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Pune: In a significant boost to scientific research and biodiversity conservation, the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, has been designated as a national repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The notification was issued on April 7, 2026, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The designation covers two key facilities at ARI, the MACS Collection of Microorganisms and the National Fungal Cult ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Global private equity investors such as KKR and Blackstone have a new investment hotspot in India: cricket. The Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket league, counts Bollywood stars, Indian tycoons and spirits maker Diageo among its backers, but is now attracting major private equity firms with the prospect of rapidly rising revenues and profits and a large global viewership. The enterprise value of the league, colloquially known as the IPL, rose to a rec ...Read More >
XLRI launches an Executive Diploma in Advanced Business Strategies with Simplilearn, targeting CXOs transitioning to strategic leadership roles. The 12-month hybrid program includes online classes and on-campus immersion, focusing on cross-functional expertise, strategic management, and innovation. It addresses growing demand for leaders adept at connecting corporate strategy with digital innovation. XLRI, in collaboration with Simplilearn, has announced the launch of an Executive Diploma in Ad ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): A notable series of ABS release initiatives aimed at promoting the sustainable use of India's biological resources, the National Biodiversity Authority has disbursed Rs 3.00 crore to 199 beneficiaries, covering 198 farmers from Andhra Pradesh and cultivators of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus), along with one academic institution, University of Andhra. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, the d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) on Tuesday announced the release of Rs 3 crore to 198 farmers cultivating Red Sanders across Andhra Pradesh, along with an academic beneficiary of Andhra University, under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act. The disbursement was routed through the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board as part of the NBA's ongoing efforts to promote equitable benefit-sharing and sustainable use of India's bio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 8.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim. This is Access and Benefit Sharing amount operating under the framework of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Saturday. The funds were seamlessly transferred through the respective State Biodiversity Boards directly to two BMCs, namely Narrau village Biodiversity ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move promoting fair and equitable benefit-sharing, as well as the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 1.36 crore, channeling the benefits of commercial use to local communities in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Friday. This significant financial support will be routed through the State Biodiversity Boards of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to three Biodiversity Manag ...Read More >
. NEW DELHI: In what could be a pioneering example of the sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources with communities, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has sanctioned funds for local people that will be used for the conservation of the endemic plant species Red Sanders in Andhra Pradesh.The sanctioned fund of Rs 82 lakh, provided from the benefit-sharing amount, was collected from users of Red Sanders and is being channelled back to the stakeholders concerned ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) under the Environment Ministry has sanctioned Rs 82 lakh to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board for conservation of Red Sanders, a highly valued and endemic tree species of the Eastern Ghats. The amount will be used to raise one lakh saplings of Red Sanders, which will be supplied to farmers under the Trees Outside Forests programme, the ministry said in a statement. The funds have been released under the Access and Benefit Sh ...Read More >
Legendary Usain Bolt (left) and Sujay Jairaj, Jamnabai Narsee School's Trustee during the 'Fireside Chat'. | Usain Bolt is undoubtedly the greatest athlete and sprinter of all time with his eight Olympic gold medals and the 100 metres world record but ask him his first love and it hits home closer. The Jamaican sprint legend was a huge cricket fan in his younger days and wished to pursue the sport but destiny certainly had other plans and the world would know him differently. At a 'Fireside C ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a sharp increase in its business and brand value this year, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerging as the most valuable franchise. A report released by investment bank Houlihan Lokey said the IPL's business value rose by 13% in 2025 to $18.5 billion, which is nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, the brand value of the league increased by 14% to nearly $4 billion, or about Rs 33,000 crore. For the first time in its 18-year history, RCB li ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: In households in Gujarat's cities, cereals may take up less space in the grocery bill, but they still dominate the dinner plate. A new Union govt report shows that cereals, while accounting for just 3.8% of household spending, supply 35% of total calorie intake in cities. In villages, their role is even more dominant, making up 43% of calorie consumption while accounting for 4.5% of total spending.Cereals also account for a major portion of protein intake for people in Gujarat.These ...Read More >
MUMBAI: IPL, cricket's annual showpiece event, has seen its business value jump 13% in a year to $18.5 billion - nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, its brand value has risen 14% to nearly $4 billion (about Rs 33,000 crore), a report by NYSE-listed investment bank Houlihan Lokey, which has valued several sports franchises around the world, showed.The year also saw 2025 IPL winner Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking the top slot in terms of brand value among the 10 teams that compete in th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27: The National Basketball Association (NBA) in collaboration with Skechers, a global performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel brand, today announced the launch of the second season of 'Hoop Nation,' a four-part lyrical docuseries showcasing inspiring basketball stories from across India. Skechers is serving as Presenting Partner of the docuseries, which is available now on the NBA India YouTube channel (@NBAIndiaOfficial) along with accompanying music v ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jun 8: The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs to catch up with its global rivals like NFL and leading European football leagues when it comes to the overall brand value pecking order. According to leading inves ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) requires a 12-16-week operating window to rival the brand value of leading global sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and Premier League, according to Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. With a per-match value of USD 16.8 million, the IPL ranks second only to the NFL (USD 36.8 million). However, it still trails its global competitors in overall brand value. According to investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL is valued at approximately USD 16 billion. By comparison ...Read More >
MUMBAI: While the entire basketball world is hooked to the NBA finals - currently underway between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers -fans in India will have an opportunity to get the feel of world's most popular basketball league this weekend in Mumbai. They will also get to meet five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton on this occasion. The BUDX NBA House, organised by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Budweiser, will take place ...Read More >
The NBA continues to branch out and tap into new markets through entertainment with the blockbuster debut of the BUDX NBA House from June 7th to June 8th at the Dome, SVP Stadium, Mumbai. The event is a high-energy, immersive fan experience celebrating the intersection of basketball, music, style, and culture as the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers tip off in the US. NBA and Budweiser released the two-day program's lineup following a press conference on Thursday led by lege ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Godrej Agrovet informed stock exchanges that the Gujarat government has allotted area to it in three districts for the expansion of oil palm cultivation under the palm oil mission. Those three districts are Vadodara, Surat, and Tapi, the company informed stock exchanges in a filing late on Saturday. The filing didn't elaborate further details about the allotment of land. Also Read | NBA Cup 2024 Semifinal: Oklahoma City Thunder's Fiery Second Half Downs Ho ...Read More >
Defending champions Daniel Ebenyo (Kenya) and Sutume Kebede (Ethiopia) will return to defend their titles in the world's first World Athletics Gold Label 25 K Race, Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, which is scheduled on Sunday, December 15. Both are the current record holders in their respective events - Ebenyo in the men's category with a timing of 1:11:13 and Kebede with a timing of 1:18:47 in the women's. Early this year, Kebede improved her personal bests in the half marathon (1:04:37) and ma ...Read More >
Former producer Suge Knight speculated that Diddy's situation might escalate due to concerns about undisclosed evidence, hinting at tapes that could involve influential individuals. Knight suggested that some may take drastic measures to protect their reputations. Sean 'Diddy' Combs, once a symbol of status and influence in the entertainment world, is now facing widespread disassociation following his September 2024 arrest on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. His iconic p ...Read More >
A summary of current sports news includes NFL Thanksgiving games overview, significant NBA and NHL achievements, notable performances in golf at the Australian Open, a major soccer career choice, a football player's mistaken death announcement, and a retirement notice from longtime Giant Brandon Crawford. This week in sports saw a host of captivating stories unfold across various leagues. The NFL's Thanksgiving games featured critical showdowns, with the Giants and Cowboys drawing traditional r ...Read More >
Christian Braun, showcasing a stellar performance against the Memphis Grizzlies, credits Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray for his growth. Braun emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and simple strategies, highlighting how their guidance, both on and off the court, has shaped his game. Christian Braun has diverted the spotlight towards himself with his terrific performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 23-year-old is already on the path of creating a name for himself in ...Read More >
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