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Mumbai-based, Fiji-born singer and humanitarian Sumeet Tappoo has been conferred with the nation’s highest civilian honour — the Companion of the Order of Fiji — in recognition of his outstanding service to his nation through his humanitarian work and his music.The honour, equivalent to India’s Bharat Ratna, is the highest recognition conferred by the President of Fiji and stands as a testament to Sumeet’s lifelong commitment to serving the nation he proudly represents across the world.At a grand investiture ceremony held at the State House in Suva, the President of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, presented this prestigious award to three individuals — Sumeet Tappoo, Dr Krupali Tappoo, and Sri Madhusudan Sai — describing them as “beacons of compassion and cultural pride for t...

Gujarat Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera met Abhishek Mishra, CEO of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, at Bhuj, Gujarat on Monday, marking a significant moment in their ongoing six-year collaboration. The meeting focused on expanding the synergy between the DPIFF platform and Gujarat’s growing tourism landscape.The discussion revolved around the continued evolution of tourism in the state and how platforms like DPIFF have contributed to positioning Gujarat as a prominent cultural and travel destination. The minister shared updates on Gujarat’s tourism progress, highlighting the state’s unique blend of spiritual, ecological, and monumental landmarks. These included the revered Jyotirling of Somnath, the sacred and historical site that draws pilgrims and tourists alike; the Gir For...

Bhubaneswar, Odisha – In a pioneering effort to empower women and champion innovation, the Ariiketh Foundationproudly launched Sheprenuers—Odisha’s first women-centric incubation center. Spearheaded by IPDG Rtn Jayashree Mohanty and Dr. Lita Mohapatra, a serial entrepreneur and medical professional, this visionary initiative aims to build a supportive ecosystem that nurtures and accelerates the growth of women-led ventures.Sheprenuers offers curated support through mentorship programs, skill-building workshops, and strategic networking opportunities. Marking a monumental milestone, the Asmita Awards 2025—an initiative by the Ariiketh Foundation—was hosted at O-HUB Startup Odisha. The prestigious Asmita Awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements across Odisha’s entrepren...

Gem URL, a new and rising platform in the link management space, is making it easier than ever to shorten and share URLs with style and control. Designed to be simple, fast, and accessible, Gem URL offers a completely free and unlimited URL shortener with powerful extras like custom aliases, custom domains, click tracking, and a builtin unshortening tool.The platform can be accessed at https://gemurl.comA Simple Solution for Long LinksIn a world where users constantly share links across social media, email, and messaging apps, long and messy URLs can be a problem. Gem URL solves that with its core feature — a simple URL shortener that turns any long link into a clean, compact version in seconds. No login or account creation is required.Customization Features Stand OutWhat sets Gem URL apar...

May 26th, 2025, Hyderabad: Ramky Infrastructure Limited (BSE: RAMKY | 533262; NSE: RAMKY), a company operating in the Infrastructure space with niche expertise in Industrial, Urban Infra solutions, Water and Waste Water Treatment today announced its Q4 FY24-25 and 12M FY24-25 results.  Financial Performance: Particulars Standalone Consolidated  Q4 FY24-25 Q3 FY24-25 Q4 FY23-24 Q4 FY24-25 Q3 FY24-25 Q4 FY23-24 Revenue from Operation 4861 4302 5485 4889 4591 5812 EBITDA 450 1238 1398 566 1293 1380 Profit Before Tax 123 1003 1159 83 904 974 Profit After Tax 96 718 844 (33) 598 575                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ...

Victory echoes through 10-Medal Win! Bengaluru, May 23, 2025 – Students from EISB won 10 medals at the Stairs Youth National Games 2025 held in New Delhi from May 19 to 21. This was a momentous win for EISB as the prestigious event provided a national platform for the school’s young athletes to demonstrate their talent and compete against top-tier schools from across the country in a range of track and field events.The EISB team secured 3 Gold, 5 Silver and 2 Bronze medals. Below are the details of the winners:Names of the Winners U8 GirlsHamsini - 1 Gold Medal in 50 metre and 1 Gold Medal in 100 metre Sprint. U12 GirlsBhanushree - 1 Silver Medal in 100 metre and 1 Silver Medal in 200 metre Sprint. U10 Boys  Viraaj Purohit - 1 Bronze Medal in 80 metre Sprint and 1 Bronze Medal in 100 metre...

Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey as Tomchi, a delightful family entertainer, hits theatres nationwide on May 30, 2025. With its endearing premise, lovable characters, and universal themes, the film is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated family films of the year.Directed and produced by Rajesh Gupta, Tomchi is a heartfelt tale that follows the lives of six spirited and mischievous children whose world turns magical after they befriend an extraordinary dog named Tomchi. What follows is a rollercoaster of adventure, humor, and life-affirming lessons — a perfect blend of entertainment and emotion for audiences of all ages.Produced by Star Buzz in association with Tulsi Production, Tomchi brings together a stellar ensemble cast including Manoj Joshi, Yashpal Shar...

Digital health services in India are rapidly growing, and at the forefront of this transformation is a startup named XPITAL. Founded by Dr. Veerbhan Singh Gurjar, Xpital™ is a healthcare platform that not only provides telemedicine, but also delivers AI dietitian, pharmacy, pathology, and lab test-related services—all through a single app. The most notable feature of XPITAL™ is its vision of being a “One-Stop Health Solution.” In today’s busy lives, many people cannot find time to visit a doctor. The XPITAL app enables users to consult doctors online at their convenience, order medicines, book lab tests, and even access pathology services—all from their mobile phone. This one-app solution provides convenience at home. XPITAL not only connects patients and doctors, but the platform also emp...

Mumbai | May 26, 2025, Star Housing Finance Ltd (BSE: 539017), a retail-focused housing finance company specializing in low-ticket home loans, has kick-started its co-lending partnership with Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited, India’s leading affordable housing finance company. This collaboration aims to assist over 5,000 first-time home buyers across multiple Indian states, with a focus on semi-urban and rural markets. The partnership reflects both organizations' shared mission of advancing financial inclusion by offering accessible and affordable home financing to economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income groups (LIG), particularly those traditionally excluded from the formal credit system. Through this co-lending model, Star HFL will be responsible for loan origination, ...

In a world dominated by processed foods and synthetic solutions,Shiva Organicoffers a refreshing return to purity. A women-led brand, Shiva Organic is driven by a powerful vision — to provide natural, organic products that not only nourish the body but also support sustainable living and community empowerment. By combining ancient wisdom with modern innovation, the brand is creating a healthier, more conscious world.A Brand Born from Passion and PurposeShiva Organic started with a simple idea—make organic and natural products more accessible while promoting a deeper connection with nature. Founded by women who believe in the transformative power of food, the brand is committed to offering high-quality, sustainable products that empower both individuals and the communities that create them....