Author: Faisal Mahmood

Kolkata welcomed Maa Durga with a spectacular celebration at Eden Gardens on October 10, where a 3,000 grand Durga Puja drone show became one of the evening’s defining moments. Witnessed by a crowd of approximately 40,000 people, the Durga Puja Drone Show transformed the night sky into a canvas of Bengali culture, devotion and storytelling, bringing together technology and tradition at the heart of the city’s Mahalaya celebrations. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated this Durga Puja 2026 festivities on Mahalaya and witnessed the drone show celebration and later posted about it on his social media.   BotLab Dynamics’…

A book chronicling the inspiring life and philosophy of Shri N. Tarachand Dugar, Founder of the Chennai-based Dugar Group of Companies, was released in Chennai on the auspicious occasion of the 46th birthday of Pujya P.P. Shri Shrut Muniji and the 34th day of fasting by P.P. Shri Akshar Muniji.   The book was formally released by Shri R. Thyagarajan, Founder Chairman of the Rs. 3 Lakh Crore Shriram Group of Companies, in the presence of family members, friends, associates and well-wishers of Shri Tarachand Dugar.     L-R: Smt. Pushpa T Dugar; Sri Dhaman Prakash Rathod; Sri Janakiraman; Sri…

Hyderabad real estate developer Ajitesh Korupolu, CEO of ASBL has been awarded Growth Leader of the Year at the Construction Week India Awards 2026, recognising his approach to building a real estate company around data, technology and a deeper understanding of how people live.   Ajitesh’s approach to real estate starts much before a building is designed. His focus is on understanding the people who will eventually live in it. From deciding what a home should offer to planning the spaces around it, he believes every decision should answer a simple question: will this make everyday life better for the…

Instamart’s biggest annual sale is live, with up to 50-90% off* across electronics, laptops, home appliances, beauty, toys and everyday essentials Offers span everyday essentials starting from INR9 to premium brands like Apple, Samsung, JBL, LEGO, Ninja, Bosch, Philips, boAt, Bergner, Palmonas, Home Centre, Raymond, Tupperware, and more Shoppers can save up to INR5,500 on select items with HDFC Bank Credit Cards   Ahead of the festive season, Instamart, India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, announced the return of its flagship Quick India Movement (QIM) sale. Live now on both the Instamart app and the Swiggy app, it brings discounts of…

IRIS Broadway Gurugram witnessed an evening of high-energy professional boxing as Boxeopath’s Fury brought together nine professional boxing fights, culminating in an intense eight-round final between Siddhant Sikand and Harsh Kaushik. The event drew an enthusiastic turnout of thousands of spectators, who came together to experience the intensity and excitement of professional boxing live.   Boxeopath’s Fury at IRIS Broadway Gurugram Delivers High-Intensity Professional Boxing Action   The evening featured nine competitive fights, showcasing the skill, speed, endurance and discipline of professional boxers. The event reached its high point with the eight-round final, where Harsh Kaushik emerged victorious over Siddhant…

A degree marks the culmination of years of study, but for the Class of 2026, the learning at Somaiya Vidyavihar University has extended well beyond the boundaries of their chosen disciplines. At its 5th Convocation, the University conferred degrees on 3,279 graduates, comprising 1,598 undergraduate, 1,666 postgraduate and 15 doctoral graduates. The ceremony also recognised 75 Gold Medal and 71 Silver Medal recipients for academic achievement.   Chancellor felicitating the Chief Guest The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Atul Anand, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Former Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, who…

Viksit Tech 47 (VT47), the flagship spotlight programme of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, announced its inaugural award winners and released the first edition of the VT47 Report “Building India’s Global Brands in Gadgets, Devices, Appliances and Connected Cars” at IMC’s tenth anniversary edition. Together, the awards and the report mark the programme’s debut as India’s definitive platform for building, recognising and scaling homegrown hardware brands toward the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.   Policy as the blueprint for Viksit Tech   The report was released by Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA, alongside Sunil Raina, Managing Director, Lava International; Anku Jain, Managing…

India is home to more than half of the world’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs), placing the country at the centre of a significant opportunity for corporate-led social impact Only 4 per cent of GCC CSR spending allocated to innovation-linked projects over the last two years Education and capacity-building remain closely aligned with GCCs’ talent-intensive operating model, while water stewardship is gaining importance amid growing data centre needs More than 65 per cent of CSR spending deployed in Tier-1 cities such as Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad; Nashik is the only Tier-2 exception   Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in…

India’s real estate sector remains cautiously optimistic after the Reserve Bank of India’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike, with industry stakeholders expecting sustained housing activity despite potential headwinds from borrowing costs and affordability. While the policy adjustment could prompt some prospective purchasers to reassess their budgets and financing arrangements, its implications are likely to differ across market segments.   RBI’s 25 bps Repo Rate Hike: Realty Sector Remains Optimistic on Housing Demand   Deepak Kapoor, Director, Gulshan Group, said, “The 25-basis point increase is a measured step, and India’s strong economic growth gives confidence that the housing market can absorb it.…

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has been awarded the “EV Manufacturer of the Year” at the HT Auto Leaderboard Awards 2026. The recognition highlights VinFast’s growing contribution to India’s electric mobility ecosystem and its focus on building a comprehensive EV proposition spanning products, technology, manufacturing, retail and customer experience.   VinFast India was honored with the “Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year” award at the HT Auto Leaderboard Awards 2026   Hosted by HT Auto, Hindustan Times’ dedicated automotive platform, the HT Auto Leaderboard Awards is a prominent industry initiative that brings together automotive…