Author: Faisal Mahmood

Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water company, has been conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Award for the second time. The CSR Excellence Award recognises Bisleri’s commitment to water conservation, plastic waste management, and community engagement under Greener Promise, its flagship sustainability program. This year, the Mahatma Award received over 1,900 entries, of which only 70 winners were recognised across diverse categories.    Bisleri Wins Mahatma Awards 2026 in CSR Excellence for its Greener Promise initiative   The award ceremony was graced by Dr Santrupt Mishra, Rajya Sabha MP, Dr Kiran Bedi, the first woman IPS Officer of…

SRM University-AP has made its debut in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, securing a place in the 1001-1200 band in its very first year of participation. Established less than a decade ago, SRM University-AP says the recognition makes it the youngest private university in India to achieve this distinction within 10 years of its inception. The milestone marks a significant step in the University’s emergence as a research-led institution with a growing global presence. This also makes SRM AP Andhra Pradesh’s first university, to achieve this honour in this span.   SRM University-AP, Amaravati Campus  …

MBD Group, a diversified business group marks its 70th Establishment Day today. Established on September 30, 1956, by Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra with a small bookshop in Jalandhar, the Group has evolved over seven decades across businesses including printing, publishing, EdTech, hospitality, real estate, retail, food and beverage, robotics and coding.    MBD Group celebrated 70th Establishment Day For seven decades, this growth has been accompanied by a continued commitment to giving back to society. Through My Best Deeds, MBD Group’s umbrella for its CSR initiatives, and the Ashok Malhotra Charitable Trust, the Group has supported causes spanning girl-child education,…

MYCPE ONE has been awarded in the Service Export: EdTech category at the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 for its technology-led approach to serving CPA and accounting firms globally. The awards, presented by Payoneer in association with The Economic Times, are a jury-led program honoring Indian businesses and entrepreneurs driving India’s cross-border growth.    MYCPE ONE awarded in the service Export EdTech Category at the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026   Shalin (Shawn) Parikh, Co-Founder & CEO, and Nemin Vora, VP of Client Relationship Management, received the award on behalf of MYCPE ONE at the ceremony in New…

Kerala took its war on drugs to the grassroots on Monday. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated Toofan Thaddesham, the second phase of Operation Toofan, at Malabar College in Vengara, Malappuram. It is the state’s largest mass mobilisation against drugs so far. The programme turns the anti-narcotics campaign into a people’s movement in association with the local self-government institutions, led by the Kerala Police, with Kudumbashree networks working alongside them.   Toofan Phase 2 Begins: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala hoists the Toofan flag in Vengara, inaugurating Toofan Thaddesham in collaboration with the Local Self-Governments   As the state-level launch took place,…

Lloyds Realty Developers Limited, one of Mumbai’s leading real estate developer and subsidiary of Lloyds Enterprises, announced that The Square, a commercial development in Andheri East, Mumbai, has received the IGBC Green New Buildings Platinum certification from the Indian Green Building Council. The certification reflects the project’s performance across multiple environmental and building parameters, including site sustainability, water efficiency, energy efficiency, material selection and indoor environmental quality.   The Square, a commercial hub developed by Promoters of Lloyds Realty   Spread across approximately 1.82 lakh sq. ft., The Square is a commercial development designed to cater to the evolving requirements…

1-year extended warranty worth INR 4,999 on eligible Modern series and RTX 50 series laptops Flexible EMI options of up to 24 months through eligible offline channels Special festive pricing across Gaming and Thin & Light laptops, plus exclusive backpack offer at MSI Brand Stores   MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, today announced its Diwali Offers 2026. The offers run from October 1st to October 31st, 2026 at Croma, Vijay Sales, MSI Brand Stores, and Flipkart. They include extended warranty coverage, flexible EMI, festive pricing, and an exclusive backpack offer.   MSI…

Kanika Goyal belongs to a generation of Indian designers whose brands have been geared toward the global market from the very beginning. Named to Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list, she has seen her deconstructed blazers make their way to New York and London. This season, the founder of KGL presented her collection at Moscow Fashion Week for the first time. In Arc Echo, the brand’s signature irony, surrealism and bold use of colour meet the craftsmanship of her homeland.   KGL (India) at Moscow Fashion Week (ph. Max Bykov)   Moscow has secured a prominent place on the international…

Ralith Realty has announced the launch of its first built-up villa at Ralith Retreat, its 53.36-acre plotted township in Panipat. Located right at the entrance of the township on the east – facing Plot A-01, the villa has been conceived as a spacious private residence that combines expansive living areas, landscaped greens and a range of wellness and entertainment spaces within a single home.   Ralith Realty Launches Its First Built-Up Villa at Ralith Retreat, Panipat   Spread across 525.85 sq. yds. of plot area and approximately 8,700 sq. ft. of built-up area, the G+2 villa has been designed around…

Despite growing awareness and conversations around mental health, young Indians continue to navigate emotional distress largely on their own, according to a new survey, ‘Unpack Your Emotional Baggage,’ by Mpower, the largest private mental health service provider in India under the Aditya Birla Education Trust, with a distinctive focus on mental-health literacy, capacity building, community outreach and access to care.   Survey data Insights The survey gathered responses from young adults aged 18 to 25 across ten cities, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad, Chennai and Jaipur. It explores emotional stressors, coping strategies, help-seeking behaviours and how young…