Bengaluru, Mar 30: Asserting its leadership of India’s shared electric mobility market, Yulu announced that it has completed 2 billion kilometres of green rides  significantly more than any other player in the industry. The milestone caps seven years of Yulu’s category-creation success story and reinforces its structural advantage arising from its 45,000-strong EV fleet, AI-powered mobility stack, energy ecosystem via Yuma Energy, and the deep customer and stakeholder trust it has built over the years.

While Yulu took six years to achieve the 1-billion-kilometre mark, it went from 1 billion km to 2 billion km in just around 14 months. This acceleration reflects the strong and sustained demand for Yulu’s hyperlocal goods mobility service in recent years. The company’s purpose-built delivery EVs have revolutionised intracity logistics in India by making it technology-enabled, accessible, seamless, and affordable for gig workers and brands alike.

Today, Yulu is deeply embedded in India’s doorstep delivery ecosystem through partnerships with leading e-commerce and quick commerce platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, Big Basket, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, Instamart and Zepto. Yulu riders have fulfilled over 400 million green doorstep deliveries across grocery, food and emerging categories like on-demand house-help offered by platforms like Pronto, Snabbit and Urban Company. Notably, more than 1,000 women riders now use Yulu’s EVs to expand their work radius and commute more easily, thus significantly increasing their earning potential.

Yulu’s scale has generated significant goodness for society. An example of this is gig worker livelihood creation. By dismantling age-old barriers related to vehicle access, cost, creditworthiness, ease of riding, and maintenance, Yulu helps gig workers to unlock better work opportunities and save 30-40% more money compared to traditional petrol vehicles. Over 500,000 gig workers have been empowered by Yulu’s mobility platform so far.

Additionally, Yulu’s ability to support clean last-mile logistics makes it a valued ally for governments to improve urban air quality, decongest roads, and attain sustainable growth. In the last seven years, Yulu has helped avoid 54 million kilogrammes of urban CO2 emissions, underlining the role it plays in making our cities more liveable.

Amit Gupta, CEO & Co-founder of Yulu, says,

 “The 2-billion-kilometre milestone reflects not only Yulu’s market leadership, but also the deep impact we are creating across India’s urban mobility landscape. What started as a bold vision to build a sustainable and accessible solution has today become a critical enabler for millions of users and citizens. As we look ahead, Yulu reaffirms our commitment to helping people, businesses and cities to move better.”

In FY2027, Yulu aims to double its fleet size and enter several new cities through a mix of company-led and partner-led launches – reinforcing its ambition to remain India’s number one choice for hyperlocal goods and people mobility.

Gloves are stepping back into the spotlight as a surprising yet stylish accessory this season. Once reserved for winter wardrobes or formal occasions, gloves are now making waves in spring and summer fashion, with designers showcasing sheer leather, delicate lace, and lightweight fabrics that blend style with functionality.

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This season’s glove trend is not just about aesthetics. Lightweight gloves offer a practical benefit for sunny days: protecting your hands from harmful UV rays. While most people remember sunscreen for their face and arms, hands are equally exposed to sun damage, which can lead to premature aging, dark spots, and even skin cancer. Summer-friendly gloves provide a chic shield while keeping your look sophisticated.

Designers are experimenting with textures and transparency to ensure gloves remain breathable and comfortable in warmer weather. Sheer leather gloves in pastel tones, lace gloves with intricate patterns, and fingerless designs allow for freedom of movement while making a fashion statement. They pair effortlessly with flowing dresses, tailored blazers, or even casual denim, adding a touch of elegance to everyday outfits.

In addition to sun protection, summer gloves can help keep hands clean and hygienic, especially during outdoor events or travel. Lightweight, breathable fabrics make it easy to wear them throughout the day without discomfort.

Whether you choose a delicate lace pair for a garden party or a sleek leather design for urban outings, gloves are proving they are far more than a cold-weather accessory. This summer, they combine fashion, functionality, and sun-smart protection, making them a wardrobe essential for the style-conscious and health-conscious alike.

Toledo, Spain: India delivered a strong performance at the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2026 – Level 1, with Pramod Bhagat emerging as the star performer. The Paralympic champion secured one gold and two silver medals, driving India’s impressive showing on the international stage.

Bhagat’s standout moment came in the Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 category, where he partnered with Manisha Ramdass. The Indian pair showcased exceptional coordination and resilience, defeating compatriots Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan in straight sets. They comfortably took the first set 21-15 and edged a tense second set 24-22, clinching the title in just 30 minutes.

In the Men’s Singles SL3 final, Bhagat earned a silver medal after a hard-fought match against Nitesh Kumar, losing 10-21, 17-21. He added another silver in the Men’s Doubles SL3-SU5 event alongside Sukant Kadam. The duo staged a strong comeback after dropping the first set 16-21 against Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav, winning the second 21-12, but eventually fell 15-21 in the decider.

India’s overall campaign in Toledo was highlighted by multiple podium finishes. Nitesh Kumar claimed gold in the Men’s Singles SL3, while Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan triumphed in the Women’s Doubles SL3-SU5. Thulasimathi Murugesan also added an individual medal to her tally, contributing to India’s strong medal haul.

The team’s performance reflects India’s growing dominance in para-badminton and underscores the depth of talent across categories.

Bangalore,  Mar 30:  Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation presented Shades of Grey, a contemporary art exhibition featuring works by artist Divyaman Singh, from 26th to 28th March 2026 at Sabha Gallery, Bangalore. The exhibition is being held during the month of International Women’s Day, celebrating the layered emotional landscapes of womanhood through abstract contemporary landscapes.

 The exhibition was inaugurated by Santosh Lad as a Chief Guest.

Shades of Grey brings together a series of evocative oil-on-canvas works where the artist explores the nuanced emotional spectrum of women through atmospheric landscapes rendered in tonal greys, textures, and shifting horizons. Rather than depicting the female form, the works create contemplative spaces where emotion is suggested through movement, depth, and abstraction.

The exhibition also carries a social purpose. It is being organised as a fundraiser, with a portion of the proceeds supporting vocational training programmes for women, enabling skill development and livelihood opportunities through initiatives supported by Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation.

Dr. Rennie Joyy, Founder of Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation, said

 “At Aalekh, we believe that art must not only inspire reflection but also create meaningful social impact. ‘Shades of Grey’ explores the many emotional landscapes of womanhood  those spaces that exist beyond binaries. Presenting this series during Women’s Day month, while raising support for women’s vocational empowerment, reflects the foundation’s commitment to both cultural dialogue and community transformation.”

Artist Divyaman Singh added

“In this series, the landscape becomes an emotional terrain. The greys are not an absence of colour but a spectrum of feeling  restraint, memory, resilience, and quiet strength. Through these abstract horizons, I attempt to capture the inner tides that often shape a woman’s experience but remain unseen.”

The exhibition also marks Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation’s cultural engagement with Bangalore, bringing together art, dialogue, and social purpose through a thoughtfully curated presentation.

Bhubaneswar, March 29: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday emphasized the crucial role of value-based education in shaping a peaceful and progressive society, urging teachers to focus on character development alongside academic knowledge.

Addressing the inauguration of the value education programme for teachers at the Ramakrishna Mission’s Vivekananda Hall, the governor quoted Swami Vivekananda, saying that education is not merely the accumulation of information but the manifestation of inner perfection, strength, and character.

He lauded the Ramakrishna Mission for its long-standing contributions to education, social service, and spiritual growth. “Inspired by the ideals of Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Swami Vivekananda, the mission has consistently promoted a balanced system of education that nurtures intellectual, moral, and spiritual development,” he added.

Highlighting India’s rich civilisational heritage, Governor Kambhampati noted that traditional education emphasized values such as truth, righteousness, peace, love, and non-violence. “These are not just ideals but principles to be practiced in daily life,” he remarked.

Referring to today’s global challenges marked by conflicts and instability, he stressed the importance of fostering understanding, tolerance, and dialogue. The governor concluded by underlining the pivotal role teachers play in shaping students into ethical, responsible, and socially conscious citizens.

A new research partnership between the University of Glasgow and Lloyds Banking Group is setting out to explore the potential of AI to support software and data engineering.

Over the next four years, the partners will explore how large language model-based coding tools called agentic AIs could support and enhance the work of software and data engineers at Lloyds Banking Group.

Agentic AIs are software tools which act as semi-autonomous ‘agents’ to complete tasks of varying complexity. In software and data engineering, they are already being used to write and debug code, solve technical problems, and perform a variety of project management tasks.

As the UK’s largest digital bank, Lloyds Banking Group is investing significantly in developing new digital software and services, alongside training and new skills for colleagues, to support
its 28 million customers.

The University’s research team and Lloyds Banking Group will work together to design experiments that test the efficacy of agentic AI for high priority activities in individual software
teams. The team will use a variety of empirical software engineering research techniques to gather evidence, such as data mining.

The project will help Lloyds Banking Group implement an agentic AI approach to software and data engineering and measure the impact across their organisation. At the same time, it will provide software engineering researchers at the University with a rare opportunity to study and contribute to a large-scale transformation to software and data engineering
practice.

The collaboration will create a PhD and a Masters of Research position at the University, along with a post-doctoral research associate post to work with Lloyds’ software engineering
teams.

Dr Tim Storer, of the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science, will lead the University’s side of the partnership along with colleague Dr Peggy Gregory.

Dr Storer said: “Agentic-driven software engineering is a fast-developing sector with the potential to enable human engineers to work more efficiently by automating some tasks and allowing them to focus their skills on higher-level work.

“However, there has been relatively little research in industry on how integrating agentic AI into software engineering practices can be done effectively in large-scale organisations. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Lloyds Banking Group on this groundbreaking project. Together, we will enable the Group’s plans to increase their software development capacity, produce high-quality research for the benefit of all, and influence national policy and industry standards.”

Lloyds Banking Group’s contribution will be led by Dr Shane Montague, Head of Research Engineering, with executive sponsorship from Professor Andrew McDonald, Enterprise Data Provisioning, Technology Platform Lead.

Dr Shane Montague said: “Lloyds Banking Group’s mission to Help Britain Prosper means leading innovation that genuinely improves how engineering gets done, with a focus on delivering enhanced digital services for our customers.

“We’re excited to partner with the University of Glasgow to gather rigorous, real-world evidence from day-to-day engineering work, so we can understand what really works and how agentic AI can be applied effectively and responsibly at scale.”

Each quarter, the partnership will task Lloyds Banking Group’s software and data engineers in Bristol, Manchester and Hyderabad to work with their agentic AI counterparts on a different type of task with the aim to measure the impact on quality and speed of delivery.

As the partnership continues, the Group will develop and improve their understanding of how to harness the benefits of agentic AI. Successful projects will be rolled out across the Group’s wider data teams, and eventually to all software and data engineering teams.

At the same time, Glasgow researchers will work alongside the teams to gather evidence on each project’s impact on efficiency, workflow and the day-to-day work of the teams.

Together, the partners will publish regular research papers documenting their work and develop best-practice documents to help organisations of all scales integrate AI into their software and data product development processes.

Bhubaneswar, March 30, 2026 – The Odisha Khadi Fair 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar after seven days of celebration, highlighting the pivotal role of khadi in generating rural employment and driving economic growth.

The 7 day long Odisha Khadi Fair–2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar, highlighting khadi’s key role in rural employment and economic growth.

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Organized by the Odisha Khadi and Village Industries Board, the fair provided a platform for over 50 artisan groups to onboard onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), advancing digital inclusion for traditional crafts. With 75 stalls featuring products from Odisha and other states, the event facilitated business worth approximately ₹1.2 crore, strengthening market connections and supporting artisan livelihoods.

The fair emphasized not only commerce but also the preservation of handloom traditions, creating opportunities for small-scale producers to reach wider audiences while promoting sustainable, locally-made products.

Bhubaneswar, March 30, 2026 – Odisha has completed a year of significant progress under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, a flagship program focused on providing safe and dignified housing for the State’s most vulnerable families. The initiative has reached thousands of households, including in remote districts such as Kalahandi, ensuring that marginalized communities have access to secure homes and improved living conditions.

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The scheme goes beyond building houses, fostering stability, security, and dignity for families that have long faced economic and social challenges. With effective implementation across the State, Antyodaya Gruha Yojana has become a model of inclusive development, demonstrating how targeted social welfare programs can transform lives and strengthen communities.