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​ Book Review:  Colombo: Port of Call  by Ajay Kamalakaran Publisher: Penguin India Genre: Cultural History / Travel Non-Fiction / Maritime & Archival Narrative Overview In Colombo: Port of Call , writer and archival researcher Ajay Kamalakaran constructs a vivid, multi-layered portrait of Ceylon’s capital during the height of the steamship era in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rather than presenting a dry, linear historical chronicle, Kamalakaran curates a literary collage through the eyes of 14 diverse global figures—including literary icons, royalty, athletes, and political leaders—who briefly docked at this critical Indian Ocean crossroads on their journeys between the East and West. Key Themes and Structure The Crossroads of Empire: The book captures Colombo's unique geopolitical and cultural identity when it served as an essential refueling and transit hub for travelers moving between Europe, Australia, and East Asia. An Eclecti...

​ Delhi, 12 August 2026 :  India speaks in hundreds of languages. Every region has its own culture, traditions and ways of celebrating life’s milestones. Yet, when the biggest good news of a family’s life arrives, the emotion needs no translation .   This Independence Day,  Prega  News, the pregnancy detection brand from Mankind Pharma, celebrates 19 years of being part of this life-changing moment with a film that finds a simple yet powerful idea within the brand’s own name. NEWS stands for North, East, West and South ,  the four corners of India where  Prega News has been part of millions of families’ first good news.   Conceptualised by  FCB  Kinnect , the film travels across four homes in North, East, West and South India. Each home reflects a distinct language, culture and way of expressing happiness, bringing alive the diversity that makes India unique.   In one home, the news becomes an occasion that brings grandparents together. ...

​ Kia India and IIT Tirupati Inaugurate 'Inspire Works' Makers Lab Marking a Year of Progress in a Transformative Partnership Tirupati, 10th August 2026:  Kia India and the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) today marked a significant milestone in their strategic partnership with the inauguration of the  Inspire Works - The Makers Lab  at IIT Tirupati. This event comes over a year after the landmark MoU signed between the two institutions on 9th May 2025 and celebrates the successful completion of Phase A of the Makers Lab including the procurement of state-of-the-art equipment transforming the vision of a collaborative innovation space into a vibrant reality. The inauguration was a momentous occasion, with Mr. Taehyun Kim, Chief Administrative Officer, Kia India, and Prof. K.N. Satyanarayana, Director, IIT Tirupati, jointly unveiling the 'Inspire Works' identity, symbolizing the spirit of collaboration that defines this partnership. The event brough...

​ Kia India Accelerates Sustainable Corporate Mobility as Carens Clavis EV Crosses 1,100+ Units, Adds 100-Unit Deal with Refex Mobility   Kia India's  Carens Clavis EV crosses 1,100+ units deployed in corporate fleets  since its launch in July 2025 Signs a  100-unit Carens Clavis EV fleet deal with Refex Mobility ; first lot handed over today at a ceremony attended by Kia India leadership Reinforces Kia India's commitment to expanding electric mobility beyond individual ownership into corporate and fleet transportation   NEW DELHI, India, 11 August 2026:  Kia India, one of the country's leading mass-premium automakers, today announced that its Carens Clavis EV has crossed 1,100+ units deployed in corporate fleets since its launch in July 2025, underlining the model's growing role in India's shift towards cleaner, more efficient business transportation. Adding to this momentum, Kia India today announced a 100-unit Carens Clavis EV fleet deployment for Refex ...

​ New Delhi, August 11th, 2026:   Hisense   a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today announces the launch of the   Hisense UR8S RGB MiniLED TV Series   in   India . The flagship television series is designed to deliver exceptional colour accuracy, deeper contrast, intelligent picture optimisation and immersive entertainment experiences for today's evolving premium television consumer. As the  origin of RGB MiniLED technology , Hisense brings its breakthrough display innovation to the UR8S Series, delivering richer colours, exceptional contrast and remarkable brightness for lifelike picture quality. At its core is the  Hi-View AI Engine RGB , Hisense's most advanced AI-powered processor that intelligently optimises colour, brightness and picture performance in real time, ensuring every frame is reproduced with exceptional precision. Complementing the experience is  VIDAA ,  the world's fastest Smart TV operating syste...