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Industry stalwart Ravi Pandit, co-founder and chairman of KPIT Technologies, passed away at 75 after a brief illness. A visionary in mobility technology and sustainability, Pandit also championed civic and educational initiatives. His contributions extended to policy-making, including his role in the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the HRIDAY initiative, aiming for inclusive growth through clean energy.

NTPC Barauni's unwavering dedication to improving rural healthcare has culminated in the esteemed Platinum Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. Their innovative Mobile Medical Unit initiative reaches around 2,000 individuals each year, providing essential medical services and consultations. This recognition from the Apex India Foundation highlights NTPC Barauni's impactful role in driving social betterment and sustainable growth within the community.

Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy established Tech Bulls, Andhra Pradesh's first rural IT company, in Ongole, empowering hundreds of poor women from remote villages. This initiative brought technology-driven jobs to rural areas, enabling women to achieve financial independence and support their families without migrating. The company's success has expanded internationally, with a continued focus on social empowerment and promoting advanced technology education.

Amidst scrutiny of elite clubs, the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) faces questions about membership access and heritage preservation, despite its lease extended to 2050. The club highlights its significant green cover, hosting international events, and efforts to nurture young talent, while acknowledging challenges in public accessibility and heritage conservation.

Rising temperatures are hurting people’s health, learning and productivity. This is a drag on the economy, but there’s no easy fix. We’ll need different strategies for each micro-region

A recent study reveals significant shortcomings in fungal disease diagnosis across Odisha. Most medical colleges lack dedicated staff for mycology, leading to underdiagnosis. Advanced testing and quality assurance are missing. This situation hinders timely treatment for millions affected by fungal infections globally and in India. Experts urge investment in laboratory capacity and staff training to improve patient outcomes.

For countless individuals, the dream of owning a home seems increasingly out of reach due to escalating prices and limited access to financing. In response, governments are launching a spectrum of housing initiatives.

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

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Salman Khan reacted angrily to paparazzi outside a hospital, citing a lack of privacy during a family visit. His 'Maine Pyar Kiya' co-star Bhagyashree supported him, emphasizing that public figures deserve personal space. Salman later expressed his disappointment on Instagram, but the matter reportedly settled after photographers apologized.

Satellite mapping to transform irrigation, groundwater in state

Bollywood filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's office in Bandra was hit by a theft of 66 hard disks, valued at Rs 13 lakh. A former support staffer, Mohammad Shahid Khan, has been arrested for allegedly stealing 24 disks over five months and selling them to Ritesh. The missing disks contained crucial data from films and commercials.