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India’s First Tokyo Pop Fest? Inside Ōta TOKYO 2026

Delhi NCR’s cultural landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Following the massive crowds seen at smaller pop-ups like the Mela

Run for ICW Gurugram Passes Before They Sell Out!

City Guides

September 21, 2026 Tanusha Narula

India Cocktail Week Gurugram 2026: Complete Guide to Dates, Lineup, Tickets, and Insider Tips

As the scorching summer heat finally yields to the crisp, breezy evenings of autumn, the cultural calendar across the capital

Purpose Over Profit: How a Dentist Left Her Clinic to Clean Up India’s Frontlines

Lifestyle and Culture

September 21, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Purpose Over Profit: How a Dentist Left Her Clinic to Clean Up India’s Frontlines

Tanusha Narula, Lead Editor of The Optimist News, sits down with Dr. Aarati, founder of the Amulya Boondh Foundation. In

Parul Gulati: From Acting to Nish Hair's Malkin

Lifestyle and Culture Tech and Innovation

September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Parul Gulati: From Acting to Nish Hair’s Malkin

Parul Gulati didn’t just hack marketing; she hacked attention. Starting her entrepreneurial journey with a mere ₹5,000 and her mother’s

Dr. Hari Om: An IAS Who Wears a Motley Hat

Lifestyle and Culture

September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Dr. Hari Om: An IAS Who Wears a Motley Hat

By The Optimist News | June 9, 2021 | Updated by Tanusha Narula in September 19, 2026 The demanding job

Beyond the Screen: How Netflix ‘Golden’ Rewrote the Rules of Pan-Asian Media Representation

Entertainment Lifestyle and Culture

September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Beyond the Screen: How Netflix ‘Golden’ Rewrote the Rules of Pan-Asian Media Representation

By The Optimist News | Published: February 3, 2022 (Updated September 2026) In a significant move toward amplifying diverse global

Meghalaya Police: Quelling the ‘Infodemic’ with Iron Hands

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September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Meghalaya Police: Quelling the ‘Infodemic’ with Iron Hands

Originally published by Satyaki Baidya on May 1, 2021 | Updated by Tanusha Narula in September 19, 2026 “We are

The Invisible 'Spidermen' of Sector 59: Maintaining Gurugram's Glass Skyline

City Guides Business

September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Hanging by a Thread at 200 Feet: The Invisible Human Engine Behind Gurugram’s Glass Skyline

GURUGRAM — Behind every gleaming corporate tower along Golf Course Extension Road is a quiet, high-stakes story of human endurance.

Kolkata’s Durga Puja Gets UNESCO Heritage Tag, Mamata Ecstatic

Lifestyle and Culture

September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Kolkata’s Durga Puja Gets UNESCO Heritage Tag, Mamata Ecstatic

Original Publish Date: December 19, 2021 2026 Editor’s Note: This article has been restored from our archives to reflect our

Why Delhiites Are Trading Goa for Lollapalooza Mumbai 2027

Entertainment City Guides National Affairs

September 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

The Outstation Shift: Why Delhiites Are Trading Goa for Lollapalooza Mumbai 2027

For years, thousands of Delhiites wrapped up their calendar year with a familiar ritual: an end-of-year electronic music binge at

Ōta TOKYO 2026 Delhi NCR: The Ultimate Guide to India’s First Massive Anime & Cosplay Festival

India Cocktail Week Gurugram 2026: Complete Guide to Dates, Lineup, Tickets, and Insider Tips

Purpose Over Profit: How a Dentist Left Her Clinic to Clean Up India’s Frontlines

Parul Gulati: From Acting to Nish Hair’s Malkin

Dr. Hari Om: An IAS Who Wears a Motley Hat

Beyond the Screen: How Netflix ‘Golden’ Rewrote the Rules of Pan-Asian Media Representation

Meghalaya Police: Quelling the ‘Infodemic’ with Iron Hands

Hanging by a Thread at 200 Feet: The Invisible Human Engine Behind Gurugram’s Glass Skyline

Kolkata’s Durga Puja Gets UNESCO Heritage Tag, Mamata Ecstatic

The Outstation Shift: Why Delhiites Are Trading Goa for Lollapalooza Mumbai 2027

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