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Mari State University Rector Prof. Mikhail Shvetsov Honoured in Moscow for Strengthening India-Russia Educational RelationsMoscow [Russia], August 21: In a significant recognition of the enduring friendship and growing cooperation between India and Russia, Prof. Mikhail Nikolaevich Shvetsov, Rector of Mari State University, was honoured in Moscow on 15 August 2026 during a special event commemorating the 80th Independence Day of India.The event brought together distinguished guests, diplomats, academics, educationists, representatives of the Indian and Russian communities, and prominent personalities who have contributed to strengthening the historic relationship between the two countries. Among the individuals recognised for their contribution to India–Russia relations was Prof. M...

New Delhi [India], August 21: For most students, an admission offer from Stanford University is the kind of thing that can change the direction of an entire life.For Rithik Vinay, it changed the question.The Coimbatore-based entrepreneur had a choice that would sound almost fictional to most people: leave India, step into one of the world’s most prestigious academic environments, and follow a path that millions of ambitious students dream about—or stay home and try to build something of his own.He chose the harder-to-explain option.He chose to stay.Not because Stanford lacked value. Not because he believed education was unnecessary. And certainly not because he had some magical guarantee that his startup would succeed.He stayed because he believed the mom...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20:  The conversation around longevity took a broader turn at The Longevity Summit India 2026, where Dr. Arpit Bansal, popularly known as the Aquaman MD, surgeon, gut health specialist and Chief Scientific Curator & Scientific Chair of the summit, brought his perspective on what it means to live not just longer, but healthier and better.Held on August 15th–16th at Fairmont Mumbai, The Longevity Summit India 2026 brought together 500+ delegates and 40+ voices from medicine, regenerative science, wellness, human performance, technology and entrepreneurship. At the centre of this multidisciplinary conversation was Dr. Arpit Bansal’s belief that longevity cannot be viewed through a single lens.With more than 16 years of surgi...

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 20: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of ‘North East Star’, a first-of-its-kind regional music talent hunt designed to discover and celebrate emerging musical talent from India’s Northeast. Known for its rich cultural heritage and strong musical legacy, the region is home to some of the country’s most promising artists. Through this initiative, TKM seeks to provide aspiring artists with a larger platform to showcase their creativity and reach wider audiences.Open to artists aged 18 to 35 years, including singers, instrumentalists, bands, choirs and solo and group performers across a wide range of musical genres and formats, the North East Star Contest will be held from 28 August to 27 September 2026. The program will bring together...

Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], August 20: The Amazon Think BigSpace (TBS) Program, implemented by Learning Links Foundation (LLF), conducted a hands-on STEM Teacher Training Initiative for government schoolteachers and headmasters across Rangareddy district, Telangana. Held in two phases on 5 August and 18 August 2026, the initiative equipped educators with practical STEM pedagogy, emerging technology skills, and AI-enabled approaches to create more engaging, experiential, and future-ready learning experiences in their classrooms.Training Reach:Teachers: 180+ | Schools: 60 | Mandals: 7The training enabled teachers to develop practical understanding across key areas of AI & STEM education, including design thinking, engineering principles, robotics, basic electronics, p...

Bhadaj Hare Krishna Temple to celebrate Jhulan Mahotsav from 23rd to 28th August and grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav on 4th September 2026Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 19: ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Bhadaj organizes the grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav every year, which is attended by numerous devotees. This year, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Bhadaj has started a new initiative of “Swagatam Krishna 2026” to celebrate Janmashtami and spread its spiritual message to various sections of the society. Through this initiative, the message of Shri Krishna’s Janmashtami “Swagatam Krishna 2026” will be celebrated through spiritual-cultural programs in various cities across Gujarat such as Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Sanan...

At six, most kids are learning the ABCs. Oziel is already writing his own success story.Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: He’s six. He’s already a star. Meet Oziel Jivani – the pint-sized powerhouse currently stealing hearts as Arya, the adorable young scientist, in Star Plus’s hit serial Udne Ki Aasha!ON-SCREEN CREDITSUdne Ki Aasha – as AryaChhaava – Young Sambhaji MaharajKalki 2898 AD – Young Bhairava (Prabhas)Empuraan – Featured Cameo, ft. MohanlalWith three major films already to his credit, Oziel shared the frame in Chhaava as the young Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, played the childhood version of Prabhas’s character as junior Bhairava in Kalki 2898 AD, and lit up Empuraan – headlined by m...