SHRM Tech26 Day 1 Spotlights 'Connected Intelligence' as the Future of Work, Bringing Together India's Top HR and Tech Leaders

India, May 22 -- Mumbai, May 22nd, 2026 - SHRM Tech26, the 12th edition of SHRM's flagship conference on HR and workplace technology, opened today at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together more than 2,500 HR and business leaders, including over 500 CXOs and 150+ speakers from India and around the world. Held under the theme "Connected Intelligence," the two-day conference is examining how organizations can combine human capability with AI-powered systems to transform decision...


Clinical Trial: Comparative evaluation of two different drugs administered using the transdermal drug delivery route versus two oral tablets in the management of postendodontic pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061652) titled 'Pain Relief Patch Versus Oral Tablet After Root Canal Treatment' on May 22. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -but assessor(s) are blinded Control - Active Primary Sponsor: Institute - NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Condition: Condition - Post-Endodontic Pain Classification by malignan...


Clinical Trial: Effects of Morning Cheese Intake and Light Exposure on Sleep and Activity Rhythms, Health, and Developmental Outcomes in Preschool Children: A Chrononutritional Intervention Study (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061651) titled 'Effects of Morning Cheese Intake and Morning Light Exposure on Sleep and Daily Rhythms in Preschool Children' on May 22. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - No treatment Primary Sponsor: Institute - Hiroshima University Condition: Condition - Healthy preschool children ...


Clinical Trial: Comparison of The Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage on Trigger Point Area, Fascia Thickness, Pain, and Range of Motion, in Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061650) titled 'Comparison of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage for Low Back Myofascial Pain' on May 22. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Double blind -all involved are blinded Control - Active Primary Sponsor: Institute - Hasanuddin University (Self-funded) Condition: Condition - Lumbar Myofascial Pain S...


Clinical Trial: Association of epigenetic alterations in inflammatory/anti-inflammatory cytokine and longevity-related genes with complications and prognosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061635) titled 'Association of DNA methylation of inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and longevity-related genes with complications and prognosis in patients with chronic kidney disease' on May 22. Study Type: Observational Primary Sponsor: Institute - Showa Medical University Condition: Condition - Chronic kidney disease Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - YES O...


Clinical Trial: Effects of Time-of-Day Caffeine Intake on Micturition and Sleep in Healthy Adults (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061336) titled 'Effects of Time-of-Day Caffeine Intake on Micturition and Sleep in Healthy Adults' on May 22. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Cross-over Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -but assessor(s) are blinded Control - Dose comparison Primary Sponsor: Institute - Niigata University of Health and Welfare Condition: Condition - healthy adults Clas...


Thomas Cook India expands its prepaid forex cards to 28 Currencies

India, May 21 -- One of India's widest currency portfolios on a prepaid forex card Reinforces focus on secure, seamless and digital-first payments for global travel Mumbai, May 20, 2026: As Indian travellers become increasingly global and digitally adept, expectations around overseas payments are evolving rapidly. Convenience, security and speed have become central considerations, particularly amid shorter booking cycles and a growing preference for cash‑light travel. Today's global India...


IPS Launches "Prof. L. V. Gangawane Young Scientist Award and Oration" in Honour of Eminent Plant Pathologist's Farmer-Centric Legacy

India, May 21 -- New Delhi: The Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS), a leading national body in plant pathology and agricultural sciences, has instituted the prestigious "Prof. L. V. Gangawane Young Scientist Award and Oration", a national platform to recognise and encourage outstanding young agricultural scientists. The new award commemorates Prof. L. V. Gangawane (1944-2018), an eminent Indian plant pathologist, soil microbiologist and former IPS President, celebrated for his steadfast comm...


India's 45-Day MSME Payment Rule Exposes Structural Gap in Industrial Supply Chain Finance

India, May 21 -- A new analysis argues the mandate's intent is sound - but the financial infrastructure to support it does not yet exist for most of the industrial chain. A phased, data-led supply chain finance architecture is proposed as the path forward.AHMEDABAD, May 16 -India's 45-day payment mandate for MSME suppliers, which came into force in April 2024 under Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, has brought into sharp relief a structural working capital crisis running through the country'...


House of Councillors - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for ①Electricity to be used in the House of Councillors building and other facility Electricity contract 4,384kW. The estimated electricity 12,632,448kWh,②Electricity to be used in the Kojimachi Members Apartment of the House of Councillors and other facilities Electricity contract 364kW. The estimat...

Tokyo, May 21 -- House of Councillors - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on May 20, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0026 Miscellaneous Articles Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : KAMIMURA Takayuki, Director of the Accounts Division, General Affairs Department, House of Councillors. ⑵ Classification of the products to be procured : 26 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the products to be required :...