), From (L-R): Subrata Singh (FES), Manish Parmar (ISRO-SAC), Archana Chatterjee (IUCN/FLR), Purnendu Kavoori (CSE), Dr. Abi T. Vanak, Director, CPD-ATREE Expert consensus (Union Ministry of Rural Development, Centre for Pastoralism, Foundation for Ecological Security, ISRO-Space Applications Centre, IUCN/Forest Landscape Restoration, Centre for Social Ecology, and ATREE-CPD): Colonial-era “wasteland” categorisation threatens biodiversity, pastoral livelihoods, and India’s global climate commitments New Delhi [India], November 21: A high-level panel convened by the WestBridge-supported Centre for Policy Design (CPD) at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATRE...
Best Crypto to Buy Now November 2025: Bitcoin Whale Dumps USD 1.3B BTC, as DeepSnitch AI Surges 58 Percent

Best Crypto to Buy Now November 2025: Bitcoin Whale Dumps USD 1.3B BTC, as DeepSnitch AI Surges 58 Percent

Business
New Delhi [India], November 21: Another shock hit the market today as Bitcoin whale Owen Gunden dumped his entire $1.3B stack. Bitcoin whale Owen Gunden has officially sold his entire $1.3B Bitcoin stack, sending 2,499 BTC to Kraken in a final liquidation move. Retail investors and whales are continuing to sell amid the panic. Smart traders are using DeepSnitch AI’s agents to track whale wallets and market sentiment. This helps them front-run irrational moves. Its presale is up 58% so far, having raised over $559K. Many analysts believe DeepSnitch AI is the best crypto to buy now as it’s showing true 100x potential despite the ongoing market turmoil. Whale panic is driving retail fear Gunden’s sell-off comes as CryptoQuant’s Bull Score Index drops to 20/100, which is extreme bearish territ...
2.5M+ Content Creators: How Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities Are Powering the Content Creation Boom

2.5M+ Content Creators: How Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities Are Powering the Content Creation Boom

Breaking News, Business
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20: India’s creator economy is in the middle of a major shift — one that’s no longer centred around metros. According to a recent Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, close to 2–2.5 million monetized content creators are already influencing about $350–400 billion in consumer spending. By 2030, that number is expected to cross $1 trillion, driven largely by creators from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. What’s unfolding is a decentralised creative wave. Platforms such as ShareChat and Moj state that about 80% of their creators hail from non-metro cities. Taking into consideration cheap smartphones, accessible internet, and an upsurge of interest in localized language content, small towns are rapidly emerging as the epicenter of India’s digital storytelling. ...
Introducing PANDIT AI – The World’s First Voice AI Pandit

Introducing PANDIT AI – The World’s First Voice AI Pandit

LifeStyle, Press Release
New Delhi [India], November 11: After months of anticipation, Pandit.ai, the world’s first Voice AI Pandit, is now officially rolled out worldwide. Originally launched in August 2025 in beta testing in the USA & Canada, the platform saw an overwhelming response and thousands of early users. Now, with confirmed accuracy, emotional tone, and multilingual voice capability, Pandit.ai is ready for the world. The app allows anyone, anywhere, to call or chat live with an AI Pandit, a virtual astrologer that speaks naturally, understands emotions, and provides deeply personalised astrological readings in real time. Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern AI In a world increasingly driven by data and algorithms, Pandit.ai offers a refreshing human touch through artificial intelligence. The platform...
IEM–UEM and Lions Clubs Unite for Wellness Rally at the IT Hubs in Kolkata

IEM–UEM and Lions Clubs Unite for Wellness Rally at the IT Hubs in Kolkata

Health, Press Release
New Delhi [India], October 11: The bustling IT hub of Salt Lake Sector V turned into a vibrant sea of white on 10th October, 2025, as over 1200 students, faculty members, and dignitaries joined hands for a cause that touches every heart — mental health awareness. The Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, part of the IEM–UEM Group, in collaboration with the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), the Lions Club of Kolkata IEM, and the Lions Club of Kolkata Salt Lake IEM, organized a powerful rally on World Mental Health Day, under the theme “IEM United for Wellness.” This initiative by IEM–UEM once again reinforced its position as one of India’s leading academic groups committed not only to excellence in education but also to holistic human development and soci...
Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) Board Approves Exclusive Term Sheet to Acquire Cosmea Investment Private Limited

Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) Board Approves Exclusive Term Sheet to Acquire Cosmea Investment Private Limited

Business
New Delhi [India], October 6: Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (“TFCIL”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors, at its meeting held on October 6, 2025, has accorded in-principle approval to enter into an exclusive term sheet with Cosmea Investment Holdco Private Limited (CIHL) for the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Cosmea Investment Private Limited (CIPL), together with its specified wholly owned subsidiaries, step-down subsidiaries, and trusts (“Target Company”). The transaction will be executed through a dedicated special-purpose vehicle (SPV) or affiliate of TFCIL to be incorporated for this purpose. The Target Company has established a strong presence across diverse financial services verticals, including: Stock Broking & Commodity Trading We...
Jay Ambe Supermarkets Launches 9,500 sq. ft. ‘City Square Mart’ in Mansa City

Jay Ambe Supermarkets Launches 9,500 sq. ft. ‘City Square Mart’ in Mansa City

Business
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 6: Jay Ambe Supermarkets Limited (BSE – 544514), one of the fastest growing organised retail chains in Gujarat, continues to expand its footprint with a mega 9,500 square foot store in the Mansa city, Gujarat, under its brand name ‘City Square Mart’.  Company has recently completed its Rs. 18.45 crore public issue and is listed on the BSE SME Exchange on 17th September 2025. Highlights:- The new City Square Mart in Mansa is 9,500 sq. ft. and will offer over 20,000 products. The store aims to serve Mansa City and 40+ nearby villages. The company received an overwhelming response for its Rs. 18.45 crore IPO, listed on the BSE SME in September 2025. The company operates 17 stores across Gujarat For FY25, company reported total income of Rs. 47.40 crore wi...
Indian Startup Hello Aria Just Made Your USD 20/Month Productivity App Obsolete

Indian Startup Hello Aria Just Made Your USD 20/Month Productivity App Obsolete

Business
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 27: For years, Silicon Valley has sold a myth: that peak productivity is just one more expensive subscription away. You’ve been told you need one app for your to-do lists, another for meeting notes, and a third for team follow-ups. The result isn’t productivity; it’s a digital Frankenstein of logins and notifications that adds more friction than it removes. Now, an Indian startup is calling their bluff. From Hyderabad, a company has launched a tool so simple and effective it makes most productivity software look obsolete. Meet Hello Aria, a powerful AI assistant that doesn’t ask you to download a new app because it lives in the one you already use all day: WhatsApp. For less than the price of a cup of coffee at just ₹89 per month,it’s delivering a k...
Relaxing Bliss: Bringing Wellness to Weddings, Events, and Your Doorstep

Relaxing Bliss: Bringing Wellness to Weddings, Events, and Your Doorstep

Business
New Delhi [India], September 26: For nearly a decade and a half, Relaxing Bliss (formerly known as Sawadika Spa) has been redefining luxury wellness in Delhi NCR and beyond. Established in 2010, the brand has steadily grown under the leadership of entrepreneur Mr Nishant Prakash, who brings 15 years of industry experience to the table. Today, Relaxing Bliss operates eight thriving outlets across the region and has built a strong reputation for blending traditional therapies with contemporary healing techniques to deliver holistic rejuvenation. With a dedicated team of professional therapists trained to relieve stiffness, pain, and fatigue, every therapy session is curated for maximum comfort and care. Superior quality essential oils, creams, and fresh towels are used for each session, ensu...