USA-based cricketers, including national and state-level players, hail Rokade’s technical expertise, mentorship and ability to build confidence Mumbai, 12 August 2026: Behind every young cricketer’s development is often a coach who sees potential before the player fully recognises it themselves. For several students associated with KCR Academy in the USA, that mentor has been Deepali Rokade. Students training with KCR Academy have spoken highly of Rokade’s contribution to their cricketing journeys, crediting her with not only improving their technical abilities but also changing the way they approach the game and themselves as cricketers. Among those who have benefited from her...
Building With Purpose: Shoumyadeep Ghosh on Leadership, Trust and the Future of D S Motors
For Shoumyadeep Ghosh, Managing Director and Chairman of D S Motors in Teliamura, Tripura, business leadership is not simply about authority, revenue or expansion. It is about building trust, developing people, improving systems and creating an organisation that can continue to grow over time. D S Motors began its journey in 2007, and Ghosh believes the future of the organisation will depend on a combination of professional management, technology, customer experience and strong human relationships. His philosophy can be summed up in three words: Build with purpose. Leadership Is About Influence, Not Position Ghosh sees a clear difference between positional...
Moving Walls India and Wellversed Media Partner to Accelerate Outcome-Based OOH Advertising and Empower Media Owners
Strategic collaboration brings agency-grade Post-Campaign Reporting, Brand Lift Surveys, and AI transformation training to Out-of-Home publishers across India. August 13, 2026, India: Moving Walls, the world’s leading connected media platform and Wellversed Media, a specialised business research, marketing communications and media services firm, today announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop, launch, and operate joint research products and training offerings for Out-of-Home (OOH) media owners in India. Shifting from Impressions to Measurable Outcomes While traditional Out-of-Home advertising has historically relied on location-based decisions supported by audience impression metrics, today’s advertisers are increasingly demanding proof of tangible business outcomes....
The Foundation of Modern Real Estate Development
In the dynamic and often complex world of real estate development, every monumental project, skyline-defining commercial hub, and thriving retail destination shares a singular, foundational origin: the strategic acquisition of land. Without a precise understanding of how to identify, evaluate, and secure the right parcel of land, even the most ambitious architectural concepts remain unfulfilled potential. Recognizing this critical industry need, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, a distinguished leader, retail strategist, and industry veteran, has released his definitive new book, Real Estate Acquisition 101: The Complete Guide to Land Acquisition, Due Diligence, Valuation and Development Strategy. Drawing upon more than two decades...
Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea: International Concerns and Perspectives
Representatives from European human rights organizations and academic institutions display a jointly signed letter calling on the South Korean government to release Chairman Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detention, following a press conference on freedom of religion and expression at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents’ Club on 7 August. The signatories argued that humanitarian considerations and international human rights principles support allowing the 95-year-old to await trial outside custody. The concerns were raised concerns over what they described as growing challenges to freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression in South Korea, calling on the authorities to ensure that legal and...
Could Eventzloop Become the Operating System of the Global Event Industry?
“One Platform, 20+ Tools, ₹999: Why Eventzloop Is Challenging the Traditional Way of Managing Events” By a Senior Industry Journalist with 15+ Years Covering Business, Technology and Emerging Startups Having spent more than fifteen years reporting on business innovation and technology-led transformations across industries, I have witnessed countless software platforms claim to revolutionize traditional sectors. Very few, however, attempt to solve an industry’s core operational problems from the ground up. Recently, I came across Eventzloop, a unique technology platform from India that positions itself as the World’s First Operating System for Events. At first glance, the claim seemed ambitious. But...
Actis Technologies Introduces Devialet Phantom Ultimate Hotel Mode to the Indian Hospitality Market
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 10: In luxury hospitality, the details do a lot of quiet work. The way a room opens. The way the lighting settles. The texture of the linen. The view from the balcony. And increasingly, the way the room sounds. Actis Technologies has announced the availability of Devialet Phantom Ultimate Hotel Mode in India, bringing Devialet’s hospitality-ready audio solution to luxury hotels, premium resorts, private villas, and design-led suites across the region. For hotel owners and general managers, this solves a familiar problem. In-room audio is often treated as a small detail until it becomes a weak one. Underwhelming...
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 depending on...
From Award Winner to Prize-Giver: Victoria Isaac Closes Esperanza 2026 at Hindustan International School, Karapakkam
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...