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In today’s busy world, women are expected to manage everything—home, work, children, and emotions. Parents want to raise happy and confident children. Educators work hard to guide young minds and hearts. Yet, while caring for everyone else, many forget one important thing: their own inner well-being.Many women feel tired even after resting. Many parents feel guilty even when they try their best. Many educators feel emotionally drained but continue showing up every day. These feelings are not a weakness. They are signs that the soul needs care.True healing begins when we pause and turn inward.The Most Important Relationship: With YourselfFrom a young age, women are taught to adjust, give, and sacrifice. Parents are expected to stay strong. Teachers are expected to be patient all the time. S...

December 2025 – Sova Solar, a leading innovator in high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced a banner year of growth, innovation, and strategic advancements in 2025. Scaling its manufacturing prowess to a total capacity of 1.3 GW, the company shipped 245 MW of modules in FY 2025-26 while launching cutting-edge TOPCon-based products that set new benchmarks in performance and reliability. This remarkable progress underscores Sova Solar's commitment to powering India's renewable energy revolution, with a 58.06% year-over-year revenue growth and deepened partnerships with clients like NTPC, Solarworld, Rays Power Infra, NHPC, SJVN, and NLC, MAHAGENCO, GVREL"2025 has been a pivotal year for Sova Solar, marked by unprecedented manufacturing achievements, quality enhancemen...

A CA-turned-entrepreneur is tackling India's most overlooked gap, highway hygiene, with a model that educates rather than penalizes, aiming to transform the roadside hospitality sectorIndia's highway infrastructure has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Billion-dollar expressways now connect metros to tier-2 cities, cutting through mountains and valleys with engineering precision that rivals global standards. The Delhi-Chandigarh highway, the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and the newly expanded Golden Quadrilateral stand as testaments to India's infrastructure ambitions.Yet, ask any frequent highway traveler about their journey, and a common concern emerges: finding a clean, safe place to stop remains a challenge. Despite the world-class roads, the pit stops, restaurants...

26 December, 2025. India boasts more than 25 crore mutual fund folios, with monthly SIP inflows consistently touching record highs. From an industry AUM of just ₹1.21 lakh crore in 2003, mutual funds have grown exponentially to cross ₹80 lakh crore today—a nearly 70-fold expansion in just over two decades. In parallel, the number of PMS and AIF providers has surged, crossing over ₹23 lakh crore in assets. Over the past decade, the sector has seen remarkable growth of 31% CAGR reflecting the rising demand for alternative and sophisticated investment products.This deepening market participation has also been fuelled by the proliferation of digital investment platforms, enabling young Indians to start investing with unprecedented ease. It is in this rapidly expanding ecosystem that financial ...

PUNE 27th Dec 2025 : The 9th Season of the grand finale of Mrs Maharashtra 2025, conceptualized by Anjana and Karl Mascarenhas, was held on December 21, 2025 at the luxurious HYATT Pune.The prestigious event was presented by EthoskiSkincare, in association with Sanjeevani Hospital. The celebrity jury for the evening was acclaimed Indian actress Shruti Marathe, known for her impactful work in Marathi and Tamil cinema. The distinguished jury panel included Actor Virat Madake (Indian actor), Dr Shilpa Patil, Dr Swetha Karlapudi, Vidhya Tiwari, Swetta Jumaani, Dr Swati Majumdar, and Karl Mascarenhas.The event was hosted by the ever-charming Aman Verma, who brought warmth and energy to the grand evening. Under the mentorship of Anjana and Karl Mascarenhas, Founders, DIVA Pageants (www.divapagea...

Recognising exemplary leadership in the communications industry, Kheman Kumar, Director of Advent PR, was honoured with the ET Leadership Excellence Award in the category of Excellence in Strategic PR & Reputation Management ServicesThe ET Leadership Excellence Awards recognised nearly 50 individuals and organizations from diverse sectors for their outstanding contributions to leadership, innovation, and growth.  The event was graced by Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.), who attended as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Ganesh Jhoshi, State Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, as Guest of Honour. Renowned actor Preeti Jhangiani was also graced the occasion. The awards were presented by UttarakhandGovernor Lt. Gen Gurmit Singh(Retd.), alongside Preeti Jhangiani, acknowledg...

Dubai, UAE — recently a major announcement has captured international attention, where Arif Patel revealed his plans to launch a Global Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. This is specially designed to support emerging market leaders, innovators, and young entrepreneurs from around the world. The big goal of this project is to create a dynamic, easy-to-use network where entrepreneurs with big ideas can meet, work on, and share their ideas with the whole world. The ecosystem looks like it will be a big deal for future business leaders, especially in developing economies where it can be hard to get tools and help from mentors. The launch event was held in Dubai’s financial district and was attended by leading investors, industry experts, startup founders, and policy makers. Arif Patel Dubai, who is ...

Bengaluru: A condition often dismissed as routine digestive discomfort nearly turned fatal for a 65-year-old man, highlighting the hidden dangers of long-standing constipation among India’s ageing population. Mr. Guru Prasad, a resident of Bengaluru, had been living with chronic constipation and abdominal bloating for several years. When he suddenly developed severe abdominal pain and distension, he was rushed to Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, where specialists diagnosed him with sigmoid volvulus—a medical emergency in which the large intestine twists on itself, cutting off blood supply and risking bowel gangrene. Sigmoid volvulus accounts for 5–8% of intestinal obstructions in India, with higher incidence among elderly men, patients with chronic constipation, and those with sedentary lif...

Goa, 22 December 2025: Indulge, a trailblazing global concierge and lifestyle company co-founded by Karan Bhangay and Advita Bihani, is igniting a new era of elevated living with the launch of Indulge House. Nestled in the enchanting stream side village of Revora, North Goa, Indulge House is an exclusive, members-only retreat which fuses untamed wilderness, rejuvenating wellness, artisanal culinary magic, adrenaline-inducing sports, and a vibrant community into one soul-stirring haven.  Sprawling across a private, two-acre estate enveloped by lush greens and gurgling streams, the property delivers thoughtfully curated luxury glamps and cottages, stream-front lounges, open-air co-working zones, dining decks, and wellness nooks that create an atmosphere where every moment feels grounding. Wi...

Luxury evolves slowly. Culture evolves suddenly.The rare moments when both shift at the same time create space for a different kind of brand, one that does not follow the market but defines it.Today, that brand is Xokatoz, and the force behind it is Nihar Naresh Negandhi, a founder rewriting how the world experiences chocolate.Xokatoz is not built on cocoa percentages, factories, or formulas.Xokatoz is built on feeling.And that is where its magic begins.How Nihar Negandhi Turned Emotion Into a Business ModelAsk Nihar Negandhi what Xokatoz truly is, and he won’t mention ingredients.He speaks about moments, memories, and mood, the raw material behind every Xokatoz creation.He says,“Chocolate ends. Feeling doesn’t. I’m not building a product. I’m building memory.”In the luxury space, this is ...