Kathak Queen Jayanti Mala inaugurates online dance platform 'Kathakworld.com'

New Delhi [India], March 12: Annapurna Devi Foundation has released a special cover from the India Post of the eminent Indian classical musician Annapurna Devi at the Kolkata GPO. The event was attended by eminent classical musicians like Nityanand Haldipur, Basant Kabra, Sukriti Gupta, Director Postal Services, Kolkata Region.This was a special commemoration on the birth centenary of the legendary Surbahar player Annapurna Devi.

New Delhi [India], March 5: New Delhi will host global leaders, policymakers, international organisations, industry experts and development practitioners at the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026, scheduled on 6-7 March 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall, Kamla Devi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi. The two-day international event is being organised by the India Water Foundation supported by SSWA Office of UN ESCAP, Niti Aayog, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and Ministry of Heavy Industries of the Government of India.

Bangkok [Thailand], March 5: Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12-18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The discussion brought together Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand; and Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF.

This move comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and after its energy infrastructure was targeted, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, which is currently under threat.

New Delhi [India], March 4: UK-based holistic wellness brand Kaayu Rituals officially entered the Indian market with a launch at Bikaner House, introducing a ritual-first, science-led approach to self-care. The evening was graced by the presence of renowned actresses Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure, who attended as special guests. The launch also marked the unveiling of the brand film and featured a classical Kathak recital by Moumala Nayak, disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj, reflecting the brand's emphasis on mindful, heritage-led wellbeing.The Moonlight Band performed live at the event, adding a vibrant and soulful musical element to the evening.

Bangkok [Thailand], February 23: With a remarkable 30% growth in size and participation, Vitafoods Asia 2026 organised by Informa Markets, is set to redefine the nutraceutical industry in Asia, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and collaboration. The event will feature an exhibit space of 30,000 square meters with over 800 companies, representing an impressive 30% growth compared to the 2025 edition. Taking place once again at the state-of-the-art venue in Bangkok - Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) from 2 - 4 September 2026.

Dr Shetty emphasised that the quality of medical treatment in India will soon be independent of a citizen's financial status. He noted that the country has already increased the number of doctors and hospital beds significantly.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21: Shivrajyotsav - Sampoorna Bharatvarsh 2026 concluded as an extraordinary national celebration commemorating the 396th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Organised by Vinod Patil and Abhinav Devgiri Pratishthan, with the Government of Maharashtra as co-organiser, the festival united the nation in a powerful display of pride, patriotism, and cultural reverence.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 17: Happy Pet, India's first pet technology company, has raised a strategic investment from Dr. Devi Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, along with his family. The investment signals strong confidence in Happy Pet's vision to modernize India's fragmented pet care ecosystem using technology, data, and design-led solutions.

Lonavala (Maharashtra) [India], January 23: Kaivalyadhama had the special opportunity to host Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji on January 21, 2026 for the first time as part of the Swami Kuvalayananda Vyakhyan Mala.