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Pune, December 15: Research is a process shaped through years of dedication, struggle and sacrifice, and behind the easy availability of various objects used in daily life lies a long history of efforts made by researchers. While days like Children’s Day, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are celebrated, there is a growing demand to honour researchers who contribute significantly to improving the quality of life. Therefore, December 10 should be declared as ‘National Researcher Day or Scientist Day’, a request that has been submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This demand has been made through a letter by RANCHO and DICCAI founder Raghunath Yemul Guruji.Since 2013, this initiative has been consistently pursued with the aim of securing global recognition and respect for r...

Ever felt that magical pull when you find a crystal that seems to just belong with you?It might be a gentle hum in your hand, a feeling of peace, or just a deep visual attraction. This personal connection is the heart of crystal healing—it is the very essence of "Oorja," or life-force energy.But what happens when that connection, and the money you spent, is based on a lie?The crystal market has grown, and unfortunately, it is now filled with fakes. Cleverly made glass, dyed stones, and synthetic resins are often sold as genuine, high-vibration gemstones. For anyone on a healing journey, finding out their prized Amethyst is just coloured glass can be deeply disappointing.At World of Oorja, our entire philosophy is built on authenticity. We believe that to truly connect with a crystal's ener...

India, 16th December, 2025: The Aurora Tech Award, the only global initiative dedicated to championing exceptional female tech founders from emerging markets, has announced its Top 100 founders to watch for 2026. This year marks a record-breaking 3,400 applications from 127 countries, a substantial increase from the 2,018 submissions received last year.India continues to stand out as one of the fastest-growing innovation ecosystems within the program. The country ranked among the top 10 globally for application volume and advanced five Indian startups into the prestigious Top 100 list — making India the strongest represented market in APAC for the 2026 cycle.The broader APAC region features two startups from Malaysia, two from Pakistan, and one from Hong Kong, highlighting the region’s gro...

Hyderabad, India | December 16, 2025: alt.f coworking has announced the launch of one of the largest speculative coworking spaces in Hyderabad with the opening of its new centre in Begumpet. Launched yesterday, the centre will eventually scale up to a 2150 seater facility, reinforcing alt.f coworking’s long term commitment to the city and its growing small business ecosystem.With this launch, alt.f coworking continues its aggressive expansion across Hyderabad. The company has already signed over 2 lakh square feet of workspace across key business hubs including the Financial District, Begumpet, Gachibowli and HITEC City. Looking ahead, alt.f coworking plans to sign an additional 2 lakh square feet in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills, and HITEC city.Unlike traditional coworking operators, al...

Beijing,16 december 2025 — Ayurveda, India’s time-tested system of holistic medicine, continues to gain international traction as the Embassy of India in Beijing organized a comprehensive full-day workshop titled “Ayurveda for Mental Well-Being.” The program drew widespread participation from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) professionals, healthcare educators, students, therapists, and wellness practitioners, highlighting China’s expanding interest in integrative mental healthcare solutions.The event underscored the growing relevance of Ayurveda in addressing modern mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and psychosomatic disorders, while also strengthening healthcare collaboration between India and China.Embassy-Led Initiative Promotes Integrative Healthcare Dialog...

Ajmer, Rajasthan | 15 December 2025:-The Gujarat Lions Women’s Rugby Team delivered a remarkable and inspiring performance at the Khelo India ASMITA Women’s West Zone National Rugby Tournament, held at Ajmer, Rajasthan from 12th to 15th December 2025, and proudly secured the Silver Medal, marking a major achievement for women’s rugby in Gujarat.Facing strong competition from top West Zone teams, the Gujarat Lions displayed exceptional resilience, tactical discipline, and fighting spirit throughout the tournament, overcoming early challenges to reach the final.Pool Stage PerformanceGujarat began their campaign with a confident and morale-boosting victory against Chhattisgarh, winning the opening match 15–5, setting a positive tone for the tournament.In subsequent pool matches, Gujarat faced...

Medical emergencies can strike unexpectedly, bringing both stress and financial burden. From hospital bills to treatment costs and medicines, the expenses can quickly become overwhelming. In such situations, a personal loan can be a practical solution. To plan repayments effectively and avoid added pressure, using a personal loan EMI calculator becomes an essential first step.A personal loan EMI calculator allows you to estimate monthly instalments before you borrow. By entering the loan amount, interest rate, and tenure, the calculator provides an instant view of your expected EMIs. This helps you plan your budget better and ensures that repayments fit comfortably within your income.How a personal loan EMI calculator worksThe concept is simple yet powerful. The calculator uses your inputs...

Horror does not always begin with monsters. Sometimes it begins with a whisper—an unexplainable feeling, a memory you thought you buried, a fear you pretend doesn’t exist. In Whispers, That Turn Into Screams, author Ankit Shetty masterfully crafts ten spine-chilling short stories that take readers on a descent into the darkest corners of the human mind. These tales may start as soft murmurs of unease, but slowly, deliberately, they turn into screams you cannot ignore.This is not a novel, but a collection of standalone short stories, each exploring a different flavour of fear—psychological, supernatural, emotional, and disturbingly real. What binds all ten stories is Shetty’s ability to nudge readers into a false sense of comfort, only to pull the floor out from beneath them with shocking t...

December 16th, 2025 – Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), in collaboration with IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, NIT Warangal and IGBC successfully hosted SAṆKET 2025 – Sustainability through Ancient Knowledge & Emerging Technologies, a landmark national conference that brought together India's leading sustainability pioneers, researchers, and practitioners.Historic Gathering Celebrates India's Sustainable Future; Govardhan Ecovillage & IIT Bombay Sign Strategic MoU for Capacity Building and On-Ground Research Implementation. Held at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC), IIT Bombay, the all-day conference under the theme "Unlocking Green Minds" drew over 240 attendees and featured 50+ research papers across three critical sustainability themes: Renewable Energy & Solar Technologies, Wate...

Vrindavan, India — On the serene banks of Maa Yamuna at Cheer Ghat, Vrindavan, a deeply moving “Rashtra Ekta ke Liye Yamuna Aarti” was performed under the divine guidance of Sadguru Shri Riteshwar Maharaj Ji.The evening resonated with devotion, silence, and collective emotion as devotees gathered with one shared prayer—for unity, harmony, and spiritual awakening across the nation.Every evening at 6:30 PM, Sadguru Shri Riteshwar Maharaj Ji offers his heartfelt prayers to Maa Yamuna. This daily act of devotion has become a living symbol of discipline, surrender, and unconditional love for the sacred river. The Aarti for Rashtra Ekta carried a deeper resonance, reminding everyone that true national unity begins with purity of heart and intention.The atmosphere was further enriched by the pres...