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Every Ganesh Chaturthi, millions of people bring home an idol of Lord Ganesha, offer modaks, and immerse themselves in devotion for ten days. Yet very few pause to ask a simple question why does Ganesha look the way he does? The elephant head, the large ears, the broken tusk, the round belly none of it is random. Each feature carries a philosophy that has quietly survived thousands of years, even as the rituals around it have evolved. Let’s start with the most obvious feature the elephant head. According to popular legend, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from turmeric paste to guard…

Elevate Campuses Limited is set to enter the primary market with its initial public offering, with the ₹2,100 crore issue scheduled to open on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The IPO will remain open until Friday, September 25, while the anchor investor bidding is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22. The company has fixed the price band at ₹343 to ₹362 per equity share, with each share having a face value of ₹1. Bidders, other than anchor investors, can apply for a minimum of 41 equity shares and in multiples of 41 thereafter. The total issue size comprises equity shares aggregating up…

BITS Design School has entered into a five-year articulation agreement with RMIT University in Melbourne, opening an international study pathway for selected students pursuing design education in Mumbai. Under the agreement, students who complete the first two years of the Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme at BITS Design School’s Mumbai campus will have the opportunity to move to RMIT University and complete a Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) degree. The arrangement also allows students to carry forward the academic credits they have already earned during their studies at BITS Design School. The partnership provides students with an opportunity to continue…

Varmora Granito Limited is set to enter the primary market with its Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the issue scheduled to open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The company has fixed the price band at ₹140 to ₹148 per equity share, giving investors an opportunity to participate in the public issue ahead of its proposed listing on the stock exchanges. The IPO will remain open for subscription until September 24, 2026. Before the issue opens for public bidding, the company will offer shares to anchor investors on September 21. Minimum Bid of 101 Shares Investors participating in the Varmora Granito…

For every student, graduation is more than the end of an academic journey. It is the moment when years of classrooms, assignments, projects, friendships and challenges turn into memories, while a new chapter begins. At SVKM’s Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering (MPSTME), NMIMS, Mumbai, the graduating class of 2026 marked this important transition across several programmes. Students graduating from B Tech, MBA Tech, B Tech Integrated, MCA and M Tech programmes came together to celebrate their academic journey and look ahead to their professional and academic futures. The academic year brought several milestones for MPSTME. Five BTech…

For Indians, Ganpati Bappa is family. He arrives with flowers, modaks, music and the familiar cry of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”. But the story of Ganesha does not stop at India’s borders. Over centuries, through trade, migration and cultural exchange, the elephant headed deity travelled across Asia and beyond, finding a place in different traditions and taking on new names and forms. In Bali, Indonesia, the ancient Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, near Ubud offers a glimpse of Ganesha’s place in the region’s Hindu Buddhist cultural landscape. The archaeological complex dates to the medieval period and reflects the intermingling of religious…

In an age where most gadgets are purchased with a few clicks, many consumers still prefer to see, touch and understand a product before making a decision. Recognising this need, Mumbai-based consumer electronics company XECH Technologies has opened a new Experience Centre in Andheri East, creating a space where technology can be explored firsthand rather than through a screen. The newly launched centre is part of the company’s growing retail expansion strategy and is aimed at bringing customers closer to its range of consumer electronics, portable home appliances, travel accessories and smart lifestyle products. Located in Andheri East, the Experience…

For many young sports enthusiasts, watching a Grand Slam tennis tournament is a dream. For four children from India, that dream could soon become reality. Kia India has opened registrations for its Kia India Ballkids Program at AO27, giving boys and girls aged 12 to 15 years an opportunity to become official Ballkids at the Australian Open 2027 in Melbourne, Australia. The initiative is open to children from across the country, and importantly, no prior tennis experience is required. The programme aims to identify energetic, disciplined and enthusiastic youngsters who are eager to be part of one of the world’s…

Imagine walking into a Ganesha temple expecting to see the familiar elephant-headed deity, only to find a divine form with a human face. It may sound surprising, but this rare form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Tamil Nadu. Known as Adi Vinayaka or Nara Mukha Vinayaka, this unusual form is associated with the shrine near Muktheeswarar Temple at Thilatharpanapuri. Nara means human and Mukha means face, making Nara Mukha Vinayaka literally the “Human-Faced Vinayaka”. For millions of devotees, Ganesha is instantly recognisable by his elephant head. Yet Hindu mythology describes a time when Ganesha had a human form. The…

Marriott International has launched Project Prarambh, a new initiative aimed at helping young people from vulnerable communities gain skills, workplace exposure and access to formal employment opportunities in India’s hospitality sector. The initiative, launched on 10 September 2026, is part of Marriott International’s Serve 360 sustainability and social impact framework. It has been developed in partnership with The Job Plus and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), with a focus on preparing young people for careers in the organised hospitality industry. Project Prarambh will support young people between the ages of 18 and 30 through industry-relevant training, practical workplace…