Kanak Jain Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 29: AM/NS International School, Surat, has been crowned West Zonal Champion at the INCA Map Quiz West Zone 2026, conducted on August 9, 2026. The school secured the top position and qualified for the National Round scheduled on September 13, 2026, in Ahmedabad. Organized under the aegis of the Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA), Gujarat Branch, the West Zonal Round brought together more than 100 qualifying teams across centres in Surat, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad. AM/NS International School fielded nine teams comprising 27 students, who competed in a two hour quiz covering topographical maps, satellite…
Author: Shruti Joshi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Shanti Inorganics Limited, a manufacturer and supplier of sulphur-based inorganic chemicals, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) on Monday, August 31, 2026. The Company aims to raise ₹47.23 Crores (at upper price band), with its equity shares proposed to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The Issue comprises of 56,91,200 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each, offered at a price band of ₹79 – ₹83 per Equity Share. Equity Share Allocation Anchor Investors – 16,20,800 Equity Shares Net Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) – 10,80,000 Equity Shares Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) – 8,11,200 Equity Shares Individual…
A complete guide to Tripura’s medical colleges, seat capacity, and the fully online state counselling process. Tripura [India], August 29: While lakhs of NEET aspirants chase seats in Delhi, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, a small northeastern state has quietly become one of India’s most favourable destinations for MBBS admission. Tripura’s medical seat capacity has expanded dramatically in the last few years; its counselling is conducted entirely online, and for eligible candidates, the competition is genuinely gentler than in most large states. Here is everything aspirants and parents need to know for the 2026 admission cycle. Tripura’s Growing Medical Education Landscape Until…
Seven-month programme builds applied skills in ML, deep learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps, cybersecurity, GenAI, LLMs and agentic AI systems. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29: As enterprises progress from testing artificial intelligence in isolated use cases to embedding it within core operations, the ability to build AI systems that perform reliably at scale has become increasingly important. Against this backdrop, IITM Pravartak, Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, in collaboration with TimesPro, has announcedBatch 03 of itsAdvanced Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning programme. The programme will help professionals develop the technical depth and applied expertise required to design, deploy…
Seven-month programme builds applied skills in ML, deep learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps, cybersecurity, GenAI, LLMs and agentic AI systems. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29: As enterprises progress from testing artificial intelligence in isolated use cases to embedding it within core operations, the ability to build AI systems that perform reliably at scale has become increasingly important. Against this backdrop, IITM Pravartak, Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, in collaboration with TimesPro, has announcedBatch 03 of itsAdvanced Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning programme. The programme will help professionals develop the technical depth and applied expertise required to design, deploy…
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 29: A 3-day orientation program, ‘Udaan 2026,’ was organized at Apex University, Jaipur. The purpose of the event was to welcome 3000 new students for 2026-27. The event was organized to help new students know about the college, classes, and campus life. The event started with a traditional welcome with a tilak ceremony and distribution of badges. The key highlights conducted at the event were talks by industry leaders from various aspects of life. The experts threw light on the importance of AI learning, current industry trends, and skills in demand in the industry. This was…
Godhra (Gujarat) [India], August 29: Blissnack, a new-age savoury snacking brand being built from Godhra, Gujarat, is setting its sights on becoming a Rs 100 crore consumer brand by creating everyday snacks that combine taste, convenience and a more considered approach to ingredients. Founded by Parth Derai, Blissnack is being developed around a simple consumer insight: people should not have to choose between enjoying their favourite snacks and being mindful of what they consume. With its brand philosophy, “Bring the Bliss Back,” Blissnack aims to make everyday snacking enjoyable while offering products designed for modern consumption preferences. The brand is…
New Delhi [India], August 29: Park Medi World Limited, one of North India’s leading hospital chains, reported its strongest financial and operational performance in FY2025-26, with consolidated revenue from operations rising 21% year-on-year to ₹1,679.4 crore. EBITDA, excluding other income, increased 20% to ₹444.3 crore, while profit after tax rose 27% to ₹273.6 crore. The company’s EBITDA margin stood at 26.5%, while PAT margin improved to 16.3% from 15.5% in the previous financial year. The healthcare company served more than 8.73 lakh patients during FY26, marking its highest-ever patient volume. Average Revenue Per Occupied Bed (ARPOB) increased 6.9% year-on-year to…
New Delhi [India], August 28: Healthcare systems are often shaped by factors that extend far beyond medicine, including management, politics, social structures, institutional interests and human behavior. Exploring these interconnected realities, Dr. Sanjeev Kelkar’s The Ultimate Untruth: The Lie of Acculturation presents a multi-layered novel centered on a doctor couple’s decade-long struggle to improve healthcare in a difficult and underserved environment. At the center of the novel are two doctors who dedicate years of their lives to developing effective healthcare solutions despite working amid limited resources, challenging conditions and resistance from different sections of society. Their journey focuses not only…
New Delhi [India], August 29: A new historical thriller, The Chola Protocol by Ashokan Srinivasan, brings together history, archaeology, mystery, and international adventure in a fast-paced fictional narrative rooted in the legacy of the Chola Empire. Published by BlueRose Publishers, the novel revisits one of India’s most influential dynasties through a contemporary treasure-hunt story, offering readers a blend of historical research and modern suspense. At a time when interest in historical fiction continues to grow, the book seeks to present an engaging perspective on India’s maritime heritage and its global connections. The Chola Protocol follows Ashok, an ordinary individual who unexpectedly uncovers clues linked to a…
