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Minister Sigurdson Heads to UAE to Boost Alberta’s Agricultural Trade

Minister Sigurdson Heads to UAE to Boost Alberta’s Agricultural Trade

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, will visit Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen the province’s international agricultural trade and showcase Alberta as a dependable supplier of high-quality food products. The trip aims to expand Alberta’s presence in global markets, build on existing partnerships, and create new trade and investment opportunities for the province’s farmers and processors. By tapping into overseas markets, Alberta hopes to increase demand for its agricultural and food products while supporting local producers. “This mission is a valuable opportunity to connect with partners from across the Middle East and Asia to…
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Alberta Boosts Funding for KidSport to Get More Children into Sports

Alberta Boosts Funding for KidSport to Get More Children into Sports

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is providing an additional $547,000 to KidSport Alberta to help more children participate in sports and recreational activities across the province. The move is part of ongoing efforts to remove financial barriers that prevent kids from joining teams, trying new activities, or accessing necessary equipment. Sport and recreation are widely recognized as important for children’s physical health, confidence, and social development. Yet registration fees and gear costs often leave some children sidelined. Last year, Alberta invested $8 million through the Every Kid Can Play program to expand access to sports and recreation for young…
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SRM AP Faculty Share Key Learnings from Academic Visit to Carnegie Mellon University

SRM AP Faculty Share Key Learnings from Academic Visit to Carnegie Mellon University

A four-member faculty cohort from SRM University–AP recently concluded an academic visit to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), USA, gaining valuable insights into global best practices in artificial intelligence (AI), interdisciplinary research, and student-centric pedagogy.   Dr M Naveen Kumar, Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Dr Ashu Abdul, Dr Saleti Sumalatha (left to right) addressing the media   The first cohort comprised Dr Saleti Sumalatha, Dr M Naveen Kumar, Dr Ashu Abdul, Assistant Professors, Department of Computer Science and Engineering along with Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Together, they represented the domains of computer…
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Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, Gives Injured Couple a Second Chance to Celebrate Life Together After Odisha Aircraft Crash

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, Gives Injured Couple a Second Chance to Celebrate Life Together After Odisha Aircraft Crash

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai has successfully treated a middle-aged couple who sustained serious injuries after a nine-seater aircraft crash-landed near Rourkela in Odisha’s Sundargarh district on January 10, 2026. After ten days of comprehensive trauma care, the couple, Mr. Sunil Agarwal and Mrs. Sabita Agarwal were discharged yesterday and returned to Bhubaneswar to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary with family; a milestone made possible through timely, coordinated medical intervention.   (C) Mr Sunil Agarwal with wife Mrs Sabita Agarwal being discharged from Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, on Jan 21st 2025   The aircraft had six people on board, including four…
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ICICI Lombard Hosts 'Startup Shield – The Risk Readiness' Initiative to Help Indian Start-ups Build Resilient, Investor-ready Businesses

ICICI Lombard Hosts 'Startup Shield – The Risk Readiness' Initiative to Help Indian Start-ups Build Resilient, Investor-ready Businesses

As India’s startup ecosystem continues to scale rapidly, founders are increasingly navigating a complex risk landscape spanning cyber threats, regulatory scrutiny, people-related challenges, and operational disruptions. While innovation and growth remain the primary focus, a single unforeseen incident can significantly impact business continuity, reputation, and investor confidence if risks are not planned for early.   (L-R) Mr. Sunny Bhardwaj - National Head Broking, ICICI Lombard, Mr. Amit Jain – CEO & Co-Founder, Girnar Soft & Mr. Sanjeev Mantri – MD & CEO, ICICI Lombard   Recognising this gap, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, India’s leading private general insurer hosted ‘Startup Shield…
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A Quicker, Gentler Path to Lasting Knee Pain Relief

A Quicker, Gentler Path to Lasting Knee Pain Relief

Knee pain caused by arthritis often creeps into daily life so gradually that many people adjust to discomfort without realising how much it limits them. For a 64-year-old retired bank professional, this pain slowly turned everyday activities - short walks, standing for a few minutes, or stepping out to nearby shops - into tiring and painful tasks. Medications and physiotherapy offered temporary relief, but the discomfort kept returning, affecting both mobility and confidence.   Dr Arun V, Consultant - Orthopaedic and Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgeon at Sai Multispeciality Hospital, Chengalpattu   After a detailed clinical assessment and imaging, total…
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Raw Action, Elite Precision: The Iconic NSG Calendar Marks Its 10th Edition

Raw Action, Elite Precision: The Iconic NSG Calendar Marks Its 10th Edition

The 10th edition of the NSG Calendar, created by trailblazing visual storytellers Pravin Talan & Rupali Talan, was released online yesterday by the Director General, National Security Guard, and has already begun circulating rapidly across WhatsApp groups and digital platforms nationwide-once again fast approaching viral status, as with previous editions.    Epic NSG Action Calendar 2026 In a world cluttered by AI-generated imagery, this calendar stands apart-because nothing replaces raw action and real grit. Link to download more images of the calendar    Pravin Talan & Rupali Talan - creators of the NSG Calendar What began in 2016 as a deeply personal tribute has, over…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

DAVOS, Switzerland ( National Times Bureau): In a sharp rebuke to the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs aimed at countries resisting U.S. attempts to influence Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Carney called such measures “reckless and counter productive”, warning they could fracture international trade and undermine global alliances. He emphasized that Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark, defending their sovereign right to decide their own future, while reaffirming Ottawa’s absolute commitment to NATO’s Article 5, the cornerstone of collective defence.“These tactics threaten not just…
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PNB MetLife Empowers Customers with Innovative Offering for Long-Term Financial Planning, with the PNB MetLife Dividend Leaders Index Fund

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurers, has launched an offering aimed at empowering customers with flexible, long-term financial planning through the PNB MetLife Dividend Leaders Index Fund (SFIN ULIF03916/01/26DIVIDENDFN117) along with ULIP Plans, which invests in high dividend yield companies1. The fund has been introduced under PNB MetLife’s Goal Ensuring Multiplier - GEM (UIN: 117L133V08) and Smart Goal Ensuring Multiplier - Smart GEM (UIN: 117L139V02) products. The fund is designed to deliver financial growth, support goal-oriented planning, and ensure wealth creation for the long term. The fund will be launched at an initial unit…
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AdvantageClub.ai Opens Nominations for the 4th Edition of the 100 Most Admired Women Awards 2026

AdvantageClub.ai Opens Nominations for the 4th Edition of the 100 Most Admired Women Awards 2026

AdvantageClub.ai, a leading AI-powered employee engagement, rewards, and wellness platform, has officially opened nominations for the 4th edition of the MAW (Most Admired Women) Awards. The search is now underway to recognize 100 exceptional women HR leaders whose contributions are reshaping the future of work.   AdvantageClub.ai Launches 4th Edition of 100 Most Admired Women Awards 2026   The MAW Awards celebrate women across industries who are driving innovation in HR practices, championing inclusive workplace cultures, and leading impactful initiatives that elevate employee experience, well-being, talent development, and organisational transformation.   Nominations for the 2026 Most Admired Women (MAW) Awards…
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