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Christian missionaries had converted around 120 individuals from 67 families in Barka Khurd Panchayat, Ichak block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, to Christianity a few months earlier. Sanatan Samaj organized a religious conversion event at the Shiv temple in Barka Khurd, where they ceremoniously welcomed back into Hinduism through a traditional foot-washing ceremony amid the chanting of “Om.” The majority of those returning to Hinduism were from Dalit communities, and a significant number of them were women. The event included religious rituals conducted by Acharya Pushpa Shastri from Arsh Kanya Gurukul, who, along with 20 girls, oversaw the rites. These rituals included…

tartup India Scheme. Credit: startupindia.gov.in In 2024, the Indian startup ecosystem experienced a significant increase in large funding rounds, particularly those exceeding $100 million, as startups shifted their focus toward profitability along with growth. So far in 2024, there have been 13 funding rounds valued at over $100 million. Notable startups such as Zepto, Rapido, Lenskart, Flipkart, Meesho, and PharmEasy have all participated in these large funding rounds. Quick e-commerce company Zepto, for example, has raised two major rounds of funding in 2024, amounting to a total of $1 billion ($340 million + $665 million). The company’s most recent funding…

Harshit Saxena has unveiled a new devotional song, ‘Achyutam Keshavam’, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Siddharth Kumar Tewary directs this three-minute and twelve-second AI-generated devotional track. Chirag Bhuva and Chanakya Chatterjee of Raj Studios crafted the AI visualization for the song, while Swastik Productions produced it. Siddharth, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Swastik Productions, shared his thoughts on this innovative project: “Our goal is a step into a transformative world where authentic stories and melodies breathe life into AI-crafted characters, and emotion drives the narrative. With this project, we strive to capture the true…

India is quickly becoming a major player in the global aesthetic medicine market, which is anticipated to expand threefold to reach USD 3.02 billion by 2029. This surge is driven by the growing popularity of non-invasive treatments such as Botox and fillers, along with increasing disposable incomes and a heightened focus on health. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has observed a global trend towards non-surgical options, which surpassed surgical procedures in 2020. Among non-surgical treatments, botulinum toxin is the most popular, with over 9 million procedures conducted worldwide, marking a 26.1% rise. Hyaluronic acid treatments are also significant,…

Kamal Vachani, Group Director and Partner of Al Maya Group, emphasized the advantages that Unified Payment Interface (UPI) brings to Indian consumers. A prominent UAE business group has revealed that it will now accept UPI payments at its locations nationwide, marking a notable development.  UPI, an instant payment system created by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016, has now made its debut at Al Maya Supermarket, with the first transaction conducted in the presence of Yatin Patel, Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai. Vachani expressed enthusiasm about leading this payment innovation in the UAE, stating that…

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani during the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Italy. They discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in investments, start-ups, and energy between India and Italy. Minister Goyal also congratulated Tajani on successfully hosting the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting. Minister Goyal’s visit to Italy is part of India’s efforts to highlight its extensive trade and investment opportunities globally. He shared on social media, “It was a pleasure to meet @Antonio_Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister. We discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in investments, start-ups, and energy. Looking forward to strengthening our…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the success of India’s “Make In India” initiative, highlighting its pivotal role in boosting the country’s economy on the global stage. In a social media post on platform “X,” PM Modi shared a MyGovIndia update that underscored how indigenous crafts are making significant global impacts. According to MyGovIndia, citing various news sources, the “Made in India” campaign has been instrumental in showcasing the remarkable achievements of Indian products worldwide. From bicycles to digital payment systems, Indian goods have gained immense traction globally, demonstrating their quality and competitiveness. The initiative has not only transformed international markets…