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September 05th 2025 — A bold new chapter in Eastern India’s cinematic journey is set to unfold this January as CineBridge makes its debut at the International Kolkata Short Film Festival (IKSFF) 2026. Positioned as a flagship segment of the festival, CineBridge promises to be a game-changer for the independent film community — creating a platform where untold stories meet open doors.For the first time in Kolkata and across Eastern India, independent filmmakers will have a dedicated space to connect directly with producers, financiers, OTT representatives, and production houses. Described as more than just a film bazaar, CineBridge is envisioned as a purpose-driven ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between emerging storytellers and key industry stakeholders.“CineBridge is our natural pro...

New Delhi, September 4, 2025 – Despite ongoing tariff pressures linked to Donald Trump’s 50% duty implementation on Indian goods, India’s $2.8 billion social media services sector remains insulated from disruption. According to Shubham Agrawal of Taptwice Media, the industry’s reliance on freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr ensures service-based work flows without tariff exposure.“Our US customers have consistently shared the fact that Taptwice Social is the best provider for LinkedIn growth service,” said Agrawal, noting how digital delivery channels bypass goods-based restrictions entirely.Freelance platforms provide tariff immunity through service classification, platform-managed compliance, and escrow systems that safeguard payments. India’s position on these global platforms ha...

Mumbai, [September 5th 2025]: Renowned philanthropist, author, and thought leader Dr. Dinesh Shahra continued his cherished annual tradition by visiting prominent Ganesh pandals across Mumbai this year as well. Immersed in the city’s festive spirit and the zeal of community bonding, Dr. Shahra offered prayers to Lord Ganesha for the health, prosperity, and happiness of all.In his message, Dr. Shahra said: “Ganesh Utsav is not just a festival, it is a reminder of Sanatan values — oneness, compassion, and the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family). May Lord Ganesha bless us with wisdom to remove obstacles and strength to serve society with harmony and love.”His visits to Mumbai’s vibrant mandals reflected the unifying force of culture, faith, and community zeal. For the yo...

Bengaluru, 5 September 2025: STEER World, a global leader in materials transformation technologies, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ovais Sarmad, former UN climate leader and Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to its Advisory Board. His addition strengthens STEER World’s commitment to advancing sustainable innovation across industries.  With over three decades of expertise spanning climate policy, migration, and global governance, Mr. Sarmad brings a unique and powerful perspective on institutional transformation and sustainable development. During his tenure at the UNFCCC, he played a central role in reinforcing the Paris Agreement’s implementation and was deeply involved in marquee climate negotiations from COP23 throu...

Nashik, Maharashtra | September 5, 2025, On Teachers’ Day, the Hiremath Family Foundation, under the leadership of Varun Hiremath, paid tribute to India’s unsung educators rural teachers who continue to teach under trees, in courtyards, and beside cattle sheds despite having no formal classrooms. With nothing more than chalk, blackboards, and immense dedication, they are shaping India’s future.15 Teachers Across Villages Felicitated for Teaching Without Classrooms — But With Immense Courage“A building doesn’t make a school. A teacher does,” said Varun Hiremath, Co-Founder of the Hiremath Family Foundation.“This Teachers’ Day, we honour those who teach not for recognition or salary but out of conviction that every child deserves to learn.”The Initiative: Gurudakshina 2025As part of the camp...

Mumbai, September,4 : Renowned philanthropist, author, and thought leader Dr. Dinesh Shahra continued his cherished annual tradition by visiting prominent Ganesh pandals across Mumbai this year as well. Immersed in the city’s festive spirit and the zeal of community bonding, Dr. Shahra offered prayers to Lord Ganesha for the health, prosperity, and happiness of all. In his message, Dr. Shahra said: “Ganesh Utsav is not just a festival, it is a reminder of Sanatan values — oneness, compassion, and the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family). May Lord Ganesha bless us with wisdom to remove obstacles and strength to serve society with harmony and love.”His visits to Mumbai’s vibrant mandals reflected the unifying force of culture, faith, and community zeal. For the youth esp...

Apollo Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is bringing clean energy innovation to Kerala with a pioneering 64 MW floating solar project on the West Kallada Reservoir, located next to the iconic Ashtamudi Lake. With all project related studies and investigations completed, and major supplies already tied-up, work on the ground is set to begin soon.Floating solar is emerging as a critical growth segment within renewable energy. By utilizing water surfaces, these projects avoid large-scale land use while enhancing efficiency through the natural cooling effect of reservoirs. They also reduce evaporation, improve system longevity, and enable dual use of water bodies without disturbing ecological balance. At the same time, floating solar requires advanced engineering, specialized anchoring systems, and ...

At a time when Onam songs peppered with English phrases and trend-driven rap verses dominate short-video feeds, a new release has struck a gentler, more rooted chord with Malayalis. Titled “Miss You Maveli,” the track returns to the festival’s core spirit community, simplicity, and shared abundance through unadorned Malayalam lyrics and a melody steeped in tradition. A turn toward authenticityFor several seasons, the Onam music landscape has been animated by fusion experiments. While such blends have their audience, a sizeable section of listeners has longed for songs that sound like home: pookkalam laid with marigolds, mukutty and thumba, vegetables from the village patch, and the unhurried rhythms of festive mornings. “Miss You Maveli” channels precisely that mood. Rather than amplifying...

India’s First Leap into Intraosseous Knee Treatment . Knee pain is no longer a condition limited to seniors. Today, it is increasingly common among middle-aged professionals, athletes, and even younger adults. Long work hours, reduced physical activity, sports injuries, and natural aging all contribute to early knee degeneration. Unfortunately, the usual treatments—painkillers, physiotherapy, or surface injections—often provide only short-lived relief.Until recently, the final option for patients with worsening knee pain was knee replacement surgery, which comes with risks, costs, and lengthy recovery. But India has now entered a new era in joint care with the arrival of Knee Intraosseous (IO) Treatment at RegenOrthoSport, under the guidance of Dr. Venkatesh Movva.This treatment is already...

Mumbai. Kannada industry's young actor Dhanush Rashinkar has made a debut in the Bollywood industry with a unique album song "Yolo Jeelo". This beautiful song was launched recently in the presence of many celebrities at Bollywood Legend Film Festival organized by KCF in Mumbai. This song has been released on T Series Pop Chartbusters YouTube channel, which is getting a very good response from the audience. Kannada film director Aadat MP has directed this song. The music director of the song is Pratap Soundar who is a famous music director of the Kannada industry. Bollywood's experienced cameraman Sebastian is the DOP of this video. This song has been written by Neetu Saini and Dhanush together. Dhanush Rashinkar is the male lead and also the producer of this video song. Nithu Somesh has pl...