The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) today marks a historic leadership transition as outgoing Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw hands over responsibilities to Yasmine Fouad, former Minister of Environment of Egypt, at the Convention’s secretariat headquarters in Bonn. A Mauritanian national, Thiaw led the UNCCD secretariat since 2019, having served the environment movement for more than […]
Bengaluru’s love for Dutch Post-Impressionist master Vincent van Gogh has meant India’s most-awarded immersive experience, The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience – currently running at Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru – has extended its run till August 15, 2025. The visually compelling immersive exhibition is India’s first 22K lumen projection on the largest screens in India, […]
Indian delegation led by Culture Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat participated in the Xth BRICS Ministers of Culture Meeting’ held on 26 May 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil. The Declaration adopted in the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting (CMM) is placed at Annexure. The BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting is a vital platform for promoting mutual understanding, cultural exchange, […]
Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, today announced significant enhancements to its parental care policy with the introduction of ‘Mom’entum 2.0—a comprehensive, multi-year program designed to support mothers at every stage of their motherhood journey. Girish Menon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Swiggy, said, “Inclusivity goes beyond increasing gender diversity—it’s about building a workplace where […]
In a partnership rooted in shared values and a common vision for the future, Mahendra Singh Dhoni – the Indian cricket icon, join forces with ACKO, the fastest growing D2C insurer, as both an investor and brand ambassador. As part of this long-term partnership, Dhoni has made a strategic investment in ACKO through his family […]
