PR Companion, the public relations and strategic communications vertical of Ethane Web Technologies, has secured the PR mandate for Gurugram-based Charger on Wheels (COW), an energy technology company offering mobile DC fast charging and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Journalist Abhijit Bhattacharjee and his son were allegedly assaulted in Agartala during the early hours of October 21 after objecting to a bamboo barricade that had blocked public movement on Ramnagar Road No. 1 during Durga Puja festivities.

From interviewing the Beatles to becoming an international star through Sandokan, Kabir Bedi's life has been shaped by stories, setbacks and reinvention. At PRAXIS India, the actor and author explored storytelling's power to challenge stigma, inspire change and give life meaning. His message to communicators: the most important story may be the one you tell yourself.

A new book by celebrated photojournalist Raghu Rai, the first to be published after his death, explores the lives of animals through a collection of photographs that encourage readers to see them as fellow inhabitants of the planet rather than subjects of observation.

BC Web Wise has been appointed as the integrated digital mandate for Sobisco, the flagship brand of Kolkata-headquartered Sona Biscuits Ltd. The account was awarded following a competitive multi-agency pitch.

P. Krishnan, former senior deputy editor of Sportstar, passed away in Chennai on October 20. He was 69.

Influencing yesterday held its 2nd Influencing Live event at the Wesley Convention Centre in the Sydney CBD.

The Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) will press the state and central governments to enact legislation safeguarding journalists' safety, dignity and livelihoods during its state-level Foundation Day programme in Jaipur on October 28.

Journalists' organisations in Saharanpur have demanded a fair investigation into the murder of Dainik Janvani reporter Naseem Ahmed, along with 1 crore compensation for his family and a government job for one of its members.

More than 50 journalists participated in a protest rally organised by the Guwahati Press Club on October 17, condemning attacks on journalists in New Delhi and Assam. The rally called on the media fraternity to stand united against attempts to obstruct journalists from doing their jobs.