Author: Faisal Mahmood

At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers will require more than cheaper electric cars.   At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers will require more than cheaper electric cars   Before the Iran conflict sent fuel prices soaring, India’s electric passenger vehicle market was already building momentum, driven in part by growing consumer awareness and a shift in how families make car-buying decisions.   Experts broadly agree that growing concerns over air pollution in cities such as Delhi, combined with increasing awareness…

GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated game launches in recent years and is set to arrive in India on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, a modern reimagining of Vice City inspired by Florida, the game follows two protagonists, Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, in Rockstar’s biggest open world to date. GTA 6 pre-orders officially began on 25 June 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, giving players several months to secure their copy ahead of the GTA 6 release date. Ahead of…

The Bansal Family, through its real estate platforms M3M India and Smartworld Developers, has built one of India’s largest privately held real estate development businesses, with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of over Rs 1,28,731 crore and a fully paid land bank of more than 3,000 acres across the NCR. The family has utilised only about 26% of its land bank so far, creating substantial visibility for future development and long-term value creation.   Building on this scale and financial strength, the Bansal Family has outlined an investment roadmap of approximately Rs 10,000 crore for FY27 towards construction and strategic…

RajaRani Coaching has announced the launch of India’s First-Ever National Blouse Designing Competition, a first-of-its-kind online initiative that aims to discover, recognize and reward blouse designers from across the country while celebrating India’s rich craftsmanship and growing fashion skill economy. Open to aspiring designers, homemakers, boutique owners, students and fashion enthusiasts, the competition has already garnered over thousands of registrations, reflecting the growing demand for accessible, skill-based opportunities in fashion.   RajaRani Coaching Launches India’s First-Ever National Blouse Designing Competition to Spotlight India’s Grassroots Fashion Talent   Hosted entirely online, the competition has been designed to make participation accessible to…

Contemporary couturier Silky Nanda has officially unveiled her flagship couture studio in the heart of Defence Colony, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the journey of her eponymous luxury label. Designed as an immersive couture destination, the studio embodies the brand’s philosophy of creating garments that are deeply personal, timeless, and crafted to celebrate individuality.   Designer Silky Nanda at her store SILKY NANDA in Defence Colony, New Delhi   The newly launched space offers clients a refined couture experience, bringing together design consultations, bespoke craftsmanship, and carefully curated collections under one roof. More than just a retail destination,…

Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, has successfully treated two failing heart valves in a patient without repeat open-heart surgery, in what is believed to be the world’s first reported completely catheter-based treatment following a Ross procedure.   Dr. R Anantharaman, Director for Transcatheter Heart Valve Therapies, Dr Mahesh Kumar Medical Superintendent and team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons   The procedure was performed on a 58-year-old man who had undergone a complex heart valve operation nearly 25 years ago. He had previously undergone the Ross procedure, in which the patient’s own pulmonary valve is moved to replace the diseased aortic valve (known as…

Bank of Maharashtra has announced the launch of FinSpark’26, a national-level cybersecurity hackathon aimed at encouraging students and dropouts across India to develop solutions for real-world cybersecurity challenges in the banking sector.   Bank of Maharashtra launches FinSpark’26, a national cybersecurity hackathon for students to solve real banking security challenges and win Rs. 10 lakh+ rewards   With the theme “Securing the Future of Banking,” FinSpark’26 is designed to bring together young technology minds, cybersecurity enthusiasts and problem-solvers to build innovative ideas that can strengthen digital banking security, fraud prevention, cyber resilience and customer trust. The hackathon invites participants to…

Aukera, India’s leading premium lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, today announced that it has raised Rs. 90 crore (over USD 10 million) in fresh funding, led by existing investor Alteria Capital, along with InnoVen Capital, Lighthouse Canton and a leading bank. The raise comes less than twelve months after the company closed a USD 15 million equity round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures and Alteria Capital — a pace of back-to-back institutional capital that reflects the strength of Aukera’s growth trajectory and the confidence of lenders and investors alike in the underlying…

In a significant milestone for the company, Switrus Holidays has announced the launch of Switrus Asia, a dedicated brand for Asian destinations, marking the company’s expansion into the Asian tourism sector in August 2026. The expansion represents the company’s first major move beyond its Europe-focused group tour operations and reflects the growing popularity of Asian travel among Indian tourists.   Switrus Holidays now offers tour packages to destinations, such as China, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia   According to the company, Switrus has organized more than 1,200 Europe group tours and served over 45,000 travelers over the past thirteen…

Chitkara University today launched the Atal Incubation Centre – Chitkara Incubation Foundation (AIC-CIF) and AIC-PRIDE Labs at its Punjab campus, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. Established with a combined investment of up to Rs. 20 crore over five years by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Chitkara University, the centre will nurture startups in Drone Technologies, Agritech and Renewable Energy while accelerating research commercialisation, entrepreneurship and technology-led economic growth.   Atal Innovation Centre launched at Chitkara University in presence of Sh Amit Dhaka (IAS) CEO Invest Punjab, Dr. Madhu Chitkara,…