Author: thedogratimes
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Naveen Saxena: More Than 50 Years of Friendship with the Camera
New Delhi: Naveen Saxena does not expect the first photograph to be the photograph. Nor the tenth. Sometimes, not even the fiftieth. When photographing a portrait, Saxena may make 50 or 60 trial photographs before he considers the real session to have begun. The early frames are not intended to produce the final image. They…
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From Quality Management to Spiritual Writing: Dr. Surya Prakash Pandey’s Diverse Professional Journey
Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: The professional profile of Dr. Surya Prakash Pandey reflects a journey spanning industrial quality management, technical certifications, writing and spirituality. The details of his professional background and recognitions are based on information shared by Pandey and the profile provided for publication. Pandey, who hails from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, has worked in the…
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The Art That Kashmir Refuses to Let Die: How Needlekaar Kashmir and Generations of Artisans Are Keeping Kani Sozni Alive
Srinagar: In Kashmir, some traditions survive not because they are preserved in museums or written about in history books, but because people continue to practise them every day. Kani Sozni is one such tradition. For generations, Kashmiri artisans have transformed fine Pashmina textiles into intricate works of art, creating flowers, paisleys, geometric patterns and designs…
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WashCo Takes Cleaning Services to the Customer’s Doorstep
New Delhi: Finding time for everyday cleaning and maintenance has become increasingly difficult for many households and vehicle owners. A routine car wash, sofa cleaning or AC servicing can often mean arranging a visit to a service centre, waiting for the job to be completed and, in some cases, dealing with different service providers for…
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Start Fount Brings Home Décor, Spiritual Products and Everyday Essentials Under One Online Store
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Online shopping has gradually become part of everyday household buying, with many consumers now looking for convenience beyond just a single product category. In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, online retail startup Start Fount, founded by owner Jatin Ahuja, is bringing home décor, spiritual products and everyday household essentials together under one online store.…
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Chennai’s Divyesh Mehta Promotes Life Insurance as an Opportunity for a Second Source of Income
Chennai: In a time when financial independence is becoming increasingly important across age groups, Chennai-based Divyesh Mehta is working in the life insurance sector with a focus that goes beyond conventional insurance selling. Over the last five years, Mehta has been associated with the sector while encouraging people—particularly senior citizens and homemakers—to explore opportunities for…
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16 Years of Cadence Theatre Mumbai: Anshu Bhatacharji’s Journey of Creating Opportunities for Performers
Mumbai: What began as a personal pursuit of acting has grown into a 16-year journey of theatre, training, performance and opportunity. Founded by Anshu Bhatacharji, also known as Sahasrangshu Bhatacharji, Cadence Theatre Mumbai has spent the last 16 years building a platform for aspiring performers and theatre enthusiasts. Anshu Bhatacharji is an actor, theatre director,…
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The Sarangi Man Ustad Kamal Sabri’s Global Triumph: Wins New Recognition in Los Angeles
Ustad Kamal Sabri, internationally celebrated as the “Sarangi Sultan,” has won the Intercontinental Music Award 2026 USA, marking another significant milestone in his remarkable journey to take the Sarangi and Indian classical music to audiences across the world. The latest honour, announced in Los Angeles, is particularly significant because it recognises not merely an individual…
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Deb Kanta Ghosh Builds Pragal Bharat with Focus on Youth, Skills and Technology
At 27, entrepreneur Deb Kanta Ghosh is bringing together his experience in EdTech, team management and entrepreneurship as he works towards building Pragal Bharat, an emerging education and skill-development venture focused on technology and career readiness. At a time when technology is reshaping education and employment, 27-year-old entrepreneur Deb Kanta Ghosh is working towards building…
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Hanshi Shaswat Kumar Issues Global Open Challenge to Karate Grandmasters Worldwide
HYDERABAD, August 31, 2026: Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, has issued a Global Open Challenge to eligible Karate Grandmasters, official Country Chiefs and senior representatives officially authorised to represent their respective karate systems. The proposed challenge calls for a Full-Contact “Last-Man-Standing” fight and is aimed specifically at senior and officially recognised representatives…
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