Author: Faisal Mahmood

Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, today announced it has joined the GSMA, the global organisation that unifies the mobile ecosystem. The membership reflects Truecaller’s growing role in mobile security and caller identity, and the company’s commitment to making phone calls safer and more trusted worldwide.   Truecaller joins the GSMA, the leading industry association within the mobile ecosystem   The GSMA is the leading industry association within the mobile ecosystem, bringing together more than 1,200 mobile operators and organisations to foster innovation, establish technical standards and interoperability, advocate for policy, address societal challenges,…

Across industries, the conversation around business performance is changing. While technology and operational excellence continue to shape any organisation’s success, new age business leaders are progressively recognising that sustainable performance is ultimately human-driven.    Unitile has been named among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces™ 2026 – Top 100, reflecting its strong culture, employee empowerment, collaboration and growth   Unitile (United Access Floors Private Limited. United Office Systems Private Limited & United Acoustics Private Limited) has been recognised among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces™ 2026 – Top 100 (Rank 61), while also being honoured for India’s Best Workplaces™ in Cement & Building Materials…

World Cleft Awareness Day (WCAD), observed globally on July 20, was introduced by Smile Train in 2025 to bring cleft lip and palate into mainstream public health conversations and ensure every child born with a cleft has access to timely, comprehensive treatment. This year, Smile Train India, the country’s leading cleft-focused NGO, celebrates a proud milestone: over 800,000 free cleft surgeries supported for children across the country since 2000. Building on this achievement, the organisation is now turning its attention to the next frontier of impact, raising awareness so that every child born with a cleft is identified early and…

India is in the middle of the infrastructure boom. New cricket stadiums are being approved across Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Khelo India complexes are coming up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Every school is now expected to have a multi-sport facility.   But amid the concrete, the synthetic turfs, and the smart lighting, there is one critical question no one is asking loudly enough: where does India sit? XtractPro Seating has an answer. The India-based manufacturer of telescopic seating systems is building the infrastructure that sits at the intersection of sports, education, and architecture. From school auditoriums…

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions’ direction dated 8 April 2026 is an important regulatory development for allied and healthcare education in India. The communication clarifies the framework for institutions and courses for Academic Year 2026–27 and notes that 17 competency-based curricula covering around 28 professions have been released for implementation.   The concern lies in the practical implication of this direction. New programmes can move forward only where an NCAHP-approved curriculum is available. Therefore, professions recognised under the NCAHP framework but still awaiting curriculum release may not be open for new programme launch.   This matters because…

Paninian India Private Limited has unveiled the Yantur 4.5 kN Turbofan Engine Programme, believed to be India’s first privately developed turbofan engine in its class. The programme represents a significant step towards establishing indigenous private-sector capability in compact aerospace propulsion for next-generation autonomous systems.   Yantur 4.5 kN Turbofan Engine for Cruise Missile Applications from Paninian Aerospace   The Yantur engine is being developed to power Svayatt L1, Paninian’s long-range autonomous cruise missile platform, conceived to address the operational requirements of the Indian Ministry of Defence’s Make-I programme for the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The programme has successfully…

From the well-curated museums to the neon-soaked alleyways of Temple Street, Hong Kong surprises art connoisseurs and novices alike.   Hong Kong has long worn its financial identity with pride — a forest of gleaming towers, an efficient harbour, the pulse of a global capital flowing through every district. Yet beneath the spreadsheets and stock tickers, a parallel city thrives with colour and form. Art in Hong Kong is increasingly the main character of the city buzzing with life.   Art in Hong Kong   The city’s art scene is as layered as its topography: ancient craft traditions rub shoulders…

2026 is a Number 1 year, ruled by the Sun. At the beginning of the year, I had predicted that the energies of the Sun would dominate global events. I specifically mentioned that the colours of the Sun—yellow, orange and gold—would prosper, and that countries carrying strong Sun symbolism, particularly the lion, would find themselves in positions of prominence and success.    When numbers speak, the future listens – Swetta Jumaani   The lion holds special significance because it is associated with Leo, the zodiac sign ruled by the Sun. Leo embodies leadership, authority, recognition, growth, courage and power—all qualities…

The sports complex has been developed in response to an identified need highlighted by the District Rural Development Agency State-of-the-art sports facility will encourage youth and boost community fitness The project aims to benefit more than 500 students annually   Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the newly constructed Indoor Sports Complex at the Government Arts & Science College, Tiruchuli on 18 July. Developed under SBI Foundation’s sports programme, the facility will provide students and local youth with modern multi-sport and fitness infrastructure to promote healthy lifestyles and nurture grassroots talent.   Hon’ble FM Smt.…

SKA Group, one of NCR’s leading luxury real estate developers, has announced the launch of SKA Atlantis, a luxury residential project in Siddharth Vihar, Ghaziabad. Spread over four acres, SKA Atlantis comprises three towers offering 3- and 4-BHK residences. The launch further strengthens the SKA Group’s presence in the NCR residential market, where it has built a reputation for delivering projects ahead of their respective RERA possession timelines.   SKA Group Launches SKA Atlantis in Siddharth Vihar, Expands Its Luxury Residential Portfolio   The launch comes at a time when the township is seeing stronger residential interest, supported by improving…