Author: Faisal Mahmood

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) scales new heights of prestige as Dr. Chef Saurabh Sharma, Head of the Department of Hotel Management, was chosen to curate a grand Rajasthani state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The banquet, hosted by the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, was held in honour of the visiting South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung.   The event, attended by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and senior Union Ministers, served as a global stage for the rich culinary heritage of Rajasthan.   Dr. Chef Saurabh Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan with the Dignitaries   The presence of Prime Minister…

Galgotias University has been recognised in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, further strengthening its national and global standing in one of the most closely watched global assessments of higher education institutions.   Research Quality emerged as a notable strength for Galgotias University in the 2026 THE Rankings, reflecting stronger scholarly output and growing research impact   Out of more than 1,300 universities across India, only 128 institutions have been featured in the latest edition of the rankings. Galgotias University is among this select group and has been placed 27th among private universities in India, underlining the…

Monitra Health, the medtech company behind upBeat® – a full-stack remote cardiac monitoring platform – has closed a new round of funding led by IAN Group, with participation from New Age India Fund, Lavni Ventures, VCMint, Global HealthX (led by Dr. Ravindranath Kancherla), We Founder Circle, Hyderabad Angels, and prominent angels and family offices of healthcare operators including Dr. Ramesh Kancherla.   Monitra Healthcare Founders – From L to R – Sashank Bhogu, Aparna Bhogu and Ravi Bhogu   The round marks a strong vote of confidence in Monitra’s clinical maturity, IP depth, and global ambition. When Monitra Health closed its funding…

Max Estates Limited (Max Estates), a leading real estate developer in the National Capital Region (NCR), has commenced solar power procurement for its commercial development, WorkWell Experience, Max Square, located in Sector 129, Noida, representing a key milestone in the Company’s sustainability and decarbonization journey.   Solar Power Adoption at MaxSquare   This initiative represents the first step towards Max Estates’ long-term commitment to transition 50% of its portfolio energy consumption to renewable sources by 2030, in line with India’s national climate ambition under the “Panchamrit” commitment, which targets 50% of the country’s energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030.…

The National Association of Realtors – India (NAR-India) has announced the reappointment of Ashwinder R. Singh as Advisor for the 2026-27 term.   Ashwinder brings with him a multidimensional perspective shaped by decades of experience across real estate, finance, and institutional leadership. Currently Co-Founder at BCD Royale and Chairman of the CII Real Estate Committee, he continues to play an active role in shaping sectoral conversations in India and globally. He has also played a key role in building the BCD Group brand, which is now increasingly seen as an active real estate development platform after he joined hands with…

The three-day annual conference of CERT-In empanelled auditing organizations, SAMVAAD 2026, commenced today at BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus and will continue till April 29, bringing together over 500 delegates from across India and abroad. The conference, themed “Securing Digital Bharat through Future-Ready Audits: Adapting, Assuring, Advancing,” aims to strengthen India’s cyber security ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking audit frameworks.   SS Sarma, CERT-In, Dr. Pramod Sawant, CM Goa, KR Chaurasia, Goa Police, Abhishek Solanki, CERT-In, Nirupam Mehrotra, BIRD, Suman Kundu, BITS Pilani Goa, Ashutosh Bahuguna, CERT-In, Shashi Dharan   The event marked several key developments in the…

These schools are run under the guidance of Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari The ‘Karmayogi Ekal Shikshak Mela’ will be held in Mumbai on May 2nd   The Honorable Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, will interact with Ekal (Single) teachers promoting education in tribal areas at the ‘Karmayogi Ekal Shikshak Mela,’ to be held in Mumbai on May 2nd. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Honorable Shri Nitin Gadkari, under whose guidance these Ekal Vidyalayas are run, will also be present at the event at the Gateway of India. Maharashtra Chief Minister, Honorable Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and…

Today, Mirinda has unveiled a powerful new global platform ‘Smile Please’ alongside a fresh brand visual identity. The fun and impactful movement is designed to brighten everyday life, spark joy and create smiles from the first glance.     Life today feels busy and stressful, and people often forget to enjoy the small, happy moments around them. But a smile is a superpower — it can instantly lift the mood and inspire others to smile too. That’s where Mirinda comes in. With its tangy, refreshing flavour, Mirinda invites you to see the brighter side of life and smile.   Mirinda…

Galgotias University hosted the annual Parisamvad 3.0, A Human Capital Symposium, bringing together more than 100 senior human resource leaders and representatives from over 80 companies for a high-level dialogue on employability, hiring trends, and the changing future of work.   More than 100 top HR leaders from leading companies convened at Galgotias University’s annual Human Capital Symposium   The participants included CHROs, Vice Presidents, Talent Heads, and senior professionals from sectors such as financial services, technology, IT services, artificial intelligence, consulting, manufacturing, and digital enterprises, further strengthening industry relations and partnerships with Galgotias University. The symposium created a valuable…

Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Japan, has announced a new milestone under its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Manzil Mystics through its support towards overhauling the Musical Bus—India’s first mobile music classroom and recording studio. The initiative was unveiled recently at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards making structured music education more accessible and inclusive.   India’s First Mobile Music Classroom & Recording Studio – The Musical Bus   Following the successful pilot of the Learning Through Music project in Patna, this next phase under the Delhi Project strengthens Casio…