Author: Shruti Joshi

The company’s AI-enabled dining management system helps educational institutions track meal consumption, manage inventory and minimise food wastage. Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3: With food wastage emerging as an operational challenge for educational institutions, SpaceBasic, a campus management technology company, is helping universities address the issue through its digital dining and canteen management solutions. Its technology enables institutions to monitor meal consumption, manage food inventory and use AI to make data-driven decisions to reduce food wastage. Food wastage in university hostels and cafeterias often results from a mismatch between the quantity of food prepared and actual student consumption. Traditional methods…

Gold Rebounds 1.62% After Recent Pressure; Indian Equities Remain Subdued Amid Elevated Yields: Aetram Group Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 3: Gold staged a strong recovery during the completed September 29 session, rebounding from recent weakness as prices stabilised near multi-week lows. International spot gold closed at $4,182.24 per ounce, gaining 1.62% for the day. Aetram India Research observed that the recovery reflected renewed demand at lower levels, although elevated U.S. Treasury yields and expectations surrounding Federal Reserve policy continued to restrict broader momentum. International gold opened at $4,115.46, touched a high of $4,185.12 and a low of $4,113.19 before…

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has ruled out a ban on diesel exports, ending weeks of uncertainty over whether the United States would restrict overseas shipments of the fuel. Trump made the statement on October 2, hours after the Group of Seven agreed to release oil and diesel from emergency reserves. The G7 countries also committed to avoiding energy export restrictions among partner countries. The issue had gained attention as diesel prices climbed and governments looked for ways to increase available fuel supplies. The Trump administration had been pressing European countries to release part of their emergency diesel stocks,…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: In a meaningful step towards serving society, Shivani Sharma Foundation, in collaboration with Lion Club of Bombay Hilltop, successfully organized the Women’s Support Initiative at Vriddhashram on 1st October, commemorating The International Day of Older Persons, and bringing joy, dignity, and hope to the elderly women residing at the old age home. Guided by its vision of “Small Step, Big Impact,” the Shivani Sharma Foundation continues to work towards creating a compassionate and inclusive society by supporting underprivileged communities, empowering women, educating children, and encouraging social welfare initiatives across India. As part of the initiative,…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 2: A special Hanuman Chalisa recitation was organised in Surat for the speedy and complete recovery of Capt. Smit Machchhar, the flydubai captain hailed as a hero after he was seriously injured while helping avert a mid-air crisis aboard a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. A special havan and prayer ceremony was held in Surat for the speedy and complete recovery of Capt. Smit Machchhar. The ceremony was organised by Surat-based social worker and businessman Siddharth Doshi. During the havan, prayers were offered to the Almighty with Vedic chanting, seeking Capt. Machchhar’s full restoration to health, sound well-being,…

New Delhi [India], October 1: Not long ago, many Indians thought stock market investing was meant for people who watched business channels all day. The process also looked serious: forms, signatures, broker offices and paper statements. That mood has changed. A first-time investor in Jaipur, Indore, Kochi or Pune can now start with a mobile phone, basic documents and some financial curiosity. This easier access is one reason demat account opening has become common among individual investors. A demat account holds securities in electronic form. Instead of receiving paper share certificates, you see your holdings digitally. Shares, ETFs, bonds and…

Pt. Ved Prakash Dadhich Honored with ‘Bankat Bihari ‘Pagal’ – Kalpana Smriti Samman’; Dr. K.L. Jain Attends as Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Chinmay Shesh Mehta as Guest of Honor Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 2: It is said that poets never truly depart; they live on through their words. This sentiment resonated deeply on the evening of October 2, 2026, as the Bhairon Singh Auditorium at the Rajasthan Chamber Bhawan (near Ajmeri Gate) shimmered with the radiance of poetry. The occasion marked the ninth death anniversary of the late Bankat Bihari ‘Pagal’ Ji, and ‘Veena Maa Music’ transformed the event into…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 2: What if a hospital could recognise that a patient’s condition was starting to deteriorate before a conventional alarm became the first warning? And what if a doctor reaching the bedside could see at once how that patient’s physiology had been changing, instead of piecing together scattered numbers, charts and observations? That is the problem Bengaluru-based ASTA HealthTech is trying to solve. The company is developing an India-built Physiological Pattern Learning Model (PPLM), designed to help hospitals move from reactive patient monitoring towards predictive clinical intelligence. It continuously interprets how vital signs change over time and…

New Delhi [India], October 2: Senior HR leaders from more than 80 organisations gathered at Mementos by ITC Hotels, Udaipur, on 25 and 26 September for the second edition of XLRI’s Metamorphose. The conclave focused on some of the key questions facing organisations as technology and the nature of work change rapidly. These include how companies should redesign teams and roles around AI, how accountability and hierarchies will change as systems take on more work, and how organisations can prepare leaders for skills that are still evolving. Learning from peers The discussions reflected a reality that many organisations are facing…

Bringing Together Two Legacies Rooted in Tradition, Trust and Timeless Connections Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 2: Kalamandir Jewellers, one of India’s prominent jewellery retail chains, has announced the appointment of celebrated Gujarati theatre and film personality Siddharth Randeria as its brand ambassador. The association brings together two enduring legacies — Kalamandir Jewellers’ four-decade journey in the jewellery industry and Siddharth Randeria’s remarkable contribution to Gujarati theatre and entertainment spanning more than five decades. Through this partnership, Kalamandir Jewellers aims to strengthen its connection with consumers across generations while celebrating the values of trust, tradition, relationships and timeless craftsmanship that have…