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Mumbai, Nov 29: Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd (TLV) a leading publishing house and trusted provider of educational resources, recently hosted an engaging and informative webinar featuring senior sports journalist Mr. Taus Rizvi, focusing on the crucial importance of sports in children’s physical and mental development. The online session reached parents and educators across India, highlighting how physical activity contributes to holistic education and the vast career potential in athletics.

The webinar delved into important topics, including the profound impact of sports on fostering essential life skills, character building, and improving mental well-being in children. A key focus was the government’s new policy making sports compulsory in the curriculum, signalling a national shift towards prioritising physical education. Mr. Rizvi also addressed India’s pressing challenge of sedentary lifestyles among children, providing practical guidance on combating this issue through active participation in sports. He also offered advice on balancing academics with sports and the optimal timing for enrolling children in sports academies.

Dilip Gangaramani, Founder, Director, and CEO of Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd, emphasised the company’s commitment to comprehensive child development. “Our mission at Target Learning Ventures is to promote education that extends beyond the classroom. Sports are not just extracurricular activities; they are fundamental to holistic growth. This session, featuring Mr. Rizvi’s expertise, helped us empower parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their children’s future, aligning with the spirit of the new national education policy.”

Mr. Taus Rizvi, Senior Sports Journalist, Motivational Speaker & Sports Consultant, shared his perspective on the session’s success. “I want to thank Target Learning Ventures for organising this webinar. It was inspiring to connect with parents and educators. It is crucial for parents and educators to understand the importance of early sports involvement in a child’s overall health, discipline, and academic achievement. I hope the guidance shared will motivate more families to integrate physical activity as a core component of their children’s upbringing.”

Target Learning Ventures continues to champion initiatives that promote holistic education by integrating academic excellence with overall personal growth.

Mumbai, Nov 28: Spykar, India’s top homegrown denim and fashion brand, announces its availability on Knot Now, a rapidly growing lifestyle and fashion commerce platform. This will enable their customers in Mumbai and Thane to get their favourite styles in 60 minutes with its quick delivery feature. In line with their Daur Apna Hai campaign, this association marks a strategic step in strengthening the brand’s digital footprint and making its trend-forward collections even more accessible.

With the launch of 60-minute delivery, Spykar and Knot Now are redefining convenience. Customers will benefit from quicker delivery alternatives for last-minute plans, urgent styling needs, or impulsive wardrobe updates from Spykar’s trendy collection across categories from the convenience of their home.

Sanjay Vakharia, Co-founder and CEO of Spykar, shared,

 “This collaboration resonates with our focus to cater to young India. By leveraging Knot Now’s dynamic ecosystem, we aim to expand reach, deepen engagement, and strengthen its community of trend-forward consumers.”

Spykar is among the first few premium brands to enlist on Knot Now.  When paired with effective last-mile logistics and real-time order tracking, the 60-minute delivery guarantee delivers a high-end, upscale shopping experience straight to the customer’s house.

Hyderabad, Nov 28: The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Hyderabad is set to present “Mystical Mélange”, an Indo–French culinary and cultural evening, to be held at the Phoenix Arena, HITEC City, on November 29.

A culinary showcase curated by over 70 third-year students is an annual event that showcases their Hotel Management skills, featuring more than 40 culinary delights to delight over 400 guests, including VIPs, Parents, and others.

The event aims to spotlight a rare blend of French gastronomy and Indian culinary artistry, bringing together prominent stakeholders from the hospitality and cultural sectors.

Mr Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Government of Telangana, will attend the event as the Chief Guest. Senior hoteliers, hospitality leaders, and dignitaries from across Hyderabad are also expected to participate, underscoring the significance of the occasion for the city’s hospitality landscape.

IIHM extended a special acknowledgement to Mr Suresh Chukapally, Chairman Emeritus, Phoenix Group Hyderabad, whose support as Venue Partner has played a key role in hosting the evening.

Adding to the event’s Indo–French connection, Mr Pascal Loreau, Deputy Consul and Head of the Bureau de France, will also be present, bringing diplomatic prominence to the celebration.

Commenting on the show, Dr Suborno Bose, the Chairman of IIHM Hotel School, a veteran in the hospitality space, said, “Hospitality is not just an industry; it is a celebration of human connection. At IIHM, we are committed to nurturing professionals who lead with skill, compassion, and global vision. Our mission is to create world-class hospitality leaders who can stand tall anywhere in the world. Excellence in education is not an act for us—it is a daily discipline.”

“The future of hospitality will belong to those who combine service with innovation. IIHM continues to shape young minds to become global ambassadors of India’s hospitality excellence.”

The food festival is being organised under the Guidance of Chef Sanjay Kak, the Culinary Director of IIHM Hotel School and Mr Earnest Immanuel, the campus Director of IIHM Hyderabad. The students are organising this Food Festival.

According to them, festivals like these and others make the students job-ready. The future of hospitality will belong to those who combine service with innovation. IIHM continues to shape young minds to become global ambassadors of India’s hospitality excellence.

The evening will feature a curated Indo–French menu designed and executed by IIHM’s student chefs, showcasing a harmonious blend of flavours and techniques. Guests will be treated to Brochettes du Chef, the institute’s signature Indo–French grilled skewers, along with a Fresh Pasta Live Station offering classic sauces prepared with refined French flair. The menu also includes Chicken Tikka Vol-au-Vents, where flaky French puff cups are filled with warm Indian-inspired flavours, and Aubergine Parmesan au Four, an elegant oven-baked eggplant dish infused with European notes. With its rich gastronomic spread, cultural exchange, and high-profile participation, “Mystical Mélange” is poised to be one of Hyderabad’s most notable culinary events of the season.

From Mother’s Trust to Baby’s Love: Himalaya BabyCare Celebrates its Leadership as a Brand ‘Loved by Babies’

Hyderabad, Nov 28: Himalaya BabyCare celebrates its position as a brand ‘loved by babies’ with a heartwarming new campaign that puts babies at the front and centre of its story. Titled “Prescribed by Doctors, Trusted by Moms, and Loved by Babies,” the campaign highlights the brand’s unique strength of being loved by babies, trusted by mothers, and recommended by doctors.  Built on this strong foundation of trust, the campaign reaffirms Himalaya BabyCare’s leadership in the category through a playful and emotionally resonant narrative which captures the innocent yet powerful voices of babies, placing them at the heart of the brand’s message of trust and care. Using creative visualization, the film imaginatively gives a voice to babies, expressing what parents already believe—making the narrative both heartwarming and symbolic.

The film playfully steps into a press conference setting after an ‘All India Tiny Talk Summit’ where reporters gather to interview the most honest opinion-holders in the world: babies. When asked about their favourite influencer, one baby sweetly answers, “Maa,” reminding us that a mother will always be a child’s first and most trusted guide. Another baby, when asked whose advice they rely on, responds with “Doctor,” reinforcing the trust parents place in pediatricians.

The campaign cleverly culminates with a simple yet impactful message that while trusted by moms and prescribed by doctors, Himalaya BabyCare is a brand loved by babies, conveyed in a humorous, endearing, and warm tone.

Speaking on the campaign, Mr Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Director, Himalaya Wellness Company, said:

“At Himalaya BabyCare, our journey has always been guided by the belief that babies come first. This campaign beautifully captures that sentiment by giving a voice to the very ones we care for the most—babies. Being loved by babies is the highest form of trust we could earn, and it is made possible by the confidence mothers and doctors place in our products. This campaign reinforces our belief that babies are our top priority, and safety is at the forefront when we design products to meet their specific needs. At Himalaya BabyCare, we remain committed to delivering Nature’s best for babies and a worry-free experience for moms—continuing our journey of nurturing babies with care and confidence.”

The campaign has been adapted across eight languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, and Bengali, ensuring that the message resonates deeply with parents across India. Adding to the innovation, the film leverages AI to create talking babies, amplifying the sweetness and humor of the narrative.

As India’s most trusted baby care partner, Himalaya BabyCare continues to contemporize Ayurveda to create products that are gentle, safe, and effective earning the trust of doctors and moms over the years.

The campaign #Himalaya BabyCare, ‘Prescribed by Doctors, Trusted by Moms, and Loved by Babies’ is launched across Himalaya BabyCare’s digital and social media platforms.

DIDAC India,Nov 28:- Asia’s largest and India’s only B2B education and skilling exhibition, spotlighted the country’s rapidly evolving learning and workforce-development landscape this year. Making a strong debut, a high-level delegation from Queensland engaged with Indian leaders and policymakers to showcase innovative models in educational leadership, career training, and future-focused STEM learning. Backed by key Indian government ministries and global partners such as Global Victoria, the showcase brought together seven Queensland organisations exploring strategic collaborations aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the nation’s FutureSkills agenda.

Alongside the featured exhibitors, Queensland’s delegation also included:

• APAC
• Signet Institute of Australia
• eSkilled
• CTI – Canterbury Technical Institute
• Vibe College
• Switch4Schools
• Science Adventure Books e

These providers collectively represent Queensland’s strength in VET, digital learning platforms, wellbeing solutions, and creative education.

AI and Power Skills for the Workforce;

Lynne Stephens, the founder of the Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA), is utilising the occasion to present a novel blended learning approach. “We see a strong connection between ALA’s mission and India’s goal of providing accessible, industry-relevant lifelong learning,” Stephens said. Technical training is only one aspect of ALA’s solution. To develop critical “power skills” such as leadership, resilience, and problem-solving, which are increasingly in demand in India’s quickly expanding industries, it integrates accredited VET programs with AI simulations. For faculty training and B2B workforce solutions, the company wants to work with academic institutions, technical schools, and governmental organisations.

Hands-On Innovation in STEM;

STEM Punks in addition, is reaching out to the next generation of innovators and concentrating on the professional workforce. Fiona Holmstrom, co-founder, highlighted that their programs provide practical, industry-relevant education in critical areas like AI, robotics, and design thinking. Holmstrom said, “We see India not just as a market but as a partner in shaping the global innovation ecosystem.”

eSkilled’s Focus on Vocational Training in India ;

eSkilled was inspired to explore the Indian EdTech space by India’s large skill development mission and saw their AI Course Creator as a high impact solution to efficiently scale good quality, vocational and employability training through ITIs, universities and L&D teams. eSkilled is a specialized AI Course Creator for skills and workplace training, providing not only interactive, user-friendly courses but also guided vocational education and compliance. Scott Rogers, CEO, eSkilled, believes that over the next two-three years, eSkilled is aiming at forming strategic partnerships with the government and key enterprises, building a strong partner ecosystem which is also supported by Queensland’s innovation ecosystem.

Switch4Schools: Bringing Neuroscience and Wellbeing to India’s Classrooms;

Driven by its mission to assist schools in striking a balance between tradition and digital adoption by making learning enjoyable and grounded in science, Switch4Schools is entering the diverse Indian education market and the company’s distinctive value is found in its translation of psychology and neuroscience into straightforward, eye-catching educational materials that emphasize on attention management, energy regulation, and habit formation. Their strategy is to implement easy-to-use digital and printable modules that require little infrastructure are part of their solution which also can be accessed in settings with limited resources and provide educators with data-driven reports on engagement and switching behaviours.

The companies emphasised that Queensland’s robust innovation scene provides a foundation for the expansion into the Indo-Pacific. This paves the way for sustainable partnerships in long-term leadership and employability growth across India.

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India’s Best Women’s Festival We The Women by Barkha Dutt unveils star-studded line up 

Mumbai, Nov, 28: After setting London ablaze with its unmistakable energy, We The Women, India’s best Ideas festival, returns to Mumbai, louder, bolder and more unforgettable than ever. Curated and moderated by award-winning journalist Barkha Dutt, the festival remains what it has always been: a shared space for conversation, celebration and community – where both women and men achievers from varied walks of life are honoured as Changemakers. 

In this edition, in the year of Operation Sindoor, the festival carries an especially powerful heartbeat with the presence of Women in Uniform. The participation of Women Soldiers and Air Warriors from the Army and IAF is not just symbolic; it is a reminder of the courage, discipline, and uncompromising duty that India’s armed forces embody every day.

And joining them on stage is a constellation of voices that have shaped culture, imagination, public life, and history. From World Cup champion Harmanpreet Kaur, who redefined Indian cricket’s possibilities one blistering innings at a time, to Jaya Bachchan, a parliamentarian and cinema legend whose authenticity remains her fiercest armour. From Rani Mukerji, an actor whose craft has for decades mirrored the evolving power of Indian women on screen, to Janhvi Kapoor, who carries the legacy of cinema while boldly carving out her own distinct chapter.

Actors Vijay Varma and Ishaan Khatter join them, men who are unafraid to amplify women-led stories both on-screen and off. Shobhaa De, with her razor-sharp pen and fearless commentary, brings a voice that has shaped social conversations for generations. Manish Malhotra, the couturier who transformed fashion into a language of aspiration, joins fellow disruptor Masaba Gupta, whose bold, rule-breaking design philosophy has become a cultural movement of its own.

The stage widens further with voices like Neha Dhupia, who has used her platform to challenge stereotypes around motherhood, body image, and identity; Malaika Arora, whose unapologetic ownership of self continues to dismantle ageist and sexist norms; Dia Mirza, whose advocacy for sustainability makes her one of India’s leading environmental storytellers; and Rasika Dugal, whose nuanced performances and uncompromising choices reflect the new grammar of Indian acting.

Together, they form a chorus, diverse, dynamic, and deeply resonant, reflecting the many Indias that coexist within us all.

We The Women returns not as a festival alone but as a declaration. A celebration of voice and vulnerability, of power and possibility. A reminder that when women and men speak honestly, fearlessly, and without filters, something shifts in the world.

New Delhi,  Nov 28: The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), the apex body representing India’s forging sector, recently organised a Special Session on “Emerging Technology in Forging” in Bengaluru. The knowledge-focused session brought together senior industry leaders, technology experts, and forging professionals to discuss how innovation, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping the future of the forging ecosystem. The event aimed to spotlight opportunities that new-age technologies offer for enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and sustainability within the sector.

The session commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Vivek Bansal, Director, Bansal Precision Forge Pvt. Ltd., setting the tone for a focused discussion on technology-led growth. This was followed by a detailed presentation by Mr. Senthil Kumar R, Nasscom Centre of Excellence  IoT & AI, on how Artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of things (IoT) and automation are reshaping the forging industry. He highlighted practical use cases and the growing relevance of smart, connected manufacturing.

This was followed by an engaging session on “Driving Digital Transformation in the Forging Sector” by Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Manju Gupta from BizSol Technologies. Their presentation showcased how advanced ERP systems, digital integration, and data intelligence are enabling forging companies to transition into the Industry 4.0 era with greater agility and efficiency. Adding further depth, Mr. Ajit Gaikwad, Yeskolube India Pvt. Ltd., spoke on the “Importance of Forging Die Lubricant” and its direct role in productivity and die life. The final presentation by Mr. Ramakrishna D, Orb Energy, focused on “Powering Indian Enterprise with Solar,” highlighting how renewable energy adoption is becoming a strategic advantage.

Commenting on the session, Mr. Yash Munot, President of The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), said,

 “At AIFI, our priority has always been to empower the forging industry with knowledge, capability, and a clear roadmap for the future. As the sector enters a new phase driven by digital and technological advancement, it is essential that our members understand and adopt these innovations at the right pace. This session reinforces AIFI’s commitment to enabling industry-wide transformation through meaningful collaborations, continuous engagement with technology leaders, and creating platforms that help our members stay globally competitive. We remain focused on strengthening India’s forging ecosystem and ensuring it continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s industrial and economic progress”.

AIFI continues to lead the forging sector by promoting innovation, driving policy conversations, and empowering members with advanced solutions. The organisation is focused on helping the industry adapt to emerging challenges while contributing to India’s broader industrial growth and global competitiveness

Chandigarh, Nov 28: 105Arts, founded by Mehak Bhan, is proud to announce its winter exhibition “Blueprint: What Lines Say”, a landmark group show dedicated entirely to the art of drawing. Curated by Kolkata-based contemporary artist Avijit Dutta, the exhibition opens on 5 December 2025 at the 105Arts gallery in Chandigarh and will run until 5 January 2026.

The exhibition brings together a wide spectrum of artists  from classical masters and modern icons to established seniors and emerging talents  offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience drawing in its most direct, expressive, and potent form. From meticulous draftsmanship to figurative explorations, abstract impulses to experimental contemporary studies, the show positions drawing not as a preliminary step but as a complete and compelling art form.

Marking the fifth year of 105Arts, the exhibition arrives at a significant moment for Chandigarh’s cultural landscape. It invites young audiences, students, collectors, and art enthusiasts to witness drawing as the purest blueprint of artistic imagination, where ideas first take tangible form on paper.

Mehak Bhan, founder of 105Arts, says;
“105Arts has always aimed to be a thoughtful space for contemporary art. This fifth anniversary felt like the perfect moment to present a show with depth and ambition. ‘Blueprint’ brings some of the strongest voices in Indian contemporary art under one roof, showcasing drawing not just as an intimate, foundational practice, but as an art form in its own right. Our goal is to let viewers experience the raw, honest, thinking-on-paper quality up close.”

Avijit Dutta, curator, adds;
“Much like a newborn beginning life, this exhibition serves as a blueprint for a young, promising gallery like 105Arts. It is a journey to discover raw talent among emerging voices and to uncover the core of an artist’s psyche, often first visible in their drawings  a form that eventually shapes their entire artistic trajectory.”

“Blueprint: What Lines Say” promises to be an ambitious, thought-provoking celebration of drawing, highlighting its enduring relevance and power in contemporary art.