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Spiritual tourism boom ignites retail renaissance in India’s sacred cities: CBRE study
March 31, 2024
India’s sacred cities are witnessing a remarkable surge in both spiritual tourism and retail activity. As pilgrims and spiritual seekers flock to holy cities across the country, retail brands are seizing the opportunity to establish a significant presence, catering to the d...
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Thales harnesses AI to navigate battlefield data surge
March 29, 2024
Leading electronics and defence systems manufacturer, Thales, has announced the creation of cortAIx, an AI accelerator that brings together all its AI capabilities in in research, sensors and systems. In a press statement Thales says that cortAIx is the AI accelerator that will e...
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1 billion meals wasted daily in 2022: UNEP
March 29, 2024
Global food crisis continued to worsen in 2022 as disparities within societies led to an increase in the spread of chronic hunger amidst rising food wastage around the world. These are some of the findings of a report published by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)...
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Karnataka Tourism Society promotes Chikmagalur & Sakleshpur in ‘Destination Showcase’
March 28, 2024
Karnataka Tourism Society organised a B2B Tourism Showcase, spotlighting Chikmagalur and Sakleshpur in Bengaluru as travel trade professionals from across India gathered to explore the hidden treasures of these Western Ghats destinations. In a press statement, the organisers say ...
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India 3rd most polluted country in world: IQAir report
March 28, 2024
India emerged as the third worst air quality out of 134 countries in 2023 with an average annual PM 2.5 concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic after Bangladesh (79.9 micrograms per cubic metre) and Pakistan (73.7 micrograms per cubic metre), according to the World Air Quality...
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Michael Hussey & Stephen Fleming encourage young talent at Pavit Singh Nayar Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament
March 26, 2024
The 10th edition of Pavit Singh Nayar Memorial T20 All India Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament for Men and Women, a leading intercollegiate tournament in India, concluded at the cricket grounds of hosts, Guru Nanak College, Chennai with participation of 26 teams from all over I...
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Year 2024: Hottest elections trapped in triple crisis
March 25, 2024
The year 2024 is all about voting. As many as 76 of the 196 countries in the world will be engaged in the national elections in which people citizens across the world will decide who will govern them for next few years. The elections, called festivals of democracy, are spread t...
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Petitioners demand SIT probe into electoral bonds
March 24, 2024
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to scrap the controversial electoral bond scheme, calling it “unconstitutional” on February 15, attention has turned to the recent release of comprehensive data shedding light on the scheme’s inner workings. Renowned lawyer and act...
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Water crisis threatens world peace, says UNESCO
March 23, 2024
The 2024 United Nations World Water Development Report, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. In a press statement, UNESCO says that report reveals that 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed...
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Denial of passports in J&K: Barrier to freedom & opportunities
March 23, 2024
In the heavenly valley of Kashmir, a shadow of discrimination looms over families of former militants or even those ties to past militancy. Despite efforts towards peace and reconciliation, many residents of Kashmir find themselves denied a fundamental document symbolising freedo...
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Eco Mobility appointed transportation partner for 2 IPL teams
March 22, 2024
Eco Mobility, a car rental service provider, has been appointed as the exclusive transportation service partner for Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, two prominent franchises of the Indian Premiere League, a national cricket club tournament, for the upcoming IPL season...
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India tops global internet shutdowns list again, say reports
March 22, 2024
In 2023, India again leads the internet shutdown in the world after Myanmar, with as many as 7,956 hours of shutdowns, reported by the UK-based independent virtual private network Top10VPN. India imposed 30 internet restrictions through the last year, of which eight were in relat...
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