~ DRS enables formal registration of collectors, improving traceability and dignity of labour. ~ The new system aims to shift waste economics by putting money directly into the hands of those who collect it. Panaji, January 2026 – As Goa’s waste burden continues to rise, a new state government-led deposit refund system is set to rework how value is extracted from …

Bengaluru, India, 29th January 2026: Simplilearn, a global leader in online digital upskilling, has partnered with Lovely Professional University (LPU) to deliver the Professional Certificate Program in AI and Machine Learning. Exclusively designed for students of LPU’s B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (AI/ML specialization), the program focuses on the three core pillars of modern AI – Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural …

As elections across India increasingly rely on digital systems for coordination, monitoring, and transparency, the role of robust public digital infrastructure has become central to the conduct of democratic processes. Kerala’s 2025 Local Body Elections offered a clear example of this shift, with the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) emerging as a critical enabler of uninterrupted, technology-driven election administration. During …

Starting the IVF treatment is a significant step that involves medical evaluation, emotional preparedness, well-planned decisions, and structured clinical care. Understanding what the journey looks like can help couples feel more confident and informed as they move forward. At established fertility centres, patients are guided through each phase with evidence-based protocols and personalised attention. Here is a step-by-step guide to …

Building or renovating a home in India is a labour of love. Yet, it’s often the small things that end up causing the biggest irritation. We spend weeks choosing the perfect paint, only to install a switchboard that feels flimsy or starts turning yellow within a year. We invest in premium appliances, then constantly worry if they’ll survive the next …

Indian commercial aircraft fleet to triple by 2035 Passenger traffic to grow at 8.9% annually Maintenance market to triple to US$9.5Bn driven by fleet expansion India will require 35,000 pilots, 34,000 technicians by 2035 Hyderabad, India, 29 January 2026 – India’s commercial aircraft fleet will triple in size to 2,250 aircraft over the next decade, as the country grows to become …

BENGALURU / 29th January, 2025: Thyroid disorders, often dismissed as stress or “normal hormonal changes,” are emerging as a major yet under-recognised cause of infertility and pregnancy complications among Indian women, particularly those in their reproductive years. This was said by Bengaluru’s renowned gynaecologist and fertility expert Dr. Vidya V Bhat during the ongoing Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland plays a crucial role …

New Delhi, 29th Jan 2026: In the post-COVID period, occupiers—particularly e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics (3PL) players have rapidly scaled up capacity to strengthen supply chains, support rising consumption, and ensure faster delivery timelines. This momentum led to a phase of accelerated growth across the sector. By 2025, a significant portion of this capacity had already been created, prompting occupiers to pause …

Most digital conversations today are designed to be consumed quickly – clipped, edited, and optimised for instant impact. ‘The Chill Hour’, takes a different approach. It slows down. It listens. And after 134 episodes, that choice has quietly turned the show into one of the most thoughtful conversation-led platforms in India’s digital media space. Hosted by Deepak Pareek, The Chill …

New Delhi, 29th January 2026: NICMAR, India’s premier and dedicated institution for Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management education (CRIP), has received an overwhelming nationwide response to its flagship Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge, with participation from more than 500 colleges across the country. The initiative aims to encourage undergraduate students to solve real-world infrastructure challenges has now evolved into one of …