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From cricket to business aspirations, Arif Patel’s journey reflects more than just the rise of a content creator. It is a story of ambition, creativity, and the vision to build a legacy.Arif Patel, an influencer with an entrepreneurial mindset, is steadily carving a distinct niche in the digital world. With an eye for business and a love for storytelling, his journey is one that is built on hard work, ambition, and a deep-rooted desire to bring his creative ideas to life.A Dream Shaped by Passion and PurposeArif Patel’s story begins in Preston UK, where he attended Friends Academy from lower school, all the way through his high school graduation. During his time there, Arif cultivated a diverse set of interests that would shape his future endeavors. Though he loved cricket-having played at...

Al Akmar Saify is an aspiring filmmaker in the Indian entertainment industry, celebrated for his remarkable journey from casting director to director. Growing up in a humble household, Saify once dreamed of becoming an engineer, but financial constraints forced him to abandon that path early and step into the real world. With no formal training or industry connections, he took up small jobs to make ends meet. Yet through these challenges, one passion remained unwavering: cinema. Even in his toughest times, Saify nurtured his love for films. Every month, a portion of his earnings went toward movie tickets. Watching films became more than a hobby it was a refuge. He would absorb characters, memorize dialogues, and often mimic roles for fun. This fascination quietly evolved into a deep, abidi...

Allegations of false funding promises and unverified claims place Foxhog Ventures and its CEO Tarun Poddar under sharp scrutiny from founders, institutions and regulators. Foxhog Ventures and its chief executive, Mr. Tarun Poddar, have in recent months come under the spotlight over questions surrounding their operations, investments and credentials. While the company presents itself as a fast-growing venture capital firm with global reach and significant startup backing, a series of reports, complaints and clarifications from founders, auditors and institutions have brought out a parallel narrative marked by disputes over financial practices, legal compliance and past claims. The contrasting accounts have led to growing scrutiny of both Foxhog’s activities and Mr. Poddar’s professional his...

New Delhi, India – [29th August, 2025] – In a world where businesses face unprecedented challenges in reaching the right audience, building credibility, and sustaining growth, one name stands out as a trusted advisor: Dr. Neeraj Kaushik. With 25 years of marketing and PR expertise, enriched by his Google certifications and IIM Bangalore credentials, Dr. Kaushik brings a rare combination of CEO-level strategy, hands-on execution, and global perspective to Indian and international clients alike.From embassies and institutions to corporates, clinics, doctors, service industries, and individuals, Dr. Kaushik is recognized as a marketing consultant with a difference—one who believes in an integrated marketing approach that connects strategy, branding, digital presence, and public relations unde...

Ascend Karnataka Kicks Off with a Bang – $2 Billion VC RoundtableThe summit opened with resounding energy as more than 35+ venture capitalists, representing a collective net worth of over $2 billion, came together to explore opportunities for investment and collaboration with Karnataka’s industries and diaspora-led ventures. The gathering was addressed by Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), who emphasized Karnataka’s unique position as a hub for innovation, talent, and global partnerships. Ascend Karnataka Brings ASEAN Startup Summit to India for the First Time In a landmark announcement, Ascend Karnataka 2025 has paved the way for deeper cross-border collaboration by bringing the India ASEAN Startup Summit to Karnataka and India for the very first time. “It...

IHub-Data is bringing out a six-month weekend training program on AI/ML for undergraduate students pursuing a career in science, commerce or business streams. The program would be ideal for highly motivated students, desirous to learn tools and techniques of data-driven decision-making processes. Classes would be conducted on all weekends at IIIT Hyderabad by resource persons from these domains."Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into diverse academic disciplines underscores the importance of a short-term course for undergraduate students pursuing non-engineering educational programs. This course fosters critical thinking, encouraging students from all backgrounds to interrogate big data ethics, algorithmic biases, and real-world applications. By bridging...

Mumbai, 29th August 2025 – To mark World Photography Day on 19th August 2025, Piramal Realty transformed its flagship development, Piramal Vaikunth in Thane, into a living gallery celebrating life, nature and community. The initiative titled ‘Vaikunth in Full Bloom’, brought together acclaimed photographers and residents in a week-long showcase of visual storytelling. Spread across 32 acres, the lush landscapes and architectural elegance of Piramal Vaikunth became a canvas for leading photographers. With distinct visual styles spanning architecture, people, culture, nature and travel, the photographers brought to life the spirit of Full Bloom — a theme that portrays Piramal Vaikunth not just as a residential address, but as a living breathing community.   Extending the celebration beyond p...

Bangalore, August 29, 2025: The Karnataka Women’s League (KWL) 2025–26 concluded with a showcase of skill, resilience, and the spirit of champions, with B L Kashyap & Sons Ltd. (BLK) proudly serving as the Title Sponsor. The season celebrated the rise of women’s football in Karnataka, inspiring a new generation of athletes to pursue their sporting dreams. Kickstart FC, who are previously winners of IWL, were crowned Champions for the 7th time, Misaka United FC finished as Runners-up, and Roots FC who played and hosted IWL2 with B L Kashyap as their sponsor, earned the Fair Play Award.  The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guests Shri Kalyan Chaubey, President – AIFF; Shri N A Haris, MLA Shanthinagar Constituency, Vice President – AIFF & President – KSFA; Shri M Satyanarayan, De...

Hyderabad, August 2025:- Flashoot, the fast scaling content creation platform known for delivering short form videos within minutes, has successfully onboarded over 1,000 new creators in just one month, marking a major milestone in its vision to build the world’s fastest creator network. The initiative focused on unemployed youth across India, especially those from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.Over 80 percent of the newly onboarded creators are students, freelancers, and unemployed youth with access to smartphones and creative potential, now trained and certified by Flashoot to shoot, edit, and deliver professional reels in under 10 minutes.“We’re not just onboarding creators, we’re onboarding livelihoods,” said Voleti Karthik, Founder and CEO of Flashoot. “Our mission is to turn passionate yo...