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Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement

Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement

The Arunachal Fashion Week 2026—The Artisans' Movement—will be held in Naharlagun, close to Itanagar, from March 14 to 21 by the Arunachal Pradesh textiles and handicrafts department. Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, will be the main guest during the opening ceremony. The 2026 edition will commemorate five years of the Arunachal Pradesh Artisans' Movement and eleven years since Northeast India Fashion Week was first introduced in Itanagar in April 2015, when the area lacked a formal fashion platform. What started out as a groundbreaking project has developed over the last ten years into an expanding industry interface…
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VP Urges Focus on Research, Innovation While Addressing Tripura University Convocation

VP Urges Focus on Research, Innovation While Addressing Tripura University Convocation

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 14th convocation of Tripura University in Agartala, urging students to engage in research that leads to innovation, contributing to national development. He emphasized the importance of education and responsible time management, highlighting that the current generation is at a pivotal moment for the nation's progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Radhakrishnan advised students to avoid drugs and to support their peers in doing the same, noting technology's role as a positive catalyst for change. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives that have notably improved rail and air connectivity in the northeastern…
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Organic Farming Area in Tripura Expands to 26,000 Hectares, Says Minister

Organic Farming Area in Tripura Expands to 26,000 Hectares, Says Minister

Tripura State Agriculture Department is laying increased emphasis on organic farming in the state. “Earlier, organic cultivation was carried out on nearly 2000 hectares of land, which has now expanded to around 26,000 hectares,” said Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath while inaugurating the State Level Kisan Mela 2025-26 and conferment of the State and District Level Best Farmers Awards in Agartala on Saturday. The Minister said farmers have played an important role in increasing the state's GSDP, with a significant portion of the contribution coming from the agriculture sector. He informed that Tripura has achieved self-sufficiency in food grains in…
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Motorola launches Edge 70 Fusion with world’s first Sony LYTIA 710 camera; early bird sale begins at Rs 24,999

Motorola launches Edge 70 Fusion with world’s first Sony LYTIA 710 camera; early bird sale begins at Rs 24,999

Motorola on March 6 launched the motorola edge 70 fusion, a new mid-premium smartphone featuring the world’s first 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 camera sensor, premium fabric-inspired design, and a massive 7000mAh battery, with an effective starting price of ₹24,999. The company also announced an early bird sale on Flipkart from 12 PM to 4 PM on March 6, while the device will go on open sale from March 12, 2026 across Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores. The smartphone introduces a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 camera with OIS and motoAI, designed to deliver enhanced low-light performance, improved dynamic range, and…
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Turkish Airlines posts $2.2 billion operating profit in 2025, revenue crosses $24 billion

Turkish Airlines posts $2.2 billion operating profit in 2025, revenue crosses $24 billion

Turkish Airlines reported a $2.2 billion Profit from Main Operations in 2025, highlighting the resilience of its business model and steady growth despite geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and aircraft supply challenges faced by the global aviation industry. The airline said its total revenues rose 6.3% year-on-year to $24.1 billion in 2025, supported largely by strong passenger demand in international and premium travel segments. In the fourth quarter alone, revenues increased 12% to $6.3 billion, while Profit from Main Operations grew 23% to $534 million compared to the same period last year. Turkish Airlines expanded its fleet by 5% to 516…
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Systemic Barriers, Not Ambition, Hold Women Back in Corporate India

Systemic Barriers, Not Ambition, Hold Women Back in Corporate India

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released findings from its study, Gender and Leadership at India Inc, revealing that the leadership gap in corporate India is driven less by women’s ambition and more by how leadership opportunities are structured and allocated. Based on a survey of 1,500 leaders, including over 400 women across over 30 cities in India, the study provides a comprehensive view at how women and men progress through the leadership pipeline and identifies the structural barriers that limit women’s advancement to senior roles. The research shows that women and men demonstrate comparable…
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Turkish Airlines partners with Google to introduce smart baggage tracking via Find Hub

Turkish Airlines partners with Google to introduce smart baggage tracking via Find Hub

Turkish Airlines has partnered with Google to introduce a next-generation baggage locating solution, becoming a launch partner for Google’s new Find Hub “share item location” feature. The collaboration marks a significant step in the airline’s digital transformation strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing passenger experience. Under the initiative, passengers travelling with Find Hub-compatible tracker tags or network accessories attached to their baggage can generate a secure location link through the Find Hub app and share it with Turkish Airlines baggage representatives. The feature provides precise and continuously updated location data, helping airline teams locate and return misplaced or…
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Data & AI take centre stage in education governance discussions at Mumbai roundtable

Data & AI take centre stage in education governance discussions at Mumbai roundtable

The Sterlite EdIndia Foundation on Thursday hosted the Data & AI for Education Governance Roundtable in Mumbai, bringing together senior leaders from municipal corporations, district administrations, education departments and leading education foundations to discuss how technology can strengthen education systems in India. Held at the Sterlite Electric Office in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the roundtable focused on improving student learning outcomes and strengthening administrative planning in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Participants highlighted the growing need for insight-driven systems to improve planning, monitoring and evaluation across classrooms and institutions.The session was…
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Itanagar hosted a women’s marathon in honor of International Women’s Day

Itanagar hosted a women’s marathon in honor of International Women’s Day

In advance of International Women's Day, the Arunachal Pradesh Department of Women and Child Development held a marathon in Itanagar to honor womanhood and celebrate women's empowerment. For senior and junior female competitors, there was a 5-kilometer fun run and a 10-kilometer marathon. Women of all ages participated in the race, which began at the DK Convention Centre in Indira Gandhi Park, Itanagar. Chadan Tangjang, director of the Women and Child Development Department, and Nyali Ete, commissioner of the state's Home, Information and Public Relations, and Women and Child Development departments, also participated in the marathon. Besailu Pul won the…
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Officials Discuss Upcoming Chief Minister’s Special Package Distribution and Handholding Workshop in Mamit

Officials Discuss Upcoming Chief Minister’s Special Package Distribution and Handholding Workshop in Mamit

A meeting of the District Monitoring Committee for the Bana Kaih Scheme was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Mamit district to review the progress of the government programme and discuss upcoming activities.According to an official statement issued on March 6, 2026, the meeting was chaired by Pi Carolyn LB Khiangte, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mamit.During the meeting, the Additional Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of effective implementation of the Bana Kaih Scheme, which has been identified as one of the flagship programmes of the government. She urged all concerned line departments to take the scheme seriously and…
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