15, Aug 2026
Surfshark helps create new official EU security standards for the whole VPN Industry
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Run strict no-logs deployments on RAM-only servers.
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Ensuring personal data stays on the device, make telemetry optional, and block permanent storage of user data on servers.
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Strip passwords from diagnostic logs and warn users before exporting settings that contain credentials.
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Enforce safe memory handling and secure encryption to block common attacks and protect stored data, even on a lost device.
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Undergo automated and manual testing for known exploits before updates reach users.
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Install critical security patches the first time the VPN is switched on.
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Ensuring VPN clearly labels the level of security and privacy offered to different use cases (from journalists to households).
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Extend protection to modern, decentralized infrastructure like mesh networks.
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- By Neel Achary
15, Aug 2026
Jason Prevelige Named Director of Sacred Heart University’s Doctor of Medical Science Program
FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University has appointed Jason Prevelige founding program director of its Doctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) program.
Prevelige, a Sacred Heart alum and longtime educator, returns to the University with more than 17 years of clinical experience and a distinguished record of leadership in physician associate (PA) education, health care advocacy, and professional organizations. As founding program director, he will provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for the University’s newly established post-professional doctoral program, overseeing its launch, curriculum, faculty, assessment, and continued growth.
Before joining Sacred Heart full time, Prevelige played an integral role in developing the University’s physician associate studies program, serving on its founding advisory committee, developing the pediatric curriculum, and teaching pediatrics and emergency medicine since the program’s inaugural cohort. He also helped shape the foundation of the Doctor of Medical Science program alongside colleagues Reynold Jaglal, director of the physician associate studies program and Eric Nemec, clinical professor and director of research, assessment, and program development.
Throughout his career, Prevelige has practiced emergency medicine as well as pediatric hospital medicine, neonatology, and urgent care. He has held health care leadership positions for more than a decade and most recently served as assistant medical director in emergency medicine at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Nationally, he completed a three-year leadership succession culminating in his term as president and chair of the board of the American Academy of Physician Associates. He also served two terms as president of the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates and continues to chair its legislative committee.
“Dr. Prevelige is a visionary leader whose expertise spans academia, clinical practice, and national professional leadership,” said Karl Minges, dean of the College of Health Professions. “I am confident he will build a distinctive and innovative D.M.Sc. program that empowers physician associates to advance their careers and lead in an increasingly complex health care environment. We are excited to welcome him to Sacred Heart University and look forward to the impact he will have on our students and the profession.”
In a question-and-answer session, Prevelige discussed what drew him back to Sacred Heart University, his vision for the D.M.Sc. program, and how his experiences have prepared him to lead the University’s newest doctoral program.
What attracted you to Sacred Heart University and the D.M.Sc. program?
When the Doctor of Medical Science program was proposed, I was honored to be asked and jumped at the opportunity to assist my colleagues, Drs. Reynold Jaglal and Eric Nemec, in shaping the foundation of the program. When the position of program director was open, it seemed natural for me to apply. I feel now that I have come full circle in my SHU journey and am so thrilled to once again return in such a significant capacity to SHU.
What excites you most about leading the program?
While something new and different can be scary, it can also be exciting. For me, the opportunity to develop a world-class program, built for PAs who are looking for that next step in advancing their knowledge base and career, is an incredible one. I have had a variety of experiences, including my own education, that I am bringing with me, and to take the best of those experiences and share them with others is so unique and does not happen every day!
How have your previous experiences prepared you for this role?
I have been so fortunate in my career that I have been surrounded by phenomenal leaders who have mentored, supported, and helped shape my journey. After my PA education at Quinnipiac University, I quickly became involved in our state’s professional organization, the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates. I have held a variety of roles, including two terms as president, and I continue to serve as the chair of the legislative committee. That work has provided me the opportunity to help shape health care and health care education in our state through advocacy efforts that have included authoring and amending language that later became law and working closely with our state’s legislators.
That eventually led to my service to our national organization, the American Academy of Physician Associates, where I first served in the House of Delegates, which is the policy making body for the Academy, later as a director at large, and most recently was elected president and chair of the board of directors, with my term just ending June 30.
In that role I had the amazing opportunity to travel across the country and internationally where I engaged PAs, physicians, nurses, and other health care leaders. I advocated for patients and PAs at the federal level and even internationally, had the opportunity to engage the national media and do my part to shape health care in different ways.
Along the way I completed an MBA at Quinnipiac, and my own Doctor of Medical Science at University of the Pacific.
What do you hope students gain from their experience in the program?
I hope to see our students find their own areas of personal growth. My own doctoral education helped me to grow as a leader as I self-reflected, but my own education also grew my network which is where opportunities in leadership often come from. I want to help our students achieve their goals in life by enhancing their already solid foundations with new areas of focus that will allow them to provide even better patient care through a stronger ability to advocate, to lead teams, to educate the health care providers of tomorrow.
Looking ahead, what is your vision for the program?
The opportunities for this program are endless in my opinion. With our SHU Dingle campus, there is an incredible opportunity to expose our students to international models of health care to help inform their work in our system. At the same time, there is opportunity to provide our education to international PAs and carry the SHU mission further abroad. I see the ability to grow relationships, not just among classmates in the program, but between our doctoral students and our PA students so we can create bonds between our PAs of today, with our PAs of tomorrow. Through the Doctoral Capstone, our students will have the ability to make real change in their workplaces, in the literature and in health care.
15, Aug 2026
Pristine Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt Leads Goldin’s 2026 Summer Pop Culture Auction
Auction house offers more than 1,000 collectibles tied to Nintendo, Pokémon, Superman, Metallica, among others
August 15, 2026 – Goldin, an internationally recognized auction house known for rare and record-breaking collectible sales, today opened its Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction offering over 400 trading cards, 280 video games, 270 comics and magazines–including 25 original artworks–alongside more than 250 pop culture toys, and 50 vinyl records and VHS tapes. Spanning franchises from Nintendo and Pokémon to beloved characters of Superman and Harry Potter to cultural figures like Metallica and Bob Ross, Goldin’s Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction encompasses memorabilia for all pop culture collectors.
Following the recent detection of a box containing unreleased versions of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt, the auction brings the first of this astounding Nintendo Wire find to public auction. This 1988 NES Nintendo Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt (USA) Cartridge and Manual received a perfect 10 grading, a first in PSA history for any cartridge. The discovery is so rare that PSA leadership shared their shock with reporters covering the unearthing and pristine condition.
Additional videogame highlights include a 1999 GB Nintendo Game Boy Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (USA) Sealed Video Game with a PSA 9.8/A+ as well as a 1997 PS1 Sony PlayStation Final Fantasy VII (USA) Sealed Video Game at CGC 9.9/A++.
The 1996 Pokémon Japanese CoroCoro Unpeeled Promo Sheets Collection stands at the front of the Pop Culture Elite trading card lineup. Featuring the undeniably iconic Pikachu and Jigglypuff promo cards, these glossy cards are widely regarded as the very first Pokémon TCG cards in history as published in Japan on October 15, 1996–predating the official Japanese Base Set retail launch by five days. Enthusiasts can further find several highly-graded Pokémon pieces such as 2014 Pokémon World Championships No. 2 Trainer with CGC GEM MINT 10, a 2014 Pokémon World Championships No. 3 Trainer at CGC PRISTINE 10, and a 1999 Pokémon Japanese Vending Masaki Promo Holo complete set (5), featuring Gengar, Golem, Alakazam achieving PSA MINT 9.
TV and film-adjacent trading cards feature a 2004 ArtBox Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Card autographed by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint at PSA NM-MT 8, and a Millenial-favorite cartoon in a 2025 Topps Chrome SpongeBob SquarePants Red Refractor #25 with PSA GEM MT 10.
Graded magazine offerings span a Jul./Aug. 1988 Nintendo Power #1 (Newsstand) receiving a Pop 5 grading, with two higher copies in existence, alongside an instantly-recognizable Dec. 1953 Playboy First Issue featuring Marilyn Monroe’s first-ever cover (Newsstand) at CGC 7.5. Printed pages further include comics from both DC and the Marvel Universe with a 1939 Superman #1 – Origin of Superman at CGC Restored 5.0, a 1962 Amazing Fantasy #15, signed and inscribed by Stan Lee at CGC Signature Series 3.0, and a 1963 Tales of Suspense #39 featuring the first appearance of Iron Man with CGC 7.5.
Original artwork includes a 1984 He-Man Masters of the Universe Original William George Oil Painting, measuring 44.25″ x 34.75” as well as an original Bob Ross MTV Oil Painting on Canvas at 24” x 18”.
Heavy metal music lovers and members of Metallica Nation will be thrilled by multiple in-sleeve vinyl records in the Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction. A 1983 “Kill ‘Em All” from Megaforce Records is signed by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Cliff Burton, having received a VMG EX 8.0 with JSA LOA at Pop 1. Additionally, a 1986 “Master of Puppets” Elektra specialty pressing is signed by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Cliff Burton and includes a printed inner sleeve, graded VMG NM 9.0 with JSA LOA Pop 1.
The Pop Culture auction would not be complete without classic toys, and this summer’s rendition features a 2026 Stern Pinball x Pokemon LE (#646/750) Boxed, Sealed Pinball Machine and several 1970s-era Kenner Star Wars action figures such as Luke Skywalker with Telescoping Saber and a complete action figure set in a custom display case.
Goldin’s Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction is open for regular bidding through Wednesday, September 9. Extended bidding begins at 10 PM ET.
Concurrently, the company’s 2026 Sports Monthly Sports Elite Auction #7 continues through Saturday, August 15. Additionally, Goldin is set to open the Summer Goldin 100 Auction on Monday, August 17, the Monthly Sports Elite Auction #8 on Friday, August 21, and the 2026 Summer Movie Prop & Memorabilia Auction is scheduled to open Wednesday, August 26. Consignment inquiries can be sent to sell@goldin.com.
15, Aug 2026
79 years after Partition, museum to remember those uprooted in 1947 and honour stories of resilience, rebuilding and hope
Aug 15: The Partition Museum, Delhi, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), commemorated the 79th year of India’s Partition on Friday, August 14th, 2026, at 11 A.M. at the Partition Museum and Cultural Hub, Dara Shukoh Library Building, inside Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Campus, Lothian Road, Delhi.
The memorial ceremony was held in the distinguished presence of Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA, as the Guest of Honour, Lady Kishwar Desai, Founder and Chair, Partition Museum, Ms Lakshmi Puri (Former Assistant Secretary General, United Nations), Shri K. Mahesh (MD, DKVIB and Secretary ACL Department under the Government of NCT of Delhi).
Though unable to be present in person, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, shared his thoughts as, “Partition was not merely the drawing of a border; it was the uprooting of millions from their homes, communities and memories. Delhi bears the imprint of that history in neighbourhoods such as Lajpat Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, Model Town and Khan Market, shaped by the rehabilitation of displaced families who arrived with little, yet rebuilt their lives and contributed to the making of a new nation.
It is this lived history that Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi sought to preserve by designating 14 August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day—a day to remember the pain, honour the resilience of survivors and reaffirm our commitment to unity and harmony.
For me, this resilience has a deeply personal resonance. My grandfather, Sardar Teja Singh Samundri, dedicated his life to courage, non-violence and service, and chose principle over personal liberty, attaining martyrdom in Lahore Central Jail in 1926. His life reminds us that true resilience lies not merely in enduring adversity, but in standing by one’s values and serving a larger cause.
As we remember Partition, let us preserve these stories as legacies of courage, rebuilding and nation-building.”
Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA and Guest of Honour, shared his views as, “The preservation of memory is an essential part of preserving culture. It is also essential to remember the agony of the Partition to keep our Country united and strong. The stories of Partition live not only in history books, but in oral histories, family photographs, documents and personal belongings passed down through generations. It is also to tell the world about this tragedy, which is one of the biggest human displacements of all time.
IGNCA values its association with the Partition Museum in bringing these lived histories into a larger cultural conversation, so that they may continue to be documented, studied and understood by generations to come.”
The programme brought together Partition survivors and families of eyewitnesses to remember the millions uprooted in 1947, evoking applause and teary eyes. The occasion also marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, designated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and was followed by a museum tour offering a glimpse into the personal histories, objects, photographs and documents that keep Partition’s memories alive.
Lady Kishwar Desai, Founder and Chair, Partition Museum, whose vision has been central to creating the Partition Museums, emoted, “The Partition Museum was created to ensure that the voices of ordinary people are not lost to the passage of time. The objects they carried, the photographs they preserved, the documents they saved and, most importantly, the stories they shared, tell us what Partition meant at a deeply personal level. On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we remember not statistics or borders, but people, their homes, their losses, their journeys and their extraordinary resilience. This commemoration is also an invitation to younger generations to listen to those memories and understand why they must never be forgotten.“
Lady Kishwar Desai furthered announced that as a special initiative for the 80th year of India’s Independence and Partition, The Partition Museum will undertake a project along with city governments and several young artists to create and place sculptures across the cities of New Delhi, Amritsar and Mumbai to honor the resilience and perseverance of the refugees who began a new life post partition. These sculptures would be of men, women and children, placed at key locations like Lajpat Nagar, Friend’s Colony, Khan Market and Kingsway Camp in New Delhi to mark the pain of those uprooted overnight. In Amritsar and Wagah Border as well there will be sights from the Partition of 1947. This project attempts at bringing the glimpse of personal tragedies of victims of partition out of the closed doors of museums and brings people together from all walks of life to identify with their profound pain.
The Partition Museum in Amritsar, established to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s Partition, was the first museum in the world to collect and publicly display oral histories, documents, photographs and objects carried across the border by refugees of 1947. It was established by The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust (TAACHT) under the chairmanship of Lady Kishwar Desai, with Mallika Ahluwalia as its first curator. The museum has received more than seven national and international awards.
The Partition Museum, Delhi, is the second Partition Museum in the world. Both museums were conceived as people’s museums, centred on the lived experiences of those affected by Partition, and are run entirely through donations.
Their collections and exhibitions encompass the Punjab and Bengal Partitions, as well as the Lost Homeland of Sindh, bringing together personal narratives and material histories from communities whose lives were transformed in 1947. The museums also feature art installations and artworks by well-known artists who have themselves been impacted by Partition.
Today, the museums welcome national and international visitors, school and college students from India and abroad, and have been written about by international historians and featured in films and documentaries.
The August 14 ceremony at the Delhi museum will bring these strands together—memory, history, culture and lived experience—in an effort to ensure that the human stories behind Partition remain alive for generations that did not witness it.
14, Aug 2026
After we celebrate, they clean up. Their message: respect the Tiranga
Municipal sanitation workers hold placards urging citizens not to discard the Tiranga on roads, in gutters or in garbage bins after Independence Day celebrations.
Hyderabad, Aug 14: The people who clean up our streets after public celebrations are making a simple but powerful appeal: Please do not throw the National Flag on the ground.
Municipal sanitation workers hold placards urging citizens not to discard the Tiranga on roads, in gutters or in garbage bins after Independence Day celebrations. Instead, citizens are encouraged to collect, preserve and dispose of the National Flag respectfully, in accordance with the Flag Code of India.
The powerful visual is part of an awareness initiative conceived by PR CommUNITY on the respectful handling and disposal of the National Flag.
Every year, the Tiranga is hoisted and celebrated with great pride and patriotism. Yet, after the celebrations, discarded flags are often found on roadsides and in garbage. And it is often the very sanitation workers who sweep our streets who have to pick them up.
PR CommUNITY’s initiative has gained added significance with the visit of Priya Ranjan Sarkar, popularly known as the “Flag Man of Bengal,” who has spent more than 15 years collecting discarded National Flags and creating awareness about treating the Tiranga with dignity and respect.
The message is simple: We celebrate the Tiranga with pride. Our responsibility towards it should not end when the celebration ends.
14, Aug 2026
Finkurve Financial Services delivers strong Q1 FY27 performance; AUM grows 134.5 percent YoY to INR 1,270.4 Cr and PAT rises 65.8 percent YoY
Mumbai, August 14, 2026: Finkurve Financial Services Limited (NSE: FINKURVE; BSE: 508954), one of the leading tech-first gold loan NBFCs, announced its financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Finkurve Financial Services Limited continued its growth trajectory in Q1 FY27, with Assets Under Management (AUM) rising 134.5% YoY to INR 1,270.4 crore, including off-book AUM of INR 38 crore. The Company also expanded its branch network to 118 branches from 83 a year ago, serving 31,522 active gold loan customers as of June 30, 2026.
The quarter saw continued momentum in the Company’s gold loan business, supported by deeper geographic reach and an expanding customer base. Average gold loan per branch increased to INR 10.3 crore from INR 5.8 crore in Q1 FY26, reflecting improved branch productivity.
Financial performance remained robust, with total income increasing 89.37% YoY to INR 75.82 crore from INR 40.04 crore in Q1 FY26. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at INR 11.21 crore, up 64.06% YoY, while Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 65.78% YoY to INR 8.44 crore.
The Company maintained a stable asset quality profile during the quarter, with Gross NPA at 0.54% and Net NPA at 0.48%. Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at a healthy 26.6%, providing a strong capital base to support the Company’s growth plans.
Finkurve also strengthened its funding ecosystem during the quarter by onboarding Franklin Templeton as its first AIF investor through the issuance of INR 50 crore NCD.
On the governance and leadership front, Mr. Rajendran Chinna Veerappan was appointed as Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent). The Company also appointed Mr. Raju Shah as Chief Risk Officer and Mr. Husain Pittalwala as Head of Compliance, further strengthening its risk management and compliance framework.
Financial Snapshot: Q1 FY27 (INR crore)
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Particulars |
Q1 FY27 |
Q1 FY26 |
YoY Growth |
Q4 FY26 |
QoQ Growth |
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Total Income |
75.82 |
40.04 |
89.37% |
69.21 |
9.55% |
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PBT |
11.21 |
6.83 |
64.06% |
10.42 |
7.54% |
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PAT |
8.44 |
5.09 |
65.78% |
8.04 |
4.95% |
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Basic EPS (INR) |
0.60 |
0.38 |
57.89% |
0.58 |
3.45% |
Key Metrics: Q1 FY27
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Particulars |
Q1 FY27 |
Q1 FY26 |
YoY Growth |
Q4 FY26 |
QoQ Growth |
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AUM (INR crore)* |
1,270.4 |
541.8 |
134.5% |
1,096.1 |
15.9% |
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Branch Network |
118 |
83 |
42.2% |
105 |
12.4% |
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Avg. Gold Loan per Branch (INR crore) |
10.3 |
5.8 |
77.6% |
9.9 |
4.0% |
*Includes Off-Book AUM
Commenting on the performance, Mr. Priyank Kothari, Executive Director, said:
“Q1 FY27 marks another quarter of steady progress for Finkurve, with AUM reaching INR 1,270.4 Cr, up 134.5% YoY. Our continued branch expansion, combined with a technology-enabled operating model, has helped us deepen our presence in the gold loan segment while improving branch productivity.
We remain focused on balancing growth with prudent risk management and strong financial discipline. PAT increased 65.8% YoY to INR 8.4 Cr, while asset quality remained stable with Gross NPA and Net NPA at 0.54% and 0.48%, respectively. Our Capital Adequacy Ratio of 26.6% also provides a healthy foundation for the next phase of expansion.
Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen our presence across the gold loan market, enhance technology-led operations and drive greater efficiency across our branch network. With a diversified funding base and robust governance framework, we are well positioned to build a sustainable and scalable franchise while remaining focused on delivering a consistent customer experience.”
14, Aug 2026
BRICS CCI Youth Leadership Dialogue 3.0 Concludes in New Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 14: The BRICS CCI Youth Leadership Dialogue 3.0 concluded on August 12 at Novotel New Delhi City Centre, bringing together students and young leaders with distinguished diplomats, embassy representatives, Ministers of State, senior bureaucrats, policymakers, business leaders and other eminent personalities.
The closing ceremony marked the culmination of the multi-day youth leadership programme organised by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which focused on creating meaningful interactions between young people and leaders from diplomacy, governance, public policy, business and international affairs.
The programme provided students and young delegates with an opportunity to engage directly with senior representatives, understand diverse perspectives on global affairs and explore the role of youth in strengthening international cooperation.
A Platform Connecting Students with Decision-Makers
A key objective of the Dialogue was to move beyond conventional youth conferences by facilitating direct interaction between students and professionals working at senior levels of diplomacy, government, administration and business.
The closing ceremony brought this vision together, with students participating alongside diplomats, embassy representatives, Ministers of State, bureaucrats and distinguished guests. The organisers believe that young people should not only be prepared to become future leaders but should also be given opportunities to participate in important conversations today.
Sameep Shastri and the Youth Leadership Vision
Mr Sameep Shastri, Chairman of BRICS CCI, has been associated with the organisation’s youth leadership and international engagement initiatives. He is also known for his family legacy as the grandson of former Prime Minister of India, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. The programme reflects the broader vision of strengthening youth participation in international cooperation and creating platforms where young Indians and international delegates can build meaningful relationships.
Nishant Sama’s Role in Youth Engagement
Nishant Sama, Vice President, Young Leaders Vertical, BRICS CCI, has been associated with the youth leadership initiative and engagement with participating students, speakers and distinguished guests.
Speaking ahead of the closing ceremony, Nishant Sama said:
“The most important part of this programme is the interaction between young people and experienced leaders. When a student gets an opportunity to sit with a diplomat, a policymaker, a bureaucrat or a business leader and ask questions directly, it can change the way that young person looks at the world. Our objective is to create those connections and inspire the next generation of leaders.”
He also added:
“The closing ceremony is not an end, but the beginning of relationships and ideas that we hope will continue beyond this programme and contribute to stronger international cooperation.”
Diplomacy, Governance and Youth Leadership
The Dialogue brought together participants around themes including leadership, diplomacy, governance, entrepreneurship, international relations, innovation and sustainable development.
The presence of embassy representatives and international participants added a strong global dimension to the programme, while the participation of students kept youth aspirations at the centre of the discussions.
The closing ceremony provided an opportunity to recognise the participation of young delegates and reflect on the conversations and connections developed during the programme.
14, Aug 2026
NITCO records 26 percent revenue growth in Core Business in Q1 FY27; continues strong business momentum
Mumbai, 14th Aug 2026: NITCO Limited, one of India’s leading premium surfaces brand, announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting strong year-on-year growth in its core Tiles, Marble and RelatedProducts business, reflecting continued market momentum and growing demand for its premium surfaces portfolio.
For Q1 FY27, NITCO’s consolidated revenue from the core business products stood at INR 114.74 crores, registering about 26% year-on-year growth over INR 91.24 crores in Q1 FY26. The strong performance highlights the continued traction of NITCO’s core business and the growing acceptance of its premium Tiles and Marble portfolio.
On a consolidated basis, Revenue from Operations stood at INR 116.01 crores, while Total Income stood at INR 118.51 crores for the quarter.
The Company also continued to strengthen the performance of its core tiles and marble products segment. The segment’s performance before finance costs and other income improved year-on-year, reflecting the Company’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency and strengthening its core business.
Commenting on the performance, Vivek Talwar, Chairman and Managing Director of NITCO Limited, said: “Q1 FY27 has started on an encouraging note for NITCO, with our core business delivering strong year-on-year growth. This performance reflects the continued strength of our brand, growing market acceptance of our premium surfaces portfolio and focused execution across our business. We remain committed to strengthening our market presence, expanding our product portfolio and creating sustainable long-term growth.”
The Company continues to focus on strengthening its premium portfolio across Tiles, Marble and Mosaic, expanding its retail footprint, deepening channel partnerships and enhancing operational efficiencies. With a continued focus on product innovation, premiumisation and market expansion, NITCO remains well positioned to build on the momentum through FY27.
14, Aug 2026
President Droupadi Murmu Graces Opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026
New Delhi, Aug. 14: President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the beginning of another public showcase of the iconic garden’s seasonal floral beauty.
President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan will be open for the public from August 16 to September 15, 2026 between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
For more details and bookings, please… pic.twitter.com/H1V4KBWsYe— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 14, 2026
The special summer edition will offer visitors an opportunity to experience a vibrant collection of seasonal flowers and landscaped displays at the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens.
Open to Public From August 16
The Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 will remain open to the public from August 16 to September 15, 2026.
Visitors can access the garden between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the designated period and enjoy the seasonal floral displays and landscaped surroundings.
The opening event highlights the continued efforts to make the historic gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan accessible to citizens and visitors while showcasing India’s rich horticultural heritage.
Bookings and Visitor Information
Those wishing to visit Amrit Udyan can obtain detailed information and make bookings through the official Rashtrapati Bhavan visitor portal:
Rashtrapati Bhavan Visitor Portal
The Summer Annuals Edition provides an opportunity for visitors to experience the changing seasonal character of Amrit Udyan, one of the most prominent garden attractions associated with Rashtrapati Bhavan.
14, Aug 2026
STUDDS launches limited-edition Nardo Grey series across seven helmets, with only 1,947 units produced: A nod to the year India gained independence
Mumbai, Aug 14: STUDDS Accessories Ltd., one of the world’s two-wheeler helmet manufacturers, has launched a limited-edition Nardo Grey colour range across seven of its most popular helmet models, timed to India’s 80th Independence Day. Only 1,947 units have been produced across both gloss and matt finishes. The number is an ode to 1947, the year India gained independence.
Nardo Grey has its roots in the Nardo Ring, a high-speed test circuit in southern Italy, where it first appeared on the Audi R8 and became a defining colour of European performance car culture. The shade’s strength is restraint: form and geometry carry the design, not graphics or finish. That quality has driven its crossover into motorcycle culture globally, and Indian riders are following the same trajectory. A growing segment is moving towards cleaner, more considered colour choices, and the Nardo Grey series is STUDDS’s answer to that shift.
The Independence Day timing carries its own logic. Grey is the operational colour of India’s defence forces: Su-30MKI fighter jets fly in low-observable grey, INS warships sail in battleship grey, and the Indian Army has operated in grey-toned camouflage across theatres. STUDDS has built this launch around that connection that Freedom wears grey. STUDDS calls it The Colour of Honour.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Sidhartha Bhushan Khurana, Managing Director, STUDDS Accessories Ltd., said,
“Our armed forces embody the ultimate expression of strength, discipline, and silent resilience. With The Colour of Honour, we wanted to bring that same ethos to everyday riders. The Nardo Grey range is a tribute to the tactical aesthetics of our defence forces and a commitment to providing world-class safety to every motorcyclist in India.”
The series spans seven models, each bringing Nardo Grey into a different riding life.
·Helios: premium full-face for the highway rider, engineered for stability and noise reduction at speed.
·Trooper: modular design with a dual-visor mechanism for riders who move between city and open road.
·Ninja Elite Super: flip-up built for mixed conditions, city traffic to open highway without switching helmets.
· Drifter: street-styled full-face with dynamic ventilation for the rider who wants track aesthetics for daily use.
·Raider Super: lightweight urban full-face, compact and built for daily commuters who want full protection without bulk.
· Vogue: open-face with clean ergonomics and unobstructed vision for the city rider.
·Ray Super: wide-visioned open-face designed for comfort across long city hours.
Every helmet in the Nardo Grey edition meets Indian Safety Standards , with two models also carrying DOT certification. The range features high-impact thermoplastic outer shells, regulated-density EPS liners, UV-resistant lacquer to prevent fading, hypoallergenic breathable comfort padding, and quick-release micro-metric chin strap buckles.
The Nardo Grey series is the product centrepiece of “#TheColourOfHonour”, STUDDS’ Independence Day campaign running across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The campaign is also marking the occasion by supporting a group of riders on a journey from Bihar to Nepal: a celebration of the road, the country, and the freedom both represent.
1,947 units. A number chosen to honour 1947, the year India became a free nation- These units are now with authorised STUDDS dealers across the country and will be available at retail outlets shortly. Riders can also watch for availability at shop.studds.com. Once these are gone, they are gone.
