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Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 redefines fashion with purpose and social impact

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 redefines fashion with purpose and social impact

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 promises an extraordinary celebration of fashion, music, and entertainment, marking its most iconic edition yet. Partnering with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the tour will spotlight India’s top designers and style icons across Gurugram, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Vizag. The tour kicks off in Gurugram with Rohit Bal’s grand showcase featuring over 70 luminaries. In Mumbai, Tarun Tahiliani will redefine contemporary fashion. Chandigarh will see Kanika Goyal collaborate with Jacqueline Fernandez, while Guwahati highlights Jaywalking with Tiger Shroff, and Vizag features Bloni by Akshit Bansal with Tamannaah Bhatia. Kartik Mohindra of Pernod Ricard…
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NEHHDC’s Jewellery Incubator to boost Northeast’s artisan economy

NEHHDC’s Jewellery Incubator to boost Northeast’s artisan economy

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has inaugurated a Jewellery and Handicrafts Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI) at its Bamunimaidan premises, aiming to modernize the region’s artisan economy. Developed under the ASPIRE Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), the incubator will provide infrastructure, skilling, and market linkages to artisans, aligning with the Make in India and Skill India initiatives. The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) serves as the mentor institute. The jewellery and gemstone sector contributes significantly to India’s GDP (7%) and merchandise exports (15%), making strategic investments like the LBI essential for…
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Assam Bureaucrat arrested in high-profile corruption case

Assam Bureaucrat arrested in high-profile corruption case

The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell has arrested Indreswar Kalita, Secretary of the Assam Excise Department, in connection with a corruption probe. The arrest follows raids conducted at his residence in Guwahati, in response to a complaint alleging the possession of disproportionate assets. The raid was carried out at Kalita’s flat in Nirvana Apartment, located in the Sundarpur area. According to sources, the senior bureaucrat is accused of accumulating wealth far beyond his known sources of income. Vigilance officials reportedly found multiple assets, including land holdings in prime areas such as Beltola and Bhetapara, during their search. The operation was…
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Parimatch hosts exclusive online meet-and-greet with Sunrisers Eastern Cape stars

Parimatch hosts exclusive online meet-and-greet with Sunrisers Eastern Cape stars

Parimatch, a global online gaming platform, recently hosted an exclusive online meet-and-greet featuring Sunrisers Eastern Cape cricketers Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, and Aiden Markram. The event, held amid the ongoing SA20 cricket season, offered fans a rare opportunity to interact with their favorite players. During the session, the players shared insights into their training, strategies, and experiences in franchise cricket. Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Aiden Markram emphasized the importance of mental resilience and a balanced team atmosphere, while Marco Jansen highlighted how franchise cricket has shaped his career. Tristan Stubbs spoke about managing pressure and staying mentally fresh. The event…
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Isuzu Motors India expands network with four new touchpoints across India

Isuzu Motors India expands network with four new touchpoints across India

Isuzu Motors India inaugurated four new touchpoints, expanding its network to 72 locations across the country. The new additions include 3S (Sales, Service, and Spares) dealerships in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and Patna, Bihar, alongside Authorized Service Centers (ASCs) in Khammam, Telangana, and Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The new dealerships, Sagar ISUZU in Indore and Imperial ISUZU in Patna, mark the brand's entry into Bihar, a key market for its growing portfolio. The ASCs in Khammam and Ratnagiri, operated by Beyond Auto Care and Shrine ISUZU respectively, promise to deliver top-notch service in alignment with ISUZU’s global standards.Commenting on the expansion, Mr. Rajesh…
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The Premier League has seen some notable developments recently

The Premier League has seen some notable developments recently

The Premier League has seen several significant developments recently. David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has publicly announced that he is gay and admitted to using cocaine. Manchester United is close to securing their first signing under Ruben Amorim, having agreed on a fee of €37.5 million with Lecce for Patrick Dorgu. Additionally, the Football Association has overturned a three-match ban for Myles Lewis-Skelly following his controversial red card.
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Iranian Political Prisoners Face Imminent Execution Amid Crackdown

Iranian Political Prisoners Face Imminent Execution Amid Crackdown

Iranian political prisoners Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani are facing imminent execution on charges related to their alleged membership in a banned opposition party. This development is part of a broader crackdown by Iran's regime, which has seen an increase in executions, with reports indicating up to 1,000 executions in the past year alone. Both prisoners were subjected to torture and transferred to Qezelhessar Prison, known for its execution practices. Defiant inmates have responded with chants against the regime, while families and advocates have made urgent pleas for international awareness and intervention.  The regime's brutal tactics, including public floggings and…
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DGT partners with BITS Pilani to foster entrepreneurship through incubation programs

DGT partners with BITS Pilani to foster entrepreneurship through incubation programs

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) of BITS Pilani to boost entrepreneurship and skilling among students of National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). The collaboration focuses on fostering innovation, creating start-up opportunities, and aligning skill training with industry needs. The partnership introduces two key programs: the Innovation Challenge and the Open Incubation Program. The Innovation Challenge targets NSTI trainees and alumni, with special provisions for women to bridge the gender gap in innovation. The Open Incubation…
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Mizo communities in Assam push for reconnection with Mizoram

Mizo communities in Assam push for reconnection with Mizoram

The Mizo communities residing in the Singla and Langkaih valleys of Assam's Karimganj district have reiterated their long-standing demand to merge with Mizoram. During a meeting on Tuesday, leaders of the Thangram Indigenous People's Movement (TIPM) urged Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma to take steps to facilitate their inclusion in Mizoram. The TIPM, representing over 30,000 Zo ethnic people inhabiting 24 villages across 180 square miles, stated that their culture, religion, and identity would be better protected within Mizoram. A TIPM leader, speaking anonymously, emphasized the region's historical ties to Mizoram, noting that the area, known locally as "Thangram," was part…
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Sikkim CM highlights local employment protection at SKM meeting

Sikkim CM highlights local employment protection at SKM meeting

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced the implementation of a temporary work permit system at the Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU) level to regulate the influx of external workers into Sikkim. The decision, revealed during the 4th SKM legislators' meeting at Samman Bhawan, aims to safeguard local employment opportunities and address concerns over unauthorized workforce entry. The system will enable stricter monitoring of outsider workforce deployment, ensuring fair employment practices while prioritizing the interests of local communities. The meeting, which included SKM legislators, advisors, and officials, also highlighted preparations for the party's 13th Foundation Day celebrations. Members were encouraged to…
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