The comprehensive workshop led by Dr. Karthik Ramasamy, Chennai’s renowned
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, provided participants with advanced training in the
evaluation and management of gynecomastia across all grades. The academic
sessions covered key aspects including patient assessment, gynecomastia grading,
surgical planning, liposuction-assisted chest sculpting, gland excision, puffy nipple
correction, skin tightening procedures, scar minimization, and advanced male chest
contouring techniques.

The distinguished faculty panel, comprising Dr. Venkatramakrishnan, Dr. Sivakumar, Dr.
Sasi Kumar Muthu, Dr. TNS, Dr. M.D. Nishar, Dr. Preethy, and members of the Chennai
Plastic Surgery team, shared their extensive clinical expertise, refined surgical
techniques, and practical insights. The faculty emphasized the importance of achieving
a natural masculine chest aesthetic while maintaining the highest standards of patient
safety, surgical precision, and optimal clinical outcomes in gynecomastia surgery and
male chest contouring procedures.

Speaking at the workshop, Dr. Karthik Ramasamy said, “The future of plastic
surgery depends on structured training, technology adoption, and hands-on clinical
exposure. At Chennai Plastic Surgery, our focus is on advancing gynecomastia surgery,
chest sculpting, male chest contouring, and body contouring through live surgical
demonstrations and evidence-based learning. Such academic initiatives strengthen
surgical decision-making, enhance precision, and improve outcomes in aesthetic
surgery practice.”

Live Surgical Demonstrations and Clinical Learning

A major highlight of the workshop was the live surgical demonstration of gynecomastia
correction procedures performed on patients with varying grades of the condition.
Participants observed real-time operative planning, surgical decision-making, advanced
chest sculpting techniques, and management of complex cases, along with interactive
case discussions and question-and-answer sessions that enriched the overall learning
experience in gynecomastia surgery and male chest contouring.

Technology Integration in Modern Aesthetic Surgery

Significant technological value was added through the participation of Mr. Ramamoorthy
Sundaram, Managing Director of Spectra, and Mr. Prabakaran, Technical Director of
Spectra, who demonstrated advanced energy-based technology devices used in
modern aesthetic and surgical procedures.

Participants gained insights into clinical applications, safety protocols, and innovations
in energy-based devices, highlighting their role in enhancing surgical precision,
improving patient outcomes, and optimizing aesthetic treatment results in body
contouring and aesthetic medicine.

Plastic Surgery Practice Building and Growth Strategies

The workshop featured dedicated sessions on plastic surgery practice building, covering
key areas such as patient communication, ethical marketing, digital branding, online
presence, practice management, reputation building, and consistent patient outcomes.
These sessions provided valuable guidance for young surgeons and aesthetic
practitioners seeking to establish and expand successful practices in plastic surgery and
aesthetic medicine.

Future of Plastic Surgery Training in India

Discussions on the future of plastic surgery training in India highlighted the growing
importance of structured fellowships, cadaveric workshops, simulation-based learning,
international collaborations, and exposure to high surgical volumes.
Experts noted that modern plastic surgery education in India is increasingly aligning with
global standards, offering training experiences comparable to leading international
programs.

About Chennai Plastic Surgery

Chennai Plastic Surgery is a leading centre specializing in plastic surgery, cosmetic
surgery, gynecomastia surgery, body contouring, facial aesthetics, reconstructive
surgery, and advanced aesthetic procedures. The institution is committed to delivering
exceptional patient care while actively promoting surgical education, innovation, and
professional development through specialized workshops, fellowships, and academic
training programs.

To watch the program surf: https://youtu.be/ZRyCNEVYeXg

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The 20-year-old Grandmaster finished ahead of a line-up featuring World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Champion Gukesh D, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley So and Vincent Keymer. Along the way, he defeated Carlsen twice and registered a crucial classical victory over Gukesh, becoming the first Indian to lift one of chess’s most coveted trophies.

Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament – one of the ultimate tests of endurance, intellect and temperament in the world of chess.

To defeat the world’s absolute best on one of chess’s grandest stages is a remarkable… pic.twitter.com/Cm8hncebV5

— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) June 6, 2026

Entering the final round in contention for the title, Praggnanandhaa held fellow Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi to a draw before prevailing in the Armageddon tiebreak. The result, combined with outcomes elsewhere, secured his place at the top of the standings and completed a landmark triumph for Indian chess.

Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, congratulated Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, describing the achievement as “one of the ultimate tests of endurance, intellect and temperament in the world of chess”. Mr. Adani, who recognised Praggnanandhaa’s exceptional promise early in his journey and backed him through the Adani Sportsline’s “Garv Hai” initiative, noted that defeating the world’s best players on one of the sport’s grandest stages was a remarkable feat and praised the young Grandmaster’s fearless, focused and deeply Indian spirit. The Chairman said Praggnanandhaa represented the confidence of a rising, youthful India and that the entire nation was immensely proud of his achievement.

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and encouragement, @gautam_adani sir!
It is my greatest honour to represent India on the global stage.
The support from you and the entire nation is what keeps me motivated to push my limits.
Thank you sir. https://t.co/DQt8jlPQ08

— Praggnanandhaa (@rpraggnachess) June 6, 2026

Mr Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), said: “Praggnanandhaa’s achievement in becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, is a proud moment for Indian chess and Indian sport. We are incredibly proud of him and all that he has achieved in Oslo. He continues to make giant strides for Indian chess and Indian sport and his journey will inspire countless young boys and girls across the country to take up chess and pursue their dreams with confidence. We wish him continued success in the years ahead.”

Established in 2013, Norway Chess is widely regarded as one of the strongest and most prestigious events on the international chess calendar. Despite India’s rich chess legacy and the participation of several leading Indian Grandmasters over the years, neither five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand nor reigning World Champion Gukesh D had previously won the title, making Praggnanandhaa’s achievement particularly significant. His triumph comes amid a remarkable phase for Indian chess, with a new generation of Grandmasters consistently challenging and defeating the world’s best players on the biggest stages.

Widely regarded as the “Wimbledon of Chess”, Norway Chess annually brings together many of the game’s highest-ranked players. This year’s edition was among the strongest in recent memory, featuring multiple world-title contenders and some of the sport’s most accomplished Grandmasters.

Throughout the tournament, Praggnanandhaa displayed remarkable resilience and composure, repeatedly responding to setbacks with decisive performances to stay in contention and ultimately secure the crown.

His victories over Carlsen were particularly significant. Praggnanandhaa joined an elite group of players to have defeated the Norwegian twice in the same tournament and also became one of the few players to have recorded three classical victories over the five-time World Champion.

The triumph marks another landmark moment in Praggnanandhaa’s remarkable rise and further strengthens his standing among the game’s brightest talents. It also reflects the growing strength and depth of Indian chess, with a new generation of Grandmasters continuing to challenge the world’s best.

Praggnanandhaa is supported by Adani Sportsline through its “Garv Hai” initiative, which nurtures India’s next generation of sporting champions through financial support, international exposure and structured mentorship.

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The initiative invites children to participate in a creative, purpose-led activity to design thoughtful greeting cards filled with hope, encouragement, and joy for children supported by Magic Bus. Through this immersive, play-based learning experience, children will be encouraged to explore empathy, social awareness, kindness, and the importance of inclusion towards underserved communities.

Designed as an engaging hands-on experience for children aged four and above, the establishment will encourage participants to express themselves through art and creativity. Guided by KidZania’s Zupervisors, children will create personalized cards using colorful materials and meaningful messages, learning how small gestures can become powerful expressions of care and connection.

Speaking on the launch, Tarandeep Singh Sekhon, Chief Business Officer, KidZania India, said, “The Magic Bus Greeting Card Maker role-play is a meaningful addition to KidZania as it encourages children to understand the importance of empathy, kindness and social responsibility through a hands-on creative experience. By designing greeting cards for underprivileged children, kids not only express their creativity but also learn the joy of giving back. At KidZania, we believe role-play can do more than entertain — it can help children better understand the world around them and their role in shaping it. Our partnership with Magic Bus enables us to create an activity that is engaging, enjoyable and deeply purposeful.”

Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO, Magic Bus India Foundation, said, “At Magic Bus, we believe critical life skills such as empathy and creativity are best nurtured early in life. Through our partnership with KidZania, we are creating an engaging space where children can express creativity while understanding the value of compassion, inclusion, and social responsibility. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, we hope to encourage young minds to recognise the role each individual can play in building a more inclusive and better society. We also hope such collaborations inspire more organisations to come together, create collective impact, and reach underserved communities at scale.”

The activity will support children’s development by encouraging creative expression and nurturing empathy, kindness, social awareness, and emotional expression in an interactive environment. With this launch, KidZania further strengthens its commitment to meaningful learning experiences that combine creativity with real-world values for children, and Magic Bus brings its focus on empathy, positive childhood development, and inclusion into a live experiential setting.

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Commenting on the announcement, Akhil Dave, Founder & Chairman of AHMP India
Foundation, said, “AHMP was founded with the vision of fostering professionalism, ethical
practices, and meaningful collaboration in healthcare marketing, while strengthening and
elevating India’s healthcare marketing ecosystem. We believe Mohammed Ilias’ leadership
as Chairman of the National Core Committee will further accelerate AHMP’s mission of
building a scalable and ethical healthcare marketing community. His leadership will play a
key role in building stronger industry-academia partnerships, promoting professional
development, and nurturing the next generation of healthcare marketing leaders across the
country”.

“Furthermore, his appointment as Chairman reflects AHMP India Foundation’s commitment
to experienced, visionary, and value-driven leadership at a time when the healthcare industry
is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digital innovation, evolving patient expectations,
and growing awareness around ethical healthcare communication”, he added.
National Core Committee 2026–2028
Alongside Chairman Mohammed Ilias, the newly formed committee includes experienced
leaders from across the country:

Convener
Kapil Pandya – Group Head, Healthcare Communication, Branding & Strategy, Krish Heart
Care

National Leads
●      Dr. Sumit Kapadia – National Lead, Clinician Partnerships
●      Rajarajan S – National Lead, Healthcare Marcom Organisations
●      Raju Parekh – National Lead, Healthcare Allied Services
●      D S Chakravarthi – National Lead, Healthcare Organisations
●      Ekta Modi – National Lead, Academic Partnerships
●      Mahender Pala – National Lead, Healthcare Consulting Partnerships
●      Chitra Baskar – National Lead, Emerging Marketeers

This diverse leadership team represents a powerful blend of clinical expertise, operational
leadership, academic insight, and marketing excellence.

About AHMP India Foundation

The Association of Healthcare Marketing Professionals (AHMP) India Foundation is a
dedicated platform committed to advancing healthcare marketing through ethical practices,
knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional development. By bringing together
professionals from across the healthcare ecosystem, AHMP aims to build a unified,
informed, and forward-thinking community that drives meaningful impact in healthcare
communication and patient engagement.

India’s healthcare marketing ecosystem is rapidly evolving, yet it continues to face several
critical challenges, including the lack of structured education in ethical healthcare marketing,
limited platforms for professional knowledge exchange, and the increasing complexity of
digital healthcare communication. AHMP India Foundation was established to bridge these
gaps and has since grown into a strong network of over 10,000 professionals, bringing
together clinicians, marketers, administrators, and consultants from across the healthcare
industry.

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Launched in 2018 as a pilot in a single gram panchayat of Jawhar, a tribal block in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, the programme has evolved into a national model for rural development and community self-reliance.  IVDP is rooted in the belief that sustainable development lies not in building infrastructure alone, but in communities empowered to access and leverage existing public systems. While the government welfare architecture is extensive, IVDP bridges the last mile by strengthening local institutions, closing documentation gaps and building the governance capacity that allows villages to sustain progress independently.

Validating its holistic approach, the programme has delivered measurable socio-economic outcomes in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. The seasonal migration in programme villages has reduced from 80% to 25%, increased farmer incomes by 55% and child malnutrition declines by 95%. Encouraged by this success, Tata Motors Foundation has expanded the IVDP footprint to cover underserved and aspirational districts across states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Karnataka.

Through IVDP 2.0, in partnership with Government of Maharashtra, Tata Motors Foundation is scaling the programme in 82 gram panchayats through a technology-driven architecture, transitioning from an implementation-led approach to a co-created, policy-aligned model capable of driving systemic transformation.

Commenting on the programme’s expansion, Vinod Kulkarni, CEO, Tata Motors Foundation, said, “With a presence in nearly 200 villages across the country, Integrated Village Development Programme has demonstrated the power of convergence with government schemes, public-private partnerships and community ownership in driving meaningful change in the most underserved communities. It reinforces our belief that sustainable rural development must be community-owned and system-driven. The seven-step architecture we have built — diagnose the blockage, find the minimum intervention point, build confidence before capability, co-create ownership, position the corporation as architect not funder, engineer the exit from day one, catalyse the ecosystem — are responses to institutional realities across India. As we expand, our focus remains on developing a scalable and replicable framework of rural development embedded in the government policies and welfare schemes.”

Beyond strengthening physical rural infrastructure, IVDP places strong emphasis on institution‑building and improving last-mile service delivery. The establishment of one-window centres in aspirational districts like Shravasti and Balarampur in Uttar Pradesh have improved access to government schemes and enhanced awareness about entitlements. Initiatives such as E-Dost are empowering rural communities in Maharashtra to access digital platforms, creating livelihood opportunities and bridging the digital divide in the hinterlands.

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The three-day bootcamp brought together a cohort of 10 startups for an intensive capacity-building programme focused on strengthening entrepreneurial and business capabilities. This initiative gives emerging entrepreneurs practical insights across key aspects of startup growth and sustainability.

The bootcamp included expert-led sessions on topics such as Introduction to Finance & Accounting for Startups, Leadership & Team Building, Negotiation Skills, and Branding for Startups, aimed at helping founders build resilient and growth-oriented ventures.

The programme featured sessions by distinguished faculty members and mentors associated with the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta ecosystem, including:

• Prof. Manju Jaiswal, Faculty, Finance & Control Area, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, conducted sessions on Introduction to Finance & Accounting for Startups.

• Prof. Abhishek Goel, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences / Organisational Behaviour at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, led sessions on Leadership & Team Building and Negotiation Skills.

• Professor Chandradeep Mitra, Visiting Faculty at Indian Institute of Management and Mentor at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, Founder & CEO of PipalMajik, conducted sessions on Branding for Startups.

As a catalyst for innovation-led entrepreneurship, Dr. VK Rai, CEO, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, said, “We value our partnership with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, and appreciate such capacity-building programmes that are closely aligned to our focus on strengthening the ecosystem. This initiative will equip emerging founders with the knowledge, mentorship, and strategic capabilities required to navigate entrepreneurial challenges and translate innovative ideas into scalable and sustainable businesses.”

Speaking on the initiative, Torsten Schmidt, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said, “At DICV, we believe entrepreneurship and innovation are critical drivers of inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Through our collaboration with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park under the Daimler Cares initiative, we aim to support emerging entrepreneurs with access to meaningful learning opportunities, mentorship, and ecosystem engagement. We are pleased to support initiatives that contribute towards strengthening India’s startup ecosystem and advancing the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

By facilitating focused learning engagements and founder capacity-building initiatives, IIMCIP aims to create stronger entrepreneurial pipelines and encourage greater participation in future cohorts of the programme.

Image Caption: Founders from the cohort with Dr. Manju Jaiswall (Professor, IIM Calcutta) and Pankaj Baruah (Head – Startup Programs, IIMCIP)

About IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

The IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) is a not-for-profit (Section 8) company established under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in India. Recognised by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, IIMCIP’s mission is to nurture innovative, socially impactful entrepreneurs who can drive inclusive growth. Its core offerings span structured mentoring, capacity building, seed funding and access to markets and investors. To date, IIMCIP has supported over 2,000 startups and seed-funded 136 ventures, which have collectively raised more than Rs 2,000 crore and built a cumulative portfolio valuation of nearly Rs 8,000 crore. IIMCIP also works closely with government bodies, corporates and academia to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, foster high-impact collaborations and promote women’s entrepreneurship, with a special focus on underserved regions of the country. www. Iimcip.org

Daimler Truck at a glance

Daimler Truck is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, operating 35 main locations and employing roughly 100,000 people worldwide. With 130 years of heritage, dating back to the invention of the first trucks and buses, Daimler Truck remains committed to a clear purpose: supporting all who keep the world moving. Together with its global partners, the company is shaping the future of transportation with the ambition to be the industry’s leading truck and bus manufacturer. Daimler Truck focuses on delivering sustainable, regulation‑compliant transport solutions that enable our customers to succeed in their respective markets. The company operates through four key segments: Trucks North America (Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses), Mercedes‑Benz Trucks (including BharatBenz), Daimler Buses (Mercedes‑Benz and Setra) and Daimler Truck Financial Services. Daimler Truck’s portfolio includes light-, medium‑, and heavy‑duty trucks for long‑haul, distribution, construction, vocational and defense applications. In the bus segment, the company offers city buses, school buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to vehicle sales, Daimler Truck also offers financing products, after-sales services, digital and connectivity solutions.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. at a glance

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany, is a full-fledged commercial vehicle player in India with a brand dedicated to its home market: BharatBenz. DICV produces and sells trucks from 9 to 55 tons, as well as BharatBenz buses and bus chassis. DICV’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Oragadam near Chennai, spread over 400 acres (160 hectares), including a highly modern test track, is home to the company’s headquarters, R&D, and training operations. With one global quality standard, it also produces Daimler Trucks’ brands of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. Products and parts are exported to more than 70 markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. DICV represents an overall investment of more than INR 9,560 crores.

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Stressing the urgent need for reforms in India, he said, “Collectivisation of farmers, rather than land consolidation, is key to accelerating agricultural reforms. This would enable small farmers to pool resources and adopt technologies such as IoT and AI to boost productivity and incomes.”

Ms. Sunita Ramnathkar, President, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, “Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s economy and the primary source of livelihood for millions. However, rising dependence on imports of key food commodities, coupled with challenges such as climate change, resource depletion and shifting market dynamics, has made the need for sustainable and climate-smart agricultural solutions more urgent than ever.”

Mr. Aashay Doshi, Chairman, IMC Agriculture and Food Processing Committee, observed, “The West Asia conflict can precipitate a serious shortage of fertilisers, which could threaten India’s food security. It also threatens to reverse years of progress, pulling India down from the goal of nutrition security and forcing a renewed focus on mere food availability.”

Advocating the promotion of bio-fertilisers in India, Dr. Goel said, “Even as India is striving hard to achieve self-sufficiency in food production, the West Asia crisis and the closure of the Hormuz Strait have intensified the country’s challenges. India consumes more than 60 million tonnes of chemical fertilisers annually, with nearly half of them dependent on imports, while uninterrupted LNG supplies remain critical for domestic fertiliser production.”

Despite having the world’s largest arable land base and one of the biggest agricultural workforces, India continues to rely heavily on imports for edible oils, purchasing nearly $18 billion worth annually to meet more than 60% of domestic demand. Every year, India imports around 16 million tonnes of edible oil.

Similarly, in the case of pulses, India is dependent on imports to meet around 20% of its domestic consumption of 25–28 million tonnes. Annually, the country imports five to seven million tonnes from countries such as Canada and Mozambique, amid recurring concerns over rising prices and supply pressures.

“The vision of ‘Atmanirbharta’ in agriculture is not only about higher productivity but also about creating environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced and economically viable systems for farmers and stakeholders across the value chain,” Ms. Ramnathkar added.

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This initiative is anchored under MeitY’s Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) programme through C-DAC Hyderabad, enabling content and training material for dissemination. Reliance Foundation will catalyse dissemination in rural communities across India, working in particular through women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This initiative is another step forward in Reliance Foundation’s work to strengthen digital inclusion for women. e-SafeHER aims to strengthen last mile cybersecurity awareness – particularly among women in rural India, who are increasingly engaging with digital platforms for financial transactions, livelihoods, and access to essential services.

The strategic collaboration between C-DAC, Hyderabad, and Reliance Foundation on cybersecurity awareness involves structured training and community-based interventions. Speaking on the launch of the initiative, Shri S Krishnan, IAS., Secretary MeitY, said, “In an era where the Government of India is pushing for capacity, collaboration and resilience to ensure that we reach across the length and breadth of the country towards a Cyber Secure Bharat, e-SafeHER is an exciting opportunity where we will bring together the curriculum and knowledge of the MeitY’s Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) programme. Through C-DAC working together with Reliance Foundation, this initiative will enable women from the remotest rural regions to be safe, seen and empowered. We look forward to a model initiative that can be replicated and scaled up with like-minded partners across the country.”

Ms Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Foundation, said, “Rural women in India are coming online faster than ever. Reliance Foundation is committed to not just accelerating women’s digital inclusion but also to equipping them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe. We are pleased to partner with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI and C-DAC to provide cyber security awareness training through ‘e-SafeHER’ which aims to enable women to build the skills and knowledge to stay safe online, as they utilise the power of digital to strengthen their lives and livelihoods. Through this initiative we aim to empower one million Cyber Sakhis in rural India over the next three years, helping them build safe online practices so they embrace the digital world with confidence.”

C-DAC will lead the development, localization, and continuous enhancement of cybersecurity training content under the ISEA Project, including multilingual adaptation. Reliance Foundation will leverage its extensive grassroots presence and women’s empowerment platforms across rural India, for delivery through a peer-led, community-based model.

In a phased approach, beginning with training of Cyber Sakhis across Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha, the initiative will scale to one million women by 2029 through multi-stakeholder partnerships. Designed for scale and sustainability, cybersecurity awareness is embedded into existing women’s empowerment and digital literacy programmes, ensuring continuity without parallel infrastructure. Localized content, audio-visual modules, and blended learning approaches will enhance accessibility and engagement. e-safeHER will drive measurable behavioural outcomes, including improved cyber risks awareness, increased confidence in digital transactions, and adoption of safe digital practices by participants. Insights from implementation will contribute to evidence-based scale-up and policy integration across the country.

Reliance Foundation is committed to empower women across India to achieve their potential and create transformational change with wide ranging women empowerment initiatives including leadership capacity building, strengthening women’s entrepreneurship, digital literacy, employment and skills development, improving women’s health and enhancing women’s opportunities in education, sports and arts. e-SafeHER builds on this on-ground work creating a woman-centric safety net to enable greater confidence in digital skills for women across India’s rural hinterlands.

By combining MeitY’s national cybersecurity framework, C-DAC’s technical expertise, and Reliance Foundation’s community-driven delivery model, e-SafeHER seeks to ensure that women across rural India are not only digitally included, but also digitally secure.

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“The future of conservation will depend on how we prepare minds and institutions to serve life with compassion, knowledge, and skill. Vantara University is shaped by a deeply personal journey of witnessing animals in distress and recognising the need for greater capability in their care. Inspired by the ethos of the ancient Nalanda University, and the spirit of Ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ, which means let noble thoughts come to us from all directions, the university seeks to nurture a new generation committed to protecting every life,” Anant Ambani said.

Reflecting this ethos in the ceremonial setting, two Bijoliya sandstones were incorporated into the design of the foundation venue. Drawn from the ancient Vindhyan formation, the same geological foundation associated with ancient Nalanda in present day Bihar, these stones symbolised India’s enduring legacy of knowledge and learning.

The foundation ceremony, conducted in accordance with Hindu traditions, brought together representatives from academia, science, conservation, and public life, including Anant Ambani’s teachers and mentors. A central element of the event was the ritual placement of soil, water, and stones as a symbolic act of laying the foundation, with these elements collected from biodiversity-rich landscapes across India, spanning grasslands, forests, wetlands, arid ecosystems, and Himalayan and other high-altitude habitats across the northern, southern, eastern, western, and central parts of the country, symbolising India’s ecological richness and the vision of building the university on the foundation of the nation’s natural heritage. Vantara University will unite diverse disciplines within a single academic ecosystem, rooted in real-world conservation practices.

Drawing on Vantara’s on-ground expertise, the university will translate field knowledge into academic programmes, professional training, and globally relevant frameworks. By mixing compassion, science, and conservation, it will mould professionals to address complex and evolving challenges in wildlife and ecosystem health. The university will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, fellowship, and specialised programmes across disciplines. These include wildlife medicine and surgery, nutrition, behavioural sciences, genetics, epidemiology, One Health, conservation policy, and naturalistic animal care environment design. Organised into specialised colleges aligned with Vantara’s operational capabilities, the university will also offer scholarships to support students from socially and economically marginalised backgrounds.

Vantara University will be supported by advanced academic and clinical infrastructure, international collaborations, and a residential campus. It will focus on action-oriented research to strengthen animal welfare and advanced conservation practice. The educational model will integrate in situ and ex situ conservation, linking natural habitats with scientific care and long-term wildlife welfare and management. Recognising that the future of conservation will be built in classrooms, laboratories, and human conscience, as well as in forests, the university aims to advance wildlife veterinary sciences and conservation education. It will simultaneously develop knowledge resources in wildlife health, animal care environment design, and conservation, serving as a long-term platform for education, research, and innovation.

The foundation ceremony marked the start of a broader national effort to advance compassionate conservation education. This included the announcement of ‘Vantara University Founding Fellows’ and ‘Every Life Matters’ scholarships, alongside a call to use knowledge not only for progress, but for protection. In its stated vision, Vantara University is positioned as more than an academic platform. It reflects the view that the wild requires not only admiration, but also knowledge, systems, and trained hands.

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Developed using R|Elan™’s advanced fibre and fabric technologies, the collection highlighted how responsible materials can translate into distinctive fashion aesthetics, enabling designers to create garments that combine comfort, durability, sustainability and design excellence.

Rooted in personal memory and nature, Memories Pressed in Time reflects designer Payal Pratap’s childhood experiences surrounded by plants, gardens and changing seasons. Botanical forms drawn from leaves and foliage become the foundation of the collection’s visual language, appearing as prints, textures and surface details across denim silhouettes.

Payal Pratap, the eponymous label of designer Payal Pratap Singh, has long explored the relationship between nature, craft and textile storytelling. For this collection, the designer turns to her childhood memories, particularly those shaped by her mother’s gardens and a life surrounded by plants, foliage and seasonal change. These experiences form the emotional foundation of the collection, where botanical forms translate into prints, textures and surface details.

Speaking about the collection, Payal Pratap mentioned, “My growing years were surrounded by my green fingered mother and her myriad gardens. Those times are like fossils of my past bringing me warmth with each reminiscence. This collection reflects the quiet poetry of botanicals and the subtle life of flora and fauna. The prints you see in the collection are derived from actual leaves and foliage from my garden. Art works were created using these ferns and palms and then printed digitally as well as via laser on the denims.”

Mr. Hemant D. Sharma, President – Polyester, Reliance Industries Limited, said: “At Reliance, our core values are rooted in sustainability, innovation, circularity and creating meaningful impact through advanced technologies and research. R|Elan™ embodies this vision by bringing together cutting-edge fibre science, responsible manufacturing and performance-driven design to enable the future of sustainable fashion. It is inspiring to see designers like Payal Pratap transform these advanced materials into aesthetically striking and thoughtfully crafted ensembles. Her collection beautifully demonstrates how R|Elan™ fabrics can translate sustainability into contemporary design, where innovation, nature and craftsmanship come together to create garments that are both visually compelling and environmentally responsible.”

Denim forms the central material of the collection, approached as a fabric that evolves over time and carries memory through texture and wear. In this narrative, denim becomes a living canvas, capturing impressions of nature while reflecting the passage of time.

The R|Elan™ x Payal Pratap collection draws visual cues from botanicals and the subtle life of flora and fauna. Leaves, wild stems and floral forms appear pressed into indigo surfaces, echoing delicate records of nature captured over time. Cyanotype-inspired prints create silhouettes reminiscent of botanical studies, while tonal embroidery, patchwork and washed finishes evoke landscapes shaped by weather, touch and everyday life.

Silhouettes lean towards relaxed, oversized denim forms that feel both grounded and intimate. Jackets, skirts, gilets and dresses feature bold foliage prints and layered textures, designed with movement and everyday wear in mind. Texture is further developed through appliqué pleats, quilting and distressed washes that give the garments a lived-in quality.

Nature’s imprint runs through the entire collection, with elements appearing almost fossilised into the denim surface. With every wash and wear, the fabric evolves — echoing the designer’s reflection on memory itself, where something is always lost and something gained with time.

In line with the runway collection’s focus on sustainability and fabric innovation, the show’s standout feature was its striking ramp design. Crafted using recycled PET bottles and repurposed denim scraps, the runway’s centerpiece took the form of a dramatic canopy made entirely of reused textiles. Beneath it, models sashayed gracefully, bringing the thoughtfully designed collection to life.

The R|Elan™ x Payal Pratap showcase at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI continued to highlight the role of sustainable materials and thoughtful design in contemporary fashion. Rooted in craft and guided by nature, the collection presented denim not just as a fabric, but as a living surface that deepens with every story it carries.

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