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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21: Retirement should bring peace, not worry about medical bills. Yet for many older adults, healthcare costs can become one of the biggest threats to long-term financial security. At a stage when income is usually fixed, even one medical emergency can disturb years of careful saving. This article explains how health insurance for senior citizens helps protect retirement funds and why it is often seen as a wise financial step after retirement. Why Healthcare Costs Are a Major Concern After Retirement Healthcare becomes a major financial concern after retirement because medical needs often increase while regular income becomes…

PKF managing trustee, Sundeep Bhutoria (inset). PKF and World WWF-India will jointly present the 6th ‘Machhli & Vanya Prani Mitra Awards’ in Jaipur.Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], March 21: The Sixth edition of the ‘Machhli & Vanya Prani Mitra Awards’ will be held on Monday, 23 March, at ITC Rajputana Hotel of Jaipur. Jointly organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and WWF-India, this annual initiative recognises individuals who have made remarkable contributions in the field of wildlife conservation and the management of human–wildlife conflict. Speaking about the initiative, Managing Trustee of Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Sundeep Bhutoria said, “True conservation lies not…

New Delhi [India], March 21: The 1st Anushree Jain Gupta Badminton Tournament 2026 was successfully organized by Gyan Bharati School, Saket, in memory of the late Anushree Jain Gupta, whose untimely demise during the COVID-19 pandemic deeply impacted the community. The event was generously sponsored by the Anushree Jain Gupta family. The tournament was graced by the presence of Dr. Mukesh Kwatra, as the Chief Guest. Dr Kwatra is founder of the green initiative Smiling Tree, which has been doing great work for the betterment of environment and have planted over 11 lakh saplings in and around Delhi-NCR. The occasion was further honored by the…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 14: KRAFTON India has officially announced a massive INR 4 Crore prize pool for the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026, with the Grand Finals set to take place from March 27 to March 29, 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre. ●Fans unlocked an additional INR 2 Crore through the in-game Discovery Island initiative ●The top 16 teams will compete at the Chennai Trade Centre from March 27–29 for the BGIS 2026 championship • BGMI Esports momentum grows as the KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel crosses 2 million subscribers The announcement comes alongside a significant community milestone: BGMI players unlocked an…

New Delhi [India], March 14: Why a Book Fair, in an age of screens and speed? Because books are where conversations deepen, memories gather, and cultures continue to breathe. A book fair is not merely a marketplace of printed pages. It is a meeting ground of minds, a celebration of language, and a living festival of ideas. It is with this spirit that the Bengal Association presents the 23rd edition of Dilli Boi Mela, from 19th to 22nd March at the Raisina Bengali School Grounds, New Delhi. Over the years, Dilli Boi Mela has grown into one of the capital’s…

New Delhi [India], March 13: The Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (IIFD) Kolkata proudly presented its latest student showcase “ROOT CODE” at the prestigious (IIFD) Calcutta Times Fashion Week – served as the Title Partner for the event, held in Kolkata on 7th March 2026. IIFD Kolkata affirms commitment to nurturing future fashion innovators and providing them with a global platform to express their creativity. The collection “ROOT CODE – Rooted to the Culture: Design for the Future” explored the evolving dialogue between tradition and modernity. Conceptualized and designed by the emerging designers of IIFD Kolkata, the showcase celebrated how India’s rich cultural heritage can be reinterpreted for contemporary fashion narratives. Drawing inspiration from Indian craftsmanship, traditional motifs, and textile sensibilities,…

New Delhi [India], March 12: There is something quietly powerful about a window… It neither confines nor escapes. It simply allows us to look, to pause, to breathe between inner and outer worlds. In The Painted Window, multi-award-winning contemporary artist Nandita Desai turns this everyday architectural element into the soul of her fifth solo exhibition, transforming vintage and handcrafted windows into luminous works of art. Running from 16th to 21st March 2026 at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point, Mumbai, the exhibition brings together 50 artworks – windows that look outward at the world, and inward at memory and quiet reflection.…

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: The 8th edition of the o2h Collaborative Innovation Conference concluded in Ahmedabad, bringing together an eclectic gathering of entrepreneurs, scientists, venture investors, policymakers, and changemakers for a day of dialogue, debate, and shared curiosity. Hosted at Le Méridien Ahmedabad, the conference reflected the o2h’s vision of seeding new ideas in life sciences and technology. The gathering created a space where diverse perspectives could meet, challenge each other, and explore new possibilities at the intersection of science, technology, and society. Across a series of panel discussions and fireside conversations, participants explored themes shaping the future of innovation,…

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 12: India is a nation driven by ambition, dreams and hard work. Yet behind the success stories, many students and professionals silently struggle under immense pressure. Academic competition in schools, uncertainty in colleges and demanding expectations in workplaces are creating emotional stress that often goes unnoticed. If India truly wishes to achieve the vision of Suicide Mukt Bharat, addressing this pressure must become a priority. In schools, children are often judged mainly by marks and examination results. The fear of failure and the burden of expectations from family and society can overwhelm young minds. Education…

New Delhi [India], March 12: Kaleem Pasha, widely known in the Kannada film industry as Kamal, is a multifaceted creative personality whose work spans cinema, literature, music, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. Recognized for his passion for storytelling and artistic excellence, Kaleem Pasha has steadily built a reputation as one of the most dynamic independent creators emerging from India’s creative landscape. He first gained widespread recognition for his breakthrough role in the Kannada film The Suit, where his powerful performance drew critical attention and led many in the industry to compare his acting intensity and versatility to Malayalam cinema legend Fahadh…