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As climate change increasingly threatens vulnerable island nations, Ashraf Syed, Assistant Secretary General for U.S. Affairs of the International Commission of Culture and Diplomatic Relations (ICCDR), has called for enhanced, sustainable climate finance to support Oceania and Indian Ocean nations. Representing ICCDR at the 3rd Preparatory Conference for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Mr. Syed emphasized the pressing financial needs of small island developing states that are on the frontlines of climate change. His advocacy highlights the urgency of establishing more robust financial mechanisms to mitigate the economic and environmental challenges these nations face due to rising sea levels, extreme w...

Three students of Dr. Raviprasad Sajjan M., a renowned International Abacus Trainer, have made history by entering the prestigious "Influencer Book of World Records (IBWR)". They achieved this remarkable feat by setting a new world record in the "World's Largest International Abacus Olympiad - 2024," which was held online on May 26, 2024. The Olympiad was organized by Brain Skool and powered by the Influencer Book of World Records.MEET THE CHAMPIONSOut of 5,000+ global participants, the students trained by Dr. Raviprasad Sajjan showcased exceptional Abacus skills on an international platform and emerged victorious.Samruddhi R., Grade 3, studying at Ganga Central School, Hiriyur, Chitradurga, Karnataka, secured the prestigious title of "CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS."Skandha Kumar H.S., Grade 3, st...

Mumbai, India, 28 February 2025: SAS, a leader in data and AI, in partnership with Goa Institute of Management (GIM), is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 6th Annual Bitathon 2025. This premier national-level competition conducted by SAS & Cognition – The Data Science and Analytics Club at GIM witnessed an impressive turnout, with over 2000 registrations and 698 teams from colleges across India, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for data-driven problem-solving among students. This year’s theme – ‘Blurred Boundaries: When Business Meets Technology Meets People’ challenged participants to solve data-driven problems that demand innovative thinking and actionable insights and presented a chance for aspiring data scientists to learn from industry leaders, network with peers...

VOZ and SAFE developed by Pune based eye surgeon Dr. Jeevan Ladi transforming the field of laser vision Pune 27 February 2025: The cutting edge minimally invasive techniques for vision correction invented by Pune based eye surgeon Dr. Jeevan Ladi is transforming the field of laser vision.  Explaining a recent case, Dr. Jeevan Ladi, Founder of Dada Eye Laser Institute said that a 30 year old male from Sudan came to his clinic in the first week of January 2025. He was visibly dejected as all of the experts that he had met outside India told him not to go for laser vision correction as his cornea was thin.  He had high myopia with a power of -7 in the right eye and -6 in the left eye, and the thickness of his Cornea, on which Laser is done, was less. Dr. Ladi added that the challenge in thin ...

Photo Credit: Wontae Go(February 28, 2025) – Today, world renowned rapper, singer, dancer, and style icon, LISA releases her highly anticipated first full-length solo album, Alter Ego via LLOUD Co./RCA Records - listen HERE. The 15-track album includes her recently released single “Born Again” featuring. Doja Cat and RAYE, which marked LISA’s first release of 2025. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the #1 most added song at Top 40 radio in the US following release - listen HERE. Alongside the single, the  three global superstars released an official music video directed by Bardia Zeinali (Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Kacey Musgraves) which debuted at #1 on YouTube’s Daily Top Music Videos worldwide and #5 in the US - watch HERE. Upon release, Harper’s Bazaar raved “We're ...

Mumbai, 28 February, 2025:  Veera, the India-founded internet browser, has expanded its availability to 108 countries, bringing its suite of Web3 features to a global audience. Recently, Veera introduced a range of Web3 capabilities integrated into its existing super-fast browser, positioning itself as one of the first platforms to offer a comprehensive Web3 discovery experience.Veera was developed to address the complexities associated with Web3, aiming to simplify user interactions with decentralized technologies. Since its launch, Veera has scaled to 4mn users in less than a year, with a monthly active user base of 1Mn+, a daily active user base of 100k+ and average time spent of over 13mins per day. The ⁠⁠overall Web3 user base expected to be between 100-200mn globally and this market ...

A Dynamic Duo Redefining the IndustryIs Raja Kumar teaming up with Himanshi Khurana again? That’s the question on every fan’s mind! After their massive hit Anjaam Tumhara Hoga, the audience is eagerly waiting to see if this powerhouse duo will reunite for another project. While Raja Kumar is all set to launch his own music label and expand into big movies, the buzz around his next move only grows stronger.Himanshi Khurana, known for her captivating presence and soulful voice, played a pivotal role in their last collaboration. With both artists making waves in the industry, it wouldn’t be surprising if they decide to join forces once again. But will they?Fans Demand a ReunionFollowing the success of Anjaam Tumhara Hoga, fans have been vocal about wanting Raja Kumar and Himanshi Khurana to w...

Hyderabad, 28th February, 2025:  CARE Hospitals proudly welcomes Dr. Kiran Kumar Varma K, a distinguished leader in Emergency Medicine, as Associate Clinical Director, HOD & Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine. With over 17 years of expertise in Trauma Care, Toxicology, Critical Care, and Rapid Response Management, Dr. Kiran will be spearheading the Accident & Emergency (A&E) programs across three hospitals, two at CARE Banjara and one at CARE Malakpet, ushering in a new era of excellence in emergency and critical care. At CARE Banjara, the focus will be on delivering world-class emergency care for cardiac and brain stroke patients, ensuring rapid, protocol-driven interventions for heart attacks and neurological emergencies. With advanced STEMI protocols, hyperacute stroke ma...

User Connect Consultancy (UCC) Announces Pan-India Workshop Series to Strengthen User Research Skills Hyderabad, 28th February, 2025: After the resounding success of IGNITE 2025, India’s first-ever user research conference, User Connect Consultancy (UCC) is set to expand its mission of building a thriving user research community across the country. The two-day conference held at T-Hub, Hyderabad, brought together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to explore the transformative role of user research in shaping products, services, and governance. One of the key takeaways from IGNITE was the growing need for practical, hands-on user research training. The workshops held at the conference—covering themes such as The Art & Science of UX, Mastering the Art of Decoding Users, and...

Bombay Chamber, Mumbai Febuary 28, 2025: Shipbuilding offers tremendous opportunities in India and it’s an area that private sector shipyards need to focus on. “There is very good business potential in ship-building and the Indian government is also looking at ways to improve the entire ecosystem,” said Hon'ble Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri. Piyush Goyal.Shri. Goyal was speaking (via video conferencing) at the 12th Biennial International Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics 2025, organised by Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai on February 25, 2025.Seeking inputs from industry stakeholders, Shri. Goyal said, making flagging of vessels in India more attractive is another area where the government would like assistance. “While we have the advantage to allow...