Author: Faisal Mahmood

A research project carried out by the fischer Group of Companies in collaboration with Purdue University (USA) has shown that existing buildings can be made significantly more resistant to seismic forces through targeted retrofitting measures. In earthquake-prone regions, such solutions have the potential to improve structural safety and help protect lives. The severe earthquakes of recent days have once again tragically demonstrated how vulnerable people are in seismically active regions. The images of destroyed homes and the high number of casualties are deeply distressing – and raise a pressing question: how can such disasters be prevented in future, or at least their consequences mitigated?   fischer earthquake-proof…

The Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) 2026, held from 25 to 28 August 2026, brought together more than 2,700 delegates from over 760 companies across 67 countries, alongside 72 sponsors and exhibitors and more than 4,500 scheduled meetings through the BATIC App, for two conference days of discussions shaping Asia Pacific’s digital economy.   BATIC 2026 delegates gather in Bali, Indonesia   Under the theme “Uniting Ecosystem to Drive Connected Progress”, BATIC 2026 reinforced one central message: the advancement of connectivity, cloud, and AI depends on strong collaboration across the entire digital ecosystem.   Conference Day 1: Strengthening the…

Galgotias University hosted the Galgotias G20 Summit, a two-day Model G20 diplomacy simulation run by the University’s Centre for Diplomacy, Dialogue and Debates. Around 72 student delegates from across the country took part, role-playing representatives of G20 member nations under the theme “One World, Shared Future.”   Galgotias University Stages Galgotias G20 Summit, Putting Students in the Chair of World Leaders The Summit ran five committees over two days. The G20 Leaders’ Summit addressed strengthening global economic resilience amid geopolitical fragmentation. The IMF Board of Governors Committee examined global debt distress and financial stability, drawing on Special Drawing Rights, discounted…

Gaurs Group, one of India’s leading real estate developers, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Seaform Germany, a European manufacturer of premium modular kitchens and wardrobe solutions. Valued at Rs. 150 crore, the expanded association will extend Seaform’s solutions across Gaurs Group’s under-development and forthcoming residential projects, covering more than 10,000 premium kitchens in a period of 5 years.    Gaurs Group Ties-Up with European Design Giant Seaform Germany for Luxury Kitchens for All Projects The partnership extends the successful collaboration at Trecento Residences by Gaurs, where Seaform’s exquisite kitchen and wardrobe craftsmanship was an integral part of…

Bajaj Finance is bringing together the repayment flexibility of its personal loan with additional benefits available during Loan Utsav 2026. Eligible customers can choose repayment tenures of up to 108 months to plan their EMIs more comfortably, while also taking advantage of a range of Loan Utsav benefits.   Bajaj Finance Personal Loan The Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers loan amounts ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh, subject to applicable eligibility criteria. Customers can choose a repayment tenure ranging from 12 months to 108 months. The applicable interest rate ranges from 10% to 30.5% per annum, depending on…

Medusa Beverages, has announced its entry into New Zealand starting in August. This marks the next phase of its international expansion following its earlier foray into the GCC region this year. The company will roll out its portfolio through strategic distribution partnerships starting from Auckland, Queensland, Tauranga and Wellington, as part of its broader strategy of building a globally recognised Indian brand. Amardeep Singh, Executive director, Medusa Beverages As part of its New Zealand expansion strategy, Medusa is targeting 10,000 cases sold in its first year of operations. The company also plans to expand its presence to 1,000 stores nationwide.…

For years, luxury housing in NCR was largely defined by scale, specifications and exclusivity. That definition is now changing. As for today’s affluent homebuyer, the value of a luxury residence increasingly extends beyond the four walls of the home to encompass wellness, convenience, connectivity, design and community.   NCR’s luxury housing market evolves towards wellness, connectivity, convenience and quality of life   The changing definition comes amid strong momentum in NCR’s residential market, where expanding supply and rising values are reshaping the luxury housing market. According to JLL’s Residential Dynamics Report for Q1 2026, Delhi-NCR recorded 13,631 new residential launches,…

Salesforce, the #1 Agentic CRM, today successfully concluded the third edition of the Great India Sales, Marketing & Service Summit, bringing together over 35000 registrations from across India to explore how AI, connected data, and intelligent automation can drive measurable enterprise growth. Through 30 sessions featuring Salesforce leaders, customers, industry experts and partners, the virtual summit explored how organisations can move from AI experimentation to responsible enterprise-wide adoption. The agenda featured sessions on ‘From Campaigns to Conversions: AI Across the Customer Journey’, discussions with Deloitte, Grant Thornton Bharat, KPMG and PwC on governance, data readiness and measurable AI outcomes; and…

The AVPN Global Conference 2026 concluded today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with a series of new partnerships, regional initiatives and capital commitments aimed at accelerating Asia-led solutions for climate action, health impact, gender equality and economic inclusion. Held in India for the first time in the Conference’s 13-year history, the convening marked a significant milestone in AVPN’s fifteenth year of moving capital towards impact for Asia.    Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO at AVPN   Over three days, the flagship Conference moved beyond dialogue to action. It made a bold call to shift Asia’s impact conversations from why Asia…

All service partners will retain their complete earnings from bookings on Raksha Bandhan  Aims to make its partners feel valued for the role they play in the company’s journey   Yes Madam, India’s leading at-home salon and wellness platform, has announced 0% commission for its network of over 10,000 service partners on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. As part of the initiative, every Yes Madam service partner will retain 100% of their earnings from bookings completed on Raksha Bandhan.   Yes Madam Service Partners The decision draws from the cultural significance of Raksha Bandhan and Yes Madam’s predominantly women service…