Re-Discovering Purpose: Oakridge Bachupally Students Lead Global Change at NAE Summit 2025

In a world where education must prepare students not just for exams but for impact, the NAE Student Summit 2025 stood as a beacon of global citizenship, youth-led change, and purposeful learning. Held at The Village School in Houston, the summit brought together over 160 students from Nord Anglia Education schools worldwide, including a passionate delegation from Oakridge International School, Bachupally. Oakridge Students Group Among them were changemakers like Siddhi, Riya, Samyuktha, Saanvi, and Nia, who didn’t just attend-they led, inspired, and transformed. Service in Action Houston Food Bank Visit…

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Back to School, Forward with Purpose: Why the First Day Matters More than Ever

The academic journey of a child is marked by several milestones and the first day of the year is always special. The quiet bravery of a young child letting go of a parent’s hand, the excitement of older students eager to create new memories, and the teary yet proud smiles of parents reassured they’ve made the right choice. All moments that become powerful memories that forge the connect between school and students. Students walk into a vibrant welcome on their first day back to school, filled with bubbles, banners, and…

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Footfall Surge: Malls in NCR Redesign Strategies to Attract Footfall

Delhi-NCR’s retail landscape is seeing a compelling revival. Footfall in malls has not only bounced back post-pandemic but is surpassing pre-COVID levels during weekends, holidays, and festive periods. This resurgence reflects a deeper shift in consumer behavior, where physical spaces are once again central to how people shop, socialize, and unwind. Retail Redefined: NCR Malls Transform from Shopping Hubs to Experience-Driven Destinations In response, mall operators and developers are reimagining these spaces to go beyond transactions. By blending entertainment, community engagement, and curated experiences, they are aligning with the expectations…

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India’s Billionaire Belt – Where Luxury Housing Demand is Soaring in 2025

The term ‘Billionaire Belt‘ captures more than just a cluster of wealthy neighborhoods-it reflects a new geography of aspiration taking shape in India. Stretching across parts of Delhi-NCR, this belt is defined by a rare convergence where rising concentrations of ultra-rich individuals, a maturing luxury real estate market, and world-class infrastructure that supports global lifestyles can be observed. Luxury Housing Delhi-NCR recorded a 209.4% spike in luxury home sales in the last one year. Nearly 3,960 homes priced at ₹6 crore and above were sold in just the first half…

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Innovation, R&D Focus, and Policy Reforms could Steer India to a $970 Million Vegetable Seed Hub by 2030

Valued at $8.45 billion in 2024, the global vegetable seed market is expanding rapidly and experts believe India is well-positioned to become its next major hub, provided the right policies are introduced and effectively implemented. With the government placing renewed focus on the horticulture sector through its comprehensive programme for vegetables and fruits, experts in a national conference asserted that strengthening IPR and introduction of biotech along with enabling policy support could drive the Indian vegetable seed market from $740 million in 2023-24 to $970 million by 2030, growing at…

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