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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Thursday convened the first meeting of the Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation (SARTHI) at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi, marking a major step towards strengthening India's vocational training ecosystem and accelerating reforms across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education JayantChaudhary. Ministers from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, along with senior government officials and stakeholders from the skilling ecosystem, participated in the deliberations. SARTHI has been established as…

Achieving transparency and respect in life requires proper education, research mentality andadequate preparation for the job life. And this requires the mentality ofimmense hardwork, perseverance and intense competition. Recently, in an exclusive interview one such message was conveyed by the Deputy Director of JIS Group, Mr. Bidyut Mazumder. He said, after the result declaration of the class 10th and 12thboard examinations,lakhs of students in the country are now standing at an important phase of their life. Some are preparing for higher education while some others are busy determining their career goals. Almost every student aims to acquire more knowledge, enhance…

As more couples choose to start families later in life due to higher education, career aspirations, financial planning and delayed marriage, fertility specialists are raising concerns about a growing gap between life planning and reproductive biology. Dr Sonali Mandal Bandhyopadhyaya, Fertility Specialist at Birla Fertility & IVF, Howrah, said many couples feel emotionally and financially prepared for parenthood at a later stage, but biological fertility timelines often do not align with these decisions. She noted that women experience a gradual decline in ovarian reserve from their late twenties, with a sharper reduction after the age of 35, while factors such…

Music fans travelling to Assam for major concerts are doing more than enjoying live performances—they are helping drive tourism, local businesses and economic growth, according to a new report released by BookMyShow, Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ATDC) and EY-Parthenon.The report, *The Assam Blueprint: Turning Live Music Economy into a Tourism Multiplier*, estimates that Assam’s live entertainment ecosystem could generate more than ₹700 crore in cumulative economic impact over the next five years through a steady pipeline of marquee events. The study highlights Post Malone’s first-ever India solo headline concert in Guwahati in December 2025, which generated an estimated ₹43…

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has launched ‘Pride in Manufacturing’, a first-of-its-kind toolkit aimed at promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in India's manufacturing sector, where conversations around workplace diversity have traditionally remained limited.The toolkit was unveiled simultaneously at GCPL’s headquarters in Mumbai and at its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu by the company’s senior leadership. Developed in partnership with Transformis, an Inclusion and Diversity consulting firm, and Ashoka University student Antara Roy Chowdhury, the toolkit seeks to help organizations create safer, more equitable and inclusive workplaces for LGBTQIA+ employees.According to GCPL, an estimated 45.4 million people in India identify as LGBTQIA+, yet…

Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has marked the 25th anniversary of its Chennai manufacturing facility and announced continued investments in its Chennai and Bengaluru plants to strengthen automation, innovation and next-generation warehousing infrastructure in India. The company said the Chennai facility has evolved into a major manufacturing and engineering hub over the past two and a half decades, supporting India’s growing logistics and warehousing sector. Backed by more than 70 years of expertise in intralogistics, the business is focusing on automation-led manufacturing, precision engineering and digital design-to-delivery systems to meet rising demand from e-commerce, quick commerce and manufacturing industries. According to…

The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has launched a new portfolio of Wi-Fi and 4G-enabled surveillance cameras, marking a strategic expansion in India’s organised surveillance market as demand rises for connected, secure and compliant monitoring solutions. The newly introduced range includes indoor security cameras as well as outdoor pan-tilt, dome and bullet cameras. Designed for residential, commercial and institutional users, the portfolio aims to provide seamless monitoring experiences with enhanced connectivity, reliability and ease of use. While Wi-Fi variants are targeted at connected homes and businesses, the 4G-enabled smart and solar cameras are designed for locations where…

The Association of Professional Academic Institutions, West Bengal (APAI-WB) has successfully organised the APAI-WB Pre-Counselling & Education Fair 2026 at Vrindaban Garden, Sahapur, Malda, providing students and parents with a comprehensive platform to explore higher education opportunities and make informed academic and career decisions. The fair was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Shri Khagen Murmu, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Maldaha Uttar; Shri Gopal Chandra Saha, Hon'ble Member, West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Malda; Shri Sardar Taranjit Singh, President, APAI-WB; Shri Rajanvir Singh Kapur, IAS, District Magistrate & Collector, Malda. Designed to support students preparing for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate…

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers Limited (ABD), has launched "Bar Maestro", a multi-city bartending and skill competition aimed at celebrating India's growing cocktail culture and providing a national platform for bartending talent. Launched in association with Tulleeho, a leading bar and beverage education platform, the competition will roll out from June 15 across Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Goa, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata. The initiative seeks to promote bartending as a creative, high-quality and consistent craft while offering participants recognition and career growth opportunities.Bar Maestro will feature ABD Maestro's premium portfolio, including…

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has received a significant financial boost ahead of its sixth season, with promoters Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (IPG) announcing a multimillion-dollar strategic funding arrangement through a partnership with a Nasdaq-listed entity. The development comes just weeks before Season 6 of the LPL is scheduled to begin on July 10. IPG has completed its strategic all-stock merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc., bringing its portfolio of T20 league commercial rights, including the LPL, to the Nasdaq-listed platform UGRO (NASDAQ: UGRO). The move places IPG and the leagues under its management within a publicly governed…