Author: Faisal Mahmood

Reinforcing its commitment to strong dealer relationships, JK Cement hosted the latest edition of its flagship ‘Gathbandhan’ program in Lucknow, where the company rewarded 21 top-performing dealers with cars across key performance categories.   JK Cement hosted the latest edition of its flagship ‘Gathbandhan’ program   The event brought together leading dealers and channel partners from the region and was attended by Dr. Nidhipati Singhania, Vice Chairman, JK Cement; Dr. Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, JK Cement; and Mr. A.K. Saraogi, CFO, JK Cement, along with other senior leadership from the company   The ‘Gathbandhan’ initiative has emerged as a key…

Hong Kong, SAR TUMI, the international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, brought the rhythm and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean to Koh Samui, Thailand, celebrating its Spring 2026 “Mediterranean Escape” collection. From March 28th to 30th, celebrities and VIPs from the Asia-Pacific region gathered to launch the destination-inspired collection, capturing the spirit of TUMI on vacation.   (From left) Thai Celebrity “Blue”, Thai Celebrity “Dunk”, TUMI’s Senior VP of Global Marketing and eCommerce, Jill Krizelman, TUMI’s Global Creative Director, Victor Sanz, TUMI’s Vice President of Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Aris Maroulis, Thai Celebrity “Becky”, and Thai Celebrity “Mile”   The “Mediterranean Escape”…

Kisan Kumbh 2026 was successfully organized on 30th and 31st March at Dogra Hall, IIT Delhi, bringing together more than 2500 farmers along with key stakeholders from across the agricultural ecosystem. M3M Foundation created a strong platform for its beneficiaries to directly connect with the public and promote their products.   Teams from Spiti, Nubra Valley, and Sarvoday supported by M3M Foundation showcase their products at Kisan Kumbh 2026, IIT Delhi   The M3M Foundation’s stalls featured enterprises from regions including Laddakh, Spiti, and other rural geographies, with active participation from teams from Spiti and Nubra Valley, along with Sarvoday…

Amid growing awareness around stem cell donation among young Indians, DKMS Foundation India registered 2,644 potential student stem cell donors across eight colleges in Mangalore within just one week, marking the organisation’s highest-ever donor registration drive at a single location over such a short period.   Students across Mangalore colleges join DKMS Foundation India’s awareness drive, stepping forward to register as potential stem cell donors during the initiative The initiative, conducted in collaboration with leading institutions in the Dakshin Kannada region such as Srinivasa University, St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Canara Engineering College, Mangala Group of Institutions, Vijaya College, Alva’s Group…

Clockwork Rituals, a new-age oral care brand rooted in science and biomimicry, has officially launched in India with a mission to transform everyday oral hygiene into a mindful wellness ritual. Founded by Uditya Sharma and Rohan, the brand aims to redefine conventional oral care by going beyond surface-level cleaning to actively strengthen and restore tooth enamel.   Clockwork Toothpaste range for everyday oral care   At the core of Clockwork Rituals’ innovation is its proprietary Hydroxy™ blend, powered by Nano-Hydroxyapatite (nHAp)—a clinically backed ingredient that closely mimics the natural composition of human enamel. The brand has developed differentiated formulations tailored…

An MoU was formally signed, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration between the two institutions. The initiative will offer a comprehensive, industry-integrated learning experience through microcredit courses, expert-led lectures, hands-on internships, and real-world projects.   National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli and Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, have joined hands to launch a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology, integrating engineering expertise with real-world healthcare applications.   Dr Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder & Managing Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals & Dr. G. Aghila, Director, NIT Tiruchirappalli   The programme, to be offered by the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering at NIT Trichirapalli,…

Navanc, India’s pioneering AI-native banking infrastructure company, has successfully closed its Pre-Series A funding round, raising a total of Rs. 10.5 crore. The extension saw an investment of Rs. 5.5 crore from Equentis, joining the initial investment by GrowthCap Ventures.   Building Foundational AI Models for Banking in India from India   The round also saw participation from a powerhouse group of fintech veterans and technologists, including Navin Kukreja (Founder, Paisabazaar), Gaurav Aggarwal (former CXO, Paisabazaar), Prasanna Rao (Co-founder, Arya.ag), along with a diverse group of Bay Area angels and also counts leading investors including Brigade REAP, Prarambh Ventures, IIMA…

Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru has been honoured as one of India’s Leading Kidney Transplant Centre at FICCI Advantage Healthcare India 2026. This prestigious recognition underscores the hospital’s clinical excellence, advanced capabilities in renal care, and its emergence as the most preferred hospital in India for both Indian and International patients seeking complex kidney transplant procedures.   Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road team with Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, Principal Director of Renal Sciences and senior leadership after being recognized by FICCI   A key milestone in this journey has been the introduction of TREAT Program (Total Robot Enabled and Assisted Transplant), a…

Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water, from Suntory Global Spirits, today announced its association with Mumbai Indians as the Official Style Partner for the season. Mumbai Indians are widely regarded as one of cricket’s most accomplished franchises, consistently setting high benchmarks across performance, preparation, and presence on and off the field. Known for aiming higher each time they take the field and delivering on that ambition, Mumbai Indians represent a culture of excellence and discipline that has shaped the tournament over the years. This ethos aligns closely with Oaksmith’s philosophy of standing tall and elevating standards in every space the brand engages…

India’s most popular leader and our prime minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurates the Noida International Airport today, March 31st, 2026. In fact, the very phase of this mega project is opened today, and PM hails the project as the airport as the “symbol of India’s new spirit”. Airport Developed on a PPP Model: Adhering to the concept of Public Private Partnership and as per the estimate, it has sucked around 11,200 crore INR. The exact location is Jewar, which is in Uttar Pradesh, a state in the northern part of India. The underlying ambition is to broaden the aviation capacity…