Author: Shruti Joshi
Young actress Priyanka Chandani talks about landing her first Dhar Mann lead role, the fans who were already rooting for her, leaving India to pursue acting in Los Angeles — and why playing Zoya felt unexpectedly personal. Los Angeles (California) [USA], October 5: When Priyanka Chandani first read the story of Zoya in Dhar Mann Studios’ Overprotective Mom Won’t Let Girl Wear Skirts, she didn’t have to look very far to understand her character. Zoya is a young South Asian girl trying to find her own voice while navigating the love, fears and expectations of an overprotective mother. For Priyanka, parts…
Chhapura Kalan [India], October 3: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a Cyber Security Awareness Session was organized for students at PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Chhapura Kalan. The objective of the program was to create awareness among children about cybercrime, online fraud, fake links, OTP and password security, as well as the safe and responsible use of social media. During the session, students were informed that even a small mistake in the digital world can lead to serious problems. Therefore, it is essential to exercise caution before clicking on any unknown link, sharing an OTP, responding to suspicious…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Clastek Engineering Limited, a Sriperumbudur-based integrated mould-to-component engineering company manufacturing injection moulds, moulded components and fixtures for the automobile, medical equipment, consumer durables and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industries, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the Emerge Platform of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE Emerge) in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO will comprise a Fresh Issue of up to 55,00,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each, with no Offer for Sale component. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the…
International gemological expertise arrives in India as ICA Gemlab announces the launch of its first state-of-the-art laboratory in Surat, strengthening the city’s position as a global hub for diamonds and coloured gemstones. Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 3: ICA-GemLab, an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds, jewellery and coloured gemstones, will open a new gemological laboratory in Surat in October. The laboratory will provide testing and reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Surat is one of the world’s major centres for diamond and jewellery manufacturing and trade. The new laboratory will provide testing services closer to the manufacturing and…
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: TEDxIEMSaltLake 2026 was successfully organised on 30th September 2026 at the IEDC CSE Lab, Godrej Genesis, Salt Lake, Kolkata, around the thought-provoking and highly relevant theme “CTRL + U: Loneliness in the Era of AI.” The event brought together distinguished personalities from technology, academia, medicine, arts, entertainment and spirituality to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, loneliness and human connection. The event was organised by the Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, in association with the Toastmasters Club, Rotary Club of Salt Lake Silicon Valley, Lions…
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 3: Hettich proudly announces the grand opening of its second Hettich Exclusive (HeX) store in Chennai, further expanding its experiential footprint in South India. The new store deepens the brand’s growing touchpoints across the city, bringing the magic of immersive, hands-on interior experiences closer to customers, wherever they are. With this addition, Hettich now offers customers touchpoints across South Chennai’s IT corridor, the city’s central business district, and its old cultural core; ensuring that no matter which part of the city they call home, an immersive Hettich experience is never far away. Designed to offer…
New Delhi [India], October 3: In a market flooded with disposable packaging, a growing brand from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is making a simple yet meaningful shift: what if the packaging of a gift could be just as valuable as the gift itself? Urban Rivington, a sustainable bag manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in jute, canvas, cotton, and juco products, is addressing one of the most overlooked aspects of gifting – what happens to the packaging after the occasion is over? Over the years, the brand has been expanding its presence in the reusable bag industry, bringing together functionality, customization, and sustainability. From…
The expansion begins October 27, with bookings open for three weekly services to Riyadh and two to Bahrain. Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 3: Air India Express will expand its Gulf network from Kerala’s capital with direct services to Riyadh and Bahrain, under an announced rollout beginning October 27, 2026. Bookings for both routes are open, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport said in a statement on Saturday. Flights to Riyadh will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while the Bahrain service will run on Thursdays and Saturdays. The additions will give passengers more travel options between southern Kerala and the two Gulf destinations.…
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitan’s legacy Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In a city that wears its culture like a second skin, a packed gathering of Bengal’s finest artists, writers and thinkers came together for an evening of warm, candid conversation — and a powerful tribute to a woman who turned social consciousness into a movement. Addressing a session of Ek Mulakat in Kolkata, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, lauded the enduring contribution of Late Prabha Khaitan…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Article Attribution: Dr. Dhananjay Pandit, President – Research & Development – Freossi, Petcare Division of Fredun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. For pet parents, having more years with their pets is naturally important. But longevity is only part of the conversation. Increasingly, the focus is shifting towards healthy ageing – helping pets remain active, comfortable and engaged for as long as possible. Ageing is a gradual biological process that affects multiple systems in the body. Understanding these changes can help pet parents take a more proactive approach to supporting their pets through every stage of life. What happens…