Seven weeks after the Hindustan Group of Institutions gave her an award, one of its schools handed her the microphone, the stage and the prize table. Chennai: A prize-giving is one of the oldest rituals in school life, and the shape of it almost never changes. A child walks up. An adult, usually a distinguished one, hands over the trophy, shakes the hand, and says something encouraging. The adult is the authority. The child is the recipient. Everybody knows their part. At Buckingham Hall in Karapakkam on Saturday 8 August, the person handing over the trophies was nine years old. Victoria...
Celebrate 25 Years of Magic with Harry Potter xMINISO Pop-up Store
New Delhi [India], August 8: Attention, witches, wizards, and Muggles! As the world celebrates 25 Years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first brought the wizarding world to the big screen, MINISO invites fans to experience the Harry Potter x MINISO Pop-up Store at Vegas Mall, Delhi (31 July – 6 September), R City Mall, Mumbai (31 July – 30 August), and The Pavilion Mall, Pune (7 August – 6 September). This limited-time destination combines playful retail moments with an extensive range of officially licensed Harry Potter merchandise, offering fans a unique way to celebrate one of the world’s...
Independence Day 2026: Urban Seniors Assert ‘Freedom after 65’
On India’s 80th Independence Day, Samarth Life highlights how older adults are redefining independence, not by doing everything alone, but by having the right support to continue living life on their own terms. NEW DELHI | August 12, 2026 – When 72-year-old Mr. Sharma, a retired public sector engineer, wanted to visit friends in another city, he realised the biggest obstacle wasn’t his health, it was fear. Fear of arranging travel through apps, fear of scams, fear of a health emergency happening in a different city, and fear of causing added stress, for his daughter living in Canada. Rather than...
XM launches GOLD24-7, bringing weekend gold trading to its clients
New Delhi, India, 6 August: XM has introduced GOLD24-7, a new Gold trading instrument that gives traders access to Gold markets seven days a week. Unlike traditional Gold CFDs, which follow standard market hours, GOLD24-7 allows traders to continue trading Gold over the weekend. “Markets don’t stop generating news simply because it’s the weekend,” said Stavri Morti, Co-CEO at XM. “Economic data, geopolitical developments and breaking news can all influence market sentiment over the weekend. We introduced GOLD24-7 to give our clients greater flexibility to respond to those developments as they happen, instead of waiting until Monday.” The launch forms part of XM’s broader...
Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee
Concerns Raised at European Academy of Religion’s International Conference Held in Rome—Strong Appeals Over Violation of International Law European scholars of religion are making strong appeals to the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old Chairman of Shincheonji Church, who remains in detention. Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act and was indicted on 30 June. The Joint Police–Prosecution Investigation Headquarters alleges that, between July 2021 and January 2024, he directed the mass registration of approximately 50,000 church members into a particular political party. In response, Shincheonji Church stated...
Rakhi Gifts for Sister: Foundation Gift Launches Its Raksha Bandhan 2026 Collection
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4: Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, and the hunt for rakhi gifts for a sister is already on. If you are a brother who leaves it late every year, you have plenty of company. The budget is rarely the hard part. The hard part is finding something that feels like her, and not like a last minute grab off a shelf. Foundation Gift, a personalised gifting brand based in Mumbai, has opened its Raksha Bandhan 2026 range for sisters. The pieces span a wide set of budgets and tastes, and each one can...
Interior Trends 2026: Why Nature-Inspired Laminates Are Defining Modern Indian Spaces
New Delhi [India], August 3: The evolution of Indian interiors is seeing an increasing connection with nature. As people create new calming, natural and everlasting interiors, nature-themed materials like “nature-inspired laminates” are emerging as some of the top influencers shaping “new trends in Indian interiors 2026”. Natural surfaces and warm finishes are being used instead of shiny artificial-looking surfaces in luxury apartments, premium villas, hospitality spaces, office spaces and modern retail spaces. As a leader in this type of change, Royale Touche is a premium surface and laminate company that is redefining modern interior design in India with fantastic designs,...
“Cricket Is a Game of Bat and Ball, Keep It Simple”
KCR Academy coach Deepali Rokade on nurturing young cricketers the right way In an era where young cricketers are increasingly exposed to cutting-edge technology, performance analytics, and demanding fitness programmes, Deepali Rokade, coach at KCR Academy, believes the essence of the game should never be lost. “Cricket is a game of bat and ball. Don’t complicate it for young boys and girls. Keep it simple. If they enjoy the game and master the basics, everything else will follow,” says Rokade. According to her, every child enters the game with a unique set of abilities, a different learning curve, and their...
Epoch Insurance Brokers Wins National Recognition for Excellence in Claims Management
New Delhi [India], August 3: Epoch Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. has been honored with the prestigious “Best Insurance Broker – Claims Management (Property & Engineering Claims)” award at the 13th National Awards for Excellence in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), held at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The recognition celebrates organizations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and customer commitment across the BFSI sector. The award reinforces Epoch’s position as one of India’s leading corporate insurance brokers and a dominant player in the Infrastructure, Construction, Power, and Renewable Energy sectors. Over the years, the company has earned the trust of businesses...
From Traditional Home Remedies to Nidhii Skin Care
Founder Story (40 Plus Moms) It all started with a simple belief, that nature has the power to transform skin and hair. We began by sharing authentic home remedies and natural skincare tips on social media, with one goal: to genuinely help people. As more people tried our remedies, they started seeing real results. Our community grew, not because of advertisements, but because of trust. With this growing trust and support, we started Nidhii Skin Care, a skincare brand to bring natural, effective skincare solutions into people’s daily lives. Soon, our followers began asking us the same question: “Can you...