Author: Faisal Mahmood

India’s premier infrastructure innovation challenge concludes after engaging over 20,000 students from 500+ institutions nationwide Regional winners from IIT Delhi, Maturi Venkata Subba Rao Engineering College and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering compete for the national title and a INR 30 lakh prize pool Industry-Academia Conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders and academicians to discuss the future of India’s built environment and Viksit Bharat 2047   National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), India’s premier institution for Built Environment, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Project Management (CRIP) education, hosted the Grand Finale of the inaugural Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge 2025-26 in…

The next phase of the EV transition will be determined by more than better vehicles. Charging, service, financing and mobility ecosystems are becoming just as important as the cars themselves.   VinFast’s ecosystem strategy offers a glimpse into the next phase of electric mobility For more than a century, industrial revolutions have rarely been driven by products alone. Detroit did not become the world’s automotive capital simply because a single brand built a better car. Silicon Valley’s success cannot be explained by any single tech company alone, nor did Shenzhen’s transformation from a fishing village into a global electronics manufacturing…

Strengthening its hospitality portfolio, the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has announced the launch of a new luxury hospitality project in partnership with Marriott International under the W Hotels brand. The project will feature a 200-room luxury hotel near Indira Gandhi International Airport and is scheduled to open in the second half of 2027, with an estimated investment of Rs. 400 crore. Strategically located near the Aerocity, one of Delhi NCR’s most active hospitality corridors, catering to both business and leisure demand.   DS Group To Launch Marriott International’s W Hotels Brand In…

Why should women’s skincare have all the options? With this thought, dermatologist-prescribed skincare brand Fixderma has launched the Men’s Skincare Janta Party (MSJP), a first-of-its-kind satirical campaign featuring content creator Vansh Gandhi. The campaign shines a spotlight on an often-overlooked conversation, the need for dedicated skincare for men. Through humour and cultural relevance, Gen Z women stage a playful protest demanding better skincare habits for men, challenging outdated grooming stereotypes while encouraging healthier skincare routines.   Women’s Wing of the Men’s Skincare Janta Party rallied in support, reinforcing the message that every man deserves a simple, effective skincare routine With…

Recognising its continued contribution towards strengthening public healthcare and improving access to quality health services, the Health Department, Gurugram, honoured M3M Foundation with an Appreciation Letter on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day at a special programme organised at the Sub Health Centre, Kadarpur.   Shri Tejpal Tanwar, MLA, Gurugram, Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee and President, M3M Foundation, Shri Narayan Bhadana, Councillor, Health Dept, and village Sarpanch The recognition was presented during a programme organised by the Health Department in the presence of Shri Tejpal Tanwar, MLA, Gurugram, as the Chief Guest. The event was Englishattended by Shri Lokveer…

Intex Technologies, one of India’s most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has strengthened its consumer durables portfolio with the launch of a new lineup of fully automatic top load washing machines. Available in metal and plastic body options, the new range comes equipped with intelligent features that simplify everyday laundry while ensuring superior cleaning performance, enhanced fabric care, and dependable performance.   New Range of Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machines   With this launch, Intex further expands its washing machine portfolio, complementing its existing and extensive lineup of semi-automatic washing machines available across multiple capacities. The addition of fully…

In most business schools, learning happens inside classrooms: students attend lectures, take notes, and prepare for exams. At Stride School of Business, India’s first AI-native business school offering a three-year, on-campus UG Management Program in AI, learning works differently. Students develop business ideas, solve real-world challenges, create content, conduct research, and work on live projects using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity, alongside a select group of ambitious peers, every day. The campus infrastructure is designed to make that possible. Every space is aligned with the way modern businesses operate, because the future of business will not…

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) has launched the PNB MetLife Enhanced Value Index Fund (SFIN: ULIF04301/07/26ENHANVALUE117)(1), a new market-linked fund available through its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIP Plans)(2). The fund combines equity market participation with life insurance protection and is designed for Indian customers seeking long-term capital growth through disciplined investing.   The fund will be offered during a New Fund launch period from July 1 to July 13, 2026, at an initial NAV of Rs. 10 per unit(3), providing customers with an accessible way to participate in equity markets. Customers can invest in the fund…

SRM University-AP, Amaravati continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of research and scientific innovation across critical domains of science, technology, and the humanities. 26 faculty members were awarded prestigious grants from DST, ANRF, ICMR, NBHM, and other national bodies, reinforcing the university’s growing research leadership.   Vice Chancellor Ch Satish Kumar and SRM AP leadership, along with prestigious research grant recipients   Since January 2026, SRM AP researchers have secured 24 sponsored research projects and consultancy projects worth Rs. 13.71 crores from prestigious funding agencies, including the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF),…

Ageas Federal Life Insurance has secured the #1 position in the industry for Retail (Individual) Claim Settlement Ratio, recording a settlement ratio of 99.82%, according to the latest public disclosures for FY2025–26. The insurer also ranked #3 in the Group Claims segment, with a claim settlement ratio of 99.96%.   The recognition marks an important milestone in Ageas Federal Life Insurance’s transformational journey, reflecting a deeper, organisation-wide commitment to building an insurance experience defined by customer-centricity, transparency, simplicity and trust. Over the past year, the company has undertaken a series of deliberate steps to reimagine its customer journey, with claims…