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22 Oct

To Every Occupational Therapist in India: Thank You A World Occupational Therapy Day tribute from The Blessed Ones

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By Amitej Priyadarshi | Founder, The Blessed Ones, Coables and SafeScan New Delhi [India], October 22: EVERY MORNING, in clinics, schools, homes and community halls across India, an occupational therapist helps a child button a shirt, hold a pencil, tolerate a sound or wait for a turn. These look like small things, but for a child and a family they are the difference between standing outside daily life and being part of it. On World Occupational Therapy Day, we salute every OT in India. Why our OTs are special Three things set the OTs at The Blessed Ones apart. 1.…

22 Oct

Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveils vision for ‘Ek Bharat, Anek Bol’ ahead of Delhi edition

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Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder &Director, Kalinga Literary Festival. New Delhi [India], October 22: The vision and scope of ‘Ek Bharat, Anek Bol Literary Festival’ were formally presented on October 21 in the presence of Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, as Kalinga Literary Festival prepares for its Delhi edition later this year. The three-day festival will be held from December 18 to 20, 2026, at Travancore Palace, New Delhi, bringing together writers, poets, translators, publishers, performers, diplomats, policymakers, bureaucrats and readers from across the country. The…

22 Oct

Mahavir Nirvan Katha – Mere Mahavir 3.1 to Be Held at Bharat Mandapam on November 15; Nominated Councillor Manoj Kumar Jain to Portray King Hastipal

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The extraordinary journey of Lord Mahavir, from his birth to Nirvana, will come alive on stage. New Delhi [India], October 22: Preparations are in full swing for a grand spiritual presentation that will bring to life the final chapter of Lord Mahavir Swami’s life, his Nirvana, and his timeless teachings through a unique musical storytelling experience. Jointly organised by Bhagwan Mahavir Deshna Foundation and BRJ Production, the grand event, ‘Mere Mahavir 3.1 – Mahavir Nirvan Katha’, will be held on November 15, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. One of the major highlights of the event will be the appearance…

22 Oct

The Blueprint We Never Had: Why Every Indian Has a Stake in Changing the Face of Disability

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New Delhi [India], October 22: When Pooja was born twenty-six years ago with cerebral palsy, the first emotion in the hospital room was not joy, but panic. Her parents, schoolteachers from a quiet neighbourhood, had never seen an adult with cerebral palsy holding an office job, laughing with friends, or living independently. In their mental library, disability existed only as tragic television appeals or divine punishment. And so, they built a fortress. Pooja was homeschooled, kept indoors, and shielded from the curious stares of neighbours. Across the country, millions of families find themselves improvising in the same void. India is…

22 Oct

From a Simple Idea to a Smarter Future for Farmers

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New Delhi [India], October 22: For generations, farming has demanded more than hard work. It has demanded time, patience, and constant attention to even the smallest details. Before remote motor control became possible, switching on an irrigation motor meant travelling to the farm. Switching it off meant making the journey again. Managing irrigation valves required the same physical effort. A farmer could be miles away from home, attending to another responsibility, yet his thoughts would remain with the field. Was the motor running? Was the water flow stopped at the right time? Was everything working as it should? Even a…

22 Oct

Hetansh Desai’s ‘Zidd!’ opens to an overwhelmingly positive response!

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It is a big-hearted, full-on, laugh-out-loud comedy-drama that has already sold 2,000+ copies in under 2 months New Delhi [India], October 21: Debut author Hetansh Desai’s comedy-drama Zidd! has opened to an overwhelmingly positive response from readers since its release under the Fantasticals imprint. Zidd! tells the story of two friends and a ₹10 crore dream. Set in Gujarat and unfolding over a decade, the novel follows Vihaan and Parth — two young men from ordinary middle-class families — as an impossible vow pushes them out of their comfortable lives and into a journey that is by turns hilarious, chaotic,…

22 Oct

Airtel Postpaid Advantage Club Gives Customers a Chance to Experience Vir Das’s Sounds of India Live in Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 22: Airtel is bringing another exclusive entertainment experience to its postpaid customers through the Airtel Postpaid Advantage Club. Under its latest initiative, eligible Airtel postpaid customers can register for a chance to attend Vir Das’s Sounds of India show, scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad on October 24, 2026. Airtel’s association with Vir Das’s Sounds of India tour is designed to give selected postpaid customers access to live entertainment beyond the regular benefits of their mobile plans. Interested customers can participate in the contest by registering through the Airtel app. A total of 20 lucky winners…

22 Oct

Forever52 and Bhumika Bahl Launch Academic by Forever52 Dubai Tour to Empower India’s Next Generation of Makeup Artists

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Dubai-born makeup brand launches India-wide talent search for education, skill development, and global opportunities for aspiring makeup artists. New Delhi [India], October 21: Forever52, the Dubai-born international professional makeup brand with a legacy of over 17 years and a presence in more than 40 countries, has announced the launch of the Academic by Forever52 Dubai Tour, in collaboration with renowned Indian makeup educator Bhumika Bahl. The nationwide initiative aims to discover, recognise and support emerging makeup talent across India by combining professional makeup education, creativity, mentorship and international exposure. The contest officially opens on 11 October 2026, inviting aspiring and…

22 Oct

Mumbai Is Buying Luxury Homes at a Record Pace. Who Is Watching the Site?

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A high-end home involves an architect, a contractor and a dozen specialist trades. The person paying for all of it is often the only one without a professional representing them on site. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: The purchase is the part that makes the news. An apartment in Worli or Bandra West changes hands for ₹20 crore or ₹30 crore, and the figure appears in a property report. What follows is rarely discussed outside the family: a year or more in which that apartment is turned into a home. For many buyers, that second phase proves harder than the…

21 Oct

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’s ‘Annapurna’ and ‘Kisan-Mazdoor Bachao’ Initiatives: Driving a Socio-Economic Revolution in Rural India

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Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], October 21: Across rural India, smallholder farmers and wage laborers face climate disruptions, rising agricultural costs, and rigid social expenditure. Floods, droughts, and medical emergencies often push marginal families into crippling debt. Responding to these challenges, Jagatguru Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj launched a humanitarian mission guided by the resolution: “India will become a golden sparrow only when farmers and laborers are saved.” Under the Annapurna Muhim-“Food, clothing, education, medical care, and housing provided to every needy person by God Kabir”, the mission works towards it through 13 foundational objectives. Free Permanent Housing and Guaranteed Dry Rations for…