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Mumbai, India — The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) announced that its President, Shri Abhay Sinha, has been elected as the President of the Film Federation of India (FFI), the apex body representing the Indian film industry.FFI serves as the national umbrella organization for film producers, distributors, exhibitors, studios, and allied associations across the country. The federation plays a pivotal role in policy advocacy, industry development, and global representation of Indian cinema. It is also the officially recognized body responsible for selecting India’s entry to the Academy Awards.Shri Abhay Sinha’s election follows shortly after his unanimous appointment as Vice President of the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF), reflecting the...

05  January, 2025; Mumbai, India: Woodland set out to amplify the excitement around its End of Season Sale by taking the campaign to Connected TV, choosing a high-impact 3D Masthead format to make the announcement impossible to miss. The objective was clear: maximise brand awareness at the peak of the season, highlight the up to 40 percent offer across core outdoor categories, and reinforce Woodland’s presence in moments where viewers are most attentive. By partnering with Frodoh, Woodland leveraged prime-time visibility with a striking 3D creative canvas to put the sale front and centre for CTV audiences. To bring the sales narrative alive, Woodland used a fully immersive 3D Masthead that transformed the CTV home screen into a dynamic storefront. The format highlights Woodland’s signature...

Cureoynx Pharma Private Limited is quickly becoming a recognized name in India’s healthcare and hygiene industry. The company has introduced its consumer hygiene brand CISTO, taking an important step toward improving everyday cleanliness and public health. CISTO focuses on quality, safety, and affordability to meet the changing hygiene needs of homes and commercial spaces. Cureoynx Pharma was founded with the goal of merging pharmaceutical expertise with consumer convenience. The company develops science-backed products that provide effective hygiene solutions. Stringent quality assurance and regulatory compliance processes ensure that each product demonstrates reliability and trust. With the launch of CISTO, Cureoynx Pharma strengthens its position in the growing hygiene and surface care ...

India’s local service economy is powered by millions of small technicians, contractors, and neighbourhood businesses but for decades, this workforce has remained largely unorganized. Customers struggle to find reliable help, while skilled professionals face irregular work, heavy commissions, and dependency on middlemen.Addressing this deep-rooted gap, The Mistry App is emerging as a powerful enabler of local businesses by connecting them directly with nearby customers—fairly, transparently, and without commissions.A Platform Designed for Local RealityUnlike typical service marketplaces built around ads, paid rankings, and commissions, The Mistry is built on real on-ground experience. Backed by over 17 years of civil contracting and technical fieldwork, the platform understands the everyday...

Hyderabad, India — Across India’s cities and towns, a new form of sports entrepreneurship is quietly gaining momentum. From indoor cricket nets and box cricket arenas to outdoor pay-and-play centres, young entrepreneurs are building profitable cricket businesses-often starting small, with just one cricket bowling machine. What was once limited to professional academies has now become accessible to everyone. Commercial cricket centres allow players to book short sessions and play without long-term commitments, large grounds, or expensive gear. This simple pay-and-play model has created a strong and repeatable business opportunity, especially for first-time founders. A Business Model Young Entrepreneurs Are Choosing: Many commercial cricket centres across India have been started with an init...

 Dehradun, Uttarakhand January 2026; The demand for self drive car rental in Dehradun witnessed a remarkable surge of nearly 40% during the New Year 2026 period, highlighting a growing preference among tourists for flexible and independent travel options across Uttarakhand. Industry experts and local operators attribute this rise to increased tourist footfall and improved road infrastructure.  According to tourist statistics, Uttarakhand gets more than 3.5 crores domestic as well as international visitors in a year, where most of the footfall is seen during long weekends and festive seasons like New Year. Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Landour, Chakrata, and Nainital are the most visited places in Uttarakhand by Domestic and International tourists every year.  Rise of Self-Drive Travel in Uttarakha...

The New Year has begun, and with it comes a familiar feeling for many people: the worry that the Christmas and New Year celebrations may have added a little extra weight. Between festive sweets, late-night dinners, travel, and a break from routine, weight gain during the holiday season is a common concern. As people return to work and restart their schedules, many are now looking for natural, sustainable ways to get back on track—without extreme diets or quick-fix solutions. One wellness trend gaining attention this January is the weight loss crystal bracelet—a piece of jewelry designed not just for style, but for supporting a more mindful approach to weight management. These bracelets are being adopted by people who want to strengthen discipline, reduce emotional eating, and stay consiste...

Bangalore, Jan 5: Pharmed, one of India’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies, along with the Indian Orthopaedic Association’s (IOA) Osteoporosis Council recently unveiled the Indian Osteoporosis Guidelines 2025 at IOACON 2025 in Guwahati. The Indian Orthopaedic Association Guidelines for Osteoporosis 2025 have been published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, the official journal of the IOA, underscoring their scientific credibility and national relevance.The newly released guidelines provide a structured, evidence-based, and practical framework for the prevention, early diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis. They are intended for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including orthopaedic surgeons, physicians, specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare providers involved...

Astro247 App, India’s leading Consumer AI product in the personal guidance and wellness category is rapidly reshaping how millions access astrological insights through real time and AI astrology powered systems 3+ million users served globally100% growth quarter on quarter in active users throughout 202588% users from India, 12% from International marketsBuilt by a lean, bootstrapped core team of just 5 These milestones position Astro247 among the fastest growing AI first consumer platforms to emerge from India, with increasing relevance on the global stage. A New Category of Consumer AI Built in India As artificial intelligence shifts from enterprise deployment to mass consumer adoption, Astro247 sits at the intersection of AI, culture and personal decision making. The platform combines c...

Another and more important book on political history called Shah Commission of Inquiry Reports and KGB Spy Revelations on India by Goverdhan Prasad Atal has been published, which throws a light on one of the most debatable times in Indian democracy, the Emergency of 1975-77. The book is the first to publish the full Shah Commission of Inquiry Reports, as well as startling KGB-related revelations about India, which is why it is an indispensable resource to the people who are interested in making policies, journalists and researchers, and all other people who take an interest in politics.This was an event that defined the history of both constitutional and democratic India because of the Emergency that was imposed in 1975. The government of the time suspended civil liberties, jailed politica...