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Noida. The popular kabaddi team of Uttar Pradesh, Yamuna Yoddha, is fully prepared to display its strength on the field with the “Spirit of Yamuna” in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2, starting from December 25. This time, the team has a balanced mix of experienced and young players, including powerful names like Abhishek Panwar and Ritik Sharma. The highest number of players—4—are from Baghpat, followed by 3 from Bulandshahr, and 2 from Gautam Buddha Nagar. Additionally, one player each represents Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, and Saharanpur.Muzaffarnagar’s Abhishek Panwar is the team’s top player, purchased for ₹1.25 lakh. The second top players are Ritik Sharma from Baghpat (₹1.20 lakh) and Abhishek Singh from Bulandshahr (₹1.20 lakh). Lalit Sharma from Bulandshah...

In an era dominated by quick fixes and fleeting wellness trends, a young, purpose-driven entrepreneur is reviving a 60-year family legacy to transform the humble cup of tea into a profound daily wellness ritual. Hill Queen Tea, India’s next-generation premium wellness tea brand, officially announces its national expansion, bringing a unique blend of heritage craftsmanship, Ayurveda-inspired functionality, and farm-to-cup purity to the modern consumer.Founded by Arun Chachan, Hill Queen Tea is more than a beverage company; it's a movement shaping the wellness lifestyle for a demanding generation of Gen Z and Millennials.“I started Hill Queen Tea to reimagine my family’s tea blending legacy—blending the art of traditional tea-making with the science of modern wellness,” says Founder Arun Cha...

Yesterday was a compelling launch of Aloka Dasgupta Niyogi's debut novel, Inheritors of Silence. Hosted gracefully by The Literary Table, an impactful author-reader initiative under the umbrella of the Arogya Wellbeing Trust, the event was a vibrant testament to the power of heartfelt storytelling.The evening was expertly managed by the Emcee, Devashish Chakravarty, who opened the session by introducing The Literary Table’s mission to foster dialogue between writers and their audiences. He then introduced the central figure, author Aloka Dasgupta Niyogi, before welcoming the distinguished Chief Guest celebrated figure Madhumanti Maitra and guest of honour the renowned storyteller Sanjay Mishra. It was a Debut that Defied Expectation. The true highlight began with Madhumanti Maitra’s powerf...

Mayuri Dwivedi has been carving out her own lane as an upcoming model, and her next move is about to push things further. She’s joining the cast of Vipin Agnihotri’s Hype Factory, a platform known for spotting fresh talent early and giving them the kind of visibility that actually matters.Here’s the thing about Mayuri: she’s not trying to force a persona. Her presence works because it feels effortless, and that has started catching attention in the fashion and creator space. The industry loves faces that come with their own energy, and she seems to have that mix of confidence and curiosity that brands look for. Hype Factory tends to put its participants through a blend of performance, personality, and on-camera challenges. It’s a setup that rewards authenticity, which is exactly where Mayu...

New Delhi, November 21, 2025: Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi, has joined the ranks of the world’s top business schools after being awarded the prestigious AACSB International Accreditation — a recognition earned by fewer than 6% of business schools globally and placing FIIB among the top 1% of business schools in India. This milestone places FIIB among an elite group of ~1,050+ accredited institutions worldwide and only 27 in India, underscoring its commitment to excellence, impact, and continuous improvement.The AACSB Accreditation Award Ceremony, held at the FIIB campus, was a landmark celebration of FIIB’s three-decade journey toward global excellence. The event was graced by Dr. Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB International, who personally presented t...

Indians constitute the largest group of investors in the UAE. The boom in real estate and ease of doing business are the key factors contributing to the attraction of investors. UAE has sealed its reputation as one of the lowest corporate tax jurisdictions in the world. The Corporate Tax rate of 9% on Profits and Zero Personal Income Tax lures the investors and businessmen into this country. The high-end luxury, security of life and businesses, connectivity to all parts of the world and the minimum taxes encourages businesspeople to flock to UAE. The various incentives offered by the government for businessmen is an added attraction to shift part of the business into this region.Business houses resort to various strategies for optimizing the tax savings. Operation of businesses from a low ...

The 12th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2025 organised by the Samudra Manthan Foundation, supported by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, with Bhandarkar Publications as the Knowledge Partner was held with grandeur and deep national spirit at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.  The ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.), Governor of Mizoram, who attended as the Chief Guest. Capt. Vivek Bhandarkar, Director of the Samudra Manthan Foundation and CEO of Bhandarkar Publications, opened the 12th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2025 by extending a warm welcome to the Chief Guest.In his inspiring address, the Hon’ble Governor spoke with convictio...

The 12th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2025 organised by the Samudra Manthan Foundation, supported by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, with Bhandarkar Publications as the Knowledge Partner was held with grandeur and deep national spirit at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.  The ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.), Governor of Mizoram, who attended as the Chief Guest. Capt. Vivek Bhandarkar, Director of the Samudra Manthan Foundation and CEO of Bhandarkar Publications, opened the 12th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2025 by extending a warm welcome to the Chief Guest.In his inspiring address, the Hon’ble Governor spoke with convictio...

New Delhi, 21st November 2025: OPPO India launched the highly anticipated Find X9 Series in India, reiterating its strong ambitions in the premium smartphone segment in India. Continuing Find X legacy, the new series, comprising Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, sets new standards for what flagship smartphones can deliver. The new series presents an exceptional all-round experience, offering a Hasselblad co-engineered new-generation camera system, revolutionary battery life, powerful performance, and the smooth, smart ColorOS 16.The launch comes on the heels of a strong market performance by OPPO in India, where the brand moved up to the second position, with a market share of 13.9%, as per the International Data Corporation ’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker for Q3 2025. "With the F...

Electromech Infraprojects Ltd (“Electromech”), a specialist in data center and large-scale MEP infrastructure projects, has secured additional growth capital from a consortium of global and domestic investors.  The round includes international institutional investors such as AIG Direct (an existing investor) and Auxano Dawn Fund-I, managed by Blue Lotus Capital Advisors LLP. Electromech also received investments from leading Indian family offices, including Vyom – the Jaisinghani Family (promoters of Polycab), JB Mody Enterprises LLP (original promoters of JB Chemicals), Inoventures (Manish Choksi), and Ashok Jogani.  Electromech stated that the fresh capital will be used to strengthen its leadership position in the data center MEP construction space and support its expansion into new mark...