New Delhi: Celebrating the 55th Foundation Day of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday charted India’s scientific evolution, calling for a paradigm shift toward industry-led innovation to propel the nation into the league of global scientific leaders. Addressing a distinguished gathering of scientists, innovators, and policymakers, Dr….
New Delhi: In a significant move to energize grassroots enterprise development, the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and NITI Aayog have announced a strategic partnership to foster vibrant and self-sustaining entrepreneurship ecosystems across multiple states in India. The collaboration will kick off with pilot initiatives in Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, and Uttar Pradesh, focusing on place-based…
New Delhi: Anuradha Prasad, former Secretary to the Government of India in the Inter-State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs, was sworn in today as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the seniormost Member of the Commission. With…
Mumbai: In an inspiring session titled “Enabling Creative Expression: How Gen Z Consumes Content” at WAVES 2025, celebrated actress Shraddha Kapoor and Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, Meta, came together to explore the phenomenal rise of digital content creation in India and the pivotal role Gen Z plays in shaping its future. Opening the session…
Mumbai: A powerful panel discussion on “Accessibility Standards in the Media & Entertainment Sector” at WAVES 2025 today sparked a critical conversation around the future of inclusive content in India’s rapidly digitizing landscape. Voices from academia, journalism, law, technology, and policy came together to assert a unified message: accessibility must be a core pillar of…
Mumbai: At the heart of the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), the Global Media Dialogue held in Mumbai brought together delegates from 77 nations, highlighting the power of creative collaboration in bridging cultural divides and promoting global harmony. The Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration, underlining the shared…
New Delhi: At the forefront of media transformation, a high-profile panel discussion titled ‘Radio Reimagined: Thriving in the Digital Age’ convened today at WAVES 2025, drawing influential voices from across the global broadcasting landscape. The session delved into how radio can evolve and thrive amidst rapid digital disruption. Moderated by Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO…
Ho Chi Minh City: The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, marking a spiritually significant moment in the lead-up to the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations being hosted by Vietnam from May 6 to 8, 2025. Accompanied by Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today graced the event ‘Ageing with Dignity – Initiatives for the Welfare of Senior Citizens’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. Organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event marked the launch of several transformative initiatives for elderly welfare, reinforcing the government’s commitment…
Bhubaneswar: A first-year Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday evening in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Prisha Shah from Birgunj, Nepal, was pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and residing alone in room number…
