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Kalahandi (Odisha) [India], July 9: LongStraw Carbon is demonstrating how climate action can generate meaningful rural livelihoods in Odisha’s Kalahandi district by transforming agricultural waste into biochar. This carbon removal solution also strengthens local economies and improves soil health.Kalahandi, located in the Eastern Ghats, is home to tribal communities including the Kondh, Gond, Bhunjia, and Paraja. Despite its rich biodiversity and proximity to Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, the region has historically faced recurring droughts, erratic monsoons, and seasonal migration driven by limited employment opportunities.To address these challenges, LongStraw Carbon has established a biochar-based carbon removal initiative that procures rice husk and other agricultural residues f...

New Delhi [India], July 8: A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has become one of the most preferred ways to participate in mutual fund investments. It enables investors to contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals (usually monthly) instead of committing a large lump sum. This simple structure promotes financial discipline and reduces the pressure of timing market highs and lows. Over time, it also allows investors to benefit from rupee cost averaging and the power of compounding.However, the effectiveness of an SIP depends largely on whether the fund type aligns with your specific financial goals. The Indian mutual fund market provides a wide range of options for SIP investments, spanning equity, debt, hybrid, index, and liquid funds. Each category carries a unique risk profile and...

New Delhi [India], July 9: The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in association with the Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association, hosted the Curtain Raiser for the upcoming UFSEC 2026. The events are divided into two parts and will take place on 10–11 July 2026 at Hall No. 1, India Expo Centre & Mart, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida (U.P.), 10:00 am onwards.This Curtain Raiser brought together industry leaders in one place to discuss the importance of strengthening India’s preparedness against fire incidents, along with preventive measures against industrial hazards and natural disasters. The speakers also noted the recent fires in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and various other states in India.  The conclusion they drew was that the key to minimising the risk of losi...

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], July 8: The new Smart Galerie is designed as an immersive space where customers, architects, electricians, contractors, and channel partners can explore Fybros’ wide range of products. It showcases the brand’s latest innovations, premium product designs, and advanced electrical technologies.The Smart Galerie was inaugurated by Mr Dinesh Jain, Director of Fybros, strengthening Fybros’ retail presence in the Punjab market.Speaking on the launch, a Fybros spokesperson said, “At Fybros, our journey has always been driven by innovation and trust. For more than five decades, we have focused on building products that power lives safely and efficiently. The launch of our Smart Galerie in Ludhiana reflects our commitment to making premium electrica...

One of South Indian cinema’s most loved stars joins the wire and cable brand trusted by Indian families since 1968.Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 8: Kundan Cab, the wire and cable brand trusted across Indian homes since 1968, is proud to welcome Trisha Krishnan, one of South Indian cinema’s most loved and enduring stars, as its brand ambassador..The association brings together two names admired across generations in what the brand calls a meeting of legacy and legacy.For more than five decades, Kundan Cab has earned its place inside millions of Indian walls by keeping a single promise: to make wires and cables that families can trust. That trust has been passed from one generation to the next, built quietly through certified quality rather than noise. Welcoming a st...