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by Bhavna January, Mumbai/Visakhapatnam– The second phase of a specialised cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries was formally launched at the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre of the Tata Memorial Centre here. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the programme will provide training to 35 cancer care specialists from BIMSTEC member countries. The initiative highlights India’s growing role in regional health capacity building. The programme was inaugurated on 5th January by C. S. R. Ram, Joint Secretary (BIMSTEC & SAARC), Ministry of External Affairs. In his address, he noted that cancer care professionals from BIMSTEC member countries—including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal—are participating in the training. Emphasising the rising incidence of cancer in the region and the unequal access to quality treatment, he underlined the importance of skill development and institutional capacity buildin...

by Bhavna The partnership aims to tap into India’s USD 1.3 billion domestic wood coatings market while positioning India as a global export base for advanced coatings Mumbai, India | January 8, 2026: Teknovace, one of India’s fastest-growing premium wood coatings companies, has entered into a strategic global partnership with Remmers Gruppe SE, an independent, family-owned German leader in speciality construction chemicals and high-performance wood coatings. As part of this partnership, Remmers plan to make a ₹300 crore strategic equity investment in Teknovace to acquire a 50.01% stake in two tranches, marking one of the most significant foreign strategic investments in India’s wood coatings sector to date. The strategic investment comes at a time when India’s wood coatings market—valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion (₹10,000 crore)—is projected to grow at 11% annually, driven by rising demand for premium furniture, interior finishes, and sustainable materials. Despite India’s stron...

by Bhavna Mumbai, 6 January 2026: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is set to open the global jewellery calendar with the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, the first global B2B jewellery trade fair of the year, scheduled to be held across two premier venues in Mumbai later this week. The exhibition will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Bandra Kurla Complex, from 8 to 11 January 2026, and concurrently at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon, from 9 to 12 January 2026, alongside the machinery and technology showcase IGJME Bharat – Signature 2026. IIJS is a name to reckon with, synonymous with business in the gem and jewellery industry. As the first trade event of the year, IIJS Bharat – Signature is widely regarded as a barometer of market sentiment, setting the direction for sourcing, design, and business for the year ahead. The exhibition will feature over 1,600 exhibitors across 3,300+ stalls, spread across 1.25 lakh squar...

by Bhavna  ISKCON’s Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), Palghar, hosted Celebrating Native Food Day as part of its ‘Meri Maati Meri Thali’ campaign under the Native Food Matters initiative, unveiling the Palghar Thali, a curated culinary experience rooted in the region’s biodiversity, cultural heritage and traditional food wisdom. The event was graced by HH Radhanath Swami, Founder of Govardhan Ecovillage. Celebrated global author, speaker and purpose coach Jay Shetty, along with his wife Radhi Devlukia Shetty, a well- known plant based culinary expert and wellness advocate, attended the showcase as supporters of the initiative. Widely recognised for his books, podcasts and global work on mindfulness and wellbeing and huge social media following of billions of views Jay Shetty has been a strong advocate of conscious and sustainable living. Radhi Shetty, through her culinary and wellness platforms, has consistently promoted natural, traditional and holistic food practices that align closely...

Targeting India’s Rapidly Growing USD 197 Billion Preventive Healthcare Market TAKE Solutions today announced its strategic plan to develop an advanced Al-powered Diagnostic & Preventive Care Platform, marking a major expansion into India's rapidly expanding preventive and diagnostic healthcare sector. As India moves rapidly toward digital-first healthcare, this launch positions TAKE Solutions at the center of one of the most powerful market transformations underway. This planned platform represents TAKE Solution's vision to shape the future of healthcare as India transitions from treatment-focused systems to Al-led early detection, predictive diagnostics, and preventive care. India's Preventive Healthcare Market Is Exploding: India is currently witnessing a structural shift in consumer behavior, with preventive care no longer optional but essential.  India's preventive healthcare market is projected to cross USD 197 billion by 2030, driven by increased lifestyle d...

by Bhavna Mumbai, December,2025: India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) marked a significant milestone for the textile engineering sector with the 3rd edition of ITME Technical Awards 2025, at a high-level industry gathering in Mumbai. Led by Mr. Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman & Member of the Steering Committee of India ITME Society, the event brought together senior industry leaders, policymakers, academicians’ technologists and Ms. Roop Rashi Mahapatra, IA & AS, Chief Executive Officer, Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Government of India, underscoring the growing national focus on innovation, skills and advanced manufacturing in textiles. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman & Member of the Steering Committee, India ITME Society, said “The applications we received this year clearly reflect the bright future of India’s textile engineering industry. Young innovators are leading the way with fresh ideas, strong passi...