Author: Faisal Mahmood

RMB Capitalworks, a joint venture between RMB (www.RMB.co.za), a leading African corporate and investment bank and Capitalworks, a leading Emerging Markets alternative asset manager, has announced the launch of its innovative hybrid fund aimed at high-growth mid-market businesses in India. The RMB Capitalworks Hybrid Solutions Fund is targeting a total fund size of approximately USD 350 million. The fund declared a first external close of circa USD 170 million and has secured commitments from high-quality global and Indian institutions and family-offices. This significant capital base enables the fund to provide meaningful growth capital to high-quality, mid-market Indian companies, supporting their…

In line with its ongoing commitment to comprehensive healthcare, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, is proud to announce the launch of ‘BreastCare360’ — a specialized initiative designed to offer advanced breast care, including breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and reconstructive surgery for both cancerous and non-cancerous breast conditions. The launch coincides with World Cancer Day 2026, underscoring Fortis Hospital Mulund’s dedication to addressing the growing need for specialized care in the battle against breast cancer.   (L–R) Fortis Hospital, Mulund’s Dr Vishal Beri, Dr Rachana Tataria, Dr Sonali Maniar and Dr Raj Kapadia at the launch of BreastCare360 on World Cancer Day 2026…

In a compelling tribute to the strength, resilience, and often unheard voices of mothers, Gold Winner has unveiled a powerful visual campaign featuring a meticulously crafted Rubik’s Cube mosaic made from 9,840 individual cubes.   One of the World’s Biggest Rubik’s Mosaics – 9840 Cubes   The campaign aims to spotlight the overlooked narratives of mothers and give visual form to their silent struggles, sacrifices, and unwavering presence in everyday life. Each cube in the mosaic symbolizes a fragment of a mother’s story, collectively forming a striking representation of unity, endurance, and emotional depth.   The creation of the mosaic…

In a move that could redefine the trajectory of India’s higher education and technology ecosystem, Galgotias University has invested and deployed more than INR 350 crore toward artificial intelligence, marking the largest AI investment ever made by a private university in India. The scale, speed, and intent behind this initiative signal a clear shift in how private institutions can contribute to national technological leadership.   Built for scale, research, and impact—Galgotias University’s Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Block driving the next wave of AI talent At the center of this landmark investment is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art AI complex designed to…

The Union Budget 2026-27 has given infrastructure a pivotal role in economic growth, and this has created a conducive environment for the growth of the real estate sector. The increased government spending on infrastructure, the renewed focus on future-ready infrastructure, and the efforts to develop Tier II and Tier III cities while setting aside a corpus of Rs. 5000 crores under City Economic Region plan for each city including temple towns, are an indication of the government’s intentions to develop growth hubs beyond the metros. For developers, this has created greater clarity on connectivity, urban development, and planned development, and…

SRM University-AP inks a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JK Srivastava Hynfra P.S.A. Ltd to strengthen green hydrogen research and innovation, aligned with Andhra Pradesh’s goal to become India’s Green Hydrogen Hub by 2030. The university, in collaboration with JK Srivastava Group, will establish a Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen Technologies for research, academic, and scientific knowledge exchange in the field of Green Hydrogen Technologies.   JK Srivastava, Founder & Chairman, JK Srivastava Hynfra P.S.A. Ltd and Dr R Premkumar, Registrar, SRM University-AP Signing the MoU   This initiative falls under the Andhra Pradesh state’s 2030 goal of producing 1.5…

Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has successfully performed a highly complex and rare TAVR-in-TAVR-in-SAVR procedure with bioprosthetic valve fracture on a 78-year-old patient, marking one of the first such procedures in the world. The advanced transcatheter intervention was undertaken to treat a repeatedly failing heart valve in a patient with a long and challenging history of aortic valve disease.   Dr R Ananthraman, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, and Dr Aravindan Sevaraj, Co-Founder & Executive Director, with cardiology and radiology teams at Kauvery Hospital The patient was first diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart’s main valve narrows and restricts…

Delhi Public School, Visakhapatnam, recently conducted a professional development session for its teaching faculty, focusing on Assessment for Learning (AfL) and data-driven teaching strategies for K–12 education. The session was led by Mourya Viswanadha, an education professional working at the intersection of teaching, learning, and educational technology, reinforcing the school’s continued emphasis on reflective teaching practices and future-ready education.   Teachers at DPS Visakhapatnam participate in a reflective professional learning session focused on Assessment for Learning The interactive session brought together teachers from DPS Anandapuram and DPS Lawsons Bay Colony, creating a collaborative platform to examine how assessment can move…

Aqylon Nexus Limited (BSE: 530943) (NSE: SABTNL) (formerly known as Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited), a publicly listed Indian company focused on next-generation digital infrastructure, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MBuzz Technologies, Middle East, a global technology solutions provider and an NVIDIA AI Factory Partner, to explore opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-ready hyperscale data centres, and AI cloud infrastructure.   Tapping into India’s Rapidly Growing AI & Data Centre Market India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for AI adoption, hyperscale data centres, and cloud-based computing, driven by enterprise digital transformation, data localisation…

BJP National Spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha recently visited Haryana-based Parashar Future Defence Technologies and Parashar Industries, engaging with the company’s indigenous drone manufacturing capabilities and its growing role in India’s defence manufacturing and high-technology MSME ecosystem.   BJP National Spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha interacting with Nagender Parashar, Director, Parashar Industries The visit assumes particular significance in the backdrop of the Union Budget presented post Operation Sindoor, which has accorded Defence Services an unprecedented allocation of INR 7.85 lakh crore for FY 2026–27. This represents 2% of the estimated GDP for the coming financial year and reflects a 15.19% increase over…