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Jayesh Kumar Sharma, in collaboration with Nine Fish Art Gallery, exhibits his 'Kushti' and 'Leela' series at the MIA Photo Fair 2023 Milan

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by Priya Jadhav Jayesh Kumar Sharma, a young photographer, and artist in collaboration with Nine Fish Art Gallery displayed his 'Kushti' and 'Leela' series at the gallery stall at the MIA Photo Fair 2023, Milan. His work is also currently displayed at the Arsenale in Venice after being selected for the Arte Laguna Prize Venice 2023. India stands in a peculiar position with regard to modernism and postmodernism due to its issues with nation-building, which are intimately entwined with a range of complex as well as a civilization that has been influenced by numerous sub-histories. India has had its own intriguing deviations in this area, and photography has been a potent asset for capturing the changes and advancement of the contemporary world over the past century. Sadly, India has avoided emphasizing the 5,000-year history of its communities and has instead relied on a flawed "colonial" lens. Many of these minority cultures, traditions, and rituals are at risk

Kanakia Kids young learners engage in Children's Council for holistic development and growth

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by Priya Jadhav Mumbai 31 March, 2023:  Kanakia Kids, the renowned preschool section of Kanakia International School, Chembur, offers various opportunities to develop the diverse skill sets of young learners. One such unique program offered by Kanakia Kids is the Children's Council, aimed at promoting holistic growth and development of young learners. This program is one of the excellent avenues for the learners to master various skills, particularly in the realm of leadership and hands-on responsibilities.  The Children's Council is a subject that has been introduced to expose the little learners to the concept of leadership with knowledge and practical tasks. This initiative is geared towards imbuing competencies such as valuing human dignity, democracy, justice, fairness, equality, the rule of law, human rights, cultural diversity, nurturing openness to other beliefs, and civic-mindedness. Through the Children's Council, the learners are provided with a platform to explo

Colliers India transacts office space equivalent to 100,000 sq. ft. for Tablespace in Pune

 by Priya Jadhav 31 March, Pune:  Renowned real estate advisor, Colliers, transacted office space in Pune spanning 100,000 sq.ft. for Tablespace, a leading managed workspace operator with a growing presence in India. The Office Services business of the company has a demonstrated expertise in tenant representation. With a deep understanding of the market and analysis of the requirement, Colliers identified potential office spaces, allowing the client to make an informed decision after evaluating all viable possibilities.  Co-working is emerging to be the preferred office space for businesses across industries, especially post-pandemic, given the flexibility and cost-effectiveness it offers. Acting on this growing demand, Tablespace was looking to expand their real estate portfolio in the city. Keen on a Grade A development that was conveniently located, the client was leaning towards the Pune Western Business district i.e., Baner and Balewadi. Additionally, to attract the new-age workfo

SaveLIFE Foundation undertakes Karnataka’s first Tactical Urbanism Trial on a National Highway

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by Priya Jadhav   Bommanahalli Junction sees heavy pedestrian footfall through a high speed traffic corridor.  Bengaluru March, 2023:  To save lives and make Bengaluru roads safe for all, the SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), with support from HDFC ERGO General Insurance and in close partnership with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Bengaluru Traffic Police has launched a Tactical Urbanism Trial at the Bommanahalli Junction. As per the Bengaluru Traffic Police, the Bommanahalli Junction witnessed a total of 34 crashes between 2018 and 2021, eight of which were fatal. Tactical Urbanism (TU) trials   are temporary, quick and relatively low-cost interventions, which test out urban design, transportation planning and infrastructural changes for improving road safety for all road users, especially the most vulnerable, like pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised transport users. Once the interventions are proven, the

12-yr-old boy from Bengaluru was successfully treated with proton beam therapy for pineal gland brain tumour

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by Priya Jadhav Proton Beam Therapy, a revolution in radiation oncology, brings a new ray of hope to cancer patients Bengaluru, March 29, 2023 : With the mission to provide the most comprehensive and advanced cancer care in India, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), South Asia's first and only proton therapy centre, has successfully treated a 12-year-old boy from Bengaluru with proton beam therapy (PBT) for  pinealoblastoma —a rare type of cancer that occurs in the pineal gland of the brain. The pineal gland is located in the centre of the brain and it produces a hormone called melatonin, which plays a role in the natural sleep-wake cycle of the human body. Venkata Srisaravana Vemula,  from Bengaluru was diagnosed with  pinealoblastoma  in Oct 2018. After undergoing an endoscopic third ventriculostomy and biopsy, he was started on chemotherapy HEADSTART III protocol. The patient received five cycles of chemotherapy and was consulted at APCC, Chennai, for further treatment. After a

Bhumika strikes two in Maharashtra’s big win

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by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, March 28:  Riding on the brilliance of attacking midfielder Bhumika Mane who netted a brace of goals inspired Maharashtra (WIFA) to a convincing 5-1 win against Mizoram in the opening Group-II league match of the Hero 27th Senior Women's National Football Championship 2022-23, played at the IGIS Complex, Haldwani, Uttarakhand on Tuesday. Besides the efforts of Junior International Bhumika, the entire Maharashtra team produced a solid collective performance to make a bright winning start. The Sanaya Anklesaria coached Maharashtra team opened the scoring in the 14 th  minute through Sapna Rajpure’s strike to gain ascendancy. Maharashtra doubled the lead when Arya More found the back of the Mizoram net in the 36 th  minute. Maharashtra continued to press forward and Bhumika did well to score the third goal in the second minute of additional period and give her team a commanding 3-0 cushion at the break. On resumption, Mizoram showed signs of fighting back and c

Colliers expands capital markets & investment business across asset classes

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by Priya Jadhav March, Gurgaon:  A market leader and trusted real estate advisor, Colliers expands its Capital Markets and Investment Services capabilities in India by adding new business and strengthening its team.  The firm has built capabilities with expertise in debt syndications, equity raising, land solutions for sale/joint development, special situations, resolutions and stress solutions, and investment and asset sales.  The capital market business that focused on top markets in India will also deal in hospitality, special situations and resolutions apart from its existing domain of operations.  Piyush Gupta, Managing Director, Capital Markets & Investment Services at Colliers India said:  "Colliers’ Capital Markets is uniquely positioned to deliver solutions with in-depth expertise, and a diverse, experienced team. The Real Estate industry in India is poised for high growth due to structural change, and with our team’s ability to think and deliver on innovative ideas,

Taekwondo Premier League with 12 teams launched at glittering ceremony

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by Priya Jadhav   The world’s first such league promises to transform the sport in the country   New Delhi, March :   The ambitious Indian Taekwondo Premier League (TPL) was launched at a grand ceremony here on Sunday, with the promise of transforming the sport in the country and grooming international champions.   The franchise-model league to be held in Delhi in June 2023 has already found takers in Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Assam, Delhi, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Chennai and Gujarat.   Taekwondo Grandmasters Jun Lee and Moon Dae Sung, a World, Olympic and Asian Champion, hailed the TPL as a path-breaker while addressing a power-packed audience, including 400 players, during the launch.   “There are 10 lakh registered players in the country, making it one of the more popular sports in India. The top players will get the opportunity to hone their skills at the highest level and I am sure India will soon see an Olympic medal winner,” Moon Dae Sung said.  

Prodapt Appoints Harsha Kumar as CEO

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by Priya Jadhav Specialized tech services & consulting firm aims deeper inroads into Connectedness amid robust growth Chennai, 29 March 2023:   Prodapt, the largest and fastest-growing specialized player in the Connectedness industry, has announced the elevation of Harsha Kumar to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Harsha takes over from Founder and CEO Vedant Jhaver, who will serve as the Chairman of Prodapt.  Congratulating Harsha on his new role, Vedant Jhaver said: " Harsha has been a big strength and partner to me over these years. His  discipline and focus on execution have been critical to Prodapt’s leadership position in the Connectedness vertical. Harsha has built a reputation for being a dynamic and passionate leader with the highest levels of integrity and discipline in executing our strategy. With Harsha at the helm, Prodapt will continue to break new ground and solve our customers’ complex business challenges.” As President over the last seven years, Harsha has played

UK Realty Launches Two New Residential Projects in Mumbai worth Rs.3000 crores

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by Priya Jadhav ●        UK LUXECITY in Kandivali East aims to upgrade the lifestyle of residents with unparalleled convenience and views of a stunning natural environment. ●        UK IONA in Andheri to provide Mumbaikars with luxurious and sustainable living with a carefully designed zero-waste space residential area.  Mumbai, 29th March 2023: UK Realty, one of the leading builders has recently announced the launch of two new projects that are set to redefine owning a home in Mumbai - UK LUXECITY & UK lONA. UK Realty intends to invest over 3000 crores towards their completion. UK LUXECITY, Phase II is spread across 3.5 acres of land in Kandivali East and offers Vastu-compliant 1 BHK compact, 1 & 2 BHK residences with stunning views of lush green hills and cityscapes. The township features multiple engagement zones where residents can enjoy their free time from home, making it the perfect place to upgrade your lifestyle. UK Realty is planning to invest 700 Cr in Phase II and 2

T Ten Global Sports Announces the Indian Masters T10.

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by Priya Jadhav   The Inaugural Season will see a fusion of India’s two biggest entertainment industries Cricket & Bollywood.  The legendary Retired stars of International Cricket Battle it out against each other in India and some franchisees are to be co-owned by A listed celebrities   Mumbai, India, March 28, 2023 :  The most iconic legends of international cricket players will be part of the revolutionary new tournament, The Indian Masters T10.   The thrilling ten-over format matches will take place from the 14th of June 2023 to 28th of June 2023, will consist of 19 matches spread across 12 game days. The tournament will have six franchisees with each team Co-owned by an A-list Bollywood celebrity along with a large corporate house.   The ingenuity of the league that sees stars of the entertainment and sports industry come together, has added to the glitz and glamour of the innovative league. The league will be packaged as the most entertaining sports league out there as it capt

Metropolis’ MedEngage Scholarship Program recognizes 250 medical students with Scholarship grants.

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by Priya Jadhav Total Scholarships worth up to 1.7 crore were given to students across the country Nearly 50% of Scholarship beneficiaries were female doctors 2670 plus registrations received from 516 cities across 29 states in India   India, Mumbai, 26 th March 2022: Metropolis Foundation, the CSR arm of Metropolis Healthcare, organized the 5th edition of the MedEngage Scholarship Summit 2023 today. The MedEngage Scholarship Programme, a flagship CSR initiative of Metropolis, awarded scholarship grants totaling INR 1.7 crore to 250 medical students (final year MBBS and MD/DNB). This is in recognition of their achievements towards academic scores, extra-curricular activities, and research papers/thesis presentations. Envisioned by Metropolis Chairman Dr. Sushil Shah, MedEngage is a holistic medical outreach programme that aims to nourish and nurture the young medical talent that essentially forms the future of healthcare acumen in India. The programme supports the deserving a