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MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES, Japan's most seasoned cruise line, has announced that the esteemed Senko Ikenobo, the Headmaster Designate of the Ikenobo school of ikebana, will officially christen its newest vessel, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, during a traditional maritime ceremony in Tokyo Bay on December 7, 2024. Senko Ikenobo's appointment marks a historic milestone for the Ikenobo school of ikebana, as she becomes the first woman to hold the prestigious title of Headmaster Designate. This momentous occasion not only represents a new chapter for the school but also offers a fresh perspective on an art form steeped in centuries-old tradition. Founded in the 15th century by Ono no Imoko during Japan's Muromachi period, the Ikenobo school remains the oldest and most influential ikebana institution in the world. Rooted in the philosophy of fostering harmony between nature and humanity, the Ikenobo tradition of ikebana transcends mere flower arranging. It embodies a mindful practice that encourages practitioners to engage deeply with the natural world, shaping not only the arrangement but the spirit of the artist as well. Tsunemichi Mukai, President of MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES, remarked: "It's inspiring to see how Senko Ikenobo's artistry and values align with the essence of our new ship, and we're honored she accepted our invitation to officially name MITSUI OCEAN FUJI. Much like the delicate artistry of ikebana, which blends the natural beauty of flowers with the mindful arrangement of form and space, our ship symbolizes the experience fusion of nature, tradition and culture by offering beautiful encounters with Japan." On December 7, the naming ceremony for MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will be held onboard as the ship docks at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal. In a heartwarming welcome, MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES' other opulent vessel, Nippon Maru, will be stationed in Tokyo Bay to greet MITSUI OCEAN FUJI and bid her a journey of "fair winds and following seas." Before the ceremony, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, with a capacity for 458 guests and a weight of 32,477 tons, will make her debut in Yokohama on December 1. This marks the arrival of Japan's most luxurious all-suite cruise ship, which will embark on a six-day inaugural voyage, visiting Beppu, Busan, Shimonoseki, and returning to Tokyo by December 7. Boasting expansive public spaces, gourmet dining, vibrant entertainment, and mesmerizing ports of call, reservations are now open for her inaugural season, which includes exclusive New Year's sailings and a grand 66-day Asia cruise.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 16: Vietnam is not the first place many expect to see a global electric-vehicle surge. Yet according to Transport & Environment's 2025 progress report, 42 percent of all new cars sold in the country during the first half of the year were fully electric . The figure surpasses many parts of Europe and even edges past China. At the center of that transformation stands VinFast. In October 2025 the company delivered 20,380 vehicles, raising its year-to-date total to 124,264 -- a new monthly record and a milestone few expected from a brand barely a dec ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Indore (Madhya pradesh) [India], August 14: Impetus Technologies, a leading global software products and services company, has been honored as the 'Dream Employer of the Year 2025' at the prestigious Asia's Best Employer Brand Awards, hosted by the World HRD Congress. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Impetus has achieved this milestone, reaffirming its position as one of the most sought-after workplaces in the industry. The award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to employee engagement, development, and workplace culture. Imp ...Read More >
VMPL Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India's pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted partner for leading luxury hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, offering gue ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput have added another feather to their professional lives, as they collaborate for a new venture. As partners in both life and work, the star couple look forward to balancing their personal bond with a shared vision. Mira Rajput heaped praise on her husband, hailing his passion and disciplined approach toward life. "Shahid's passion for dance and his discipline toward work and fitness have resonated with this project," Mira told ANI. An entrepreneur herself, Mira and Shahid have partnered with the luxury lifestyl ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Ravada A Chandrasekhar took charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday. He succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on June 30. His tenure will run until July 1, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer currently serving as Special Director with the Intelligence Bureau, Chandrasekhar is on central deputation. He was selected over Nitin Agarwal, who topped the official list of probables. The appointment order, issued by Kerala Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak on behalf of the Governor, was released soon after a cabinet meeting held on Monday. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Godav ...Read More >
Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, launched a digital portal enabling indigenous residents of "vulnerable and remote" areas to apply for arms licences. Unveiling the facility at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, Sarma said the initiative aims to empower indigenous communities facing genuine threats to their lives by providing "an extra layer of security". "This scheme is about safeguarding our indigenous people in the most vulnerable corners of Assam. With strict checks in place, we aim to provide them with a legitimate means of self-protection," the Chief ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 26 (ANI): TVS Racing's Aishwarya Pissay has made history as the first woman from Asia to compete at the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship (W2RC): BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, marking an important training milestone on her road to Dakar. The fourth-round W2RC rally, which concludes on September 28, 2025, covers a total distance of 2,000 km, including five stages and a prologue, on 100% gravel and dirt tracks spanning the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions of Portugal and Extremadura in Spain, as per a release from TVS Racing. Also Read | ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya pradesh) [India], August 14: Impetus Technologies, a leading global software products and services company, has been honored as the Dream Employer of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Asia Best Employer Brand Awards, hosted by the World HRD Congress. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Impetus has achieved this milestone, reaffirming its position as one of the most sought-after workplaces in the industry. The award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to employee engagement, development, and workplace culture. Impetus has consistently se ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 19: In a fast-moving, high-stress world, Reset Your Life with Yoga arrives as a much-needed guide to healing through ancient wisdom and modern practicality. If you're waking up tired, battling brain fog, struggling with hormonal fluctuations, or just feeling out of sync, you're not alone. In her powerful new book, Reset Your Life with Yoga: A Practical Guide for Modern Lifestyle Disorders, internationally certified yoga educator Priyanka S. L. Goyal presents a structured and compassionate approach to reclaiming your health naturally. Grounded in ancient Hatha Yo ...Read More >
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted partner for leading luxury hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, offering guests sign ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Easy Ship fees by over 20 per cent for products priced below Rs 300. Easy Ship allows sellers to stor ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): At a time when the world faces numerous complex challenges, the need for independent and critical thinking, rooted in compassion, is greater than ever before, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday and expressed confidence that Nalanda University will emerge as a leading educational institution in Asia and across the globe. President Murmu, who addressed the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar today, said that today's convocation ceremony is a reaffirmation of a civilizational promise - a promise that knowledge shall endure, th ...Read More >
Biharsharif: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said knowledge must remain dedicated to the service of humanity.Addressing the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Murmu said, "Knowledge will continue to flourish, dialogue will endure and education will remain dedicated to the service of humanity."Congratulating the graduating students, Murmu said the batch included scholars from more than 30 countries, reflecting the university's strong international character. She said ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Paints' Rs 12,915-crore deal to acquire Dutch paint maker Akzo Nobel's India unit is among the biggest transactions in the country so far this year. JSW Paints on Friday announced that it will buy a 74.76 per cent stake in Dulux paint-maker Akzo Nobel India for Rs 8,986 crore, followed by an open offer to buy another 25 per cent from open market for up to Rs 3,929.06 crore, totalling tad over Rs 12,915 crore. It is slightly behind Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp's acquisition of a 20 per cent stake in Yes Bank for Rs 13,483 crore announced last month. S ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >
SAS supports Denmark's plan to expand Copenhagen Airport, boosting global reach, economic growth, and connectivity for travelers and businesses alike. The Danish government's bold decision to secure a controlling stake in Copenhagen Airport marks a transformative step in enhancing Denmark's infrastructure and global connectivity. This forward-thinking move ensures a cohesive approach to the airport's development as a world-class hub, aligning with the nation's long-term strategic goals, according to SAS. With SAS expanding its operations from Copenhagen, the airport is solidifying its positi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar), Mar 31 (PTI) The world is becoming "more multi-polar" because there are many more cultures and societies which are making their voices heard, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, asserting that the Nalanda tradition can be a powerful influence in this "democratisation" of the global order. In his address at the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir, he also said, as the country advances towards a Viksit Bharat, "it is essential that India is ready for the world and equally, the world for India". The university, which aims to re ...Read More >
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer inaugurated its new office in New Delhi on Friday to expand its presence across India's commercial aviation, defence, business aviation, services, and urban air mobility sectors. With nearly 50 aircraft already operating in India, Embraer aims to strengthen collaboration with local partners, suppliers, and customers while supporting Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer on Friday inaugurated its office in the nationa ...Read More >
Singapore: India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the war.About 1 million metric tons (7.45 million barrels) of diesel have been shipped on this trade route, according to data from analytics firm Kpler and ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], July 15: In a world where education increasingly resembles an assembly line, one Indian startup is quietly but fundamentally challenging the system. Debsie, founded by Adhip Ray, who is also the founder of a digital consultancy called WinSavvy, is on a mission to dismantle the outdated, test-centric, memorization-driven approach that defines most schooling -- and replace it with a learning model rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and joy. "Children aren't machines. You can't just input textbook content and expect brilliance. That's not how creativity or intellige ...Read More >