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Speaking at the ShePower event in Kochi, C.K. Kumaravel, Chairman and Managing Director of Naturals Salon, delivered a powerful address that blended personal experience, social insight, and forward-looking business wisdom. Addressing a hall full of women entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders, he spoke about courage, responsibility, technology, and the urgent need for women to take charge of their rightful place in society. Lessons from a Mother’s Strength Kumaravel began with a deeply personal story. In 1979, after the sudden death of his father, his mother, then 42, was left to raise six children. Instead of surrendering to grief or seeking sympathy,…

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower has achieved a major construction milestone, having reached 80 floors as it continues its climb toward the heavens. Once completed, the tower is expected to surpass the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the world’s tallest building, redefining global architectural records and symbolising the Gulf’s ambition in engineering and urban transformation. Situated in the port city of Jeddah, the megatall skyscraper is designed to exceed 1 kilometre (3,281 feet) in height, challenging the current height benchmark set by the Burj Khalifa. The project has attracted international attention both for its scale and its technological complexity, requiring advanced construction techniques and structural innovations to ensure stability at extreme…

Long before Apple became one of the world’s most valuable companies, its journey began with personal sacrifice and belief in an untested idea. In the mid-1970s, a young Steve Jobs, then just in his early twenties, sold his Volkswagen bus, his primary means of transport, to raise $1,300. The money was used to buy electronic components needed to build Apple I, the company’s very first computer. At the same time, co-founder Steve Wozniak sold his prized HP calculator, highlighting how both founders were willing to give up personal comforts to fund their shared vision. The Apple I, hand-built in Jobs’s garage, was officially launched on April 1, 1976,…

India is preparing to establish its first Forest University in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in environmental education and natural resource management. The initiative is aimed at building specialised capacity in forestry, wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection and sustainable ecosystem management, critical areas in the face of climate challenges and ecological degradation. The Forest University will offer academic programmes, research opportunities and field-based training focused on forest sciences, environment studies, wildlife management, climate resilience, ecosystem restoration and community-based conservation practices. Students and researchers will engage directly with forests, wildlife habitats and conservation projects to gain practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. The university’s…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Terminal 2 at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday, marking a major milestone for aviation in Northeast India. Built at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore, including Rs 1,000 crore for dedicated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, the terminal is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually. Modi also unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first chief minister outside the airport. The terminal, spanning 1.4 lakh square metres, is the country’s first “nature-themed” airport, drawing inspiration from Assam’s biodiversity and cultural heritage. Named ‘The Bamboo Orchids’, its design reflects…

C.K. Kumaravel, Co-founder & CMD of Naturals Salon, shared his perspective on empowering women entrepreneurs. He emphasized that women already possess talent and potential, but societal conditioning often limits them. With guidance, confidence, and clarity, women can take the lead, not only achieving financial independence but also holding power in society, which benefits the country as a whole. Influence of Family and CourageKumaravel highlighted the role of courage in leadership, inspired by his mother’s example. He noted that success is not determined solely by talent or intelligence but by courage and the willingness to take risks, citing Dhirubhai Ambani as…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that its LVM3-M6 mission is set for liftoff on December 24, 2025, at 08:54 IST. The heavy-lift rocket will launch from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota. India’s Most Powerful RocketThe LVM3, also called Gaganyaan’s designated launch vehicle, is ISRO’s most powerful rocket, capable of carrying high-mass and high-value payloads into orbit. This mission will carry the Bluebird-6 communication satellite for US-based AST SpaceMobile, under a commercial agreement facilitated by New Space India Limited (NSIL). Public Viewing OpportunityMembers of the public can witness the launch in…

President Donald Trump signed the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026 on December 18, 2025, in the Oval Office, Washington. The law sets annual appropriations for the Department of War, Department of Energy national security programmes, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, and other agencies. Focus on Indo-Pacific and Quad Cooperation The Act emphasizes expanding U.S. engagement with India and other Quad nations—Japan and Australia—to support a free and open Indo-Pacific and address China’s regional influence. It directs the Secretary of Defence to strengthen alliances and partnerships in the region through military exercises, defence…

Adani Airports anticipates handling 120 million passengers across its eight airports next year, including the soon-to-be-operational Navi Mumbai International Airport, a senior official said. Speaking to PTI ahead of Navi Mumbai airport’s commercial launch on December 25, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) Director Jeet Adani emphasized that the company’s focus remains on domestic growth, with no immediate plans to acquire overseas assets. “Last year, we handled around 89-90 million passengers across our seven airports. This year, we are likely to reach about 100 million,” Adani noted. With the addition of Navi Mumbai airport, he expects total traffic next year to…

The social relevance of cinema has always been a topic of discussion, and with the passing of Sreenivasan, Malayalam cinema has lost a rare talent who blended humor with sharp social critique. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he brought issues such as corruption in the name of development, political deceit, and obstacles to entrepreneurship to the forefront in ways that were both simple and profoundly impactful. Life experiences have always inspired art, blending imagination, wonder, and human struggles. Sreenivasan’s films exemplify this: rather than dwelling on cruelty or inhumanity, he portrayed harsh social realities through humor, turning…