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  by Bhavana S J   From KG to Class 10, young artists across 6,600 schools prove that creativity has no bounds   Location, XX February 2026: Youva from the house of Navneet Education Limited has completed their 22nd edition of ‘Youva Masterstroke’. It is an all-India drawing competition, held between August – December. It provides a platform for students from nursery to class 10 to express creativity, imagination, and ideas through drawing in a more focused manner. What started over two decades ago has blossomed into a creative movement. The 2025 edition witnessed an overwhelming response. It included participation from more than 20 lakh students from over 6,600 schools across India who participated with immense zeal. The initiative is designed to do more than just reward talent, it aims to foster a culture where students can express complex ideas and emotions through the universal language of art.  Participants were divided into three different age groups -  G...

  by Bhavana S.J Forum underscored global ambitions of Indian founders, strengthening ties between Indian founders and the international investment community, and navigating India's complex market scale and long-term value creation.  Mumbai, 12th March 2026: Founders Forum concluded its flagship India Forum in Mumbai with leading tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and capital allocators from venture capital, private equity and institutional investors. Part of Founders Forum’s global community, the closed-door, invite-only gathering saw over 130 founders, leaders, and investment partners attend and engage in insightful discussions on technological innovation, capital deployment, and long-term value creation across markets. The India edition was hosted in partnership with HSBC and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and executed by integrated marketing firm Communicate India. Conversations during the forum covered themes including the evolving definition of the unicorn in a more measured fundi...

  by Bhavana S.J Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar as Chief Guest; Padma Bhushan Prof. J.B. Joshi to Deliver Keynote; CASMB's 6th Foundation Day Celebration Also Planned Mumbai, 13 March 2026: The Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB) is organising the 'Prerna' Women Empowerment Summit and CASMB's 6th Foundation Day on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, from 1:00 PM onwards at the 'Bharat Ratnam' Hall (6th Floor), SEEPZ, Andheri East, Mumbai. Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Mrs. Sunetra Pawar, will grace the occasion as Chief Guest, while noted television actor and former Member of Parliament, Dr. Nitish Bharadwaj, will participate as Guest of Honour. CASMB National President Mr. Nilesh Lele said, "Women's entrepreneurship is not merely a social issue — it is the backbone of India's economic growth. The 'Prerna' Summit is a vital platform to connect women entrepreneurs with global markets, provide them appropriate guidance, and...

  by Bhavana S.J Arboriculture means that a doctor for trees is now available to us. With the help of modern technology, it is possible to carry out tree conservation, tree transplantation, and new tree plantation in a scientific manner. Technology is available to scan cities and create digital twins for tree plantation planning. With advanced technology, it is now possible to verify whether a tree is about to fall, whether it should not be allowed to fall, and whether its branches are dangerous or not. The state government had previously undertaken a programme to plant fifty crore trees. The publication 'Forest in India' has noted that forest area in Maharashtra has increased. To achieve thirty-three percent forest cover, a programme to plant three hundred crore trees has now been taken up. All this new plantation will be carried out using modern technology — taking into account agro-climatic conditions, soil types, which species of trees should be planted, and which trees can...

  by Bhavana S.J Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani Unveil easyGym, 5àsec and Blenz Coffee at a High-Profile Launch Event Actor and entrepreneur Rakul Preet Singh and producer-entrepreneur Jackky Bhagnani recently marked a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey with the launch of global franchise brands easyGym, 5àsec, and Blenz Coffee in India. The announcement was made at a special launch event held in Mumbai, where the duo officially introduced the brands in collaboration with Invision Brands, a part of the Franchise India Group. The event saw Rakul and Jackky unveil the brands and share their vision behind bringing internationally recognised lifestyle, fitness, and service concepts to the Indian market. The launch highlighted their growing presence in the business space beyond the entertainment industry. Through this collaboration, the aim is to introduce global-quality experiences to Indian consumers while also creating opportunities for entrepreneurs throug...

  by Bhavana S.J The first tournament is scheduled to be held in Mumbai followed by Nagpur and Sambhahjinagar Mumbai, March 10, 2026: After successfully hosting major international events such as the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments for the past five consecutive years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra, along with the ATP Organising Committee, has decided to expand tennis development directly to the district level in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). Present during the press conference were MSLTA President Mr. Prashant Sutar, Mr. Sunder Iyer, Hon Secretary MSLTA, Mr. Ashish Sharma (IAS), Chairman for the ITF Tournament Initiative and Mr. Shravan Hardikar (IAS), Managing Director, MMRDA and Secretary for the ITF tournament initiative.  Under this new initiative, a total of 20 international tournaments sanctioned by the Inter

  by Bhavna S.J Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to Attend Conference on March 8 Mumbai, March 7, 2026: The Second International Arboriculture Conference — VrikshVardhan 2026 — themed 'Growing Cities, Greener Canopies', was inaugurated today with a grand ceremony at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. Jointly organised by the Amenity Tree Care Association (ATCA) and Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan, the inaugural session was graced by Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde, Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar, Mumbai BJP President Amit Satam and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tavde. The inauguration was set in motion with a welcome address by Aryan Pandey, CEO of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan. Vaibhav Raje, Director of ATCA, presented the organisation's journey and the significance of this conference. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Sanjay Pandey, Chairman of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan. Following the inauguration, a significant fireside chat on 'Cities, Governance and Trees'...

  by Bhavna S.J MUZAFFARPUR, BIHAR – March 2, 2026 – Tiger Analytics, a global enterprise AI and analytics consulting firm, in partnership with Akhil Bhartiya Yuva Utthan Evam Samaj Kalyan Sansthan (ABYUESKS) & Enqurious, a next-gen Data and AI skilling and talent enablement company, conducted a two-day Data Analytics workshop at Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT) on February 10th and 11th, 2026. The workshop, attended by over 100 students, marks the first step in Tiger Analytics’ broader vision to train and enable thousands of students from engineering colleges across Bihar in AI technologies over the next two years. Mahesh Kumar, Founder and CEO of the company, and a native Bihar, has been a strong advocate of this initiative. Several additional workshops are planned across engineering institutions in the state in the upcoming months.The workshop curriculum was jointly designed and delivered by Tiger Analytics and Enquirous. It focused on strengthening analytical ...

  by Bhavna S.J Palghar, Maharashtra | 05 March 2026  ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), Palghar, today launched “Govardhan School of Culinary Arts, Ishswad Centre for Skill Development in Satvik Cooking” - a first–of–its–kind institute dedicated to reviving India’s traditional food wisdom and promoting Sattvik culinary education. The school has been established in academic collaboration with Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS), Symbiosis International University, Pune. This noble endeavour is supported by Smt. Ishita De Wadhwani & Shri Danny Wadhwani, a USA-based entrepreneur. The inaugural ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, academicians, aspiring chefs, sustainability advocates, and members of the hospitality and education sectors. The event featured prayers, curated lunch followed by ceremonial launch, tour of the school, and an interactive session outlining the institute’s academic vision and mission. The Founding Principle: ‘S...

  by Bhavna S.J Success in Robotic Hysterectomy for Patient with Rare, Life-Threatening Bleeding Disorder Navi Mumbai, 5 March 2026: For years, every menstrual cycle for 37-year-old Ms. Neelam meant a medical emergency. Due to a rare and life-threatening bleeding disorder, she required blood transfusions almost every month just to manage the severe blood loss caused by her periods. Doctors at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai have now successfully performed a robotic hysterectomy on the patient, a high-precision minimally invasive surgery, offering her a life free from the constant threat of uncontrolled bleeding and repeated blood transfusions. Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai emphasises that persistent or unusually heavy periods should never be ignored, as early diagnosis and specialist care can help prevent life-threatening complications. The patient was diagnosed with Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia, an extremely rare congenital platelet disorder in which the platelet count may appear normal...

  Markolines Pavement Technologies Limited (BSE: 543364, NSE: MARKOLINES), an integrated highway maintenance solution provider, has received as many as five work orders from different companies cumulatively amounting to Rs.439.75 crore. With this the total unexecuted order book of the company stands at over Rs.956.48 crore as on date. The biggest order amounting to the tune of Rs.294.39 crore, is from Indo British Group of Schools (IBGS). It includes Turnkey Development of School Infrastructure for Indo British Group of Schools (IBGS) Projects at Pune, Hyderabad and Nashik. The project has to be completed within 12 months from the date of site handover or handover of commencement letter, the company said in a notification to stock exchanges. The company has received Rs.75.28 crore worth order from Varanasi Aurangabad NH-2 Tollway Private Limited for providing and laying of DBM (Dense Bituminouse Macadam) and BC (Bituminous Concrete) at staggered locations in Bihar. It has received...

Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMS) (BSE: 540879, NSE: APOLLO), a leading defence and aerospace technology company, has received significant orders from defence and government entities as well as private sector companies. The cumulative value of all orders received by the Company amounts to INR 733.26 Million (INR 73.32 Crore). The orders include critical Homing systems for Heavy Weight Torpedoes, Fire Control Systems, Launchers for Strategic Missile Programmes, other Avionic LRU’s for Missile and other Platforms, Cyber Security Systems for Intelligence Department. The newly secured contracts span defence public sector undertakings, research bodies, private companies, and government departments. The detailed order distribution is as follows: Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU): Rs 43.49 crore Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO): Rs 15.00 crore Private Sector Companies: Rs 13.96 crore Other Government Departments: Rs 0.87 crore, where the company secured an L1 p...

  by Bhavna S.J Jeet Mumbai: The city of dreams drenched in vibrant hues as Rangverse Holi Mumbai 2026 brought together glamour, music, and festive energy for what is being hailed as Mumbai’s Biggest Bollywood Celebrity Holi Event.This grand celebration at Country Club showcased an electrifying fusion of colors, beats, and star-studded appearances. On This Occasion Many Bollywood Celebrities Were Presents Like Randeep Hooda Mona Singh And Many More. PAGE1 PR And Satrangi Media PR Services Handle This Grand Mega Rangverse Holi Event in Mumbai Andheri West.  Organised in association with Holi Invasion and powered by Radio Mirchi, Rangverse 2026 redefined Holi festivities with an unforgettable Bollywood vibe.From celebrity performances and high-energy DJ sets to immersive rain dance zones and premium hospitality experiences, the event was curated to offer a larger-than-life celebration for families, youth, and entertainment enthusiasts alike.The event created a dynamic cultural ...

  by Bhavna S.J Mumbai, 27 February 2026 – The 26th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Extracorporeal Technology (ISECT), ISECTCON 2026, was inaugurated today at Hotel Aurika Mumbai Sky City in the presence of leading cardiac care specialists, perfusionists, healthcare professionals and dignitaries. Centered on the theme “Next-Gen Perfusion: AI, Robotics, and Personalized Care,” the two-day conference has brought together experts from across India and overseas to discuss how technology is transforming cardiac surgery and critical care. While the term “heart surgeon” is widely understood, the role of a perfusionist remains largely unknown to the public. A perfusionist is the trained healthcare professional who operates the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery. When a surgeon temporarily stops the heart to perform a procedure, it is the perfusionist who ensures that oxygen-rich blood continues to circulate throughout the patient’s body. Their role is crucia...

by Bhavna S J  160+ Exhibitors, 1,000 Structured B2B Meetings and 150+ Key Buyers Converge in Mumbai to Strengthen India’s Electrical & Components Manufacturing Ecosystem and Accelerate Industry Growth Toward USD 130 Billion Vision by 2030 Mumbai, February 25, 2026: The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) today inaugurated the 4th edition of BuildELEC alongside the 1st edition of CompELEC at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The three-day event, being held from February 25–27, 2026 aims to provide a focused sourcing and networking platform for the building electrical and components manufacturing ecosystem. Featuring over 160 exhibitors and nearly 1,000 structured B2B meetings with 150+ key buyers, the twin shows are designed to drive business growth, strengthen supplier networks, and accelerate industry collaboration across India’s electrical and electronics value chain. Speaking at the inaugural Chief Guest, SM Ramanathan, Director Engin...

  by Bhavna S.J MUMBAI, India — February 21, 2026 — The Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI) WIRC today released its highly anticipated “STOCKTECH 2026 Survey Report” during the StockTech 2026 event at NESCO, Mumbai. The report reveals a massive shift toward a technology-first stockbroking ecosystem, with a staggering 91% of firms plan- ning to increase their technology spend for the 2025-26 financial year. As India’s premier technology show for stockbrokers, StockTech 2026 serves as a critical platform for brokers, fintech innovators, and regulators to align on a future where “Innovation for Everyone” is the core mission. Key Highlights from the 2026 Survey Report : ● Aggressive Investment in Modernization: Nearly half of all surveyed firms (46%) intend to “significantly increase & quot” their technology budgets, underscoring that infrastructure is now a primary competitive advantage. ● The Rise of Automation: Algorithmic trading has reached a tipping point, with 36%...

  by Bhavna S.J Maharashtra, February 19, 2026: Coinciding with Shivaji Jayanti celebrations across Maharashtra, stationery brand Youva has introduced a themed range of school supplies centred on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The 17th-century Maratha ruler continues to occupy a prominent place in the region’s historical and cultural memory, and the products bring familiar historical references into everyday classroom use. The range appears to cater to different age groups in schools — the longbooks are suited to middle and secondary school students, while the pencils are likely to find use among younger children. All the longbooks carry illustrated interpretations of moments and symbols associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The accompanying pencils carry short inspirational Marathi sayings, including a quote attributed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The launch reflects a broader trend of incorporating regional and cultural references into everyday school items. As social med...

  by Bhavna S.J Mumbai, 19 January 2026: YM Infra, in strategic association with Ashwin Sheth Group, today announced the launch of One Marina, a 74-storey luxury residential development in Marine Lines, South Mumbai. Spanning approximately 1.5 million sq. ft. of total development area and with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹2800crore, this iconic project is poised to be the tallest residential tower in its immediate micro-market and a significant addition to the luxury premium SoBo housing demand in the island city. With limited large-format launches in South Mumbai over recent years, the scale and vertical ambition of One Marina mark a notable shift in the area’s development trajectory. One Marina will boast of Lifelong Unobstructed Views for its lucky residents. The project will comprise residences across 2, 3, 4 Bed configurations along with Duplex & Penthouses, with indicative ticket sizes ranging from ₹7 crore to ₹45 crore. Designed with a low-density layou...

Ms. Harshita Narvekar ,Municipal Corporator,Actress- Madhoo, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra, Actors - Shekhar Suman and Zayed Khan along with the ladies of the Shepherd Widows Home   by Bhavna S.J Mumbai, February 19, 2026:  India is home to only around 18,000 organized senior living facilities, many of which lack essential amenities and adequate care infrastructure. This number is projected to grow significantly, with demand expected to reach approximately 2.3–2.5 million senior living units over the next decade. The elderly population, comprising individuals aged 60 and above, currently stands at about 156–160 million and is anticipated to rise sharply to around 347 million by 2050, further intensifying existing challenges.  Actress Madoo, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra with Shepherd Widows home ladies In an effort to bridge the significant gap in elderly care, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra organized the much-anticipated Yaadon Ki Bahaar singing concert in its 14th year, to he...

by Bhavna S.J Sahil Pradhan Secures 99.99 Percentile Delivers an exceptional performance, reflecting strong academic excellence and bringing pride to Mumbai and Aakash Educational Services Limited Mumbai, 18 Feb, 2026: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) students from Mumbai have once again demonstrated exemplary performance in JEE Main 2026 (Session 1), reflecting the continued academic excellence of the region. As per the results declared on 16 February by the National Testing Agency (NTA), Sahil Pradhan from the Borivali branch emerged as the top performer from Mumbai with an outstanding 99.99 percentile. Adding to the stellar performance, Jeet Vora from the Borivali branch secured 99.87 percentile, marking a remarkable achievement in the 1-Year Classroom Program. Dhwaj Jain achieved an impressive 99.79 percentile, while Shiv Tiwari secured 99.45 percentile, further reinforcing the branch’s strong academic results. Commenting on the student’s accomplishments Dr. H R Rao Chief...