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Khelo India Revamped Scheme to Strengthen Maharashtra’s Sporting Talent Pipeline, Infrastructure and Athlete Support

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  ₹36,441-crore Khelo India Scheme targets 10-fold expansion in athlete support; focus on scientific talent identification, sports infrastructure, coaching, sports science and technology Mumbai, 18 August 2026: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Mumbai, today organised a press interaction on the Khelo India Revamped Scheme (2026–31), highlighting the Government of India’s expanded vision to strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem and create a seamless pathway for athletes from grassroots participation to national and international sporting excellence. With Maharashtra being one of India’s leading sporting ecosystems, the interaction focused on how the expanded Khelo India framework can further strengthen the State’s sporting pathway — from schools and grassroots talent identification to Khelo India Centres, Emerging Khelo India Athletes, high-performance training, competitions and ultimately the national and international stage. The revampe...

RPG Art Foundation unveils ‘Overshoot — Leaning Ecologies’ at Nariman Point, Mumbai

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  by Priyanka Jadhav   Hon’ble Shri Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, inaugurates Arunkumar H G’s new public art installation Mumbai, 13th August 2026 : The RPG Art Foundation, in association with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), unveiled its newest public art commission, ‘Overshoot — Leaning Ecologies’, by artist and sculptor Arunkumar HG at Nariman Point, Mumbai. The installation was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Overshoot draws inspiration from the ancient landscape of Garapuri, or the more commonly known Elephanta Island. Renowned for its rock-cut cave temples created between the 5th and 8th centuries CE, the island acquired the name Elephanta after a basalt elephant sculpture was found there in the 16th century.  Overshoot is a homage to this history – a modern-day metaphor for memory, resilience and foundation.  The installation is built with differe...

Mach Travel Solutions Ltd Q1 FY27 Revenue Jumps 538% YoY to ₹144.33 Crore

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  NEW DELHI, Aug. 12, 2026 :Mach Travel Solutions Limited (BSE: MACHLTD), formerly known as Mach Conferences & Events Limited, announced its unaudited Q1 FY27 results. Revenue from Operations stood at ₹144.33 crore, up 538% YoY, while PAT stood at ₹6.17 crore, up 307% YoY. The Company also recorded Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of approximately ₹252 crore, reflecting the scale of travel transactions handled across its diversified platform. Mach continues its transformation from a predominantly MICE-focused organisation into a diversified, technology-enabled travel solutions platform spanning Corporate Travel, MICE, B2B, Leisure and Government & Institutional Projects, while also developing a B2C Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform. During the quarter, Mach executed large domestic and international mandates, including MICE programmes across Oceania, and continued scaling Corporate Travel through long-term enterprise agreements. The Company has onboarded 100+ Corporate Travel...

Lilavati Hospital expands international healthcare presence with super-specialty facility in Kazakhstan

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by Priyanka Jadhav   Mumbai, 10 August 2026: Lilavati Hospital, one of India’s most recognised healthcare institutions, is set to expand its international presence with the launch of a super-speciality OPD facility in Kazakhstan from early September 2026. The initiative marks an important step in Lilavati Hospital’s long-term vision of taking its trusted healthcare expertise beyond India and building a strong international healthcare presence. The Kazakhstan initiative, the first Lilavati healthcare facility outside India to become operational, will bring Lilavati Hospital’s specialist consultations, second opinions, advanced treatment planning and medical expertise closer to patients in Central Asia. The centre will offer super-speciality services across Oncology, Liver and Hepatobiliary, Kidney and Transplantation, Cardiac Sciences, Neurology and Neurosurgery, IVF and Reproductive Medicine, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Paediatrics and Pulm...

Between Sets on a Paddle Court, a Snack Break That Wasn't the Usual Bar or Chips

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  Most paddle courts have the same routine between games, someone reaching for a water bottle, someone else pulling out a protein bar or a packet of chips from their bag. On one such evening, a player reached for something else instead, a small pouch, ten grams, freeze-dried mango. Within a few minutes, half the group at the next court over was asking what it was. That's usually how it goes with a snack that doesn't announce itself. No big packaging, no logo loud enough to spot from across the court, just a small pouch that got passed around during a changeover because someone was curious enough to ask. The answer was simple enough to fit on the back of the pack. One ingredient, the fruit itself, freeze-dried rather than fried, with nothing added and nothing taken out beyond the water. No added sugar, no preservatives, gluten-free, vegan by default, because there was never room in the pack for anything else. The brand is Frudo, and it comes in six flavours,...

Dr. Cyres K. Mehta Honoured with 'Leading Eye Surgeon of Maharashtra' Award

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by Priyanka Jadhav  Cyres K. Mehta, Director of Dr. Cyres K. Mehta's International Eye Centre and a leading Indian ophthalmologist, received the "Leading Eye Surgeon of Maharashtra" Award from Shri Prakashrao Abitkar, Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra, and Ms. Shaina NC, spokesperson of the Shiv Sena.

Sahana System Limited Receives Provisional Letter of Intent for ₹69.51 Crore Integrated Gate Automation System Project from RailTel

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  Sahana System Limited (NSE: SAHANA, a pioneering IT services provider founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, specializing in AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain and IT outsourcing with a presence in DefenceTech, FinTech, HealthTech and EduTech has received a Provisional Letter of Intent (PLOI) from RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The PLOI appoints Sahana System Limited as the successful Business Associate for the implementation of the Integrated Gate Automation System (IGAS) at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla. The total project value stands at ₹69.51 crore (including GST), comprising hardware infrastructure, software & licensing and five-year maintenance & support services. Key Highlights:  • Client: RailTel Corporation of India Limited (A Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India)  • Project: Integrated Gate Automation System (IGAS) at Deendayal P...