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In a major step toward redefining competitive exam preparation in India, Digital Benchers, a personalized online learning platform for self-learners, has announced its launch along with receiving Seed Funding from the Government of India under the Startup IndiaSeed Fund Scheme (SISF). Founded by Quasif Ansari, Ashish Kumar, Amit Shishodia, and Sunny Rustagi, all of whom have deep roots in the Indian EdTech sector, Digital Benchers is built on a powerful insight: while content has become widely available, students still lack personalized support, structured guidance, and meaningful mentorship.“Despite all the noise in Ed-Tech, the most important stake holder—the student—was being neglected,” said Quasif Ansari, CEO of Digital Benchers. “We saw a system that wascontent-heavy but direction le...

To be a Uttarakhandi today is to live between beauty and burden — with snow-capped views and broken dreams. It is to wake up to the serenity of the mountains while carrying the weight of a question: Will our children ever see these hills not as tourists, but as their home? The tragedy we face is not just migration. It is the slow, painful displacement from belonging.Even when we leave the mountains, they never leave us. The dialect we are ashamed to speak in the cities still echoes within. The hymns of temple bells, the smell of pine trees, the spring water’s sweetness — all linger in memory, but rarely in reality. We carry our land like a scar that won’t fade.There is a kind of silence in Uttarakhand that can’t be captured in words. It is not the silence that tourists cherish — not the st...

As the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem and on track to become its third-largest economy, India offers unparalleled opportunities. Home to visionary entrepreneurs and trailblazing innovators, the nation’s vibrant landscape pulses with transformative ideas. In the season finale, we celebrate India’s dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and its remarkable boundless potential for change. The “Crafting Bharat – Season 2” powered by AWS Startups, an initiative by NewsReach, in association with VCCircle, and production partner – HT Smartcast, explores how startups are harnessing the power of the cloud to accelerate growth, optimise operations, and building solutions that will define the India of Tomorrow. This series is hosted by Gautam Srinivasan, famed for hosting a diverse range of TV and di...

The Indian Art Fest was founded in 2021 by Jitesh Maheshwari, a passionate fine artist and Kutch University Champion in Poster Making (2019). Since its inception, it has grown into India’s biggest online art platform, running  weekly drawing competitions free Registration, providing artist certifications, and curating virtual and offline exhibitions — all to empower artists of every age.Weekly Online Art ContestsEvery week, over 6,000–7,000 artists from across India participate in themed contests hosted on drawingcompetition.online and artcontest.online.Winners are rewarded with:Special Artist AwardCertificate of AchievementAppreciation LetterFeature on Website & InstagramMedia RecognitionOfficial Invitation for ExhibitionsContests are open to kids, students, and professionals, with fa...

Bhubaneswar, Odisha – July 2025 – At 25 years old,  Saroj Kumar Jha, a B.Com graduate from Bhubaneswar, turned a modest ₹20,000 investment into a successful auto-care business. His company offers doorstep car wash and detailing services in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, generating over ₹2 crore in revenue in only three years.Transformative Journey: From ₹20K to ₹2 Crore Starting in 2022 with one mobile setup, Jha has expanded BookMeClean to more than 25 mobile units. They provide a range of car care services such as foam washes, interior vacuuming, polishing, scratch removal, and full detailing—all done at customers’ homes. This rapid growth in two major cities shows strong demand for quality, contactless auto care services.Service Innovation & Market Leadership BookMeClean was the first to ...

By Dhruva Kumar, Politician, Educationist, Former Glasgow South MP CandidateGLASGOW, SCOTLAND 29 JULY 2025The newly signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) isn’t just a diplomatic triumph, it’s a transformative moment for Scotland’s economy, positioning our water, innovative technologies, Universities, distilleries, fisheries, cultural strength and manufacturing hubs at the heart of a £25.5 billion bilateral partnership. As the architect of Scotland’s strategic engagement with India, I, Dhruva Kumar, see this deal as a catalyst for jobs, investment, and cross-continent innovation.SCOTCH WHISKY: A STRATEGIC WIN●Tariff Slashed: Duties plummet from 150% to 75% immediately, then to 40% over 10 years, ending decades of market barriers.●Economic Impact: Projected to boost UK beverage exports ...

Mumbai, July 29, 2025 — Renowned filmmaker Kumar Raj (Rajendra Kumar M.R.) has set an extraordinary benchmark in global independent cinema. His acclaimed feature film Tara – The Journey of Love & Passion, starring Rekha Rana and written by Dr. Prof. Kishan Pawar, has been officially recognised by three prestigious record books for its unprecedented number of global nominations and international awards.The Delhi Book of Records certified on July 22, 2025, that Tara received 537 official selections and 441 international awards, making it the most globally awarded feature film. The Arabian World Records honoured Kumar Raj with the title of Most Globally Nominated and Selected Feature Film on July 1, 2025, recording 535 official selections and 440 awards. Additionally, the National Book of...

By Jaaikaran Chanana.In a world often driven by self-interest, Jaaikaran Chanana stands as a luminous exception—a changemaker whose compassion sparked a movement that feeds more than just stomachs. During the pandemic, when uncertainty loomed and shelter homes became silent battlegrounds for survival, Jaaikaran ignited a quiet revolution: providing nutritious meals to children in shelters. But it’s more than food—it was about restoring dignity, rekindling hope, and reminding the forgotten that they matter.The Genesis of a Movement.The vision of this pathbreaking movement is very precise and simple: to provide nourishment  and uplift the spirits of undernourished children living in shelter camps. Each meal served was a message—you are seen, you are valued, you belong. The impact was immedia...

New Delhi, July 29, 2025. In a significant step to improve audit quality and ethical standards, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has set a limit on the number of tax audits a chartered accountant can perform in a financial year. Starting April 1, 2026, individual chartered accountants will be allowed to conduct a maximum of 60 tax audit assignments each year under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act.The decision, explained by ICAI President CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, aims to improve audit quality, lessen concentration risks, and maintain accountability in the profession. The new rules will also ban proxy signing of audit reports by one partner on behalf of another."This reform is a significant step towards promoting transparency and ethical standards in the profession....

In the fast-paced world of finance, where markets evolve in real-time and success is measured by foresight and agility, Collabgenics has emerged as a game-changer. Based in Hyderabad, India, this dynamic firm offers more than just financial consulting—it is a launchpad for future finance professionals, an incubator of innovation, and a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Building the Bridge Between Classroom Learning and Market RealitiesFounded by BBS Reddy, a visionary entrepreneur and finance educator, Collabgenics was established to fill the void in traditional finance education. While most academic institutions focus on theory, Collabgenics dives deep into practical market training, real-time analysis, and mentorship-led development.“We're creating a space where young minds don’t...