June 17: In Odisha’s rich cultural calendar, Basumati Snana stands out as a deeply symbolic and spiritually grounded ritual that concludes the vibrant Raja Parba festival. It is not merely a ceremonial tradition, but a poetic expression of how an agrarian society once understood the Earth—as a living, breathing mother who…
Continue ReadingITS America Conference & Expo 2026 Delivers Record Innovation and Landmark Celebration in Detroit
More than 3,000 industry leaders gather in the Motor City to advance intelligent transportation DETROIT, Mich. June 17: The ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 brought breakthrough technologies and real-world solutions to Detroit, drawing more than 3,000 industry professionals from 46 states, and the District of Columbia together to advance safer, smarter, and…
Continue ReadingBank of Baroda offers NRIs higher interest rates of up to 6.25 percent p.a. with the bob Legend FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme
Mumbai, June 17: Bank of Baroda, India’s International Bank, is offering higher interest rates up to 6.25% p.a. to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) under the ‘bob Legend FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme’. Under the new ‘bob Legend FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme’, the Bank is offering interest rates of up to 6.25% p.a. on US Dollar (USD) deposits, 4.75% p.a. on British Pound Sterling (GBP) and…
Continue ReadingTime Travel Through Food: At the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, the Past Is Still Being Served
A Culinary Legacy That Allows Guests to Move Between Eras in a Single Meal TOKYO, June 17: Restaurants worldwide are rethinking how meals are experienced, complementing technical excellence with a greater emphasis on memory, heritage and narrative. This approach reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations, where context, origin and…
Continue ReadingEssar Energy Transition FUELS AND IRH Global Trading agree USD 500 million strategic crude and product facility
Chandigarh, June 17: Essar Group and International Resources Holding (IRH) today announced the successful execution of a USD 500 million crude sourcing facility and product supply facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading. IRH, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a global mine-to-market platform that strategically invests in minerals…
Continue ReadingNew Book on Property Tax in Europe Spotlights Lessons with International Relevance
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS—Property tax experts from across Europe came together last week to discuss comparative insights and policy lessons at a conference signaling the launch of Property Tax in Europe: A Changing Landscape—the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy’s newest book in a series on international property taxation. Edited by Riël Franzsen, Roy Bahl, and William McCluskey, Property Tax in…
Continue ReadingECL Expands Community Spend to Back Modi’s ‘Naya Bharat’ Agenda in Coal Regions
Sanctoria, June 17: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed 4,399 days in office to become India’s longest-serving continuously elected leader, state-run Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL) is intensifying its role in translating the Centre’s “Naya Bharat Nirman” vision into measurable development outcomes across eastern India’s coal belt. The Coal India Ltd. subsidiary has sharpened its community investment strategy, directing…
Continue ReadingVogue India Spotlights Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej’s Leadership, Purpose, and Vision for Empowering Women
MUMBAI, India, June 17 — Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has been featured by leading lifestyle media publication Vogue India. The feature article, titled “Empowering Change: Dr. Rasha Kelej’s Vision for Women-Led Development”, highlights her inspiring leadership journey, her vision for empowering women and girls through education…
Continue ReadingJagatsinghpur to Get Greenfield University; Land Identification Process Begins
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (UDN): In a major boost to higher education infrastructure in Odisha, the Higher Education Department has initiated steps for the establishment of a Greenfield University in Jagatsinghpur district. The proposed university is expected to enhance access to quality higher education, research, and skill development opportunities for students…
Continue ReadingAdvancing European Aviation: Deutsche Aircraft Showcases Multi-Role Innovation at ILA Berlin
Berlin, Germany, 16 June 2026 – At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft demonstrated how visionary aviation concepts are advancing toward operational reality. The German OEM showcased its substantial progress across the commercial and multi-role sectors, making it clear how applied research, portfolio expansion and long-term collaboration are actively accelerating the development…
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