Author: Shruti Joshi
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19: Marwari Sanskriti Manch marked India’s Independence Day with a special patriotic musical tribute, bringing together music, culture and community in a celebration of the country’s freedom and shared national spirit. The occasion was graced by distinguished dignitaries and members of the Marwari Sanskriti Manch to commemorate the occasion and reflect on the values of unity, diversity and collective responsibility. The celebration was rooted in the Manch’s larger objective of using culture as a platform to bring people together. Through its social and cultural initiatives, Marwari Sanskriti Manch seeks to preserve cultural traditions while encouraging…
Abhishek Rungta, Founder & CEO of INT. (Indus Net Technologies Ltd.) Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19: Every major technology shift produces two kinds of enterprise leaders. The first kind watches, waits, and builds conviction from evidence before committing. The second kind mistakes observation for strategy and arrives at the decision too late to shape it. For most technology transitions over the last three decades, the first kind of leader was right. Cloud migration rewarded patience. Mobile commerce gave enterprises years to watch consumer behaviour before demanding a response. The observation window was real, and the enterprises that used it…
New Delhi [India], August 18: Recognition in education is earned through consistent student outcomes, innovation, and industry impact. Zell Education has spent the last few years building a solid reputation in professional finance education, a journey that is now represented in a string of national awards. The institution continues to earn laurels in India’s education and business ecosystem, from being recognised for placement excellence to being honoured for innovation and educational leadership. These awards celebrate Zell Education’s commitment to assisting students in preparing for careers in accounting, finance, investment banking and business, while providing industry-focused learning experiences. Multiple Awards Reflect…
Prague-based film school welcomes the next international cohort as the Czech Republic strengthens its production environment under updated audiovisual incentives New Delhi [India], August 18: Prague Film School has opened enrollment for its 2026/27 academic year, inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors and documentary storytellers from around the world to undertake intensive, practical training in one of Europe’s established filmmaking centres. Founded in 2004, Prague Film School provides full-time programmes in filmmaking, documentary film production and acting for film, alongside intensive four-week workshops. The English-language school welcomes students from more than 30 countries each year and is deliberately small in scale, with…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: The Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 12 to 15, emerged as a historic opportunity for Surat’s textile industry, where Ajmera Fashion marked a strong presence. Under the leadership of the company’s Founder and CEO, Mr Ajay Ajmera, Ajmera Fashion brought together more than 60 traders from Surat on this national platform, where every trader got an opportunity to display their products, make new connections and take their businesses to the national and international levels. The Ajmera Fashion pavilion was the largest pavilion from the textile sector at the…
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: Baazar Style Retail Limited (NSE – STYLEBAAZA, BSE – 544243), witnessed a significant change in its shareholder base, with Aditya Kumar Halwasiya acquiring ~45 lakh shares, representing around 6% stake, through a block deal valued at approximately ₹163 Cr. The transaction brings a sizeable individual holding into the shareholder base of the value-retail platform. The investment comes as Baazar Style Retail continues to expand its retail network across Eastern and other emerging Indian markets. The Company’s store network has grown to 277 stores across 10 states and 198 cities as of June 30, 2026,…
Through a social-first film, 100+ creators and its Freedom Range, Campus Shoes invited parents to give children more room to run, jump, explore, get messy, and simply play. New Delhi [India], August 18: This Independence Day, Campus Shoes launched ‘The Kids’ Constitution’ under its children’s footwear line, Campus Kids, putting a child’s perspective on freedom at the centre of the conversation. Built around ‘The Freedom to Play,’ the initiative reimagines the language of the Constitution through the eyes of children – asking what they would declare as their fundamental freedoms if they could write the rules of childhood themselves. At…
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth and social progress, SM Steels and Powver Limited, one of Eastern India’s leading industrial conglomerates with a strong presence in steel, power and infrastructure, has partnered with the 15th edition of Aparajita, a distinguished platform dedicated to recognising women who have broken barriers, challenged conventions and created a lasting impact across diverse fields. The grand felicitation ceremony held on August 14, 2026, at JW Marriott Kolkata, brought together distinguished leaders from industry, public life, social development and culture to honour women whose journeys continue to inspire meaningful change.…
New Delhi [India], August 18: The first half of 2026 was defined by volatility: currency swings, shifting rate expectations, and geopolitical uncertainty that reshaped how traders positioned across markets. Against that backdrop, VT Markets reported $8 trillion in trading volume for the first half of 2026, up 212% year-over-year. The momentum is reflected across various key business metrics. Active users grew 70% compared to the second half of 2025 and out of the traders active during the period, 350,000 opened their first trade with VT Markets. Together, the growth reflects a growing adoption of the platform as the go-to choice…
New Delhi [India], August 18: A strong student community can be as important as a classroom. For finance professionals in the making, learning is often done outside the classroom through conversations with peers, networking events, industry interactions, and mentorship. In light of this change, Zell Education has committed itself to creating a collaborative ecosystem that enables students on a global finance qualification to learn, grow and connect professionally together. As finance careers become more competitive, communities that encourage knowledge-sharing and industry exposure are becoming an integral part of career development. Students Are Prioritising Learning Communities Students’ selection of educational institutions…