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The 27-year-old founder of BharatFare.com is redefining how Indians book international flights — combining affordability,  The Journey from a Small Village Near Delhi to a Global StageFew stories in India’s startup ecosystem capture the blend of ambition and empathy as powerfully as that of Aman Thakran, the visionary behind BharatFare.com. Born on 24 October 1997 in Bajitpur Thakran, a small village located near Delhi, Aman represents the new generation of Indian entrepreneurs — rooted in simplicity, driven by purpose, and guided by innovation.As the founder and CEO of BharatFare.com, a London-based travel technology company launched in September 2025, Aman’s mission is to redefine how Indians book international flights. His platform focuses on affordability, transparency, and personalize...

In India, competitive debate has often been associated with elite English medium schools, where students with polished accents and private coaching dominate the activity. But across government schools in Hyderabad, a new initiative is working to break that mold by introducing structured debate training in Telugu, the language students speak at home. Mahati, started in 2023 by Akhilesh Palakodeti, is a student-run nonprofit that provides Telugu language debate training to children in under-resourced schools. In less than two years, Mahati has conducted over 90 sessions with more than 1000 students, many of whom had never spoken before an audience. What sets Mahati apart is its curriculum. The program uses more than 50 debate topics rooted in students’ social studies lessons and everyday cha...

New Delhi, November 1st , 2025: NLHortiRoad2India charted a comprehensive roadmap aimed at transforming Indian agriculture via sustainable, tech-enabled, and joint Indo-Dutch solutions. A landmark press conference in New Delhi marked a key moment in the three-year public-private partnership between the Government of the Netherlands and global leaders in Dutch greenhouse horticulture technology.NLHortiRoad2India also engaged with regional stakeholders and media in Bengaluru and Chandigarh. A key highlight of the Bengaluru engagement was a farm-to-table dinner where stakeholders explored sustainable horticulture via a distinctive culinary experience.Furthermore, as the breadbasket of India, the state of Punjab features extensive fertile plains, a strong farming heritage, and a deep inclinati...

New Delhi, [India], November 01, 2025: BookLeaf Publishing announced this week it will host a series of open mic nights and literary gatherings across Delhi starting December, joining a growing number of independent publishers who are moving beyond traditional book launches to create regular community spaces for writers.The move comes as India's independent publishing sector sees increased activity, with several independent publishers reporting a 40% uptick in manuscript submissions over the past year, according to industry observers."We have onboarded over 7,000 new authors from across the globe in the last six months alone, most of whom are published now, and their books are out in print and digital formats," said Shivangi Verma, co-founder and COO of BookLeaf Publishing. "There's clearl...

Watch the song here- https://youtu.be/kavbVeQRKPw Kiran Khanna launches Kiikha by Style Junkiie, an elevated vertical of the brand showcased globally through a high-fashion music video titled Jugni, embodying the fiery spirit of Kiikha. Produced by one of India’s leading production houses, Emmay Entertainment, the music film marks the debut of young independent artist Vheer and seamlessly brings together fashion and music to define a bold new chapter for Style Junkiie.Kiikha’s pieces are handcrafted and hand painted by Kashmiri artisans, making no two exactly alike. At its heart are the hero jackets, limited-edition, numbered pieces that are heirloom-worthy and deeply personal.Speaking about the vertical, Kiran shares _“Kiikha means Kiran Khanna, it’s me, my journey, my energy. Style Junki...

Indian deep-tech startup Accubits Invent Pvt Ltd has secured a patent for its revolutionary breath-based VOC  sensor, marking a major leap forward in global healthcare innovation. The technology is capable of detecting diseases like cancer, tuberculosis, and metabolic disorders within minutes — positions India at the forefront of non-invasive medical diagnostics.Accubits Invent’s patented sensor technology, VolTrac, represents a major breakthrough in non-invasive disease screening. The device analyzes Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emitted through human breath and sweat — biological markers that reflect specific metabolic changes in the body. Every disease produces a distinct VOC signature, and VolTrac sensors can identify these molecular patterns in under 90 seconds, achieving a lab ve...

India’s AI revolution just hit a new milestone.Perplexity — an Indian-founded AI-powered knowledge and productivity platform — has claimed the #1 spot on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, overtaking global giants like ChatGPT and Gemini.For a nation long celebrated for its tech talent but often seen as a service hub, this marks a powerful shift: India isn’t just powering the world’s technology anymore — it’s now leading it.From Talent to Product PowerhouseBehind Perplexity’s rise is a visionary founder Aravind Srinivas from Tamilnadu, who saw what the world’s biggest AI apps missed — the need for an intelligent, multilingual, and contextual platform designed for the Indian user.From professionals and students to small business owners, Perplexity offers a unified AI experience...

India, October 2025 – Creature Industry, a leading Indian manufacturer of food-processing and packaging machinery, has launched a new series of fully automated pouch packing machines designed to meet the growing needs of the food and snack manufacturing industry.The new generation of machines from Creature Industry features advanced PLC control systems, stainless-steel construction, and a modular compact design, ensuring faster production, less manpower, and improved hygiene. These models are especially suited for small and medium-sized food enterprises (SMEs) that aim to boost production without heavy capital investment.Official StatementA company spokesperson commented,“Today’s food market demands speed, accuracy, and hygiene — our new pouch packing machines deliver on all three,” said S...

Panchkula, November 1:A powerful message of Dharmic and cultural resurgence echoed across Shalimar Ground, Sector-5, Panchkula, as the four-day Sanatan Sanskriti Jagran Abhiyan (Sanatan Culture Awakening Campaign) commenced under the divine guidance of Sadguru Shri Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj. Organized by the Vishva Jagriti Mission, the grand event brought together saints, Dharmacharyas, nationalist thinkers, and thousands of devotees from across Bharat in a collective affirmation of Sanatan Dharma and national pride.The inauguration was led by Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Kataria, who, along with Dr. Abhishek Verma, Chief National Coordinator of Shiv Sena (NDA Alliance) and Trustee, Shri Ramkrishna International Trust (founded by Swami Nritya Gopal Das Ji Maharaj, Chairman, Shri Ram Janmabh...

The BRI International Green Development Coalition (BRIGC) held a thematic meeting on October 18 in Beijing to advance green finance.The dialogue-focused event, which aimed to build a high-quality green finance system and promote global sustainable development, also served as the 2025 annual meeting of BRIGC's Green Investment and Financing Partnership.Officials, financiers, and experts from countries including China, Pakistan, Brazil, and Indonesia, as well as representatives from international institutions, participated in the discussions, exploring more effective ways for green finance to support the global economy's low-carbon transition.Zhao Yingmin, President of the BRIGC, said the annual event aims to pool global efforts to advance green finance and further highlight the "green" defi...