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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre (SUHRC), in association with Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), launched ‘Mahervashin – Reimagining Maternity Care’, an innovative and empathetic initiative aimed at transforming the experience of childbirth by placing dignity, compassion and emotional well-being at the heart of maternity care.The official ‘Mahervashin’ information booklet for expectant mothers was released by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Smt. Sunetra Ajit Pawar, along with MLA Shri Shankar Mandekar, in the presence of Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Chancellor, Symbiosis International University (SIU); Dr. R. Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU; Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar, Provost, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, ...

New Delhi [India], September 15: One Day Fashion Show Season 3 witnessed a remarkable Runway debut by Neetu Agrwal, Tiska Mrs India (East) 2026, Classic Category, who made her first-ever professional fashion runway appearance as both a Show Opener and Showstopper.Presented by Forever India Events, designed and executed by Stylize India, and organized at Fairly Hotels & Resorts, New Delhi, the fashion showcase gave Neetu the opportunity to begin her runway journey with two significant assignments.Neetu opened the show for Celebrity Designer Label Rabani & Rakka, presenting “Rang-E-Noor — An Ode to Colour, Light and Contemporary Indian Elegance.” She later took the spotlight once again as the Showstopper for Label Black Sheep by ace designer Shivali Sahay from Ranchi.Star...

New Delhi [India], September 14: Trust, quality and thoughtful refreshment come together in an Indian tea brand’s journey from botanicals to the everyday cupIndia — In a world where consumers are increasingly conscious about what they eat and drink, the idea of a good beverage is evolving. It is no longer only about flavour. It is about ingredients, preparation, quality, trust and the experience that follows.For Sweetea, this evolution is captured in two simple words: Trust and Deserve.The philosophy begins with a straightforward belief: there are countless ways to elevate an everyday moment, but two things make the experience truly meaningful—trusting the right hands and choosing what is genuinely good for you.When those two come together, Sweetea believes,...

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14: Hindu College, Moradabad successfully hosted the International Conference on “Climate Change, Ozone Layer Protection & Environmental Sustainability” (ICCOLES 2026) at the college auditorium from 10:00 a.m. in hybrid mode. The conference brought together eminent academicians, researchers and experts from India and abroad to deliberate on pressing environmental challenges, climate change and the protection of the ozone layer.The conference was organised under the esteemed guidance of Chief Patron Hon’ble Sh. Rajeev Kothiwal, Chancellor, IFTM University, and Patron Hon’ble Sh. Amit Kothiwal, Manager, Hindu College, with Prof. S.S. Rawat, Principal, Hindu College, serving as the Patron.The programme was graced by Sh. Mange Ra...

Mirpur (Uttarakhand) [India], September 11: Away from everyday stress, the 1,300-year-old Shri Hamirpura Parshwanath Jain Tirth in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district has emerged as a unique centre of spiritual practice. The ongoing ‘Nij Mein Nivas–Mirpur Chaturmas’ has brought together devotees who have taken a vow of silence and voluntarily given up the use of mobile phones. The 50-day spiritual retreat, which began on July 28, will continue until September 16.More than 300 devotees, along with revered Jain monks and nuns, are participating in the daily spiritual practices. The second edition of ‘Nij Mein Nivas–Mirpur Chaturmas’ is being conducted under the guidance of the Acharya Bhagwant Vijay Labdhivallabhsurishwarji Maharaj..The first ‘Nij Mein Nivas–Siddhvad Chaturmas’ was h...

Now in full colour, and back with the sequel — the series proving that screens and heritage don’t have to competeNew Delhi [India], September 11: Ask any parent what it’s like competing with a phone screen for their child’s attention, and they’ll tell you it’s one of the great puzzles of raising kids today. It’s exactly this puzzle that the Shanti and Amani series — written by Yesha Gambhir Mirza, illustrated by Priyanka Pachpande and published by Simon & Schuster India — has set out to solve, and readers, educators and child-welfare voices alike are responding.When Zafrin Chowdhury, Chief of Communication, Advocacy & Partnership at UNICEF India, says that series opener Secret of the Pickled Dream “...